Stain Removal

COFEE/TEA

• Dab a sponge with cold water, if stain older, soaking it in cold water may help
• Spot treat diluted white vinegar and/or dishwashing liquid
• Be sure to rinse well after with water 
• Avoid placing the garment in the dryer before the stain is completely gone 

JUICE

• Scrape off any pulp and run cold water through stain 
• If stain still persist, soak in white vinegar mixed with dishwashing liquid
• Spot treating with lemon juice may also help to lift the stain 
• Avoid using soap flakes or laundry soap directly as it can make it harder to get rid of 
• Avoid placing the garment in the dryer before the stain is completely gone 

WINE

• Place a cloth under the stained fabric to prevent spreading onto anything else 
• Press a napkin or paper towel against the stain to soak excess wine (do not rub) 
• Dab stain with a clean cloth dipped in white vinegar 
• Blot again with damp kitchen towels 
• Pre-treat with a commercial stain remover or a paste of baking soda and water 
• Run garment on a cold cycle, hotter temperatures may set the stain 
• Avoid placing the garment in the dryer before the stain is completely gone 

BERRIES

• Remove the excess berry pulp
• Pre-treat with lemon juice or diluted vinegar for 5 mins 
• Flush with warm to boiling water from inside out 
• If stain persist, soak with water and detergent 

OIL & BUTTER

• Do not rinse stain with water; this may cause spreading 
• Sprinkle both sides with flour or cornstarch and let sit for 10 - 20mins
• Shake off excess powder and gently rub mild dish soap 
• If stain still persist, dab with a solution of diluted shampoo and ammonia 
• Rinse under warm or hot water 

BEETROOT

• Blot with a cold damp kitchen towel and rinse under cold water until water runs clear 
• Run warm water through stain while dabbing laundry detergent 
• If stain persist, dab with liquid detergent before soaking in warm water and detergent 
• Wash on low temperature to avoid setting the stain 

AVOCADO

• Remove avocado remnants with a dull knife or spoon 
• Gently rub liquid detergent onto the stain and let sit for 5mins 
• Soak the stain in cold water for 10 - 15 mins; rubbing the stain gently every 5mins 
• If stain persist, apply commercial stain remover and let sit for 5mins before
• Rinse till stain is not visible before running a hot cycle
• To avoid shrinkage, always follow garment guidelines 

ICE CREAM/MILK/YOGHURT

• Scrape excess with a spoon or dull knife 
• Run fabric under cold running water 
• Pre-treat or soak with an enzyme laundry product for 30mins 
• Rinse before running a cold cycle 
• Avoid warm, hot cycles and dryers before the stain is completely gone 

BLOOD

• Rinse stain under cold running water
• Gently rub stain in a solution of shampoo or liquid detergent and cold water
• If stain persist, spot treat with white vinegar or repeat the above steps 
• Pre-treat with a commercial stain remover if necessary 
• Launder using a cold cycle 
• Avoid warm, hot cycles and dryers before the stain is completely gone