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Wax:
The unfortunate effects of dripping wax
can easily be ironed away. With non-coloured
wax you should first scrape off any coarse
residues very carefully, then place the item
between two sheets of blotting paper or
paper towel, and iron at a low temperature
with the other side of the fabric uppermost.
Change the blotting paper or paper towel
frequently. With coloured wax, place the
item in the freezer for a short while, and then
carefully scrape off as much of the wax as
you can. If the stain is still visible, treat as for
grease.
Fat and grease
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White wine:
White wine stains should not
be left for too long before treating them. The
best remedy is to wash the spillage off with
hot water straight away. If this isn’t practical,
apply a generous amount of salt to the area
to soak up the worst of the spillage. This is
also effective for red wine.
Red wine
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Vegetables:
Fresh vegetable stains can
normally be wiped off with a cloth and some
cold water. Tomato and spinach stains are
more of a problem. First, rub with a slice of
raw potato, and then wash in warm soapy
water. If the vegetables have been prepared
with fat, flour or cream, treat the stain with
a little liquid detergent before washing.
Vegetable stains usually disappear without
a problem when treated with bleach or stain
removers.
Tip:
Miele washing machines with the
“Stains” option know what this stain is and
will get rid of it for you!
Spinach
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