Cleaning Instructions for Fabric Stains
Successful removal of stains from fabric depends on the basic principle of not allowing the stain to become set. A stain should be removed at the first possible opportunity. Different materials require different stain removers. Use of an incorrect remover may damage or even destroy the fabric. If the stain is known to be of a non-greasy nature, sponging with cold water, detergent and bleach may be all that is necessary, and should be followed by thorough rinsing in clean water. For specific stains refer to the following list:
Type of Stain	Cleaning Procedure
Acid	Neutralize with ammonia.
Adhesive tape	Harden with ice cubes; rub off with fingers.
Alcoholic beverages	Rinse with cold water immediately followed by white vinegar, then rinse again with cold water.
Alkali	Neutralize with vinegar.
Blood	Rinse in cold water, then in diluted ammonia. Sponge with detergent and water; thoroughly rinse with cold water.
Ice cream	Sponge with carbon tetrachloride.
Iodine	Sponge with alcohol.
Ink (writing)	If fresh, sponge with detergent and water. If dried, sponge with bleach, then sponge with oxalic acid, then scrub with detergent and water.
Ink (ball point)	Scrub with detergent and water, rinse. If stain remains, use petroleum jelly, then sponge with carbon tetrachloride. Some inks dissolve in glycerine followed by shampoo.
Iron rust	Sponge with oxalic acid, rinse well; or spread with salt, moisten with lemon juice, and place in sun.
Lipstick	Sponge with alcohol or carbon tetrachloride.
Mildew	Sponge with bleach.
Milk or cream	Sponge with carbon tetrachloride.
Mustard	Apply warm glycerine; wash with sudsy water and hydrosulphite bleach.
Oil	Scrub with detergent and water and sponge with carbon tetrachloride.
Paint	Scrub with detergent and water and sponge with carbon tetrachloride or with turpentine (latex and acrylic paints wash away if not dried).
Perspiration	Sponge with peroxide and ammonia.
Rust	Sponge with lemon, vinegar or oxalic acid.
Sugar	Sponge with hot water.
Tar	Moisten with carbon tetrachloride.Scrape off, then sponge residue with same solvent.
Tea	Scrub with borax solution, rinse; or keep stain moist with lemon juice, then expose to sun for a day or two.
Mildew	Sponge with laundry bleach and let stand for 5 minutes, followed by thorough rinse with water.
Important: The above information is based upon data obtained by Solarfective and/or independent testing. There is no guarantee of success and results may vary from condition to condition. The above information is furnished upon the condition that the person receiving it shall make their own tests to determine the suitability for their own particular situation.
WARNING: Do Not Use benzaldehyde, trichloroethylene, chloroform, benzene, acetone, methyl acetate or toluene based cleaning agents.