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Stain Removal: (see chart)
Water-soluable Stains
| Type of Stain |
Treatment |
| Blood, egg, excrement, urine |
Treat with either cold water or a
solution of shampoo and water; do not use warm water
otherwise the albumen coagulates. |
| Vomit, milk and coffee, cocoa, indelible
pencil, pen, lipstick, mayonnaise, milk, perfume, cream,
shoe-polish, sauces, soups, ink, soot |
Treat with a solution of shampoo and
tepid water. If the stain cannot be removed, wait until it
is dry and then treat with white spirit or benzine or
stain-remover. |
| Spirits, beer, coke, fruit juices,
lemonade, coffee, tea |
Do not allow the stain to dry; treat
immediately with a solution of tepid water and shampoo. |
Water-Insoluable Stains
| Type of Stain |
Treatment |
| Butter, floor wax, paint
(varnish), fat, resin, carbon, indelible pencil, lacquer,
oil, tar |
Treat with a regular household solvent
such as benzine, white spirit or a stain-remover
Candle-wax Do not use an iron! Try to break it into small
parts if possible and
a) remove it carefully; with velours there is the risk of
surface damage
b) if necessary treat a few times with benzine |
| Chewing gum, plastic composition |
Use a ice spray or solution to freeze the
stain, carefully following the manufacturer's instructions;
with velours there is the risk of surface damage
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| Rust, dried blood |
Dampen a white cloth with citric acid (a
level spoonful in 100 ml of cold water) and rub on the
stain, working from the edge to the middle |
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Cashmere
For cashmere knits, hand wash with a mild detergent like Woolite,
Baby Shampoo or Essence. Instead of wringing or
squeezing the water out, place the sweater in a colander and press
the water out to prevent stretching. Lay it flat on a towel
and reshape it as it dries. Fold to store.
Mohair
Mohair requires some delicate handling, but when cared for
correctly it will last a very long time:
To Groom: Use a small
brush to groom - use gentle strokes to ease out any tangles
Washing: Use tepid
water and a mild handwashing detergent for best results.
Never pull or wring your garment, but gently squeeze the water
out. Rinse in cool water and then lay flat to dry on a
towel. When in doubt, read the manufacturer tags or take to
a dry cleaner
Silk and Wool
To whiten washable silk and wool
Combine 1 Tbs white vinegar with 2 cups water. Aponge
item with solution. Leave for a minute and then rinse
Wash as usual
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