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Some stains cannot be removed by just washing in a washing machine. Before trying to remove any type
of stain by hand, first try the removal procedure on a small area of hidden fabric starting from the edge of
the stain and working inwards, this will prevent a dark ring from forming around the site of the stain. A few
methods for removing stains are reported below.
● W
: scrape the wax using a
AX
blunt point in order not to dam-
age the fabric. Then, with the
fabric placed between two
pieces of absorbent paper, run
a hot iron over the stain.
● B
-
ALL POINT PENS AND FELT
: clean using a soft cloth
PENS
soaked in ethyl alcohol. Take
care not to spread the mark.
● D
:
AMP AND MOULD
supports the use of bleach,
perform a wash cycle adding
bleach. Other-wise, soak the
soiled part in hydrogen perox-
ide (10 volumes) and leave for
10 to 15 minutes.
● L
IGHT SCORCH MARKS CAUSED BY
: follow the instructions
IRONING
for mould and damp.
INTERNATIONAL CLOTHING CARE SYMBOLS
Before placing the clothes in the washing machine and selecting the wash programme, examine the
symbols on the manufacturer's label. The table reported below will provide a useful guide to reading the
symbols.
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USING THE MACHINE
HOW TO REMOVE STAINS
● R
: use products specially
UST
designed for rust stains, fol-
lowing the manufacturer's in-
structions written on the
packet.
● C
HEWING GUM
-
TIP
mark, scrape away as much
as possible and then rub with
a cotton cloth soaked in ac-
etone (alternatively, use nail
varnish remover).
if the fabric
● P
: do not allow the paint
AINT
to dry. Rub the area with the
solvent recommended by the
paint manufacturer (e.g. wa-
ter, turps, trichloroethylene),
apply soap and then rinse.
● L
IPSTICK
wool can be eliminated using
a cloth soaked in ether. Stains
on silk require the use of
trichloroethylene.
: rub ice over the
: stains on cotton or
● N
: place a sheet of
AIL VARNISH
absorbent paper on the
stained material, then dampen
the back of the fabric with ac-
etone, frequently changing the
paper placed over the stain.
Continue like this until the
stain has disappeared.
● T
: spread some fresh
AR OR DIRT
butter over the stain, allow to
stand and then wash with oil
of turpentine.
● G
: delicately soap the
RASS
stain, use diluted bleach.
Good results can be obtained
on woollen fabrics using 90%
alcohol.
● B
: put into soak in cold
LOOD
water with added salt, then
wash with washing soap.
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