PROTEIN STAINS

(blood, egg) Spray spot with diluted dish washing-soap solution & allow to sit. Rinse in lukewarm water. If stain persists soak in an enzyme detergent then wash as usual.

VEGETABLES & FRUITS

(juice, jelly) Quickly spray with a diluted dish washing-soap solution. Next, flush the stain with vinegar & hydrogen peroxide. Finally, use an enzyme detergent and wash per label directions.

GRASS

In a well ventilated area apply a dry solvent (mineral spirits or acetone) to the stain. Using cheesecloth and a soft-bristled brush, remove as much of the stain as possible by pressing down with the cloth then lightly scrubbing with the brush; repeat as necessary. Rinse stain in isopropyl alcohol & allow to dry naturally. Apply an enzyme detergent to the stained area then wash as usual.

LIPSTICK

Scrape off as much of the lipstick as possible, apply dry solvent & gently dab with a soft brush. Rinse area with isopropyl alcohol. Repeat until no pigment is visible & allow to dry naturally. Soak with diluted dish washing-soap solution. Use an enzyme detergent & wash as usual.

RED WINE

Generously apply a diluted dish washing-soap mixture & dab at the stain with a soft brush. Rinse stain with water & apply vinegar with a cotton ball, dabbing lightly. Allow item to sit a few minutes before repeating above steps. If stain is still visible, try treating with hydrogen peroxide. Rinse area with water, apply an enzyme detergent then wash as usual. Before drying item check for remnants of the stain. If any exists try a powdered non chlorinated color-safe bleach and wash again.

WHITE WINE

Immediately rinse the area with cool water and apply a diluted dish washing-soap solution. Apply an enzyme detergent and wash according to directions.

GREASE

(oil, mayo, butter,
margarine) Treat any stain with a dry solvent, rinse with isopropyl alcohol then let dry. Spray area with a diluted dish washing-soap solution, soak in an enzyme-detergent then wash as usual.

Blood

Blood is one of those stains that you definitely want to pre-treat as soon as possible. If let to sit for a long time blood can harden making it a lot harder to lift the stain at a later time. The first thing you want to do is is place some salt in a bowl of cold water along with the garment. Rub the affected area gently with your fingers. Ideally you should see the water turn red from the blood coming off. This also depends on how long the clothing item is left to sit with the blood stain on the garment. However if you have got to the stain quickly the blood should come off in the water and turn it red. Repeat this process a few times changing out the water when it turns really red and if you have gotten to the stain fast enough that should be all you need. After the blood is completely removed than just launder or dry clean the garment as normal. If the stain is already set in then bringing the garment to your dry cleaner is going to be the only other option. Most dry cleaners have special chemicals to get blood out and is a lot easier for them. Stay tuned for more clothing care tips from Sir Austin!