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.