TIPS for STAIN REMOVAL on NATURAL FABRICS
We recommend cleaning stains as quickly as possible after they appear, although we understand etiquette might sometimes prevent this. Try never to strenuously scrub the stain away, but rather to gently soak, wash or blot it out - a process that can be repeated until results are obtained. It is easier to remove stains from natural as opposed to synthetic fabrics because the natural fibers are living and more accepting of attention. Once a stain is truly set, however, it is often difficult to remove.
Coffee, tea or soda ~
Soak in HOT water and pre-wash with a stain remover. The soaking process can be repeated, using fresh hot water so that a partially diluted stain is not then reapplied.
Red wine ~
Cover with SALT and then rinse in COOL water. Again, the process can be repeated through several rinses of fresh cool water.
White Wine ~
Rinse with CLUB SODA and follow by patting the stain between a clean white terry towel. Repeat the process as needed.
Ink ~
Hold the stain against a white towel, spray closely from behind with an aerosol hair spray. Ink should transfer to the towel. Repeat the process with a clean towel.
Candle Wax ~
Chill with ice, then scrape off as much of the wax as possible with the dull side of a knife. Iron between absorbent paper, changing the paper until the wax is absorbed.
TIPS for STAIN REMOVAL on NATURAL FABRICS
We recommend cleaning stains as quickly as possible after they appear, although we understand etiquette might sometimes prevent this. Try never to strenuously scrub the stain away, but rather to gently soak, wash or blot it out - a process that can be repeated until results are obtained. It is easier to remove stains from natural as opposed to synthetic fabrics because the natural fibers are living and more accepting of attention. Once a stain is truly set, however, it is often difficult to remove.
Coffee, tea or soda ~
Soak in HOT water and pre-wash with a stain remover. The soaking process can be repeated, using fresh hot water so that a partially diluted stain is not then reapplied.
Red wine ~
Cover with SALT and then rinse in COOL water. Again, the process can be repeated through several rinses of fresh cool water.
White Wine ~
Rinse with CLUB SODA and follow by patting the stain between a clean white terry towel. Repeat the process as needed.
Ink ~
Hold the stain against a white towel, spray closely from behind with an aerosol hair spray. Ink should transfer to the towel. Repeat the process with a clean towel.
Candle Wax ~
Chill with ice, then scrape off as much of the wax as possible with the dull side of a knife. Iron between absorbent paper, changing the paper until the wax is absorbed.
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