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Treat stains as soon as possible after staining. The older the stain, the more difficult it will be to remove.

All stain removal methods should be applied prior to laundering washable garments. Stains that have been laundered and dried are almost impossible to remove.

Washable Fabrics

What you will need

  • Pretreatment laundry stain remover
  • Heavy-duty liquid detergent
  • Chlorine bleach or oxygen bleach
  • Dry cleaning solvent
  • Absorbent paper towels

Steps to Clean

  1. Saturate area with pretreatment laundry stain remover (aerosol types work better on greasy stains) Wait one minute for product to penetrate the stain. For stubborn stains, rub with heavy-duty liquid detergent. Launder immediately.
  2. If color stain remains, soak/wash in chlorine bleach if safe for fabric, or in oxygen bleach.
  3. For extra heavy stains, apply dry cleaning solvent to back of the stain over absorbent paper towels. Let dry, rinse. Proceed as above.

Upholstery

What you will need

  • Acetone
  • Dry cleaning solvent
  • Hydrogen peroxide

Steps to Clean

  1. Carefully blot up excess polish.
  2. Using an eye dropper, apply a small amount of acetone to the stain.
  3. Blot immediately.
  4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until no more stain is removed.
  5. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry cleaning solvent.
  6. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
  7. If the stain remains, apply hydrogen peroxide.  Use an eye dropper to apply the peroxide directly on the stain.
  8. Sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the hydrogen peroxide.