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Stain
Removal |
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 Water
Spots on Furniture
- Press a clean, thick
blotter over the water
spot. Then press lightly
with a warm - not hot
- iron. |
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| Remove
Stains, Spots, and Mildew
from Furniture -
Dissolve 1/4 ounce of
pulverized resin and
1/4 ounce of gum shellac
in 1.5 pint of alcohol.
Next, add 1/2 pint of
linseed oil. Then, shake
well. Once mixed, apply
this mixture with a
sponge, cotton flannel,
or brush. Rub in well
after the application.
this gives a nice polish.
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| Remove
Mildew from Leather
- To remove mildew from
leather on furniture,
mix 1/2 cup of wood
alcohol and 1/2 cup
water. Next, dip a sponge
into the mixture. Then,
ring dry. Now, wipe
the mildewed spot gently.
Do not rub. |
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| Remove
Ink Stains from Silver
- To remove ink stains
from silver, try this:
first mix 1/2 teaspoon
of chloride of lime
with 1 tablespoon of
water. Next, apply to
the silver. Then, rub
the silver with a flannel
rag. |
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| Remove
Ink From Carpet
- To remove ink from
carpet, cover the area
with salt. As the salt
absorbs the ink, replace
it with fresh salt until
the stain is gone. If
this should fail, rub
the area repeatedly
with milk. |
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| White
Spots and Rings on Furniture
- To remove white spots
and rings, first try
rubbing the area with
liquid polishing wax.
If this doesn't work,
dampen a cloth with
gum turpentine or camphorated
oil. Rub dry, then buff
the surface. |
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| Iron
Stains on Marble
- To remove iron stains
from marble, first mix
lemon juice and sulfuric
acid. Next, apply the
mixture to the stain
and work into the stain
for a few minutes. Then
rub the area with a
soft cloth. |
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| Old
Wine and Fruit Stains
in Clothes - Mix
one tablespoon of ammonia
in two quarts of water.
Dip the fabric in the
mixture, rub, and rinse
in cold water. If this
doesn't work, cover
the spot with glycerine,
let soak for five minutes,
then rinse. |
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| Quick
Action for Red Wine
Spills - If red
wine is spilled onto
carpet, immediately
pour some white wine
over the spill. next,
blot both liquids well
with a white cloth or
white paper towels.
(Do not use a colored
rag or paper towel with
color designs.) Then,
sponge the area with
clear warm water. Finally,
pat the area dry. |
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| Wine
Spills on Clothes
- Rinse fresh spills
in warm water. If stain
persists, mix a solution
of laundry borax (in
a ratio of 1 tablespoon
of laundry borax material
in 2 cups of warm water),
then soak the material
in this solution. Then
wash the material according
to instructions for
that fabric. |
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| Wine
Spills on Delicate Fabrics
- For white wool or
silk, mix a solution
of 1 part hydrogen peroxide
to 6 parts of cold water.
Then "bleach"
the stain area with
this solution. Now,
rinse the material.
Finally, hand wash. |
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| Wine
Spills on Table Linen
- For fresh spills,
bleach linen and white
cotton items. For colored
items, soak them in
a heavy-duty detergent
and water solution,
then wash as usual.
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| Alcohol
Spots on Furniture
- For surface spots,
first moisten cigarette
ashes with furniture
polish. Next, apply
to the spot and rub
gently with your fingers.
Then, wipe off and rub
the surface. For deeper
alcohol spots, first
mix rottenstone with
linseed oil (sewing
machine oil can also
be used) to create a
thin paste. Next, using
a cloth, rub the mixture
into the furniture,
working with the grain.
Finally, wipe off, then
rub the surface. |
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| Alcohol
Stains on Furniture
- To remove alcohol
stains from furniture,
first cover the spot
with a paste made of
half salt and half linseed
oil. Next, leave on
the stain for an hour.
Then, remove the mixture.
If this fails to fully
remove the stain, rub
the spot with a soft
cloth dipped in spirits
of camphor. |
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| Alcohol
and Beer Stains on Clothes
- First, rinse and/or
soak in lukewarm water.
For whites, soak in
a solution of 1 part
hydrogen peroxide in
6 parts cold water.
For colors, sponge with
a solution of 2 tablespoons
white vinegar to 2 cups
of water until stain
disappears. Finally,
wash according to fabric
directions. |
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| Removing
Beer Stains from Carpet
- Sponge spill area
with clean, warm water.
