Cleaning
Tips
GUM:
To remove chewing gum from kids clothing - harden the gum on the
garment with ice; it will become brittle, and can be chipped off,
wash thoroughly to remove any sugar.
CANDLE
WAX: Place the stained area between paper towels, or pieces
of brown paper, and press with a warm iron to absorb the wax.
PERSPIRATION:
Soak the stain area in a warm white-vinegar water.
INK:
Do not use hairspray on ball point pen ink. The oils and lanolin
in the hairspray can cause more stains. Bring it to us.
General
Tips
- Never iron
fabric with a deodorant stain, as this will permantly damage the
fabric.
- Be very careful
not to get suntan oils on garments as many of them will permanently
stain.
- Do not attempt
to remove cosmetic stains yourself, as the color in cosmetics
runs easily and enlarges the stain.
- Never wash
an egg stain in hot water - this will cause the stain to set.
- The safest
form of mild bleach for whitening all natural fibers is white
vinegar.
- A common
fatal error is the use of acetone in home stain removal. Acetate
fibers will dissolve in acetone - Don't attempt your own stain
removal.
- Some water
spots on fabrics such as taffeta or silk can be removed by holding
the fabric over steam (as from a kettle) and then ironing gently
while damp.
- If the stain
is still wet, do not rub it, or you will spread it. Simply try
and absorb excess moisture with paper towel or cotton towel.
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