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Stain Removal
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Many soils will not become stains if treated
promptly. Older stains may be difficult or
impossible to remove. Hot water will set
some stains, particularly protein based
stains. Use cold or warm water on these
before washing in hot water.
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Always follow the instructions on the
clothing care label and instructions on stain
removal products.
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When removing a stain, treat the stain from
the back of the fabric unless otherwise
noted. This will force the stain off the
surface instead of driving it through the
fabric.
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If you are not sure if a treatment is safe for
the fabric, test a small part of the fabric
that is not easily seen to make sure it will
not become damaged.
Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils,
dry cleaning solvents, etc. into a washer or dryer. Never put articles that have been
cleaned with such substances into a washer or dryer. Failure to comply with these
warnings could result in a fire, explosion, and/or serious burns or death. All items with
these substances on them should be thoroughly hand-washed with a detergent so that
no trace of the flammable substances remains. The articles can then be machine
washed and/or dried.
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Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils may remain
after washing and may cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself.
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W A R N I N G
Stain
Treatment
Alcoholic Beverages
Rinse stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold water. Apply
detergent or dishwashing liquid to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric,
wash in hot water using chlorine bleach.
Baby Food, Formula
Rinse with cold water. Soak with an enzyme soaking product. Rinse. Wash as usual. If
stain remains, apply a pretreat product and wash again.
Blood
Treat stain immediately. Soak 30 minutes or more in cold water. Rub detergent into
stain. If stain persists, place a small amount of household ammonia on the stain and
rub again with detergent. If safe for fabric, wash in hot water and chlorine bleach if
traces of the stain persist.
Candle Wax
Rub with ice and scrape off excess wax. Place stain between paper towels and press with
warm iron. Then place stain face down on paper towels and sponge with rubbing alcohol,
if safe for fabric (refer to WARNING above). Let dry, wash. If traces of color remain,
wash with commercial color remover (Rit, Putnam,* etc.) or, if safe for the fabric, hot
water and chlorine bleach.
Cheese
Rinse with cold water. Soak with an enzyme soaking product. If the stain remains, apply
a pretreat product. Wash as usual.
Chewing Gum
Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and sponge
with a pretreat product.
