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- Adhesive Tape, Chewing Gum, Rubber Cement - Harden surface with ice;
scrape with a dull knife. Saturate with a prewash stain remover or cleaning fluid.
Rinse, then launder. - Baby Formula - Pretreat or soak stain using a product containing enzymes;
soak for at least 30 minutes or several hours for aged stains. Launder. - Beverages (coffee, tea, soft drinks, wine, alcoholic drinks) - Soak stain in
cool water. Pretreat with prewash stain remover, liquid laundry detergent, or a
paste of powder detergent and water. Launder with the bleach safe for that fabric.
Note: Older stains might respond to treatment with an enzyme product, then
laundering. - Blood - Soak freshly stained garment in cold water for 30 minutes. Rub detergent
into any remaining stain. Rinse, then launder. Dried stains should be pretreated
or soaked in tepid water with a product containing enzymes, then laundered.
Note: If stain remains, rewash, using a bleach that is safe for that fabric. - Candle Wax - Harden with ice, then remove surface wax with a dull knife.
Place wax stain between clean paper towels and press with a warm iron. Replace
paper towels regularly to absorb more wax and to prevent transferring the stain.
Place stain face down on clean paper towels. Sponge remaining stain with a prewash
stain remover or dry-cleaning fluid; blot with paper towels. Let dry, then
launder. Note: If any color remains, relaunder with a bleach that is safe for that
fabric. - Catsup/Tomato Sauce - Rinse in cold water, then soak in cool water with 1/4
cup detergent per gallon of water. Spray with a prewash product; launder with a
bleach that is safe for that fabric. - Chocolate - Treat the stain with a prewash spray or pretreat with a product
containing enzymes. If stain remains, relaunder with bleach that is safe for that
fabric. - Collar/Cuff Soils - Rub area with a stain stick product and let remain for 30
minutes, or longer for heavy stains; launder. - Coffee, Tea (plain or with sugar/sweetener) - Flush stain immediately with
cool water if possible; or soak for 30 minutes in cool water. Rub the stain with
detergent and launder with bleach that is safe for that fabric. - Coffee, Tea (with cream only) - Sponge stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
Air dry. Rub with detergent, then launder in hottest water safe for that fabric
(with bleach that is safe for that fabric). Pretreat or soak older stains with an
enzyme product, then launder. - Cosmetics - Pretreat with stain stick, prewash stain remover, liquid detergent,
or a paste of granular detergent or laundry additive and water, or rub with bar
soap. Work into dampened stain until outline of stain is gone; rinse. If greasy
stain remains, soak in an enzyme product. Rinse and launder. - Crayon (few spots) - Treat the same as for candle wax, or rub dampened stain
with bar soap. Launder with hottest water safe for that fabric. Washer load of
clothes can be washed in hot water, using a laundry soap (not detergent) plus 1
cup baking soda. If colored stain remains, launder again, using chlorine bleach,
if safe for the fabrics. Otherwise, pretreat or soak in a product containing enzyme
or an oxygen bleach using hottest water safe for fabric, then launder. - Dairy Products (milk, cream, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, cheese,
cream soup) - Pretreat with stain stick or soak in an enzyme presoak product for
30 minutes if stain is new, or several hours for aged stains; launder. - Deodorants, Antiperspirants - Treat light stains with a liquid detergent and
then launder. Pretreat heavy stains with a prewash stain remover. Allow to stand
5 to 10 minutes. Launder, using an all-fabric bleach. - Dye Transfer (white garment that has picked up bleeding dye from other
garment) - Remove stains with a commercial color remover; launder. If stain
remains, launder again with chlorine bleach, if safe for that fabric. For colored
fabrics and whites that cannot be chlorine bleached, soak in oxygen bleach or an
enzyme presoak product, then launder. Note: Proper sorting before laundering
and not allowing wet clothing to stay in washer after cycle is completed helps
prevent this type of stain. - Egg - Pretreat with an enzyme product for 30 minutes for new stain, or several
hours for aged stains; launder. - Fabric Softener - Moisten stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse, then launder.
If stain remains, sponge area with rubbing alcohol or dry-cleaning solvent. Rinse
thoroughly and relaunder. - Fingernail Polish - Try nail polish remover, but do not use on acetate or triacetate
fabrics. Place stain face down on paper towels and flush with remover.
Replace paper towels regularly. Repeat until stain disappears; rinse and launder.
Some polishes may be impossible to remove. - Fruit Juices - Soak garment in cool water. Wash with bleach that is safe for
that fabric. - Grass Stains - Pretreat with stain stick or soak with an enzyme product. If
stain remains, and if safe for dye, sponge stain with alcohol (dilute alcohol with
2 parts water for use on acetate). If stain still remains, launder in hottest water
safe for fabrics, with bleach that is safe for that fabric. - Grease (motor oil, animal fat, mayonnaise, salad dressing, butter, cooking
oil and car grease) - Light stains can be pretreated with a spray stain
remover, liquid laundry detergent, or a detergent booster. Launder in hottest
water safe for fabric. Place heavy stains face down on clean paper towels. Apply
cleaning fluid to the back of stain. Replace towels frequently. Let air dry; rinse.
