2. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent for about 12 minutes (heavy soil cycle). Do not put the garment in the dryer.
3. Soak in a solution of Oxi Clean or Clorox 2® according to the instructions on the container for one hour. Let the garment air dry.
4. Repeat laundering should remove any residual stains. Do not heat-dry between washings.
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Cleaning Materials
Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2reg or Bizreg
Cotton Ball
Laundry Detergent
Paper Towels
Rubbing Alcohol
Rinse stain from the fabric with cold water until no more color is being removed. Place fabric on paper towels and saturate with rubbing alcohol using a cotton ball to blot the stain. Replace the paper towels as often as needed. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent and bleach for colored clothing and rinse in warm water. -
Cleaning Materials
Capture Spot and Stain Remover
Rubbing Alcohol
Sponge
Upholstery/Rug Shampoo
Dampen a sponge with alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the marker stain, changing the sponge as often as needed. Apply upholstery/rug shampoo according to the directions on the container. If stain remains, use Capture spot and soil remover according to the directions on the container. -
Cleaning Materials
Cotton Balls
Rubbing Alcohol
Sponge
Spot Shot Carpet Stain Remover
Blot stain with a damp sponge, changing the sponge as it picks up stain. If any stain remains, apply alcohol to a cotton ball and blot. If stain persists, apply alcohol to a cotton ball and place on the stain with a weight on the cotton ball. Cover with a glass jar or equivalent to keep the cotton ball moist overnight. If stain is still noticeable, apply Spot Shot as recommended on the container. SPECIAL NOTE: Do not leave Spot Shot on for more than 8 hours. Check after 4 hours. -
Cleaning Materials
Liquid Dish Soap
All Purpose Cleaner
Glass Cleaner Any Brand
Use water, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner or liquid dish soap to wash the surface. After washing, the surface should be wiped with a dry paper towel to remove residue. -
Cleaning Materials
Soft Cloth
Soft Scrub Bleach Nonabrasive Cleanser
Water
Apply Soft Scrub with bleach to a soft cloth and wipe the stain. After stain is removed, wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any residue.
Special Notes:
- The stain may not be removable from flat paint with the above products. You may need to lightly sand the stained area to remove all color and then repaint.
- Use very fine sandpaper on untreated wood, sand gently until color is gone.
- On grout use Soft Scrub with bleach to clean the stain.