Stain Removal Tips

Adhesive Tape, Chewing Gum, Rubber Cement - Harden surface with ice;
scrape with a dull knife. Saturate with a prewash stain remover or
cleaning fluid. Rinse, then wash with Country Save Laundry Detergent.

Baby Formula - Pretreat or soak stain using a product containing
enzymes; soak for at least 30 minutes or several hours for aged
stains. Launder with Country Save Laundry Detergent.

Beverages (coffee, tea, soft drinks, wine, alcoholic drinks) - Soak
stain in cool water. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or a paste
of Country Save Laundry Detergent powder and water. Launder with
Country Save Non-Chlorine Bleach. Note: Older stains might respond to
treatment with an enzyme product, then wash with Country Save Laundry
Detergent.

Blood - Soak freshly stained garment in cold water for 30 minutes.
Rub detergent into any remaining stain. Rinse, then launder with
Country Save Laundry Detergent. Dried stains should be pretreated or
soaked in tepid water with a product containing enzymes, then
laundered. Note: If stain remains, rewash, using a bleach that is
safe for that fabric.

Candle Wax - Harden with ice, then remove surface wax with a dull
knife. Place wax stain between clean paper towels and press with a
warm iron. Replace paper towels regularly to absorb more wax and to
prevent transferring the stain. Place stain face down on clean paper
towels. Sponge remaining stain with a prewash stain remover or dry-
cleaning fluid; blot with paper towels. Let dry, then wash with
Country Save Laundry Detergent. Note: If any color remains, relaunder
with a bleach that is safe for that fabric such as Country Save Non-
Chlorine Bleach.

Catsup/Tomato Sauce - Rinse in cold water, then soak in cool water
with 1/4 cup Country Save Laundry Detergent per gallon of water.
Spray with a prewash product; launder with a bleach that is safe for
that fabric such as Country Save Non-Chlorine Bleach.

Chocolate - Treat the stain with a prewash spray or pretreat with a
product containing enzymes. If stain remains, relaunder with bleach
that is safe for that fabric such as Country Save Non-Chlorine
Bleach.

Collar/Cuff Soils - Rub area with a stain stick product and let
remain for 30 minutes, or longer for heavy stains; launder with
Country Save Laundry Detergent.

Coffee, Tea (plain or with sugar/sweetener) - Flush stain immediately
with cool water if possible; or soak for 30 minutes in cool water.
Rub the stain with Country Save Laundry Detergent and launder with
bleach that is safe for that fabric such as Country Save Non-Chlorine
Bleach.

Coffee, Tea (with cream only) - Sponge stain with a dry-cleaning
solvent. Air dry. Rub with Country Save Laundry Detergent, then
launder in hottest water safe for that fabric (with bleach that is
safe for that fabric). Pretreat or soak older stains with an enzyme
product, then launder with Country Save Laundry Detergent.

Cosmetics - Pretreat with stain stick, prewash stain remover or a
paste of Country Save Laundry Detergent or laundry additive and
water, or rub with bar soap. Work into dampened stain until outline
of stain is gone; rinse. If greasy stain remains, soak in an enzyme
product. Rinse and launder with Country Save Laundry Detergent.

Crayon (few spots) - Treat the same as for candle wax, or rub
dampened stain with bar soap. Launder with hottest water safe for
that fabric. Washer load of clothes can be washed in hot water, using
a laundry soap (not detergent) plus 1 cup baking soda. If colored
stain remains, launder again, using chlorine bleach, if safe for the
fabrics. Otherwise, pretreat or soak in a product containing enzyme
or Country Save Non-Chlorine Bleach using hottest water safe for
fabric, then wash with Country Save Laundry Detergent.

Dairy Products (milk, cream, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, cheese,
cream soup) - Pretreat with stain stick or soak in an enzyme presoak
product for 30 minutes if stain is new, or several hours for aged
stains; launder with Country Save Laundry Detergent.

Deodorants, Antiperspirants - Treat light stains with a paste of
Country Save Laundry Detergent and then wash with same. Pretreat
heavy stains with same paste and allow to stand 5 to 10 minutes.
Launder with Country Save Laundry Detergent and Country Save Non-
Chlorine Bleach.