Next, blot the area
with a white cloth or
white paper towel. (Do
not use paper towels
with color designs on
them.) If the spot remains,
use a carpet shampoo
solution on the area.
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| Removing
Alcohol Spills from
Carpet - Repeat as
with beer spills. If
color marks remain,
sponge the area with
a cloth dampened with
denatured alcohol. |
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| Old
Beer Stains on Carpet
- Gently wipe old beer
stains on carpets with
denatured alcohol until
the mark starts to fade. |
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| Liqueur
Spills on Clothes
- These tend to be stickier
than other alcohol beverages,
so quick reaction is
of the utmost importance.
First, rinse the stained
area in warm water.
If stain persists, use
either a stain removal
or denatured alcohol
on the area. (But first
test the stain remover
or alcohol on an inconspicuous
area.) Finally, wash
or dry clean the fabric
as the instructions
dictate. |
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| Liqueur
Spills on Upholstery
- First, sponge the
spill area with warm
water until the stickiness
is gone. Do not overwet
the area. Next, use
carpet shampoo on the
area. Then use an upholstery-spotting
kit on remaining marks.
For slipcovers or other
areas that might watermark,
have dry cleaned. |
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| Liqueur
Spills on Carpets
- First, flush the area
with some club soda.
Next, blot the area
with a white cloth or
white paper. (never
use a paper towel with
color designs on it.)
Finally, apply carpet
shampoo. |
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| Removing
Paper Stuck on Furniture
- If, because of moisture,
paper becomes stuck
or "dried on"
to furniture, moisten
the area with a little
sweet or linseed oil.
Let the paper remain
on the wood (Don't try
to scrape it off), until
it comes off by rubbing
it with your finger. |
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Removing
Other Stains from
Carpet - Try one
(or all) of these
three formulas to
remove stains and
spots on your carpets.
Before using any of
these formulas, test
it on an obscure part
of the carpet to make
sure it doesn't affect
the color or pile.
If your tests show
no affects to the
carpet, apply the
formula to the spot,
beginning at the outer
edges of the spot
and working your way
toward the center.
If these formulas
do adversely affect
your carpet, blot
up the liquid with
a clean cloth and
scrape off any solid
material.
Formula
1: Mix 1/2 cup
of white vinegar with
1.5 cups of lukewarm
water. Squeeze this
mixture on the spot
and let stand for
2-3 minutes. next,
dab it with a clean
damp cloth. Repeat
these steps until
the spot is gone.
Formula
2: Mix 1 teaspoon
of mild detergent
into a cup of lukewarm
water. Squeeze this
mixture on the spot
and dab with a damp
cloth or sponge. Now,
squeeze clean water
on it and dab with
a dry cloth. Repeat
these steps until
the spot is gone.
Formula
3: Mix 1 tablespoon
of ammonia into 3/4
cup of water. Apply
to spot and work in
with a spatula. Next,
rinse well with clean
water, then blot dry.
use this mixture carefully.
It can cause damage
to the carpet pile.
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| Fruit
Stains on Linen
- Place cream of tartar
on the spot, then tie
up the linen. Next,
soak the material in
cold water. Finally,
bring the water to a
boil. If the stains
are widespread, you
may want to mix the
cream of tartar in the
water. First, soak the
linen in water, then
bring the water to a
boil. To be on the safe
side, you may want to
do both. If stain persists,
try a mixture of one
teaspoon of baking soda
and a pan of cold water.
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| Fresh
Food Stains on Clothes
- While the stain is
still fresh, first sponge
the area with club soda.
Then, wash the clothing
in the washing machine.
Note: Use this method
only on clothing that
can be washed. |
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| Cleaning
Grease from Car Windshield
- Fill a spray bottle
with club soda, spray
the area, then wipe
with paper towels. |
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| Remove
Grease from Leather
Shoes - First, apply
a little bicycle puncture
repair adhesive to grease
spots. Next, leave overnight.
Then peel off. Finally,
polish the shoe with
the shoe polish. Note:
Keeping your leather
shoes regularly cleaned
helps them resist grease
stains. In that case,
wipe over the area with
a paper towel. |
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| Remove
Grease from Suede Shoes
- First, blot the area
well. Next, rub the
stained area with a
block suede cleaner.
For bad stains, treat
the stained area with
a white cotton pad dampened
with lighter fluid.
(But first, test on
an inconspicuous area
to make sure the color
is not affected.) |
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| Remove
Tea and Coffee Stains
from China - Mix
one tablespoon of bleach
in a gallon of water.
