Helfpul Hints!


Get the stains out!

CRAYON: for hard surfaces like walls and floors, spray area with WD-40, and brush with a stiff brush. For crayon marks on fabric spray on a laundry prestain and flush with hot water.

MUD: Let mud dry, then lift up as much as you can with spoon handle, Vacuum the rest up. If residue remains, sponge with a solution of 1/4tsp liquid dishwashing soap and 1 cup water.

GUM: For superquick removal freeze gum with ice, then crack it off when it is hard and brittle.

KETCHUP/PIZZA SAUCE: Gently scrap away bulk of ketchup. Sponge on cool water, blot with1/4tsp dishwashing soap and 1 cup lukewarm water. blot with clean towel and water.

VOMIT: Act quickly, stomach acids can bleach fabrics. Soak up the bulk of vomit with a paper towel. Flush area with water and apply a bacteria/enzyme digester(available at pet supply stores).

FRUIT JUICE/SODA: Soak up extra liquid with a terry cloth towel, flush with cool water. Blot with towel dipped in solution of 1/4tsp. liquid dishwashing soap and 1 cup lukewarm water. Blot again with clean towel and water. Last resort blot with hydrogen peroxide (careful - it can cause color dyes to bleed.)

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