| Stain |
Step 1 |
Step 2 |
| Coffee / Tea |
Dab with mild soapy water or glycerine. |
Rinse with 5% hydrogen peroxide in water or rinse with white vinegar. |
| Red wine/coloured liquids |
Apply absorbent powder or salt. Brush off. Dab with mineral water or cool water. |
Rinse with rubbing alcohol. |
| Tomato sauce |
Rinse with cool water followed by mild soapy water. If oil based, apply spot cleaning fluid or spray. |
Rinse with white vinegar. |
| Salad dressing |
Apply spot cleaning fluid or spray. |
Rinse with mild soapy water. |
| Chocolate |
Dab with mild soapy water. |
Apply spot cleaning fluid or spray. |
| Blood |
Rinse with cool water. |
Dab with mild soapy water. |
| Shoe polish |
Apply spot cleaning fluid or spray. Dab with turpentine or white spirits. |
Rinse with cool water. |
| Lipstick |
Apply spot cleaning fluid or spray. |
Rinse with mild soapy water. |
| Ink |
Soak in rubbing alcohol, run, rinse with cool water. |
Apply aerosol hairspray, dry, brush away. |
| Oil / Grease |
Apply spot cleaning spray or fluid. |
Rinse with cool water. |