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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 stained 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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