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Being in the sorority shirt
manufacturing business, we constantly receive questions about
how to get stains out of shirts. Everything from grass stains
from intermural games to lipstick and makeup. We thought we would
share our tips for getting stubborn stains out of clothes with
you. You can find this complete article at: http://www.beecharmercards.com/garmentcare.html
We recommend pre-treating any
stains with a liquid detergent, turning your garment inside out,
then machine washing in cold water. You may then machine dry
and iron garment on lowest steam setting. If you have heavy duty
stains, read suggestions below.
Stain Tips for Cotton &
Cotton Blends
While no detergent can remove
all types of stains, for the best chance of success, here's what
we recommend:
Coffee, Tea-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pre-testing the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Pre-treat with Liquid detergent.
Soak up to 30 minutes by adding
1/2 cup of liquid detergent per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC
bucket. Weight the item with a WHITE towel to keep submerged.
Discard soak solution prior to laundering.
Wash in 1 use of Cheer®
in warm water.
Line or air dry and repeat
procedure if necessary.
Fruit, Juice, Wine-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pre-testing the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Rinse in cold water to dilute
the stain.
Soak up to 30 minutes by adding
1/2 cup of liquid detergent per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC
bucket. Weight the item with a WHITE towel to keep submerged.
Discard soak solution prior to laundering.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure
if necessary.
Spaghetti Sauce-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pre-testing the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Pre-treat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure
if necessary.
Chocolate-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pre-testing the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Physically remove the stain
by scraping with a dull knife, then shake.
Pre-treat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
If there is any stain remaining
. . . Soak up to 30 minutes by adding ½ cup of liquid
detergent per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC bucket. Weight the
item with a WHITE towel to keep submerged. Discard soak solution
prior to laundering.
Repeat procedure if necessary.
Ballpoint Pen Ink-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pre-testing the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Apply Ink Remover to stained
area of the item. Use paper towels to absorb the ink coming off
the item and to avoid transfer. The recommended ink remover is
NCP Jinx Ink®, available by calling 1-800-776-8688.
Pre-treat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure
if necessary.
Paint, Oil-Based-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pre-testing the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Apply Turpentine or Paint Thinner
to stained area of garment.
Pre-treat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure
if necessary.
Liquid Shoe Polish-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pre-testing the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Rinse in warm water to dilute
the stain.
Treat stain using a bar of
Ivory® soap. Rub gently. If stain is lighter, but not gone,
apply more soap. When stain is gone, wash.
Wash garment in warm water.
Line or air dry and repeat
procedure if necessary.
Candle Wax-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pre-testing the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Physically remove the stain
by scraping with a dull knife, then shake.
Place stain face down on a
WHITE paper towel and place another paper towel on top of the
item. Press with a WARM, but not HOT, iron, being careful to
keep the iron on the paper towel. Keep changing the paper towels
until no more stain transfers.
Pre-treat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Line or air dry and repeat
procedure if necessary.
Lipstick-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
For heavy stains . . . Physically
remove the stain by scraping with a dull knife, then shake.
Use a spot remover or take
the item to a professional dry cleaner for treatment.
Pretreat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Line or air dry and repeat
procedure if necessary.
Nail Polish-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Use fingernail polish remover
or acetone which can be found at your local drug store.
Pretreat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Line or air dry and repeat
procedure if necessary.
Waterproof Cosmetics-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Treat stain using a bar of
Ivory® soap. Rub gently. If stain is lighter, but not gone,
apply more soap. When stain is gone,wash. Or Use the cosmetic
remover specified by the manufacturer.
Pretreat with liquid detergent.
Wash garment in warm water.
Line or air dry and repeat
procedure if necessary.
If there is any stain remaining
(Cottons only). . . Soak up to 30 minutes by adding 1/2 cup of
liquid detergent per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC bucket. Weight
the item with a WHITE towel to keep submerged. Discard soak solution
prior to laundering.
Air dry and repeat procedure
if necessary.
Dirt/Mud/Clay-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pre-testing the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Brush excess stain off the
surface using a soft bristle brush.
Rinse in cold water to dilute
the stain
Wash garment in warm water.
If there is any stain remaining
. . . Pre-treat with glycerine or Crisco® Shortening by rubbing
either of these into the stain. Allow it to sit for a minimum
of 2 hours or a maximum of overnight. Turn stain face down on
a paper towel and treat with a solvent like Energine Cleaning
Fluid®.
If there is any stain remaining
. . . Apply Whink Rust Remover® or other liquid rust removers
following the package instructions. Work over a PLASTIC dishpan
to avoid damage to surfaces.
Rinse in 1 quart of water to
which 3 tablespoons of baking soda has been added.
Repeat procedure if necessary.
Grass-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pre-testing the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Soak up to 30 minutes by adding
1/2 cup of liquid detergent per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC
bucket. Weight the item with a WHITE towel to keep submerged.
Discard soak solution prior to laundering.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure
if necessary.
Rust-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pre-testing the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Apply Whink Rust Remover®
or other liquid rust removers following the package instructions.
Work over a PLASTIC dishpan to avoid damage to surfaces.
Rinse in 1 quart of water to
which 3 tablespoons of baking soda has been added.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure
if necessary.
Blood-
Before treating any garment,
always refer to the care label instructions first.
Colored items must be protected
by pre-testing the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Brush excess stain off the
surface using a soft bristle brush.
Rinse in cold water to dilute
the stain.
Soak up to 30 minutes by adding
1/2 cup of liquid detergent per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC
bucket. Weight the item with a WHITE towel to keep submerged.
Discard soak solution prior to laundering.
Wash garment in warm water.
If there is any stain remaining
. . . Apply Whink Rust Remover® or other liquid rust removers
following the package instructions. Work over a PLASTIC dishpan
to avoid damage to surfaces.
Rinse in 1 quart of water to
which 3 tablespoons of baking soda has been added.
Air dry and repeat procedure
if necessary.
Unknown Stain-
Refer to the care label for
handling precautions and test any stain removal technique suggested
in a hidden area in order to avoid damage to the item.
Colored items must be protected
by pre-testing the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden
area of the item.
Use a spot remover or take
the item to a professional dry cleaner for treatment.
Treat stain using a bar of
Ivory soap. Rub gently. If stain is lighter, but not gone, apply
more soap. When stain is gone, wash.
Soak up to 30 minutes by adding
1/2 cup of liquid detergent per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC
bucket. Weight the item with a WHITE towel to keep submerged.
Discard soak solution prior to laundering.
Wash garment in warm water.
Air dry and repeat procedure
if necessary.
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- About The Author:
Greg & Leigh King own and
operate The Bee Charmer, custom sorority & apparel manufacturer
located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. www.beecharmercards.com
source: articlecity.com
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- ARTICLE POSTED
MARCH 16, 2007
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