Stain Removal Suggestions
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Caution should be observed in following any of these suggestions. They are intended as a guide only. If you are in any doubt please call us.
Beer
1. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
2. Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. Blot.
3. Sponge with clean water. Blot.
Blood
(Use cold liquids unless stated otherwise)
1. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent to a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
2. Mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with a half-cup of water. Blot.
3. Sponge with clean water. Blot.
Butter
1. Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot.
2. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
Soft Drinks
1. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
2. Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. Blot.
3. Repeat step one.
4. Sponge with clear water. Blot.
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Candle Wax
1. Remove with heated iron into absorbent paper towel or napkin.
2. Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot.
3. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
Chewing Gum
1. Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot.
2. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
Coffee
1. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
2. Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. Blot.
3. Sponge with clean water. Blot.
Ballpoint Ink
1. Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot.
2. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
3. Sponge with clean water. Blot.
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Oil Stains
Oil stains may include butter, hand cream or lotion.
1. As soon as possible, spread surface with an absorbent fine powder.
2. After short time brush to remove and re-apply more powder. Let stand 24 hours.
3. Scrub with hot, sudsy (detergent) solution and stiff brush. Or wipe with ammonia-dampened cloth.
4. Rinse and blot dry.

Tar
1. Sponge with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent. Blot.
2. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
3. Sponge with clean water. Blot.
Tea
1. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent with a cup of luke-warm water. Blot.
2. Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water. Blot.
3. Repeat step one.
4. Sponge with clean water. Blot.
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