Alliance Laundry Systems SWD439C User Manual

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Use and Care

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Stain

Treatment

Chewing Gum

Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and sponge
with a dry-cleaning solvent.

Cocoa or Chocolate

Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If greasy stain remains, sponge
face down on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the stain remain,
launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Coffee, Tea

Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain,
launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Crayon

Treat the same as candle wax or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric) using soap (not
a detergent) and 1-2 cups baking soda. If stains remain, professional dry-cleaning
may be necessary.

Deodorants and
Anti-perspirants

Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of some dyes.
The color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with ammonia then rinsed.
To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub, rinse. If stains remain, rub detergent into
stain and launder with hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Dye

Treat with a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or if safe for fabric, bleach
with chlorine bleach.

Egg

If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into damp stain and if
safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.

Fabric Softener

Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual.

Fruit Juices

Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

Grease, Oil

Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (refer to
WARNING on page 14). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or detergent.
Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric).

Ink

Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel and
sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (refer to WARNING on page 14).
Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the dampened stain and launder.
Some inks may be impossible to remove.

Iodine

Rinse from the back side of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a commercial
color remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and starch. Let stand for
15-30 minutes and launder.

Lipstick

Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (refer to WARNING on
page 14). Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.

Mildew

Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cannot be removed. Launder
with chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine bleach, soak in
an all-fabric bleach, then launder.

Milk and Milk Products

Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).
Sponge with a cleaning fluid (refer to WARNING on page 14), if a stain is noticeable.
Rewash.

Miscellaneous
Eye and Face Make-up,
Tar, Gravy, Felt-tip
Marker, Pitch,
Typewriter Ribbon

Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (refer to
WARNING on page 14). Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water and eight parts
dry-cleaning solvent). Tap on the stain with a spoon to loosen it. Keep stain moist
with dry spotter and blot occasionally with toweling. Continue until stain is removed.
Allow to dry completely, rinse in warm water, and launder as usual.