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Stain White Cottons And Linens Washable Coloured Fabrics
Soak/rinse in lukewarm water
until a majority of the colour is
removed. Sponge with solvent to
break down any remaining fats
and oils then wash.
Same as for whites. Check for colour
fastness before applying solvent.
Curries
Sponge with dry cleaning fluid
(white spirits).
Same as for whites.Fat/Grease/
Oil
Sponge with warm water and
wash. Bleach remaining stain
with oxygen bleach.
Pour boiling water through stain.
Bleach remaining stain.
Fruit
Sponge with methylated spirit.
Wash using warm water.
Same as for whites. Check colourfast-
ness before applying methylated spirit.
For acetate, sponge with dry cleaning
fluid.
Grass,
Green
Vegetables
Rinse or soak in cold water then
wash. If ice cream contains fruit
or chocolate treat as such.
Same as for whites.
Ice Cream,
Cream Milk
Wash using hot water. Wash using warm water.Iodine
Apply oxalic acid and place in sun. Apply lemon juice and place in sun.Iron Rust
Rub with lard and wash using hot
water. Bleach if necessary.
Rub with lard and wash using warm
water.
Lipstick
Wash using hot water. Moisten
with lemon juice and let dry in
sun. If stain persists, bleach. Old
stains are hard to remove.
Same as for whites but select water
temperature to suit fabric.
Mildew
Wash using hot water and
bleach.
Wash using warm water and use
oxygen bleach.
Mustard
Sponge with dry cleaning fluid or
nail polish remover. Bleach
remove dye.
Sponge with dry cleaning fluid.
Nail Polish
Scrape off fresh paint. Soften dry
paint with lard or oil, then sponge
with turpentine (turps).
Same as for whites.
Paint (Oil
Based)
Rub salt into the stain. Pour
boiling water through stain.
Bleach if necessary.
Same as for whites.
Red Wine
Moisten and place in sunlight.
Bleach if necessary.
Usually a permanent stain. Brush
wools lightly with sandpaper.
Soak in cool water for 10 minutes.
Rub in liquid detergent then wash.
If stain persists, try dry cleaning
fluid or bleach.
Same as for whites - use oxygen type
bleach.
Scorch
Tomato
Sauce
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