Stain Removal - Westpoint WMC Série Manuel D'utilisation

Stain removal

Description of
washing symbols
N
ot all stains can be removed by machine washing.
The following instructions describe the treatment to be given to material prior to being
loaded in the machine, in order to avoid an unsuccessful wash and the formation of
residual discolouring.
Wax:
Remove the wax with a non-cutting edge in order to remove as much as
possible, then place a sheet of paper between an iron and the stained item.
Ball point and felt tip pens:
soaked in colourless 90°alcohol. Be careful not to spread the stain.
Damp marks and mildew:
a non-visible part, put it to soak in water with added bleach. Otherwise, place the
item in 10% oxygenated water and leave for 10-15 minutes.
Ironing marks:
If the fabric is slightly marked, use the procedure described for
mildew.
Rust:
Use an anti-rust product following the manufacturer's instructions.
Chewing gum:
Dilute using acetone and remove with a clean cloth.
Paint:
Do not wait for the paint to dry. Treat immediately with the solvent
indicated on the paint container (water, turps, trichloroethylene). Wash with soap
and water, then rinse.
Lipstick:
Dab with ether if the item is wool or cotton, or with trichloroethylene if it
is silk.
Nail varnish:
Place the stained part of the item on a sheet of absorbent paper,
and then wet the other side of the item with acetone. Ensure that the sheet of
absorbent paper is changed frequently. Continue until the stain has completely
disappeared.
Metal stains:
Apply lemon juice until the stain has completely or almost
disappeared.
Grease or tar:
Spread some fresh butter on the stain, leave for a while then
dab with oil of turpentine.
Grass:
Soap delicately, treat with dilute bleach. For woollens, 90° alcohol can
give good results.
B
efore putting the material in the machine, examine the clothing label in
order to select the correct washing programme.
The table illustrated below may be helpful.
Reduce the stain with the aid of a soft cloth
After having checked that the item is colorfast on
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