Stain Removal Guide

Cosmetics
Spray with a stain remover or apply a small amount of detergent directly to the stain. Wash in the hottest water that is safe for the fabric.

Grass
Spray with a stain remover or apply a small amount of detergent directly to the stain and wash as directed. If stain remains, re-apply stain remover, soak in warm water, rinse thoroughly and re-wash.

Food
Gently blot excess food, tomato sauce, soda, etc. with cold water. Sprinkle the stain with salt to absorb the liquid and then dab clean with club soda. Pretreat with laundry detergent and wash.

Gum
Rub area with ice. Remove excess gum carefully. Spray with a stain remover or apply a small amount of detergent directly to the stain. Wash in the hottest water that is safe for the fabric.

Coffee / Fruit Juice
Use a sponge to dab the stain or soak in cold water. Spray with a stain remover or apply a small amount of detergent directly to the stain. Wash as directed.

Blood
Spray with a stain remover or apply a small amount of detergent directly to the stain. Wash in the hottest water that is safe for the fabric.

Grease
Place garment, grease stain down, on a paper towel. Squeeze dishwashing liquid on the backside of the stain, give it a minute, and then pretreat with laundry detergent. Wash in the hottest water that is safe for the fabric.

Deodorant and Sweat Stains
Spray with a stain remover or apply a small amount of detergent directly to the stain. Wash in the hottest water that is safe for the fabric. If fabric is discolored, treat new stains with ammonia and old stains with vinegar then rinse thoroughly and re-wash.

Wax
Rub with ice and carefully scrape off excess wax. Place between several layers of paper towels and press with a warm iron. Spray with a stain remover or apply a small amount of detergent directly to the stain. Rinse and wash in the hottest water that is safe for the fabric.

Vomit
Scrape to remove excess. Soak in warm water. Spray with a stain remover or apply a small amount of detergent directly to the stain. Wash as directed, use bleach if necessary.

Ink
Use a sponge to dab the stain with rubbing alcohol or spray with a stain remover and keep spraying until wet-looking. Rinse thoroughly and wash as directed.

Mud
Allow mud to dry. Washing wet mud will make the stain worse! Brush off any dried mud. Cleanthe stain with liquid detergent and a wet brush until stain is lifted. Wash on normal cycle. Do not tumble dry until all traces of mud are gone.