Stain
White and
Fabrics
See Controls Setting Guide.
Adhesives
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.
Antiperspirants,
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
Deodorants
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.
Soak in
water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Chocolate, Cream,
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
Ice Cream and Milk
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.
Coffee and Tea
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page. Launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for
cream.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
detergent; launder and dry.
according to the Stain Removal
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Hint on opposite page.
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to
Wine, Vegetables or Food
the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Coloring
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
Mildew, Scorch
while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.)
If either type stain remains,
according to the Stain Removal
Hint on
page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
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 opposite page.
Paint and Varnish
Soften with oil, lard or petroleum
then sponge with
turpentine or banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Perspiration
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water.
If color has changed you maybe able to restore it by treating with
If
an
y
stain remains, treat with safe
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page, launder and dry.
Rust
remover,**
directions. Rinse
launder.
Other Washable Fabrics
Same as white and
fabrics.
Same as white and
fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
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.
Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
warm glycerine, let stand 30
minutes and rinse
or sponge with a
safe
cleaning fluid. * Launder.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*
Then launder in warm detergent water.
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted
liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be
removed. Scorch can
be removed.
Same as white and
fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Same as white and
fabrics.
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Same as white and
fabrics.
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*Caution: Because
cleaning
fluids tend be toxic, be sure you
with ammonia or acids such as vinegar
are in a well ventilated room when using
No cleaning
rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause
fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations
death.
and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution
with flammable compounds.
Save and refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
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