Stain
White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Controls Setting
Guide.
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water.
Use
carefully scrape off as
adhesive
as possible. Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. 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.
Other Washable Fabrics
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Same as white
and bleachable fabrics.
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Same as
white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Blood
Soak in cold
water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
bleach according to the Stain
Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Sponge or soak in cool water, then
launder.
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.
Coffee and Tea
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page. Launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for
cream.
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.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning
Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry.
Bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint on opposite page.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*
Then launder in warm detergent water.
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.
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew 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.)
Sponge with warm water. Apply
detergent.
Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
mildew stains can seldom be
removed. Scorch can seldom
be removed.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Ink, Ballpoint
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and
sponge with dry 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 bleachable fabrics.
Paint and Varnish
Perspiration
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If
color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with
ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with
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 bleachable fabrics.
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*Caution: Because cleaning fluids tend
to be toxic, be sure
mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
are in a well ventilated room when using them. No cleaning
and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause
fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations
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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