Download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Spot and Stain Removal for Washable Fabrics Stain removal is a common and troublesome problem in the care of clothing. Often garments are discarded because of stains damage done while attempting to remove stains. Today it is especially important to extend the clothing budget, and one way to do this is to learn and follow correct stain removal procedures. Stains should be treated promptly with the correct methods and products.
Some stains become more difficult or even impossible to remove with the wrong treatments.
Other stains may be relatively easy to remove if treated promptly, but not if allowed to set permanently. The instructions and procedures described here apply only to washable items. Care labels and hang tags are a valuable source of information on fabric care. Hang tags often give information special fabric finishes and properties. Fiber content must also be listed.