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Stain
Treatment
Crayon
Treat the same as candle wax (see Page 15) or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric) using
soap (not a detergent) and one to two cups baking soda. If stains remain, professional
dry-cleaning may be necessary.
Deodorants and
Anti-Perspirants
Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of some dyes. The
color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with ammonia then rinsed. To
remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub. Rinse. If stains remain, rub detergent into stain
and laundry with hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Dye
Treat with a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam) or if safe for fabric, bleach with
chlorine bleach.
Egg
If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into damp stain and if safe
for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.
Fabric Softener
Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual.
Fruit Juices
Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Grease, Oil
Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (see WARNING on
Page 15). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or detergent. Launder in hot
water (if safe for fabric).
Ink
Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel and
sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (see WARNING on Page 15). Rinse. If
traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the dampened stain and launder. Some inks
may be impossible to remove.
Iodine
Rinse from the back side of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a commercial color
remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and starch. Let stand for 15-30
minutes and launder.
Lipstick
Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 15).
Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.
Mildew
Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cannot be removed. Launder
with chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine bleach, soak in an
all-fabric bleach, then launder.
Milk and Milk
Products
Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric). Sponge
with a cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 15), if a stain is noticeable. Rewash.
Miscellaneous
Eye and Face
Make-up, Tar,
Gravy, Felt-Tip
Marker, Pitch,
Typewriter Ribbon
Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (see
WARNING on Page 15). Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water and eight parts dry-
cleaning solvent). Tap on the stain with a spoon to loosen it. Keep stain moist with dry
spotter and blot occasionally with toweling. Continue until stain is removed. Allow to
dry completely, rinse in warm water, and launder as usual.
Mud
Scrape off excess. Soak in solution of one quart warm water, half teaspoon liquid hand
dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon vinegar for 15 minutes. Rinse. Launder in
hot or warm water with enzyme product.
Mustard
Rub dampened stain with bar soap. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe
for fabric).
Nail Polish
Place face down on paper towel. Sponge with nail polish remover (non-oily) until stain
disappears. Launder. Do not use nail polish remover on Acetate or Arnel fabrics.
