Other Washable Fabrics
Stain
White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Controls Setting
Guide.
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Rub with or immerse very cold water.
Use
dull tool
scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.
Same as white and bleachable 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
Rinse thoroughly.
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge or soak in cool water, then
launder.
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach 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.
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
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint on opposite page.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables or Food
Coloring
Soak stain in cool 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
liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom
removed. Scorch can seldom
be removed.
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.)
If
type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint
on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot 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
detergent. Old stains:
according to the
Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Paint and Varnish
Soften with oil, lard or petroleum
then sponge with
turpentine or banana
Launder in warm water.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Launder in warm water. Rinse
Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Perspiration
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If
color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with
vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page, launder and dry.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Rust
Apply
remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and
launder.
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*Caution: Because cleaning fluids tend
to be toxic, be sure you
with
ammonia or acids
such as
Vinegar
are in a well ventilated room when using them.
cleaning
rust remover. Mixing can produce toxic gas which may cause
fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations
death.
and required cautions (usually printed on label).
Use
extreme caution
with flammable compounds.
Save and refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.
Under
circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
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