1. Sponge stained area with water. 2. Apply wet spotter solution and a few drops of ammonia and let stand as long as any stain is being removed. Press stain every 5 minutes with clean absorbent material. Keep moist with wet spotter and ammonia. 3. Flush with water. 4. Apply wet spotter and a few drops of vinegar. Let stand as long as any stain is being removed. Press stain every 5 minutes with clean absorbent material. Keep moist with wet spotter and vinegar. 5. Flush with water. 6. Apply alcohol to stain and cover with a pad of absorbent materials dampened with alcohol. Let stand as long as any stain is being removed. Change pad as it picks up stain. Press pad firmly onto the stain each time you check it. Keep stain and pad moist with alcohol. 7. Flush with water. 8. If any stain remains, use chlorine bleach as, directed in step 9. Chlorine bleach should not be used on certain fabrics. Test an inconspicuous area of fabric to be sure it will not be discolored. Use a solution of 1 teaspoon bleach to 1 tablespoon water. Apply with a dropper. Do not allow this solution to remain on the fabric more than 2 minutes. When the stain is removed, or after 2 minutes, flush with water onto clean absorbent material. Apply 1 teaspoon vinegar and again flush with water. Be sure that all bleach is removed.
Please Note:
The suggestions for removing stains have been compiled as a service to our consumers. We are unable to guarantee or be responsible for the results obtained by these procedures. You may also wish to consult your local cleaner for further recommendations.
Before attempting the stain removal method, test each procedure on an inconspicuous area of the material or surface to be cleaned. Please be advised these stain removal methods involve hazardous products and are intended only for adult use. Crayola does not recommend children attempt these procedures.
In many procedures, specific brands of products are recommended. These are brands that performed most effectively in our laboratory. Always check individual containers for recommended procedures and warnings. Competitive brand products may work equally well.
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