General Rules
Treat a stain as soon as possible. Before cleaning, brush and shake articles to remove any loose
dirt. Rinse non-greasy stains away with water. Sprinkle talc on grease stains to absorb them.
Don't apply heat to an article before treating a stain as this will set many stains. many stains
can be removed by soaking in cold water and then washing. However, nevery soak woollens, silks,
non-fast or weak colours, flame resistant or rubberised fabrics or those with metal buttons or
fasteners. Always test the removal on a hidden part such as a hem to check that it does not harm
the fabric. Old dried stains can sometimes be removed by softening with glycerine (use 1 part to
2 parts water). Leave it out for ten minutes, then soak and wash. If you are not sure of the
type of fabric involved take it to a dry cleaner.
Sticky Marks
Using a well-wrung cloth rub with solution of vinegar and warm water.
Method for removal of adhesives
Treat with amyl acetate, except for acetates (use white spirit). Hold absorbent pad on stained side and dab from wrong side.
Carbon paper (or indelible pencil)
Treat with undiluted liquid detergent and rinse well. If it persists, dab with methylated spirit, then treat with liquid detergent containing a little household ammonia. Rinse.
Chewing gum
Harden the gum by placing the garment in a refrigerator. The gum can then be cracked and picked off. Treat what is left with methylated spirit or white spirit.
Scorch marks
Rub light marks immediately under cold running water, then soak in warm borax solution. Rinse well and launder if possible. On white, careful bleaching with hydrogen peroxide (1 part 20 vol peroxide to 4 parts of water is a last remedy. If fibres are demaged, there is no remedy.
Shoe polish
Scrape off deposit. Dab with white spirit or a stain remover. Use methylated spirit on remaining colour after testing on an unseen part. Sponge or launder.
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