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Stain Tips

  • Cleaning Materials
    Nail Polish Remover
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Brush and rinse as much of the watercolour from the surface as possible. Apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge and rub in a circular motion toward the centre of the stain, rinse and dry. If any stain remains, apply nail polish remover to a cotton ball, blot stain and rinse. Repeat if necessary. Special Precautions: Do not use nail polish remover near an open flame.

    FOR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES - Use any stainless steel cleaning product per the manufacturer's direction. Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Apply alcohol with a sponge, blotting the stained area lightly. Turn the sponge as the stain is absorbed. Repeat until no more stain is being removed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Nail Polish Remover
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Brush and rinse as much of the watercolour from the surface as possible. Apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge and rub in a circular motion toward the centre of the stain, rinse and dry. If any stain remains, apply nail polish remover to a cotton ball, blot stain and rinse. Repeat if necessary. Special PrecautionsDo not use nail polish remover near an open flame.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Nail Polish Remover
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Brush and rinse as much of the watercolour from the surface as possible. Apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge and rub in a circular motion toward the centre of the stain, rinse and dry. If any stain remains, apply nail polish remover to a cotton ball, blot stain and rinse. Repeat if necessary. Special Precautions: Do not use nail polish remover near an open flame.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Glycerine
    Prepare a Wet Spotter by Mixing 1 Part Glycerine
    Sponge
    Chlorine Bleach
    Paper Towels
    Liquid Dish Soap

    1. Sponge stained area with water.

    2. Apply wet spotter solution and a few drops of vinegar. Let stand 30 minutes or more. Blot every 5 minutes with clean absorbent material. Add wet spotter and vinegar as needed to keep stain moist.

    3. Flush with water. Allow to dry.

    4. Apply alcohol to stain and cover with a pad of absorbent material dampened with alcohol. Let stand as long as any stain is being removed. Change pad as it picks up stain. Press pad firmly onto the stain each time and check.

    5. Flush with alcohol. Allow to dry.

    6. Sponge with water.

    7. Apply wet spotter and a few drops of ammonia. Let stand at least 30 minutes. Blot with clean absorbent material every 5 minutes. Add wet spotter and ammonia as needed to keep stain moist.

    8. Flush with water. Allow to dry.

    9. If any stain remains, use chlorine bleach as directed in Step 10.

    10. Chlorine bleach should not be used on certain fabrics. Test an inconspicuous area of fabric to be sure it will not be discoloured. Use a solution of 1 teaspoon bleach to 1 tablespoon water. Apply with a dropper. Do not allow this solution to remain on the fabric more than 2 minutes. When the stain is removed, or after 2 minutes, flush with water onto clean absorbent material. Apply 1 teaspoon vinegar and again flush with water. Be sure that all bleach is removed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Glycerine
    White Vinegar
    Prepare a Wet Spotter by Mixing 1 Part Glycerine
    Ammonia
    Sponge
    Chlorine Bleach
    Paper Towels
    Liquid Dish Soap

    1. Sponge stained area with water. 

    2. Apply wet spotter solution and a few drops of ammonia and let stand as long as any stain is being removed. Press stain every 5 minutes with clean absorbent material. Keep moist with wet spotter and ammonia. 

    3. Flush with water. 

    4. Apply wet spotter and a few drops of vinegar. Let stand as long as any stain is being removed. Press stain every 5 minutes with clean absorbent material. Keep moist with wet spotter and vinegar. 

    5. Flush with water. 

    6. Apply alcohol to stain and cover with a pad of absorbent materials dampened with alcohol. Let stand as long as any stain is being removed. Change pad as it picks up stain. Press pad firmly onto the stain each time you check it. Keep stain and pad moist with alcohol. 

