To treat stains, refer to the Table of Treatments below this chart and use Step A first; apply small quantities of liquid, blot well with clean tissues after each application. Work carefully to release stain from edge to centre. Allow to dry. If unsuccessful, try Step B and later C.
     
   
Stain A B C
Alcoholic Drinks 9 11 7
Blackcurrant Juice 13 9  
Blood 5 then 8 3 7
Butter 14 then 15 1 or 2 3
Chewing Gum 14 2 and 4 16
Chocolate 3 1  
Coffee & Cream 3 1 7
Coffee (Black) 13 11 3
Colas and Soft Drink 9 7  
Cooking Oil 1 3  
Cough Syrup 3 7  
Cream 3 1 7
Egg White 3 7 10
Egg Yolk 8 3 10
Floor Wax 1 2 3
Fruit Juice/Cordial 7 3 6 and 3
Furniture Polish 1 3 2
Gravy and Sauces 3 1 7
Ink (Biro) 6 4 10
Ink (Felt Tip Pen) 6 4 3
Ink (Writing) 3 16  
Jam 3 7  
Lipstick 1 2 3
Milk 8 3 7
Mustard 3 7 11
Nail Varnish 4 16  
Oil and Grease 1 2 3
Paint (Oil-based) 1 3 16
Paint (Water-based) 5 3 16
Salad Dressing 3 1 7
Shoe Polish 1 2 3
Soot 17 3 1
Tar 1 2 3
Tea 3 11 7
Urine 3 12 16
Vomit 3 12 16
Wine 3 13 11
   
  • White Spirit, Turps, or substitute.
  • 1, 1, 1 Trichloroethane (Dry cleaning fluid)
  • Upholstery Detergent or Shampoo at manufacturer’s recommended dilution
  • Acetone, nail polish remover – non oily
  • Cold Water
  • Surgical spirit (alcohol)
  • Borax 2% solution, dissolve 1 teaspoon in warm water, top up cup with cold
  • Salt 2% solution, 1 level teaspoon in cup of tepid water
  • Use 3 as above + drop of spirit vinegar
  • Biological detergent 1% solution (1 level teaspoon in cup of warm water)
  • Use 6 as above diluted 1:5 water
  • Disinfectant, dilute as recommended on bottle, or 1 teaspoon in 2 pints water
  • Use 7 as above + drop of spirit vinegar
  • Chill with ice cubes in plastic bag
  • Hot iron over layers of white tissue
  • Consult a professional cleaner
  • Vacuum thoroughly
     
    Related Information:
    Spot and Stain Removal Guide
Vinyl Care and Cleaning
Fabric Colour Chart
     
 
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