Stains
It is important to take action against stains as soon as possible.

Fresh spots can be easily cleaned, whereas old ones that have penetrated the fabric become permanent.

1. Blood: cold water with a few drops of ammonia, then wash normally.

2. Burns: cold water with some drops of ammonia and 120/0 hydrogen peroxide.

3. Coffee: mineral water.

4. Food: soda water. Place a towel under stained area, rub vigorously.

5. Lipstick: rub white bread over the area.

6. Grease: rub the dry fabric with soap before washing.

7. Ink: put a blotting-paper under the spot then pat with cotton soaked in 90 proof alcohol.

In case of stamp ink, pat with a cotton cloth soaked in ether and alcohol, paying careful attention that the cloth is not to moist or the spot will tend to spread.

8. Rust: sponge with weak solution of oxalic acid until the stain disappears then sponge carefully with household ammonia and rinse with water.

9. Perfume: rub lightly with a cotton flock drenched with hydrogen peroxide, then wash in cold water with a few drops of vinegar.

10. Resin: pat with a cotton cloth soaked in turpentine.

11. Wax: scrape gently with a knife, place 2 blotting papers over and under the spot, then iron.

If the wax is coloured, rub it with a cotton cloth soaked in ether.