How To Maintain Fabric With Stains?
Biro Ink: Soak a piece of cotton in alcohol. Rub gently. Blood: Fresh blood stains can be removed with cold water. For dried in blood stains use cold water but add a drop or two of hydrogen peroxide (use a 3% solution). Draw the area firmly and pour the solution over the stain. This will prevent the stain from spreading when reacting with the solution. Chocolate: Rub gently with glycerin. Rinse in lukewarm water. Coffee: Do not use soap! Try leaving a few drops of glycerin to soak in. Then wash in lukewarm water. For old stains try adding a thimble spoon of egg yoke to the glycerin. Scorch Mark: On wool rub with a piece of cotton soaked in hydrogen peroxide (24% solution). Leave the soaked stained area exposed to direct sunlight for a few hours until scorch mark disappears. Repeat a few times if necessary. Do not overuse peroxide! Fat: Use some very fine salt and rub gently. Fruit: Apply a little lemon juice to the stain. Not a good idea on silks etc. Grass: Rub the stain with the foll
