general tips

• Before attempting to remove a stain, always read and follow the care instructions on the garment label.
• Always test stain remover for colourfastness on inside seam or hidden area of garment. Do not use remover if the fabric colour is altered.
• Treat stains promptly for better success.
• Remember, some stains are not removable. For extremely delicate garments or difficult stains, have stains professionally removed.

• Place stain face down on paper towels.
• Sponge area with dry-cleaning solvent, replacing towels often to avoid transfer of the stain.
• Let garment dry and rinse.
• Gently rub affected area with a strong liquid detergent and wash according to the garment care label.

• Spray light stains with a spot remover and allow product to soak into fabric for several minutes.
• Gently rub affected area with a strong liquid detergent and wash according to care label.
• If the stain remains, wash with chlorine bleach safe for the fabric, testing for colourfastness prior to use.
• You may also try a cosmetic remover recommended for product. Test on a hidden area prior to use.
• Allow garment to air dry and wash according to care label.

• Treat affected area with a stain remover.
• If stain persists, soak for 30 minutes in warm water with an enzyme presoak product.
• For old or set stains, try washing with bleach that is safe for the fabric. Remember to check for colourfastness prior to use.

• Apply a nail polish remover to the affected area, taking care with synthetic fibres. The acetone in polish removers may dissolve some types of rayons.
• Launder garment according to care label.

• Sponge the affected area with a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water (equal parts) or a spot remover product.
• To restore colour, use a few drops of wood alcohol on a cheesecloth pad and gently work towards the centre of stain to distribute the colour evenly.
• Launder garment according to care label.

• Try sponging stain with a vinegar and water solution to restore colour and remove lingering odors.
• Rinse well in warm water and repeat if necessary.
• Launder garment according to care label.

• Tough stains may require treatment with a spot stain remover or soak for 30 minutes in warm water with an enzyme presoak product.
• Old or set stains may require washing with bleach. Ensure that product is safe for the fabric and always check for colourfastness prior to use.
• If a brown stain appears when fabric is heated, remaining sugars have caramelized and garment will require further treatment.

• Pour white wine on the affected area and soak up.
• Wash in cold water and ammonia.

• Wash in cold water and ammonia.
• See Alcoholic Drinks if stain persists.

• Scrape away as much chocolate as possible.
• Pretreat using powdered laundry detergent containing enzymes.
• If stain persists, treat with 1 teaspoon of household ammonia diluted in 1 cup of water.
  Note: Don't do this for wool or silk blends.
• Rinse well and launder according to the garment care label.

• Treat affected area with stain remover.
• Rub the stain with a strong liquid detergent and wash according to care label.
• If stain remains, launder with bleach safe for fabric. Remember to check for colourfastness prior to use.

• Place stain face down on paper towels.
• Treat stain with a spot remover or dry-cleaning solvent.
• Replace towels often to ensure a clean area is available to absorb the ink.
• Let dry and repeat if necessary.

• To harden the wax, rub stained area with ice.
• Scrape away as much of the wax as possible.
• With paper towels on either side of the wax stain, press a warm iron to the affected area.
• Replace paper towels often as this will absorb more wax and prevent the stain from transferring to other areas. Continue until wax is no longer removed.
• With stain face down on clean paper towels, sponge the remaining stain with a stain remover or dry cleaning fluid. Blot excess moisture.
• Let garment dry and launder according to care instructions on label.

• Rub the affected area with ice and scrape away as much gum as possible.
• Place stain face down and sponge with a dry cleaning solvent.
• Launder garment according to care label.

• Treat affected area with liquid laundry detergent or with a prewash spray.
• For tough stains, sponge area with amyl acetate to remove the chlorophyll.
• Launder garment according to care label.