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Cleaning Materials
Laundry Detergent
Oxiclean Detergent
Chlorine Bleach
Fill washing machine with as much hot water as possible for the fabric (check manufacturer’s care label). Dissolve laundry detergent. Wash fabric on heavy soiled cycle (12 minutes). Remove fabric and air dry. If stain remains, repeat procedure. Oxi Clean powder detergent may be used for extra cleaning power. Follow directions on container. If garment is white, chlorine bleach may be used -
Cleaning Materials
Liquid Dish Soap
Soft Cloth or Sponge
Toothpaste
Warm Water
Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for sevral minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary. -
Cleaning Materials
Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2reg or Oxiclean Powder
Laundry Detergent Tide Recommended
Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
Amodex Ink Stain Remover Optional
Scrape off as much colored pencil as possible. Apply liquid dish soap and work into the stained area. Let stand a few minutes, rub fabric under warm water to remove the stain. Machine wash using the heavy soil setting and the hottest water the fabric will allow with OxiClean or Clorox 2. Allow to air dry. Repeat as needed.
ALTERNATE SUGGESTION: Amodex Ink & Stain remover should be used per the manufacturer's directions. Available by calling 1-800-624-7367 or www.Fahrneyspens.com or Amazon.com.
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Cleaning Materials
Liquid Dish Soap
Soft Cloth or Sponge
Toothpaste
Warm Water
Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for sevral minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary. -
Cleaning Materials
Liquid Dish Soap
Soft Cloth or Sponge
Toothpaste
Warm Water
Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for sevral minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.
We are happy to offer stain removal suggestions as a service to consumers. While our methods were tested successfully, we can't guarantee results. Test each suggestion on an inconspicuous area first. Consult a professional cleaner if needed. Recommended brands are effective, but others may work too. Methods are for adult use only. Check containers for use and warnings.
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