Stain Solutions

This will be a weekly post to make stinky stains go away(or at least make them a little less noticable). Check back each week for more helpful tips or add one in the comments below.


THE STAIN:
Ketchup

ON COTTON,LINEN,POLYESTER,ACRYLIC,etc:
Scrape excess.  Use commercial spot remover.  Rinse; launder.  Tough stain:  Presoak with a paste of water and enzyme laundry detergent; rinse; dry, then launder.

WOOL,SILK,ACETATE,SUEDE,LEATHER,FIBERGLASS,RAYON:
Scrape excess.  Use dry-cleaning solvent.

WOOD FURNITURE,FURNITURE FABRICS,FLOORS,WALLPAPER,CARPET:
Wallpaper, painted surfaces:  Wipe excess, then dab with cloth.  Blot with paper towel.

*The above tips are from Family Circus magazine printed 5/12/1998 page 12. TheSmellyArmpit's tip is to BE CAREFUL!