Next, place your china
cups in this mixture.
Let soak for five to
ten minutes. Remove
and clean as normal.
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| Coffee,
Tea, and Cigarette Butts
- Clean cups stained
with tea and coffee
by rubbing them with
a damp cloth and baking
soda. Do the same for
saucers stained with
cigarette butts. |
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| Dried
Tea Stains on Fabric
and Clothes - First,
drape the stained area
over a sink basin or
a bowl. Next, sprinkle
it with laundry borax
until the stained area
is thickly covered.
Then, pour hot water
around the stain area,
working your way toward
the center of the stain.
If needed, repeat the
treatment. |
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| Fresh
Tea Spills on Fabric
and Clothes - First,
dab the area until all
excess liquid is removed.
(Remember, use only
white rags or white
paper towels.) Next,
rinse the area with
lukewarm water. Then
soak the fabric or clothes
in a borax mixture (1
tablespoon of laundry
borax to every 2 cups
of water). Finally,
rinse and launder as
required by the material.
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| Fresh
Tea Spills on Table
Linen - Immediately
rinse table linen under
cold water. Next, soak
in a laundry borax mixture
(1 tablespoon of borax
to every 2 cups of water).
Finally, launder, preferably
in a detergent with
enzymes. |
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| Fresh
Tea Spills on Carpet
- First, blot the stained
area with a white rag
or white paper towel.
Next, sponge the area
with lukewarm water.
If needed, flush the
area with club soda
or a mixture of baking
soda and water. Then,
apply a little carpet
shampoo. Finally,use
a stain remover when
dry. |
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| Fresh
Tea Spills on Furniture
- First, sponge the
area with a laundry
borax mixture (1 tablespoon
of borax to every 2
cups of water). Next,
wipe with a damp white
cloth. Finally, when
dry, apply a spray stain
remover and launder
as the fabric instructions
say. |
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| Fresh
Coffee Spills on Fabric
- First, blot the area
with a white rag or
white paper towel. Next,
rinse the area in warm
water. Then, soak in
a laundry borax mixture
(1 tablespoon of borax
to every 2 cups of water),
or a laundry detergent
with enzymes. Finally,
launder as directed. |
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| Black
Coffee Spills on Carpet
- First, blot the area
with a white rag or
white paper towel. Next,
sponge the area repeatedly
with lukewarm water.
Then, blot the area
with a white rag or
white paper towel. If
necessary, flush the
area with club soda
or a baking soda and
water mix. Then blot
dry. |
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| Coffee
with Milk Spills on
Carpet - First,
blot the area with a
white rag or white paper
towel. Next, sponge
the spill area with
lukewarm water. (If
needed, flush the area
with club soda or a
mixture of 1 teaspoon
of baking soda and 1
cup of water.) Finally,
apply a little carpet
shampoo, and when dry,
use a liquid stain remover
(except on foam-backed
carpets.) |
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| Coffee
with Milk Spills on
Furniture - First,
blot the stain with
a white rag or white
paper towel. Next, sprinkle
the area with a detergent
with enzymes. Finally,
wipe the area with a
damp sponge. |
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| Fresh
Cocoa Spills on Fabric
- First, blot the area
with a white rag or
white paper towel. (Never
use a colored rag or
paper towel. The dye
could run.) Next, rinse
in warm water. Then,
soak the area in laundry
borax solution (1 tablespoon
of borax to every 2
cups of water). Finally,
wash as directed by
the fabric manfacturer.
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| Fresh
Cocoa Spills on Carpets
- First, blot the area
with a white rag or
white paper towel. (Never
use a colored rag or
paper towel. They dye
could run.) Next, sponge
with lukewarm water.
If needed, flush the
area with some club
soda, or a mixture of
1 teaspoon of baking
soda added to 1 cup
of water. Then, apply
some carpet shampoo.
Finally, when dry, apply
a liquid stain remover
(but not to foambacked
carpets). |
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| Fresh
Cocoa Spills on Furniture
- First, blot the area
with a white rag or
white paper towel. (never
use a colored rag or
paper towel. The dye
could run.) Next, sprinkle
some solid detergent
with enzyme agents.
Finally, wipe with a
damp sponge. |
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| Fresh
Milk Spills on Clothes
- First, if there is
a large spill, blot
the area with a white
rag or white paper towel.
Next, rinse the area
in lukewarm water. Then,
launder as directed
by manufacturer. If
stain persists, use
a liquid stain remover.
