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Defeating the Clothing Stain
By: Greg King
We recommend pre-treating any stains with a liquid
detergent, turning your garment inside out, then machine
washing in cold water. You may then machine dry and iron
garment on lowest steam setting. If you have heavy duty
stains, read suggestions below.
Stain Tips for Cotton & Cotton Blends
While no detergent can remove all types of stains, for
the best chance of success, here\'s what we recommend:
Coffee, Tea-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pre-testing the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Pre-treat with Liquid detergent.
Soak up to 30 minutes by adding 1/2 cup of liquid
detergent per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC bucket.
Weight the item with a WHITE towel to keep submerged.
Discard soak solution prior to laundering.
Wash in 1 use of Cheer® in warm water.
Line or air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Fruit, Juice, Wine-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pre-testing the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Rinse in cold water to dilute the stain.
Soak up to 30 minutes by adding 1/2 cup of liquid
detergent per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC bucket.
Weight the item with a WHITE towel to keep submerged.
Discard soak solution prior to laundering.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Spaghetti Sauce-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pre-testing the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Pre-treat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Chocolate-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pre-testing the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Physically remove the stain by scraping with a dull
knife, then shake.
Pre-treat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
If there is any stain remaining . . . Soak up to 30
minutes by adding ½ cup of liquid detergent per gallon
of water. Use a PLASTIC bucket. Weight the item with a
WHITE towel to keep submerged. Discard soak solution
prior to laundering.
Repeat procedure if necessary.
Ballpoint Pen Ink-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pre-testing the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Apply Ink Remover to stained area of the item. Use paper
towels to absorb the ink coming off the item and to
avoid transfer. The recommended ink remover is NCP Jinx
Ink®, available by calling 1-800-776-8688.
Pre-treat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Paint, Oil-Based-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pre-testing the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Apply Turpentine or Paint Thinner to stained area of
garment.
Pre-treat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Liquid Shoe Polish-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pre-testing the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Rinse in warm water to dilute the stain.
Treat stain using a bar of Ivory® soap. Rub gently. If
stain is lighter, but not gone, apply more soap. When
stain is gone, wash.
Wash garment in warm water.
Line or air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Candle Wax-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pre-testing the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Physically remove the stain by scraping with a dull
knife, then shake.
Place stain face down on a WHITE paper towel and place
another paper towel on top of the item. Press with a
WARM, but not HOT, iron, being careful to keep the iron
on the paper towel. Keep changing the paper towels until
no more stain transfers.
Pre-treat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Line or air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Lipstick-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pretesting the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
For heavy stains . . . Physically remove the stain by
scraping with a dull knife, then shake.
Use a spot remover or take the item to a professional
dry cleaner for treatment.
Pretreat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Line or air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Nail Polish-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pretesting the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Use fingernail polish remover or acetone which can be
found at your local drug store.
Pretreat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Line or air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Waterproof Cosmetics-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pretesting the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Treat stain using a bar of Ivory® soap. Rub gently. If
stain is lighter, but not gone, apply more soap. When
stain is gone,wash. Or Use the cosmetic remover
specified by the manufacturer.
Pretreat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Line or air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
If there is any stain remaining (Cottons only). . . Soak
up to 30 minutes by adding 1/2 cup of liquid detergent
per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC bucket. Weight the
item with a WHITE towel to keep submerged. Discard soak
solution prior to laundering.
Air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Dirt/Mud/Clay-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pre-testing the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Brush excess stain off the surface using a soft bristle
brush.
Rinse in cold water to dilute the stain
Wash garment in warm water.
If there is any stain remaining . . . Pre-treat with
glycerine or Crisco® Shortening by rubbing either of
these into the stain. Allow it to sit for a minimum of 2
hours or a maximum of overnight. Turn stain face down on
a paper towel and treat with a solvent like Energine
Cleaning Fluid®.
If there is any stain remaining . . . Apply Whink Rust
Remover® or other liquid rust removers following the
package instructions. Work over a PLASTIC dishpan to
avoid damage to surfaces.
Rinse in 1 quart of water to which 3 tablespoons of
baking soda has been added.
Repeat procedure if necessary.
Grass-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pre-testing the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Soak up to 30 minutes by adding 1/2 cup of liquid
detergent per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC bucket.
Weight the item with a WHITE towel to keep submerged.
Discard soak solution prior to laundering.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Rust-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pre-testing the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Apply Whink Rust Remover® or other liquid rust removers
following the package instructions. Work over a PLASTIC
dishpan to avoid damage to surfaces.
Rinse in 1 quart of water to which 3 tablespoons of
baking soda has been added.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Blood-
Before treating any garment, always refer to the care
label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected by pre-testing the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Brush excess stain off the surface using a soft bristle
brush.
Rinse in cold water to dilute the stain.
Soak up to 30 minutes by adding 1/2 cup of liquid
detergent per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC bucket.
Weight the item with a WHITE towel to keep submerged.
Discard soak solution prior to laundering.
Wash garment in warm water.
If there is any stain remaining . . . Apply Whink Rust
Remover® or other liquid rust removers following the
package instructions. Work over a PLASTIC dishpan to
avoid damage to surfaces.
Rinse in 1 quart of water to which 3 tablespoons of
baking soda has been added.
Air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Unknown Stain-
Refer to the care label for handling precautions and
test any stain removal technique suggested in a hidden
area in order to avoid damage to the item.
Colored items must be protected by pre-testing the
effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of
the item.
Use a spot remover or take the item to a professional
dry cleaner for treatment.
Treat stain using a bar of Ivory soap. Rub gently. If
stain is lighter, but not gone, apply more soap. When
stain is gone, wash.
Soak up to 30 minutes by adding 1/2 cup of liquid
detergent per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC bucket.
Weight the item with a WHITE towel to keep submerged.
Discard soak solution prior to laundering.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
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