SOME STAIN REMOVAL TIPS

Do not put a garment away with spills or stains on it. The warmth of a closet and exposure to natural or artificial light and to the atmosphere can contribute to setting a stain.

Bring in a stained garment as soon as possible, preferably within a few days, to prevent the stain from setting.

Do not iron stained or soiled clothes; this will set stains and drive the soil deeper into the fabric. Always have soiled clothes cleaned or washed before ironing.

Do not attempt home spot removal with either water or a cleaning fluid without testing first for colorfastness. Wet an unexposed area, such as an inside seam, and blot with a paper towel to make sure the color is fast.

Never rub a stain, especially when attempting to remove a stain from silk. Blot the stained area. This will help remove the staining substance without spreading the stain and will avoid damaging the fabric.

Inform your dry cleaner of the location of specific stains and any procedures you have used to remove them, even if the stains are no longer visible.

Butter: Butter is an oily substance which can best be removed in the dry/wet cleaning process. However, for light stains pre-treat with a liquid laundry detergent. Place the stain face down on clean paper towels. Apply liquid detergent to the back of stain. Replace paper towels frequently. Allow air dry, then rinse. Launder in hottest water safe for that fabric. Before drying, inspect the fabric, and repeat the treatment and washing if the stain remains.