STAINS

SOLUTION

BLOOD

(1)  Apply cool detergent solution, blot. (2)  Apply cool ammonia solution, blot. (3)  Apply enzyme detergent, blot. (4)  Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry. (5)  If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution. (6)  Bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide may be necessary.

BUTTER & MARGARINE

CANDLE WAX

(1)  Scrape off as much as possible with spatula or dull knife.  (2)  Apply drycleaning solvent.  (3)  Apply POG, blot.   (4)  Apply drycleaning solvent, blot.

CATSUP & TOMATO SAUCE

(1)  Apply cool detergent solution, blot.  (2)  Apply ammonia solution, blot.  (3)  Apply enzyme detergent, blot.  (4)  If stain remains, bleach with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate.  (5)  Rinse thoroughly with water, blot dry.

CHOCOLATE

(1)  Scrape off as much as possible with spatula or dull knife.  (2)  Apply cool detergent solution, blot.  (3)  Apply ammonia solution, blot.  (4)  Apply vinegar solution, blot.  (5)  Apply enzyme detergent, blot.  (6)  Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.

COFFEE

(1)  Apply detergent solution, blotting frequently.  (2)  Apply vinegar solution, blot.  (3)  Cover with dry towels until dry.

CRAYONS

(1)  Apply drycleaning solvent.  (2)  Apply POG, blot.  (3)  Apply drycleaning solvent, blot.   (4)  Apply detergent solution, blot.  (5)  Rinse with water, blot until dry.

FOOD COLORING

(1)  Apply detergent solution, blotting frequently.  A dried stain will probably spread when wet.  (2)  Repeat step 1 until color is no longer transferred to the towel.  (3)  Apply ammonia solution, blot.  (4)  Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.

FURNITURE STAIN

(1)  Apply drycleaning solvent.  (2)  Apply POG, blot.  (3)  Apply drycleaning solvent, blot.  (4)  Apply detergent solution, blot.  (5)  Rinse with water, blot until dry.  This stain is almost impossible to remove completely.

GRASS

(1)  Apply amyl acetate if available to remove chlorophyl, blot.  (2) Apply enzyme detergent, blot.  (3)  Rinse with water, blot.  (4)  Apply ammonia solution, blot.  (5)  Apply vinegar solution, blot.  (6)  Rinse with water, blot dry.  Bleaching (or professional stripping) may be necessary.

INK (Ballpoint)

INK (India)

(1)  Apply drycleaning solvent.  (2)  Apply POG, blot.  (3)  Apply drycleaning solvent, blot.  (4)  Apply detergent solution, blot.  (5)  Apply ammonia solution, blot.  (6)  Rinse with water, blot until dry.

JAM & JELLY

(1)  Apply detergent solution, blot.  (2)  Apply vinegar solution, blot.  (3)  Rinse with water, blot.  (4)  Apply enzyme detergent, blot.  (5)  Rinse with water, blot until dry.

LIPSTICK

(1)  Scrape off excess with spatula or dull knife.  (2)  Apply POG, blot, making sure not to reapply stain onto fabric.   (3)  Apply drycleaning solvent, blot.  (4)  Apply detergent, blot.  (5)  Apply ammonia solution, blot.  (6)  Apply vinegar solution, blot.  (7)  Rinse with water, blot until dry.  Try to avoid wet cleaning on wool.  Use POG and drycleaning solvents as long as possible.

MILDEW

(1)  Apply enzyme detergent, blot.  (2)  Apply ammonia solution, blot.  (3)  Rinse thoroughly with water, blot.  (4)  Apply solution of oxidizing bleach (chlorine or perborate) DO NOT use chlorine bleach on wool or silk.  (5)  Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.

MUD

(1)  Brush or scrape off as much as possible.  (2)  Apply detergent solution, blot.  (3)  Apply ammonia solution, blot.  (4)  Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.  (5)  If stain remains, apply POG and drycleaning solvent alternately, blot until dry.

MUSTARD

(1)  Apply detergent solution, blot.  (2)  Aply vinegar solution, blot.  (3)  Apply enzyme detergent, blot.  (4)  If stain remains, rust remover (oxalic acid solution) or bleaching may be necessary.  DO NOT use ammonia or alkalies.

NAIL POLISH

(1)  Apply drycleaning solvent.  (2)  Apply amyl acetate if available, or nail polish remover - PRETEST FIRST.  (3)  If stain remains, apply detergent solution, blot until dry.  (4)  Apply ammonia solution, blot.  (5)  Apply vinegar solution, blot.  (6)  Rinse with water, blot until dry.

PAINT (Oil)

(1)  Apply detergent solution, blot.  (2)  Apply ammonia solution, blot.  (3)  Rinse with water, blot until dry.  (4)  Apply POG, blot.  (5)  Apply drycleaning solvent, blot.

PAINT (Water)

Check label on paint or specific thinner or solvent OR (1)  Apply drycleaning solvent.  (2)  Apply POG, blot.  (3)  Apply drycleaning solvent, blot.  (4)  Alternate steps 2 and 3 until stain is removed.  (5)  If stain persists weight down the stain with towels dampened with drycleaning for several hours to loosen, blot with solvent.  (6)  Apply several drops of detergent solution and work into the stain, blot.  (7)  Apply ammonia solution, blot.  (8)  Alternate steps 2, 3 and 6 until stain is removed.  (9)  Rinse thoroughly with warm water, blot until dry.

    SHOE          POLISH      

(1)  Apply drycleaning solvent.  (2)  Apply POG, blot.  (3)  Apply drycleaning solvent, blot.  (4)  Apply detergent solution, blot.  (5)  Apply ammonia solution, blot.  (6)  Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.  (7)  If stain persists, bleaching (or professional stripping) may be necessary.

    URINE   

(1)  Blot up as much as possible if still wet.  (2)  Apply detergent solution, blot.  (3)  Apply ammonia solution, blot  (4)  Apply vinegar solution, blot.  (5)  Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.  (6) If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.  (7)   Bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate might be necessary.  Urine stains may cause permanent dye removal from fibers.

VOMIT

(1)  Blot up as much as possible.  (2)  Apply enzyme detergent, blot.  (3)  Apply ammonia solution, blot.  (4)  Apply vinegar solution, blot.  (5)  Rinse with water, blot until dry.

WINE

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