What about stain removal products?

It is wise to have a few basic stain removal products in your home, just in case. Stain removal products are found in the laundry section of grocery stores and the household cleaning product section of hardware and houseware stores.

Always follow the instructions on stain removal products and the care label on each garment. Do not assume that a successful stain removal for one fabric or stain will be successful on another fabric or stain.

Always test any product or treatment on an inconspicuous area of the garment. This does not ensure that the stain removal will be a success, only that the use of this stain removal product or treatment will not damage the fabric.

Be sure to use the stain removal product only on the stained area. Open the garment up or put something behind the stain so that you are only treating one layer of fabric.

Protect your working surface and put a pad of absorbent white or light coloured cloth behind the garment before starting any treatment.

Thoroughly rinse out the stain removal product. Do not leave a product on your garment or leave it soaking, unless you know the fabric will be safe.