STAIN REMOVAL FROM CLOTHES
When you get a stain on your clothes act quickly!
Speed and action is vital.
Identify the stain.
Different types of stain require different treatment.
Never treat the stain on the fabric with hot water as this can fix the stain making it difficult to remove.
Before attempting any treatments for stain removal from clothes, please read the following.
- Before using any of the following methods to remove a stain, always read the washing/cleaning instructions on the fabric label.
- Remember to test any treatment on a small hidden section of the material and if in any doubt, seek independent professional advice .
- Detergents with strong colours will stain lightly coloured clothes.
- Check the colour fastness and dye stability of the fabric before treatments.
- Avoid using enzyme-based detergents and stain removers on wool and silk fabrics.
- Never put a stained article into a hot wash or use hot dryer on it, as the stain will set, making it extremely difficult to remove later.
- When treating stains, always start on the outer edges and work towards the centre.
- The sooner you treat the stain, the easier it will come out.
General Treatment for stain removal from clothes.
For some stains the emergency treatment will be as follows.
- Using tissue, kitchen roll or an absorbent cloth, blot up as much fluid as possible from the stain and remove any solid bits with a palette knife.
- Wet a soft cloth or sponge with cold water and a little toilet soap or non coloured detergent and dab this on your stain and massage it in. This action will soften and dilute the stain.
- Do not artificially dry the stained fabric until further treatment has taken the stain out completely.
- As soon as possible, remove the stained garment and let it soak in cold water.
This treatment may be enough to remove many everyday stains. If the stain has disappeared, check the label again and give the article the recommended wash cycle using biological washing powder.
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