White and
Fabrics
See Controls Setting Guide.
Other Washable Fabrics
Stain
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Rub
ice immerse in very cold water. Use dull
scrape of as much adhesive or gum as
Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning
* then launder.
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.
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Same as white and
fabrics
Same as white and
fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Sponge or soak in cool water, then
launder.
Blood
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
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.
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,
apply warm glycerine, let stand 30
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid. *
Then launder in warm detergent water.
Coffee and Tea
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page. Launder. With cream:
guide directions for
cream.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables or Food
Coloring
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint on opposite page.
Soak stain in
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.
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.
Grass, Foliage,
Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat
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.)
Fresh stains: Place stain
face down on an absorbent towel and
sponge with
cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach 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.
Same as white and
fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Ink, Ballpoint
Same as white and
fabrics
Paint and Varnish
Perspiration
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water.
If color has changed you maybe
to restore it by treating with
an
y
stain remains, treat with safe dry
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
opposite 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
fabrics.
A
Because cleaning fluids tend be toxic, be sure
with ammonia acids such vinegar
are in a well ventilated room when using them.
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
label). Use extreme caution
with flammable compounds.
Save and refer 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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