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| Fresh
Milk Spills on Carpets
- First, if there is
a large spill, blot
the area with a white
rag or white paper towel.
Next sponge the stain
area with clear warm
water. Then, apply a
spray cleaner. |
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| Fresh
Milk Spills on Furniture
- First, if there is
a large spill, blot
the area with a white
rag or white paper towel.
Next, sponge the area
with lukewarm water.
Make sure not to overwet
the area. Then, blot
dry with a white rag
or white paper towel.
If any marks remain,
treat with stain remover.
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| Old,
Dried Milk Stains on
Clothes - First,
if possible, soak the
area in a detergent
with enzymes. Then launder
the clothes as directed
by the manufacturer. |
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| Fruit
Juice Spills on Clothes
- First, rinse the stained
area under cold running
water. Next, treat any
remaining color with
denatured alcohol or
a stain remover. Finally,
launder as directed
by the clothes manufacturer.
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| Dried
Fruit Stain on Clothes
- First, hold a clean
white cloth under the
stained area. Next,
with a second cloth,
apply a solution of
equal parts water and
glycerin (1:1 ratio).
Then, let the solution
sit on the stain for
about an hour. Now,
rinse the area. Finally,
treat the area as a
fresh juice spill. |
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| Fruit
Juice Spill on Furniture
- First, sponge the
stained area with cold
water. Next, blot dry.
Then, if needed, apply
a stain remover. |
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| Fruit
Juice Spill on Carpet
- First, blot the area
with a white rag or
white paper towel. Next,
rub the area with laundry
stain remover and let
stand for 3 or 4 minutes.
Then, rinse off the
area and blot the area
dry. Now, shampoo the
area. Finally, use denatured
alcohol to treat any
remaining stain. |
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| Using
a Lemon to Remove Stains
- To remove juice stain
from clothes, try this:
cut a lemon in half
and rub the cut side
of the lemon across
the stain area. The
lemon juice is a natural
bleaching chemical.
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| Removing
Stains from Baby Clothes
- First, mix 1/4 cup
bleach in one gallon
of water. Next, add
the baby clothes and
soak for five minutes.
Then rinse well. Finally,
wash the clothes in
a regular wash cycle.
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Removing
Chocolate Stains
- First, on washable
clothes or fabrics,
allow the chocolate
to dry, then scrape
away the dried chocolate
with a dull knife.
Next, soak the clothing
in a detergent with
enzymes or in a borax
solution (1 tablespoon
of laundry borax to
2 cups of water).
Finally, clean as
directed by the manufacturer.
If
stains persists, drape
the stained area over
a sink basin or bowl.
Next, cover the area
with laundry borax
until the area is
completely covered.
Then, pour hot water
around the stain area,
working toward the
center of the stain.
If needed, repeat
treatment. |
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| Chocolate
Stain on Carpet and
Furniture Fabric
- First, allow the chocolate
to dry. Next, scrape
off the chocolate with
a dull knife. Then,
apply carpet shampoo,
rubbing in gently. Now,
wipe off with a damp
cloth. Finally, when
the stain area is dry,
apply a liquid stain
remover. |
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| Removing
Jam and Preserve Stains
- Laundering normally
removes spills and stains.
If not, soak the fabric
or clothing in a borax
solution (in a ratio
of 1 tablespoon of laundry
borax in 2 cups of water)
for 30 minutes. Then,
launder as the manufacturer
recommends. |
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| Removing
Jams and Preserves from
Carpet - First,
apply carpet shampoo
to the spill area. If
needed, apply denatured
alcohol. Note: before
applying the alcohol,
try on an inconspicuous
area first. |
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| Removing
Jams and Preserves from
Furniture Fabric
- First, sponge the
stained area with warm
dishwashing solution.
Next, shake laundry
borax on the stain until
thickly covered. Then,
after 15 minutes, sponge
off the area. |
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Removing
Beet Stains from Washable
Fabrics and Clothing
- First, rinse the
material under cold
water until as much
beet color as possible
is removed.
For
white fabrics and
clothing, place the
white fabric over
a sink basin or bowl
and shake laundry
borax onto the stain
area until it is thickly
covered. Then, pour
hot water around the
stain area, working
toward the center
of the stain. If needed,
repeat this procedure.
Finally, launder as
directed.
For
color fabrics and
clothing, soak the
material in a borax
solution (made in
a ratio of 1 tablespoon
of laundry borax in
2 cups of water).
