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 danger 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 equal parts glycerine and warm
water. Soak the item for an hour and
afterwards wash as usual.
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