Hot water and soap.—If the material is washable, use hot water and soap,
rubbing the stain well. If this does not completely remove the stain,
use a bleach.
Bleaches.—Try one of the following:
_Javelle water._—For stains on uncolored linen, cotton, or rayon, dip in
Javelle water for 1 minute (no longer), remove the chlorine from the
cloth with a sodium thiosulfate solution, rinse well in water. (See p. 6
for more detailed instructions.) Do not use Javelle water to remove
stains from silk or wool.
_Hydrogen peroxide and sodium perborate._—Sponge with clear water and
then with a solution of 1 teaspoon sodium perborate to 1 pint hydrogen
peroxide. If the stain still shows, sprinkle powdered sodium perborate
on the stain and let stand half an hour. Rinse well with clear water.
Always test for change of color on a sample of the cloth before using
these bleaches.
_Hydrosulfite._—Hydrosulfites available at drug stores as dye removers
are satisfactory in removing grass stains from any white materials.
Follow directions on the package.
Benzene or denatured alcohol.—On materials that soap and water might
injure, sponge the stains with benzene or alcohol. Test them first to be
sure they do not change the color of the material. Do not use alcohol on
acetate rayon or vinyon unless you dilute it—1 cup denatured alcohol
with 2 cups water.