11.2 Stain removal guide
Program Fabric type
Blood
Rinse immediately in COLD water. If stain remains, soak in cold water
with an enzyme prewash.
Chewing gum
Use ice in plastic bag to harden the gum. Scrape off what you can and
the sponge with white spirits.
Cocoa, Chocolate
Sponge with COLD water and soak in an enzyme prewash.
If stains persist, rub in a little detergent and rinse in cold water.
Coffee
Blot up quickly and rinse out in COLD water. Rub in a little detergent
and wash in the maximum temperature allowed for the fabric type.
Cream/Milk/Ice cream
Rinse in COLD water and wash normally. If stain is still apparent,
sponge with white spirits.
Deodorant
Rub affected area with white vinegar and then rinse out in COLD water.
Sponge with white spirits. Treat stiffened areas with enzyme prewash.
Egg Soak in a COLD enzyme prewash, rinse and wash normally.
Fabric/Softener Rub affected area with bar soap and wash normally.
Fruit stains
Treat as soon as possible by sponging with COLD water.
Rub a little detergent on the stain and wash normally.
Grass
Sponge with white spirits. Rub in an enzyme prewash and wash as
normally.
Grease and oil
Lay the affected area face down on an absorbent cloth and work from
the back. Sponge with white spirits or dry cleaning uid. Wash normally.
Iron or rust Apply lemon juice and salt and place in the sun. Wash normally.
Lipstick Sponge with white methylated spirits and wash normally.
Mildew
Wash in WARM water and detergent. Moisten area with lemon juice,
dry in the sun and wash normally. If stain persists and the fabric allows,
use a bleach.
Mud
Brush off any dry mud. Rinse in cold water. If stain persists rub in a little
detergent and wash normally.
Paint-oil based
Scrape off any fresh paint and sponge with a non ammable dry
cleaning uid and wash normally.
Paint-water based Treat while still wet, rinse in WARM water and wash normally.
Scorch marks
Dampen a cloth with hydrogen peroxide, lay it over the affected area
and press with a fairly hot iron.
11. REMOVING STAINS (CONT’D)
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