    7. Flush with water. 

    8. If any stain remains, use chlorine bleach as, directed in step 9.

    9. Chlorine bleach should not be used on certain fabrics. Test an inconspicuous area of fabric to be sure it will not be discoloured. Use a solution of 1 teaspoon bleach to 1 tablespoon water. Apply with a dropper. Do not allow this solution to remain on the fabric more than 2 minutes. When the stain is removed, or after 2 minutes, flush with water onto clean absorbent material. Apply 1 teaspoon vinegar and again flush with water. Be sure that all bleach is removed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Nail Polish Remover
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Brush and rinse as much of the watercolour from the surface as possible. Apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge and rub in a circular motion toward the centre of the stain, rinse and dry. If any stain remains, apply nail polish remover to a cotton ball, blot stain and rinse. Repeat if necessary. Special Precautions: Do not use nail polish remover near an open flame.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Nail Polish Remover
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Brush and rinse as much of the watercolour from the surface as possible. Apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge and rub in a circular motion toward the centre of the stain, rinse and dry. If any stain remains, apply nail polish remover to a cotton ball, blot stain and rinse. Repeat if necessary. Special Precautions: Do not use nail polish remover near an open flame.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Nail Polish Remover
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Brush and rinse as much of the watercolour from the surface as possible. Apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge and rub in a circular motion toward the centre of the stain, rinse and dry. If any stain remains, apply nail polish remover to a cotton ball, blot stain and rinse. Repeat if necessary. Special Precautions: Do not use nail polish remover near an open flame.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Nail Polish Remover
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Brush and rinse as much of the watercolour from the surface as possible. Apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge and rub in a circular motion toward the centre of the stain, rinse and dry. If any stain remains, apply nail polish remover to a cotton ball, blot stain and rinse. Repeat if necessary. Special Precautions: Do not use nail polish remover near an open flame.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Nail Polish Remover
    Sponge
    Cotton Balls
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Brush and rinse as much of the watercolour from the surface as possible. Apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge and rub in a circular motion toward the centre of the stain, rinse and dry. If any stain remains, apply nail polish remover to a cotton ball, blot stain and rinse. Repeat if necessary. Special Precautions: Do not use nail polish remover near an open flame.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Container 2 Litre or Larger
    Rubbing Alcohol
    White Vinegar
    Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2 or Oxiclean Powder
    Ammonia
    Chlorine Bleach
    Laundry Detergent
    Paper Towels
    Liquid Dish Soap

    1. Brush, scrape and rinse as much of the paint from the surface as possible.

    2. Soak in a solution of 1 quart water, ½ teaspoon liquid dish soap and 1 tablespoon vinegar for 30 minutes. Agitate occasionally.

    3. Rinse with water. Allow to dry.

    4. Apply alcohol to stain and cover with a pad of absorbent material dampened with alcohol. Let stand as long as any stain is being removed. Change the pad as it picks up stain. Press pad firmly onto the stain each time you check it. Keep stain and pad moist with alcohol.

    5. Flush with alcohol and allow to dry.

    6. Soak in a solution of 1 quart warm water, ½ teaspoon liquid dish soap and 1 tablespoon ammonia for 30 minutes.

    7. Rinse with water.

    8. If any stain remains, use chlorine bleach as directed in step 9.

    9. Chlorine bleach should not be used on certain fabrics. Test an inconspicuous area of fabric to be sure it will not be discoloured. Use a solution of 1 teaspoon bleach to 1 tablespoon of water. Apply with a dropper. Do not allow this solution to remain on the fabric more than 2 minutes. When the stain is removed, or after 2 minutes, flush with water onto clean absorbent material. Apply 1 teaspoon of vinegar and again flush with water. Be sure that all bleach is removed.

    10. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent and OxiClean powder or Clorox 2 and rinse in warm water.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    White Vinegar
    Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2 or Oxiclean Powder
    Ammonia
    Chlorine Bleach
    Laundry Detergent
    Paper Towels
    Liquid Dish Soap

    1. Brush, scrape and rinse as much of the paint from the surface as possible.

    2. Soak in a solution of 1 quart warm water, ½ teaspoon liquid dish soap and 1 tablespoon ammonia for 30 minutes.

    3. Rinse with water.

    4. Soak in a solution of 1 quart warm water and 1 tablespoon vinegar for one hour.

    5. Rinse with water. Allow to dry.

    6. For delicate fabrics, apply alcohol and cover with a pad dampened with alcohol. Let stand as long as stain is being removed. Change pad as it picks up stain. Keep stain and pad moist with alcohol and blot occasionally with clean absorbent material. Continue as long as any stain is being removed.

    7. Rinse with water.

    8. If any stain remains, use chlorine bleach as directed in step 9.

    9. Chlorine bleach should not be used on certain fabrics. Test an inconspicuous area of fabric to be sure it will not be discoloured. Use a solution of 1 teaspoon bleach to 1 tablespoon of water. Apply with a dropper. Do not allow this solution to remain on the fabric more than 2 minutes. When the stain is removed, or after 2 minutes, flush with water onto clean absorbent material. Apply 1 teaspoon of vinegar and again flush with water. Be sure that all bleach is removed. 10. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent and Oxi Clean or Clorox 2 and rinse in warm water.