Stain removal guide
GUIDE FOR COMMON STAINS
grease,oil
Follow method B described below.
chocolate,coffee
Sponge with lukewarm water.
wine,milk,softdrinks
Follow method A described below.
blood
Treat with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of salt to 1 liter of water. Rinse and blot with dry cloth. For persistent stains, sponge with ammonia solution described in method A.
fruit
Sponge with cold water.
wax,candles
Gently scrape off wax with dull knife or spatula. Use method B or cover spot with several layers of absorbent paper and apply a warm iron.
ink
Treat with rubbing alcohol using method A.
urine,sweat
Use method A, followed by a small amount of ammoniated liquid detergent.
mud
Gently lift off as much soil as possible with dull knife or spatula. Allow to dry, then vacuum. For persistent stains, use ammonia solution described in method A.
pencil
Use method B, followed by a small amount of ammoniated liquid detergent. Rinse thoroughly.
vomit
Gently lift off vomit and sponge thoroughly with cold water, then use method A.
CLEANING METHODS
A. Use only water-based commercial cleaning agents. Alternatively, mix 2 tablespoons of ammonia with 1 liter of water. Blot the stain gently with a cloth dampened with this solution, turning continually so that only the clean part of the cloth is in contact with the stain.
B. Use only mild, pure, water-free dry-cleaning solvents. Dampen a cloth with the solution and follow the procedure described in method A.
This Easy Care Guide is provided as a service only by DUPONT™ and should not be interpreted as a warranty.