Dye Transfer (white garment that has picked up bleeding dye from
other garment) - Remove stains with a commercial color remover;
launder. If stain remains, launder again with chlorine bleach, if
safe for that fabric. For colored fabrics and whites that cannot be
chlorine bleached, soak in Country Save Non-Chlorine Bleach or an
enzyme presoak product, then launder with Country Save Laundry
Detergent. Note: Proper sorting before laundering and not allowing
wet clothing to stay in washer after cycle is completed helps prevent
this type of stain.

Egg - Pretreat with an enzyme product for 30 minutes for new stain,
or several hours for aged stains; launder with Country Save Laundry
Detergent.

Fabric Softener - Moisten stain and rub with bar soap. Rinse, then
launder with Country Save Laundry Detergent. If stain remains, sponge
area with rubbing alcohol or dry-cleaning solvent. Rinse thoroughly
and relaunder.

Fingernail Polish - Try nail polish remover, but do not use on
acetate or triacetate fabrics. Place stain face down on paper towels
and flush with remover. Replace paper towels regularly. Repeat until
stain disappears; rinse and launder. Some polishes may be impossible
to remove.

Fruit Juices - Soak garment in cool water. Wash with bleach that is
safe for that fabric.

Grass Stains - Pretreat with stain stick or soak with an enzyme
product. If stain remains, and if safe for dye, sponge stain with
alcohol (dilute alcohol with 2 parts water for use on acetate). If
stain still remains, launder in hottest water safe for fabrics, with
bleach that is safe for that fabric.

Grease (motor oil, animal fat, mayonnaise, salad dressing, butter,
cooking oil and car grease) - Light stains can be pretreated with a
spray stain remover, liquid laundry detergent, or a detergent
booster. Launder in hottest water safe for fabric. Place heavy stains
face down on clean paper towels. Apply cleaning fluid to the back of
stain. Replace towels frequently. Let air dry; rinse. Launder in
hottest water safe for that fabric.

Ink - Test stain with water or dry-cleaning solvent by placing a drop
of each on stain. Use method that removes more of the ink. Ballpoint
ink stains can be placed stain face down on white paper towels.
Sponge with rubbing or denatured alcohol or dry-cleaning solvent, or
rub detergent into stained area. Repeat if some stain remains. Rinse;
launder. Drawing ink usually cannot be removed. Try flushing with
cold water until pigments are removed; rub liquid detergent into
stain; rinse. Repeat process. Soak in warm sudsy water to which 1 to
4 tablespoons of household ammonia per quart of water have been
added. Rinse thoroughly. Launder in hottest water safe for that
fabric, with bleach safe for the fabric. Felt Tip or India Ink -
Usually cannot be removed. Try pouring water through the stain before
it dries, until pigments are removed. Allow to dry. If you notice
some reduction in stain, sponge with dry-cleaning solvent. Allow to
dry. Rub liquid household cleaner into stain. Rinse. Soak stain
(possibly overnight) in warm water to which 1 to 4 tablespoons of
household ammonia have been added. Rinse and repeat treatment if
necessary; launder.

Iodine - Rinse from back side of stain under cool, running water.
Soak in solution of color remover, or sponge with a solution of
sodium thiosulfate crystals (available at drug store). Rinse and
launder with Country Save Laundry Detergent.

Lipstick - Place face down on paper towels. Sponge area with dry-
cleaning solvent, or use a prewash soil and stain remover. Replace
towels frequently; rinse. Rub moist paste of Country Save Laundry
Detergent into stain until outline is removed; launder with same.
Repeat treatment if needed.

Liquid paper - Sponge the stain with amyl acetate (banana oil). Air
dry. Repeat treatment if necessary. Rub gently with detergent, then
launder with Country Save Laundry Detergent.

Mercurochrome or Methyolate - Rinse out as much of the stain as
possible under cool, running water. Soak for 30 minutes in a solution
of 1/2 teaspoon ammonia per quart of water. Rinse; if stain remains,
soak in a solution of 1 quart warm water and 1 tablespoon vinegar for
one hour. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. Launder with Country
Save Laundry Detergent and Non-Chlorine Bleach. For delicate fabrics,
apply alcohol and cover with pad moistened with alcohol. Change pads
frequently until stain is removed. Rinse; launder.

