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Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Controls Setting Guide.
Other Washable Fabrics
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc. )
Rub with ice or immerse in very
Use
scrape much adhesive as
Sponge
with safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. stain remains,
according to the Stain Removal Hint
previous page. color
has changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly,
Same as white bleachable fabrics.
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Blood Soak in cold water. then launder in warm water. stain remains,
bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.
soak in cool water, then
launder.
Chocolate. Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk 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 previous page, launder and dry,
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning * Apply undiluted liquid
detergent. Launder in warm water.
and Tea Without cream: Bleach according the Stain Removal Hint on
previous page, Launder. With cream:
guide directions for
Sponge with warm water. stain remains,
apply warm glycerine, let stand
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.
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 previous page.
Sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid.*
Then launder in warm detergent water.
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
with non-chlorine bleach.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables or Food
Coloring
Soak stain in cool water. stain remains, bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew. Scorch
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 previous page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
Sponge warm
water. Apply
undiluted
liquid detergent.
Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
mildew stains can seldom be
removed. Scorch can seldom
be removed.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach. Ink, Ballpoint 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: Bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on previous page.
Soften with oil, lard or petroleum jelly, then sponge with
or banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Paint and Varnish
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Perspiration
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If
color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with
vinegar.** If art
y
stain remains, treat with safe
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
previous page, launder and dry.
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Rust Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and
launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
A
Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure you
mix bleach with ammonia or acids such as
are in a well ventilated room when using them. No cleaning
fluid
be used unless user is familiar with the limitations
remover. Mixing can a toxic which may cause
death.
and required cautions (usually printed label). Use extreme caution
with flammable compounds.
Save and refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.
Under circumstances fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer,
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