Stain
White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Controls Setting
Guide.
Other Washable Fabrics
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water.
Use dull
of as much adhesive or gum as possible.
with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
Deodorants
undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse.
If stain remains, bleach
according to the Stain Removal Hint on
If color has
changed, you may be able to restore
by
with
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
bleach according to
Stain Removal Hint on
launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
use non-chlorine bleach.
Blood
or soak in cool water, then
launder.
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
undiluted liquid detergent, launder,
dry. Bleach according
to the Stain Removal
on opposite page, launder and
dry.
Soak
in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning fluid. *
undiluted
detergent. Launder warm water.
Sponge with warm water.
If stain remains,
apply warm glycerine, stand 30
minutes and rinse well,
or sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.
Coffee and Tea
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
opposite
Launder. With cream:
guide directions for
cream.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake
Rouge,
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint on opposite page.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*
Then launder in warm detergent water.
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
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.
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
stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal
on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
Sponge with warm water. Apply
undiluted
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
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
cleaner.
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.
Soften with oil, lard or
then sponge with
turpentine or banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Paint and Varnish
Perspiration
undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If
color has changed you may be
restore it by treating with
vinegar,**
an
y
stain remains, treat with safe
cleaning fluid* or bleach according the Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page, launder and dry.
Launder in warm water. Rinse
Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Rust
rust
remover,**
using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and
launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
A
cleaning
tend toxic, be sure you
with ammonia
acids such
in well ventilated mom when using them.
cleaning
and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause
fluid
be
used unless
user is familiar with the limitations
death.
required cautions (usually printed
label). Use extreme caution
with flammable compounds.
Save and refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels
Under
circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
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