Launder in hottest water safe for that fabric. - Ink - Test stain with water or dry-cleaning solvent by placing a drop of each
on stain. Use method that removes more of the ink. Ballpoint ink stains can be
placed stain face down on white paper towels. Sponge with rubbing or denatured
alcohol or dry-cleaning solvent, or rub detergent into stained area. Repeat if some
stain remains. Rinse; launder. Drawing ink usually cannot be removed. Try flushing with cold water until pigments are removed; rub liquid detergent into stain; rinse. Repeat process. Soak in warm sudsy water to which 1 to 4 tablespoons of household ammonia per quart of water have been added. Rinse thoroughly. Launder in hottest water safe for that fabric, with bleach safe for the fabric. - Felt Tip or India Ink - Usually cannot be removed. Try pouring water through
the stain before it dries, until pigments are removed. Allow to dry. If you notice
some reduction in stain, sponge with dry-cleaning solvent. Allow to dry. Rub liquid
household cleaner into stain. Rinse. Soak stain (possibly overnight) in warm
water to which 1 to 4 tablespoons of household ammonia have been added.
Rinse and repeat treatment if necessary; launder. - Iodine - Rinse from back side of stain under cool, running water. Soak in
solution of color remover, or sponge with a solution of sodium thiosulfate crystals
(available at drug store). Rinse and launder. - Lipstick - Place face down on paper towels. Sponge area with dry-cleaning
solvent, or use a prewash soil and stain remover. Replace towels frequently;
rinse. Rub light-duty liquid detergent into stain until outline is removed; launder.
Repeat treatment if needed. - Liquid paper - Sponge the stain with amyl acetate (banana oil). Air dry.
Repeat treatment if necessary. Rub gently with detergent, then launder.
Mercurochrome or Methyolate - Rinse out as much of the stain as possible
under cool, running water. Soak for 30 minutes in a solution of 1/2 teaspoon
ammonia per quart of water. Rinse; if stain remains, soak in a solution of 1 quart
warm water and 1 tablespoon vinegar for one hour. Rinse thoroughly and allow
to dry. Launder with detergent and bleach. For delicate fabrics, apply alcohol
and cover with pad moistened with alcohol. Change pads frequently until stain
is removed. Rinse; launder. - Mildew - Launder stained items using chlorine bleach, if safe for that fabric.
Otherwise, soak in an all-fabric bleach and hot water, then launder. If some stain
remains, sponge with hydrogen peroxide. Rinse and relaunder. Dry in sunlight.
Badly mildewed fabrics may be damaged beyond repair. - Mud - Let dry, then brush off as much mud as possible; or rinse under running
water and let soak overnight. For light stains, pretreat with a paste of dry detergent
and water, liquid detergent, or a liquid detergent booster; launder. Pretreat heavy
stains by presoaking with a laundry detergent, a product containing enzymes, or a
container of water with 1/4 cup each of ammonia and liquid detergent; launder. Red
clay can be rubbed with a paste of vinegar and table salt. Leave for 30 minutes.
Launder with hottest water safe for that fabric and bleach. Repeat if needed. - Mustard - Treat with a prewash stain remover, or dampen with water and rub
with bar soap. Launder with chlorine bleach, if safe for that fabric, or use an allfabric
bleach. - Paint - Water-based paint, such as latex acrylic stains, should be rinsed in
warm water while stain is still wet; launder. This stain usually cannot be removed
after it dries. For oil-based paints, including varnish, use the solvent listed on the
label as a thinner. If label information is unavailable, use turpentine. Rinse.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover, bar soap, or detergent. Rinse and launder.
Perfume - Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid laundry detergent; rinse
and launder. - Perspiration - Treat with prewash stain remover, or dampen stain and rub
with bar soap. If the color of the fabric has changed slightly, apply ammonia to
fresh stain or white vinegar to old stain; rinse. Launder in hottest water safe for
that fabric. Stubborn stains may respond to pretreating with a product containing
enzymes, then launder using an all-fabric bleach. - Pine Resin - Sponge the stain with cleaning fluid; let air dry. Rub with detergent
and launder as usual. If stains persist, apply a few drops of household
ammonia. Air dry. Launder, using liquid laundry detergent. - Pollen (tree or flower) - Sponge, then flush with dry-cleaning solvent. Let air
dry. Rub gently with detergent. Launder as usual, using bleach that is safe for
that fabric. - Rust - Apply a commercial rust remover. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use chlorine bleach on rust. - Scorch - Launder with chlorine bleach, if safe for that fabric. Otherwise, soak
in an all-fabric bleach and hot water, then launder. Note: Badly scorched stains
cannot be removed. - Shoe Polish - Pretreat liquid shoe polish with a paste of dry detergent and
water; launder. Use a dull knife to scrape residue of paste shoe polish from the
fabric. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover or cleaning fluid; rinse. Rub detergent
into dampened area. Launder with chlorine bleach, if safe for fabric, or an
all-fabric bleach. - Tar - Act quickly before stain dries. Use a dull knife to scrape excess tar from
the fabric. Place stain face down on paper towels. Sponge with cleaning fluid.
Replace towels frequently for better absorption. Launder, using hottest water
safe for that fabric. - Tobacco - Moisten stain and rub with bar soap; rinse. Pretreat with stain stick
or soak in an enzyme solution; launder. Note: If stain remains, launder again
using chlorine bleach, if safe for fabric, or use oxygen bleach. - Urine, Vomit, Mucous, or Feces - Treat with prewash spray or pretreat with
a product containing enzymes. Launder with chlorine bleach that is safe for fabric,
or use an all-fabric bleach. - Yellowing of White Cottons or Linens - Fill washer with hot water. Add
twice the detergent as normal. Place items in washer and agitate four minutes on
regular cycle. Stop washer and soak clothes for 15 minutes. Restart washer and
agitate 15 minutes. Complete the wash cycle. Repeat process if needed.
Yellowing of White Nylon - Soak garment overnight in an enzyme presoak
or oxygen bleach. Launder, using hot water and twice as much detergent as usual
with an oxygen bleach.
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