Treating stubborn stains
Perspiration, blood, fruit, wine and chocolate stains are generally removed by using detergents
with biologically active ingredients. Other stains however require special treatment before washing.
First test on an inconspicuous area of the article and then rinse thoroughly. When applying
stain remover, always start from the outside to avoid forming a border.
GRASS: Dab the stain with clear vinegar or 90
percent alcohol* (if the material permits), rinse
out and wash.
BALLPOINT PEN - FELT TIP: Dab the stain with
paper towels to absorb as much ink as
possible. Put a white, clean cloth under the
stain and then dab it with another cloth. For
synthetics, the second cloth should be
moistened with clear vinegar; for other fibres
with 90 percent alcohol* (in so far as the
material allows).
RUST: Sprinkle light stains with salt. Sprinkle
the salt with lemon juice and let work overnight.
Next day, rinse thoroughly and wash. For larger
stains, use a special rust remover, paying
especial attention to the manufacturer's
instructions.
CHEWING GUM: Cool down with an ice cube.
As soon as it is hard enough, remove using
your fingernails. Remove the border that
remains using a grease remover*.
AUTOMOBILE GREASE - TAR: Use spot
remover*. If none is available, smear the stain
with some fresh butter, let work and then dab
with oil of turpentine*.
PAINT: Do not allow paint stains to dry;
immediately treat with the solvent indicated on the
paint can (water, turpentine*, light petrol*). Soap
and rinse out.
CANDLE WAX: Scrape off most of the stain.
Then put paper towels on both sides of the item
and melt the remaining wax using an iron.
USING STAIN REMOVERS:
To avoid the risk of a fire or explosion:
( * ) When using the solutions mentioned above, rinse the articles thoroughly before putting
them into the washing machine.
- Strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions when using common stain removers.
After stained fabrics have been washed and then dried in the dryer or ironed, the stains
can no longer be removed.
MAKE-UP: Lay the side of the material with the
stain on a piece of paper towel and moisten the
other side of the article with 90 percent
alcohol* insofar as the item permits and the
stain is not greasy. Otherwise, use a grease
solvent (e.g. trichloroethylene*).
COFFEE - TEA:
- On white cottons: dab the stain with hydrogen
peroxide* and afterwards wash as usual.
- On coloured cottons: dab the stain with
a vinegar solution (2 tablespoons of clear
vinegar in ¼ litre of water) and afterwards
wash as usual.
- On woollens: dab the stain with a mixture of
equal parts of alcohol* and clear vinegar and
afterwards wash the article.
CHOCOLATE - FRUIT - FRUIT JUICE - WINE:
Dab the stain with a vinegar solution
(2 tablespoons of clear vinegar in ¼ litre of
water). Rinse thoroughly and wash as usual.
GREASE: Immediately sprinkle talcum powder
on the material. Let dry and gently brush off the
talcum powder. Then dab with a grease solvent,
such as gasoline*. Rinse out and wash as usual
BLOOD: Immerse the stained item in cold salt
water as quickly as possible; afterwards wash
as usual.
KETCHUP - TOMATO SAUCE: Prepare
a solution of 50% glycerine and 50% warm
water. Soak the item for an hour and afterwards
wash as usual.
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