HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent: Stain Removing Tips

BLOOD If stain is fresh soak in cold water; then wash. If stain is dry, soak in warm water with HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results) and then wash. If stain persists rewash using bleach safe for fabric.

CANDLE WAX Peel off any surface wax, sandwich the fabric between blotting paper or kitchen towel and iron over the mark to melt out the remaining wax. Dab with a grease solvent to remove the last traces, and then wash as the care label advises.

CHEWING GUM Chill fabric with ice to harden gum. Peel or scrape off excess gum with edge of teaspoon. Rub with HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent. Rinse with hot water. Repeat if necessary. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

CHOCOLATE Scrape off the surface chocolate, and then sponge the stain with warm soapy water. Rinse with cold water and using HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent.

COFFEE OR TEA Sponge or soak stain promptly in cool water. While still wet rub HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent directly into any remaining stain. Wash with HDX Detergent and bleach (safe for the fabric) in hottest water safe for fabric. For older stains, pre-soak in HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent before treating.

COOKING OILS Dampen stain. Rub with HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent and wash in hottest water safe for fabric. Make sure stain is completely removed before drying in dryer or ironing.

GRASS Soak in HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent and water for 30 minutes. If stain remains, pre-soak overnight. Wash in the hottest water that's safe for fabric. If stain persists, rewash using bleach safe for fabric. HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent: Stain Removing Tips

NAIL POLISH Place stained area face down on clean paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to the back of stain. Replace paper towels frequently. Rinse and wash with HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent in hottest water safe for fabric. Note: Check a hidden seam for color change or fabric damage before treating with nail polish remover. Never use nail polish remover on acetate, triacetate or modacrylic, as it will damage the garment.

PAINT Wash immediately with cold water while the paint is still wet. If you let it dry, the stain forms a skin that is not removable. The garment can be revitalized by rubbing the dampened area with household soap and then washing again in a rich solution of HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent.

PEN AND MARKER (SOLVENT SENSITIVE INKS) Sponge area around stain with rubbing alcohol (or cleaning fluid) before applying the alcohol directly on stain (to keep the ink from spreading). Place stained fabric face down on clean paper towels and apply more alcohol to the back of stain. Replace paper towels frequently. Rub stain using HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent and rinse thoroughly. Wash with HDX Detergent in hottest water safe for fabric.

PERSPIRATION, DEODORANTS, ANTI-PERSPIRANTS If stain is light and/or fresh, apply ammonia. Wait a couple of minutes and rinse. If stain is heavy or old, place face down on clean paper towels and sponge back of stain with dry cleaning solvent. Rinse thoroughly. After rinsing, rub with HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent and water while fabric is still damp. Then wash in the hottest water safe for fabric.

SHOE POLISH Rub the stain with a liquid detergent and wash immediately as the fabric care label recommends.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE Dampen stain with warm water and rub HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent directly into the stain. Wash in the hottest water that's safe for fabric. If stain persists, rewash using bleach safe for fabric. HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent: Stain Removing Tips

TOMATO Pre-treat stained area using HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent. Apply the HDX Detergent to the stained area, rub in, and let sit for 10 minutes. Wash as usual using HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent. For best results, use a pre-wash cycle. The key to successful stain removal is to treat and wash the stain immediately, before it has a chance to set in. If the stain has not been completely removed repeat stain removal treatment before drying the clothing.

VOMIT Scrape off any surface deposit and rinse the garment well under running cold water. Soak in a solution of detergent that contains bleach or bleach alternative, and then wash normally.

WINE AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Sponge or soak stain promptly in cool water. While still wet, rub HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent directly into any remaining stain. Wash with HDX Laundry Detergent and bleach (safe for the fabric) in hottest water safe for fabric. For older stains, pre-soak in an enzyme detergent like HDX Liquid Laundry Detergent.