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