Stain Guide

ACT QUICKLY!

Reacting before a stain sets can be key to its removal. Dab stain gently with a white cloth. Proceed from the border of the stain towards the center. Rinse.

Where possible, these specific stains may be removed using the following methods:

Ball Point Pen: Use warm water and mild detergent.
Blood: Use carbonated water followed by cold water and mild detergent.
Calcium: Dab with a warm, damp cloth without soaking garment. 
Blot dry with a towel.
Coffee: Use water and mild detergent followed by carbonated water or vinegar.
Chocolate: Use water and mild detergent followed by carbonated water or vinegar.
Fruit juice: Use water with a mild detergent.
Gravy, sauces or grease: Dab with a cloth. If required, repeat with warm water and detergent.
Lipstick: Dab with a cloth using warm water.
Nail Polish: Use non-oily nail polish remover.
Soft drinks: Use water with a mild detergent.
Tea: Use water and mild detergent followed by carbonated water or vinegar.
Wine: Dab with a cloth. Salt may help remove a red wine stain.  
Rinse with cold water.

 

 When wetting your garment, always allow to dry at room temperature away from direct heat. For heavy or set-in stains, bring your garment to a reputable dry-cleaner or follow the home-cleaning instructions sewn inside your garment.