removal guide
Stain
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
White and
Fabrics
See
Control Setting
Guide, Bleach on
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Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to
scrape
much adhesive or gum as possible, Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.
Other Washable Fabrics
Same as white and
fabrics.
Deodorants
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has
changed, you may be
to restore it by sponging with
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.
Same as white and
fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Blood
Soak in
water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
Soak in
water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.
Without cream:
according to
Removal Hint on
opposite page. Launder. With cream; Follow guide directions for
cream.
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe dry
cleaning fluid.*
undiluted
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.
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 Stain Removal
Hint on opposite page.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*
Then launder in warm detergent water.
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables, or Food
Coloring
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain
Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
while they are fresh, before
has a chance to weaken fabric. ) If
either type stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint
on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted
liquid
Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
mildew stains can seldom be removed.
Scorch can seldom be removed.
Same as white and
fabrics
launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Ink, Ballpoint
Fresh
Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and
sponge with dry cleaning
or use spray cleaner. Apply
undiluted
detergent.
stains;
according to Stain
Removal Hint on opposite page.
Paint and Varnish
Soften with
lard or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or
banana
Launder in warm water.
Same as white and
fabrics.
Launder in warm water. Rinse
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
ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry
cleaning fluid* or
according to Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page, launder and dry.
Apply rust remover?* using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and
launder.
Rust
Same as white and
fabrics.
*Caution: Because cleaning
fluids tend to be toxic, be sure you
are in a well ventilated
room when using them. No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is
familiar with the limitations and required cautions (usually printed
label).
Use
extreme caution with flammable compounds.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, be washed in washer.
**DO
such vinegar and/or
remover.
produce a toxic gas
which may cause death.
Save and refer to garment manufacturers’ care labels.
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