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Ballpoint pen:
Treating ballpoint stains
requires a lot of patience. First dab the
area with a mixture of vinegar and white
spirits, adding a little lemon juice for white
items. Hairspray can be used instead; apply
liberally, and dab off using a clean, dry cloth.
For woollens, use eau de Cologne or spirit
of soap. Wash the item in the usual way,
and you should find that the stain has gone.
Alternatively, use a proprietary stain remover
for ballpoint pen.
Felt tip pen
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Ink
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Beer:
Fresh beer stains, caused by hops
and malt, usually disappear by simply rinsing
the item in warm water. Dried on beer stains
should be treated with warm, dilute vinegar
before washing. For very stubborn stains,
soak in vinegar, then dab on some glycerine
and wash in the usual way. This will shift most
beer stains. Mineral water is also as effective
against beer stains as it is against hangovers!
Baby food:
Don’t worry if at the end of the
meal everything is covered in food. Simply
soak the clothes in warm, soapy water for
approx. two hours and then wash them in
accordance with the garment care label.
