GENERAL STAIN EMERGENCY TIPS
What to do before Your “Clothes Friends” come to the rescue….

Everyday stains are impromptu facts of life. From Poupon on your Prada to Champagne on your Chanel, there are some easy remedies to protect your garments before you send them to Door To Door Cleaners. Some examples :

GUM: To remove chewing gum from kids clothing - harden the gum on the garment with ice; it will become brittle, and can be chipped off, wash thoroughly to remove any sugar.

CANDLE WAX: Place the stained area between paper towels, or pieces of brown paper, and press with a warm iron to absorb the wax.

PERSPIRATION: Soak the stain area in a warm white-vinegar water.

INK: Do not use hairspray on ball point pen ink. The oils and lanolin in the hairspray can cause more stains. Bring it to us.

General Tips

• Never iron fabric with a deodorant stain, as this will permantly damage the fabric.
• Be very careful not to get suntan oils on garments many of them will permanently stain.
• Do not attempt to remove cosmetic stains yourself, as the color in cosmetics runs easily and enlarges the stain.
• Never wash an egg stain in hot water - this will cause the stain to set.
• The safest form of mild bleach for whitening all natural fibers is white vinegar.
• A common fatal error is the use of acetone in home stain removal. Acetate fibers will dissolve in acetone - Don't attempt your own stain removal.
• Some water spots on fabrics such as taffeta or silk can be removed by holding the fabric over steam (as from a kettle) and then ironing gently while damp.

IF the stain is still wet, do not rub it, or you will spread it. Simply try and absorb excess moisture with paper towel or cotton towel.