Mildew - Launder stained items using chlorine bleach, if safe for
that fabric. Otherwise, soak in Country Save Non-Chlorine Bleach and
hot water, then launder with Country Save Laundry Detergent. If some
stain remains, sponge with hydrogen peroxide. Rinse and relaunder.
Dry in sunlight. Badly mildewed fabrics may be damaged beyond repair.

Mud - Let dry, then brush off as much mud as possible; or rinse under
running water and let soak overnight. For light stains, pretreat with
a paste of Country Save Laundry Detergent and water, launder with
same. Pretreat heavy stains by presoaking with Country Save Laundry
Detergent; launder with same. Red clay can be rubbed with a paste of
vinegar and table salt. Leave for 30 minutes. Launder with hottest
water safe for that fabric and Non-Chlorine Bleach. Repeat if needed.

Mustard - Treat with a prewash stain remover, or dampen with water
and rub with bar soap. Launder using Country Save Laundry Detergent
with Non-Chlorine Bleach.

Paint - Water-based paint, such as latex acrylic stains, should be
rinsed in warm water while stain is still wet; launder. This stain
usually cannot be removed after it dries. For oil-based paints,
including varnish, use the solvent listed on the label as a thinner.
If label information is unavailable, use turpentine. Rinse. Pretreat
with prewash stain remover, bar soap, or Country Save Laundry
Detergent and launder.

Perfume - Treat with prewash stain remover; rinse and launder with
Country Save Laundry Detergent.

Perspiration - Treat with prewash stain remover, or dampen stain and
rub with bar soap. If the color of the fabric has changed slightly,
apply ammonia to fresh stain or white vinegar to old stain; rinse.
Launder in hottest water safe for that fabric. Stubborn stains may
respond to pretreating with a product containing enzymes, then
launder with Country Save Laundry Detergent and Non-Chlorine Bleach.

Pine Resin - Sponge the stain with cleaning fluid; let air dry. Rub
with Country Save Laundry Detergent and launder as usual. If stains
persist, apply a few drops of household ammonia. Air dry.

Pollen (tree or flower) - Sponge, then flush with dry-cleaning
solvent. Let air dry. Rub gently with paste of Country Save Laundry
Detergent. Launder as usual, using Country Save Non-Chlorine Bleach.

Rust - Apply a commercial rust remover. Follow manufacturer' s
instructions. Do not use chlorine bleach on rust. Country Save Non-
Chlorine Bleach may be used

Shoe Polish - Pretreat liquid shoe polish with a paste of Country
Save Laundry Detergent and water; launder using same. Use a dull
knife to scrape residue of paste shoe polish from the fabric.
Pretreat with a prewash stain remover or cleaning fluid; rinse. Rub
Country Save Laundry Detergent into dampened area. Launder with
Country Save Non-Chlorine Bleach.

Tar - Act quickly before stain dries. Use a dull knife to scrape
excess tar from the fabric. Place stain face down on paper towels.
Sponge with cleaning fluid. Replace towels frequently for better
absorption. Launder, using hottest water safe for that fabric.

Tobacco - Moisten stain and rub with bar soap; rinse. Pretreat with
stain stick or soak in an enzyme solution; launder with Country Save
Laundry Detergent. Note: If stain remains, launder again using
Country Save Non-Chlorine Bleach.

Urine, Vomit, Mucous, or Feces - Treat with prewash spray or pretreat
with a product containing enzymes. Launder with chlorine bleach that
is safe for fabric, or use an all-fabric bleach.

Yellowing of White Cottons or Linens - Fill washer with hot water.
Add twice the detergent as normal. Place items in washer and agitate
four minutes on regular cycle. Stop washer and soak clothes for 15
minutes. Restart washer and agitate 15 minutes. Complete the wash
cycle. Repeat process if needed.

Yellowing of White Nylon - Soak garment overnight in an enzyme
presoak or oxygen bleach. Launder, using hot water and twice as much
detergent as usual with an oxygen bleach.