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Stain Treatment
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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 launder with hot water and chlorine bleach
(if safe for fabric).
IInk
Iodine
Lipstick
Mildew
Milk and Milk Products
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 18). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or
detergent. Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric).
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 18). Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub detergent intothe dampened
stain and launder. Some inks may be impossible to remove.
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.
Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (see WARNING on
Page 18). Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.
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.
Miscellaneous
Eye and Face Make-up,
Tar, Gravy, Felt-Tip
Marker, Pitch,
Typewriter Ribbon
Mud
Mustard
Nail Polish
Soak in cold water, Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for
fabric). Sponge with a cleaning fluid (see WARNING on Page 18), if a stain is
noticeable. Rewash.
(A) Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid
(see WARNING on Page 18). (B) Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water
and eight parts dry-cleaning solvent). Use a spoon to loosen stain. 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.
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.
Rub dampened stain with bar soap. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach
(if safe for fabric).
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.
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