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Stain Removal . . .
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.
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.
When using any kind of a dry-cleaning fluid, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. The
fumes should never be inhaled. Use in a well ventilated room away from sparks and flames. Air
dry before washing or drying. Dry-cleaning fluid may cause a “ring” to be formed on some
permanent press fabrics. This will not wash out. To remove, clean the garment in a coin-
operated dry-cleaning unit, or by a professional dry-cleaner.
W024E
WARNING
Stain
Treatment
Adhesive Tape
Place face down on paper towels and sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent (see
WARNING above). Launder.
Airplane Glue
Place face down on paper towels and sponge with fingernail polish remover until stain
dissolves. Launder.
Alcoholic Beverages
Sponge stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold water. Apply
detergent to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric, launder in hot water
using chlorine bleach.
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, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach if traces
of the stain persist.
Candlewax
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 dry-
cleaning solvent (see WARNING above). Let dry, launder. If traces of color remain,
launder with a commercial color remover, or if safe for the fabric, hot water and
chlorine bleach.
Catsup, Tomato-
Based Products
Scrape off excess. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Rub detergent into the stain and if
safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Chewing Gum
Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and sponge
with a dry-cleaning solvent.
Cocoa or Chocolate
Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain. If greasy stain remains, sponge face down
on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the stain remain, launder in hot
water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Coffee, Tea
Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain, launder
in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
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