
Stain
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Controls Setting Guide.
Other Washable Fabrics
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull
scrape off as much adhesive or
as possible, Sponge
with safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color
has changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Blood
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page,
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.
Sponge or soak in cool water, then
launder.
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid
detergent. Launder in warm water,
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
Coffee and Tea
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page. Launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for
cream.
Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
apply warm glycerine, let stand
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning
Then launder in warm detergent water.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint on opposite page.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables or Food
Coloring
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to
the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Sponge with warm water, Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew. Scorch
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.)
If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint on opposite page, launder, (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
Sponge with warm water,
undiluted
liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be
removed. Scorch can seldom
be removed.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and
sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains:
according to the
Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.
Soften with oil, lard or petroleum jelly, then sponge with
turpentine or banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Ink, Ballpoint
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Paint and Varnish
Perspiration
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water.
color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with
ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
page,
launder and
dry.
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Rust
Apply rust remover, **
manufacturers directions.
Rinse
launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
A
Because cleaning fluids tend be toxic, be sure
**DO
ammonia or
such
in well ventilated room when using them.
cleaning
and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce
which
fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations
death.
required cautions (usually printed
label).
Use
extreme caution
with flammable compounds.
Save
refer to garment manufacturer’s
labels.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing
materials
(waxes,
fluids, etc. ) be washed in washer.
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