Children’s Stains

stains_childrenStains are a part of life, but they don’t have to be a permanent addition to your clothes. Simply find the stain you wish to remove below for step-by-step instructions on how to remove it.

For the following fabric types:
Acrylic, Cotton, Linen, Lycra / Spandex, Nylon, Polyester, Rayon, Washable Silk, Washable Wool

REMOVE BABY FOOD

TO REMOVE BABY FOOD STAINS:

Always read the label and follow any directions first.

1. Check the care label on your garment.

2. Check an invisible corner of any colored fabrics to be sure that the treatment you choose will not affect the color of the garment.

3. Rinse in cold water to dilute the stain and prevent it from setting.4. Soak the garment in a mixture of water and detergent for up to 30 minutes.

5. Wash in the warmest water safe for the garment. (COLDEST WATER FOR BABY FOOD ON LINEN)

6. If necessary, repeat treatment, or follow-up with a wash in color-safe bleach for colors, or liquid chlorine bleach for whites. (SKIP BLEACH FOR WASHABLE SILK & WASHABLE WOOL)

7. Air dry and check the garment for any remaining stain. Repeat the procedure if necessary before you place the garment in the dryer.

REMOVE BABY FORMULA

TO REMOVE BABY FORMULA STAINS:

Always read the label and follow any directions first.

1. Check the care label on your garment.

2. Check an invisible corner of any colored fabrics to be sure that the treatment you choose will not affect the color of the garment.

3. Rinse in cold water to dilute the stain and prevent it from setting.

4. Soak the garment in a mixture of water and detergent for up to 30 minutes.

5. Wash in the warmest water safe for the garment (coldest water for baby food on linen).

6. If necessary, repeat treatment, or follow-up with a wash in color-safe bleach for colors, or liquid chlorine bleach for whites. (SKIP BLEACH FOR WASHABLE SILK & WASHABLE WOOL)

7. Air dry and check the garment for any remaining stain. Repeat the procedure if necessary before you place the garment in the dryer.

REMOVE BABY POOP

TO REMOVE BABY POOP STAINS:

Always read the label and follow any directions first.

1. Check the care label on your garment.

2. Check an invisible corner of any colored fabrics to be sure that the treatment you choose will not affect the color of the garment.

3. Scrape off any excess.

4. Soak in cool water with detergent.

5. Pretreat with a stain remover, or rub in a bit of liquid detergent and wash in the warmest water safe for the fabric, with detergent and oxygenated bleach for colors, or chlorine bleach for whites. (SKIP BLEACH FOR WASHABLE SILK & WASHABLE WOOL)

6. Air dry and check the garment carefully for any residue before you run it through the dryer (if care label states it can be dried).

REMOVE BABY SPIT-UP

TO REMOVE BABY SPIT-UP STAINS:

Always read the label and follow any directions first.

1. Check the care label on your garment.

2. Check an invisible corner of any colored fabrics to be sure that the treatment you choose will not affect the color of the garment.

3. Scrape off any excess.

4. Soak in cool water with detergent.

5. Pretreat with a stain remover, or rub in a bit of liquid detergent and wash in the warmest water safe for the fabric, with detergent and oxygenated bleach for colors, or chlorine bleach for whites. (SKIP BLEACH FOR WASHABLE SILK & WASHABLE WOOL)

6. Air dry and check the garment carefully for any residue before you run it through the dryer (if care label states it can be dried).

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