DYLON STAIN REMOVAL

General Information

The key to effective stain removal is quick action. If you act fast with the right method, many stains will come out altogether – although it might depend on the fabric. There are four general groups of stains, and some stain removers work better on one type or another.

Tannin stains, such as coffee, tea, red wine and cocoa. Fresh tannin stains usually can be removed by washing with detergent in hottest water for the fabric with pretreatment from Dylon Stain Remover for biological stains. Old tannin stains may need bleach treatment.

Protein stains, such as blood, urine, egg, baby formula, perspiration, meat juices, grass, milk, ice cream, fish products. Enzyme based removers work best on protein stains e.g. Dylon Stain Remover for biological stains. Fresh protein stains can usually be removed by pre-soaking before washing in warm water with detergent and pretreatment.

Kids Paint, Oil and grease stains, such as cooking oil, butter, dairy spreads and margarine, cosmetics, collar/cuff greasy rings. Stain-removal pretreatment products help remove oil stains e.g. Dylon Stain Remover for greasy stains. After pretreatment, wash the garment in hottest water for the fabric using detergent. Repeat treatments with Stain Remover for greasy stains
onto dry fabric, do not apply wet.

Miscellaneous stains, such as mustard and ink, which have a combination of basic stain types or are a different kind of stain altogether. Treat the ink or oil stains first with a solvent based remover e.g. Stain Remover for greasy stains
to dissolve the stain before washing.

General Tips

• Check both product and garment washing instructions for compatibility.
• Use the least destructive removal method first. Identify the stain before treatment, as some stains (like blood) can be ‘set’ by a high water temperature, ironing and direct sunlight. When in doubt, remove any excess, then rinse or soak the soiled items in cold water before washing or applying a stain remover.
• Check whether the soiled item is colourfast – if you’re not sure, check the care label, and then test the stain remover on an inconspicuous part or a clipping from a seam.
• When applying a stain remover directly to the stain, work from the outside of the stain inwards, to prevent it spreading. No harsh rubbing required.
• Never pour full-strength liquid chlorine bleach into a wash-load; it can fade colours and weaken fabrics.
• Liquid chlorine bleach has a limited shelf life. Most coloured fabrics are not fast dyed against liquid chlorine bleach. Test for colourfastness first.
  

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