Show Stains Should be Removed As Soon As Possible The longer a stain Is left in ina ina a fabric the harder it Is to remove says Karma P P. Swine Swin- die Davis County lio Ho m e Agent SO SITE advises remove the spot as soon as it occurs Remove oily stains such as butter food fats ats sauces gravies grave grav- ies and salad dressings by sponging with a little detergent deter deter- gent and warm water and placing on a pad of absorbent material WilEN TilE TIIE stain comes from a solid such as chewing gum or adhesive backing tape harden it by rubbing with ice and scrape it off with the back backof of a knife knUe Then use the regular regular reg- reg ular oily stain removal pro pro- With washable fabrics apply ape ap ply liquid detergent to the spot Work it with your fingers fin lin gers or a soft brush Then rinse thoroughly In hot water IF TilE THE stains remain apply ap ap- ply a grease solvent Many 1 solvents are arc Bam flam mable and toxic ii if fumes lumes are inhaled warns Mrs Swindle IF WHITE materials get oily stains use absorbent powder pow pow- der such as white talcum or corn starch Rub the powder in lightly and shake or brush brash it off Repeat this process un- un Ul tIl the oil disappears Tough stains In non able fabrics usually can be removed by treatment with a grease solvent OILY NON stains in washable wash wash- able fabrics are rev re moved by soaking for at least half an hour in lukewarm wa ter Work In detergent and rinse well Treat persistent stains with dilute bleach When oily non stains get on now washable fabrics run a stream of tepid water through the stain If that doesn't work apply liquid detergent and rinse thoroughly Wet as small an area as possible If some stain still remains use a solution of 01 sodium per borate bleach and rinse again USDA Bulletins on stain removal re re- moval are available at the county extension office |