Stain Guide

Reacting before a stain sets can be key to its removal. Dab stain gently with a white cloth. Proceed from the border of the stain towards the center. Rinse.

Where possible, these specific stains may be removed using the following methods:

Ball Point Pen:	Use warm water and mild detergent.
Blood:	Use carbonated water followed by cold water and mild detergent.
Calcium:	Dab with a warm, damp cloth without soaking garment.  Blot dry with a towel.
Coffee:	Use water and mild detergent followed by carbonated water or vinegar.
Chocolate:	Use water and mild detergent followed by carbonated water or vinegar.
Fruit juice:	Use water with a mild detergent.
Gravy, sauces or grease:	Dab with a cloth. If required, repeat with warm water and detergent.
Lipstick:	Dab with a cloth using warm water.
Nail Polish:	Use non-oily nail polish remover.
Soft drinks:	Use water with a mild detergent.
Tea:	Use water and mild detergent followed by carbonated water or vinegar.
Wine:	Dab with a cloth. Salt may help remove a red wine stain.   Rinse with cold water.