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Removing stains, Stain removal rules, Stain removal guide – Whirlpool LCR5232DQ0 User Manual

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Removing Stains

Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best
results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing
helps loosen soil before washing.

Stain removal rules

• Use warm water for soaking or prewashing

stained laundry. Hot water can set stains.

• Most stains are easier to remove when

they are fresh. Old or set stains may not
come out. Follow package directions for

pretreatment products.

• Before treating any stain, find out what

kind of stain it is, how old the stain is,

what kind of fabric it is, and if the fabric

is colorfast. (Check the care label.)

• Washing and drying can set some stains.
• Start with cold or warm water. Hot water

can set some stains.

• When bleach is recommended, use a

bleach that is safe for the fabric.

• Test stain removers on an inside seam or

hidden corner of the item to see if the color
is removed.

• Put the stained area face down on a paper

towel or white cloth. Apply the stain

remover to the back of the stain. This

forces the stain off the fabric instead of
through it.

• Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help

break down some protein stains so they
are easier to remove.

Stain removal guide

STAIN

TO REMOVE

Alcoholic

beverage

These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak
fresh stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a
solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent, and a few drops of white
vinegar. Rinse. Wash.

Blood

Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30

minutes or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse.

If stain remains, put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3-5
minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Wash.

Chewing
gum

Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a
nonflammable fabric cleaner. Let dry. Wash.

Chocolate
or coffee

Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash
soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid deter­

gent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.

Crayon and
candle wax

Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or

facial tissue. Press with warm iron. Remove color stain with nonflammable
fabric cleaner. Hand wash until stain is gone. If full load is crayon stained,
take to cleaners or coin-operated dry cleaning machine.

Cream,
milk, or
Ice cream

Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner, or a prewash soil and stain
remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if necessary. If stain remains, apply a few
drops of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia. Blot dry and rinse.
If stain remains, soak in an enzyme presoak. Wash.

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