Treat stains as soon as possible after staining. The older the stain, the more difficult it will be to remove.
All stain removal methods should be applied prior to laundering washable garments. Stains that have been laundered and dried are almost impossible to remove.
Apply ice or cold water to harden residue. Scrape off excess with dull knife. Place stain area face down on an absorbent paper towel or cloth. Sponge with non- flammable dry cleaning solvent such as Energine. Move stain area to different locations on absorbent material as it picks up residue. Rinse; launder as usual.
Mark stained area and identify the staining material. Take to a commercial dry cleaning establishment for stain al and cleaning.
Sponge with dry cleaning solvent such as Energine. On some surfaces, applying an oily product such as salad oil, bath oil, peanut butter, or cold cream will soften the adhesive so it can be rubbed off.
Rub cold cream or peanut butter on the hair strands affected. Massage the gum and peanut butter or cold cream between your fingers until the gum is loosened. Remove with a facial tissue.
Freeze the gum residue with ice cubes in a plastic bag. Break or scrape off brittle gum. Shampoo. (You may need to apply a dry cleaning product or pre-wash spray with a cloth before you shampoo). Let dry, then vacuum.
1993-bc (revised 9-94)
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