Stain removal guide, Removal guide, Stain white and bleachable fabrics – GE WSM2700L User Manual
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removal guide
Stain
White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Washing Guide, Bleach on page
Other
Fabrics
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water.
Use
dull tool
scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible.
Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Deodorants
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains,
according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If
has
changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Blood
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,
according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe dry
cleaning fluid.*
undiluted
detergent. Launder in warm water.
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
Apply undiluted
detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.
Coffee and Tea
Without cream: Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page.
Launder.
cream;
guide directions for
cream.
Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
apply warm glycerine, let stand 30 minutes
and rinse well, or sponge with a safe dry
cleaning fluid.* Launder.
Cosmetics: Eye
Lipstick, Mascara,
or Pancake Makeup, R
Crayon;
Tar, Cod Liver
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning
Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal
Hint on opposite page.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*
Then launder in warm detergent water.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit
Wine, Vegetables, or F
Coloring
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain
Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Sponge with warm water.
remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric. ) If
either type stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint
on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed. )
Sponge with warm water. Apply
undiluted
liquid detergent.
remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
stains can
be removed.
Scorch can seldom be removed.
Grass, Foliage, Flower
Mildew. Scorch
Ink, Ballpoint
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and
sponge with
cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains; bleach according to Stain
Removal Hint on opposite page.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Paint and Varnish
Soften with oil,
or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or
banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Launder in warm water. Rinse
Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Perspiration
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If
color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with
ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on
opposite
page,
launder and
Rust
Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and
launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
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