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Stain removal guide
STAIN TO REMOVE
Blood Rinse immediately in COLD water.
If the stain remains, soak in cold water with an enzyme pre-
wash.
Chewing gum Use ice in a plastic bag to harden the gum.
Scrape off what you can and then sponge with white spirit.
Chocolate/
Cocoa
Sponge with COLD water and then soak in an enzyme pre-
wash.
If stains persist, rub in a little detergent and then rinse in
cold water.
Coffee Blot up quickly and then rinse out in COLD water.
Rub in a little detergent and then machine wash at the
maximum temperature allowed according to the wash care
label.
Cream/Milk
Ice cream
Rinse in COLD water and wash normally.
If the stain is still apparent, sponge with white spirit.
Deodorant Rub the affected area with white vinegar and then rinse out
in COLD water.
Sponge with white spirit.
Treat stiffened areas with an enzyme pre-wash.
Egg Soak in a COLD enzyme pre-wash, rinse and wash normally.
Fabric
softener
Rub the affected area with a bar of soap and then wash
normally.
Fruit stains Treat as soon as possible by sponging with COLD water.
Rub a little detergent on the stain and then wash normally.
Grass Sponge with white spirit.
Rub in an enzyme pre-wash and then wash normally.
Grease and
oil
Lay the affected area facedown on an absorbent cloth. Using
white spirit or dry cleaning fluid, work on the back of the
stain. Wash normally.
Iron or rust Apply lemon juice and salt, and then place in the sun. Wash
normally.
Lipstick Sponge with white methylated spirit and wash normally.
Mildew Wash in WARM water and detergent.
Moisten area with lemon juice, dry in the sun and wash
normally.
If the stain persists and the fabric is suitable, use a mild
fabric bleach.
Mud Brush off any dry mud. Rinse in COLD water.
If the stain persists, rub in a little detergent and wash
normally.
Oil based
paint
Scrape off any fresh paint and then sponge off with non
flammable dry cleaning fluid and wash normally.
Water based
paint
Treat whilst 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.
