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Skin lotion:
Oil-based lotions and creams
can be treated in the same way as butter,
and then washed in warm soapy water.
Any residual staining is best treated with a
bleaching agent. Stain removers containing
benzene are also effective in the removal of
skin lotions and creams.
Butter
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Scorch marks:
For scorch marks on
clothing, soak the area in a 10% solution of
warm white vinegar. Some fabrics can then
be bleached using hydrogen peroxide or
chlorine (always test an inconspicuous area
first).
Shoe polish:
Shoe polish is essential for a
well-heeled look – but not on your clothing! To
get rid of the stain, use neat alcohol on white
fabrics, and a solution of 1 part alcohol to 2
parts water on coloureds. This type of stain
also reacts well to liquid detergent or aerosol
stain removers containing benzene before
being washed in the usual way using a liquid
detergent. Residual stains on white fabrics
can be removed with colour run removers or
bleaching agents.
Tips for stain removal
