Stain removal guide

GUIDE FOR COMMON STAINS

grease,oil

Follow method B described below.

chocolate,coffee

Sponge with lukewarm water.

wine,milk,softdrinks

Follow method A described below.

blood

Treat with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of salt to 1 liter of water. Rinse and blot with dry cloth. For persistent stains, sponge with ammonia solution described in method A.

fruit

Sponge with cold water.

wax,candles

Gently scrape off wax with dull knife or spatula. Use method B or cover spot with several layers of absorbent paper and apply a warm iron.

ink

Treat with rubbing alcohol using method A.

urine,sweat

Use method A, followed by a small amount of ammoniated liquid detergent.

mud

Gently lift off as much soil as possible with dull knife or spatula. Allow to dry, then vacuum. For persistent stains, use ammonia solution described in method A.

pencil

Use method B, followed by a small amount of ammoniated liquid detergent. Rinse thoroughly.

vomit

Gently lift off vomit and sponge thoroughly with cold water, then use method A.


CLEANING METHODS

A. Use only water-based commercial cleaning agents. Alternatively, mix 2 tablespoons of ammonia with 1 liter of water. Blot the stain gently with a cloth dampened with this solution, turning continually so that only the clean part of the cloth is in contact with the stain.

B. Use only mild, pure, water-free dry-cleaning solvents. Dampen a cloth with the solution and follow the procedure described in method A.


This Easy Care Guide is provided as a service only by DUPONT and should not be interpreted as a warranty.