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Stain removal tips
Before using special-purpose stain removers, try using the natural methods that do not harm the
environment on less stubborn stains.
However, prompt action is required! Soak the stain with an absorbent sponge or a paper towel; then,
rinse with cold (lukewarm) water
When using bleaches or stain removal agents, there is danger of rust (corrosion) and
discolouration.
WARNING!
To protect the environment, we advise against using powerful chemicals.
Stains
Stain removal
Mud
When the stain is dry, first scrape it off the garment before washing it in the
washing machine. If the stain is stubborn, soak it with an enzyme-based stain
remover before the wash. If the stain is not stubborn, wash the laundry with
liquid detergent or powder detergent and water before the wash.
Antiperspirant
Before washing in the washing machine, apply liquid detergent onto the laundry.
Apply stain removers on any stubborn stains. Alternatively, use oxygen-based
bleach for the wash.
Tea
Soak or rinse the laundry in cold water and add stain remover if necessary.
Chocolate
Soak or rinse the laundry with lukewarm soapy water. Then, apply lemon juice
and rinse.
Ink
Before washing in the washing machine, apply stain removers on the stain. You
may also use denatured alcohol. Turn the garment inside out and place a paper
towel under the stain. Use the alcohol on the back side of the stain. At the end
of the pro-cess, thoroughly rinse the garment.
Felt tip pens
Dilute some starch in water and apply it to the stain. When it dries, scrape it off
with a brush; then, wash the garment in the washing machine.
Baby food (urine,
Before washing in the washing machine, soak the stains in lukewarm water for
mud, food stains)
at least half an hour. For easier stain re-moval, add an enzyme-based stain
remover.
Grass
Before washing in the washing machine, soak the laundry in an enzyme-based
stain remover. Grass stains can also be re-moved by soaking (for approx. 1
hour) in diluted lemon juice or distilled vinegar.
Eggs
Soak the garment in an enzyme-based stain remover. Soak in cold water for at
least 30 minutes or a few hours if the stains are stubborn. Then, wash in the
washing machine.
Coffee
Soak the garment in salt water. If the stain is not fresh, soak it with a mixture of
glycerine, ammonia and alcohol.
Shoe polish
Apply cooking oil to the stain and rinse.
Blood
Fresh stain
machine.
Dried stain soak the garment in an enzyme-based stain remover. Then, wash
in the washing machine. If the stain does not vanish, try to remove it with a
bleach suitable for your garment.
but never with hot water!
rinse the garment with cool water and wash it in the washing
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