Finally, launder as
directed. |
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| Tomato
Sauces on Washable Fabrics
and Clothes - These
steps can be used for
catsup, tomato sauce,
tomato paste, or any
tomato-based product.
First, run cold water
over the fresh spill
while rubbing between
your fingers. Next,
apply a laundry stain
remover or prewash treatment.
Finally, launder as
directed. |
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| Tomato
Sauces on Carpets
- First, us an old spoon
and scoop up any excess.
Next, sponge the area
with warm water. Then,
blot the area dry with
a white rag or white
paper towel. Now, apply
some carpet shampoo
to the stain area. If
necessary, when dry,
apply a spray stain
remover. |
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| Mustard
on Washable Fabrics
and Clothes - First,
run cold water over
the frest spill while
rubbing between your
fingers. next, apply
a laundry stain remover
or pre-wash treatment.
Finally, launder as
directed. |
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| Mustard
on Carpets - First,
use an old spoon and
scoop up any excess.
Next, sponge the area
with warm water. Then,
blot the area dry with
a white rag or white
paper towel. Now, apply
some carpet shampoo
to the stain area. If
necessary, when dry,
apply a spray stain
remover. |
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| Mayonnaise
on Washable Fabrics
and Clothes - First,
sponge spilled area
with warm water. next,
soak in a detergent
with enzymes or treat
with pre-wash stain
remover. Finally, launder
as directed by the manufacturer.
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Mayonnaise
on Carpet - First,
use an old spoon and
scrape as much of
the excess away as
possible. Next, blot
the spill area with
a white rag or white
paper towel. Finally,
apply a stain remover.
If
the stain is heavy,
use a piece of brown
or heavy paper. Place
it over the stain
area. Next, rub the
edge of warm iron
over the paper until
the grease is absorbed
into the paper . Then,
using a sponge, apply
a carpet shampoo to
the remaining spill.
Rub gently but firmly
for 3 to 4 minutes.
Finally, with a clean
white cloth or clean
sponge, wipe off the
carpet. If needed,
repeat these steps.
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|
Mayonnaise on Nonwashable
Material - First,
carefully remove any
excess with an old spoon.
Next, wipe the spill
area with a damp cloth.
Finally, apply an aerosol
grease solvent. |
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| Ice
Cream on Washable Fabrics
and Clothes - First,
wipe with a damp cloth.
Next, soak in a mixture
of water and laundry
detergent. Finally,
launder as directed
by the manufacturer.
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| Ice
Cream on Carpet
- First, with an old
spoon, scrape up any
excess. next, wipe the
area with a damp cloth.
Finally, clean the spill
area with carpet shampoo.
If any stain marks remain,
treat the area with
a grease solvent or
stain remover. |
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| Ice
Cream on Nonwashable
Fabric - First,
blot the area with a
white rag or white paper
towel. Next, wipe with
a cloth dampened by
warm water. Finally,
apply a grease solvent
or stain remover for
nonwashable fabric.
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|
Gravy
on Washable Fabrics
and Clothes -
First, soak the material
overnight in lukewarm
water. Next, launder
according to the manufacturer's
recommendation.
If
the gravy stain has
dried, soak the material
in a mixture of water
and laundry detergent
with enzymes, or apply
a pre-wash stain remover
and allow to sit for
at least 30 minutes.
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| Gravy
on Carpet - First,
with an old spoon, carefully
scoop up any excess
gravy. Next, apply a
liquid stain remover.
Finally, apply carpet
shampoo. |
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|
Fat,
Grease, and Oil Spills
on Washable Fabrics
and Clothes -
First, using a white
rag or white paper
towel, carefully blot
away and excess fat,
grease, or oil. You
do not want to spread
the stain. Next, if
a nondelicate fabric,
wash as the manufacturer
recommends. If needed,
apply a prewash stain
treatment before washing.
If
cleaning delicate
fabrics, remove any
excess as described
above. Next, dab the
area with a white
rag dipped in a little
eucalyptus oil. Finally,
hand wash or wash
according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
If
cleaning a dry-clean
fabric, remove any
excess as described
above. Next, dab with
eucalyptus oil as
described above. Then,
sponge the oil away
with warm water. Finally,
dry clean. |
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| Fat,
Grease, and Oil Spills
on Furniture - First,
sprinkle talcum powder
over the fat, grease,
or oil until a thick
layer covers the spill
area. Next, leave the
powder on the spill
on the fat, grease, or
oil for about 10 minutes.
Then, brush off the
talcum powder. If any
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