How to Remove Stains Part 2

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How to Remove Stains Part 2

There’s nothing like putting on a new item of clothing only to spill something on it right after. Or, that proud feeling of showing off a brand new rug only for a beloved pet to make their mark on it. But fret not — where there’s a will to get a stain out, there’s a way.

COFFEE / TEA

Sponge or soak stain in cool water.

Pretreat with prewash stain remover, liquid laundry detergent, liquid detergent booster or paste of powder laundry product and water.

Launder using sodium hypochlorite bleach, if safe for fabric, or oxygen bleach. (Note: Older stains may respond to pretreating or soaking in a product containing enzymes, then laundering.)

COSMETICS/ LIPSTICK

Pretreat with prewash stain remover, liquid laundry detergent, paste of powder detergent or laundry additive and water. Or, rub with bar soap.

Launder.

GREASE or OIL

Light Stains:

1. Pretreat with prewash stain remover, liquid laundry detergent or liquid detergent booster.

2. Launder using hottest water safe for fabric.

Heavy Stains:

1. Place stain facedown on clean paper towels. Apply cleaning fluid to back of stain.

2. Replace paper towels under stain frequently.

3. Let dry, rinse. Launder using hottest water safe for fabric.

Don’t forget to check out Part 1 in this series! And if you need help, just call us and we will help you!