• Alcohol, Coffee, Tea, Liquid Foods and Urine.
  Blot up surplus spillage. Use detergent vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain inwards, using a little at a time, blotting up with dry cloths frequently. See below for final rinse procedure.
  
  
• Chocolate, Sweets, Blood, Glue, Ice Cream, Milk, Soft Drinks and Vomit.
  Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use a detergent solution starting at the outer edge. Blot dry. Follow up with Ammonia Solution. Blot dry. See below for final rinse procedure.
  
  
• Solids, Fats, Tar, Chewing Gum. Oil, Ointment and Shoe Polish.
  Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use a dry cleaning solution followed by Detergent and Vinegar Solution. Blot dry. See below for final rinse procedure.
  
  
• Unknown Stains
  Scrape up or blot surplus spillage. Use a dry cleaning solvent followed by clean warm water. Blot dry. If further treatment is needed, use either Detergent or Detergent and Vinegar Solution. Blot dry. See below for final rinse procedure.

For spot and stain removal you will need the four basic solutions listed below:

• Dry cleaning Solution - surgical spirit.
• Detergent Solution - One teaspoonful of gentle detergent for washing woolens to 0.75 liters (a half pint) of warm water.
• Detergent and Vinegar Solution - Add one tablespoon of white (not malt) vinegar to the Detergent solution.
• Ammonia Solution - One teaspoonful of branded household ammonia (available from hardware stores) to one cup of warm water.

Final Rinse Procedure
This rinse procedure is applicable to all the above methods of spot and stain removal. Simply mix one part white vinegar and four parts water. Pour mixture into spray bottle and spay over the stained area. Blot dampened area (do not rub) to remove excess moisture. Spread white kitchen towel (stacked 6-8 sheets deep) over the affected area and place a weight, such as a book, directly on top. This will help the moisture residue to soak into the towels. Leave overnight and repeat if necessary.

• When a spot or stain occurs, act quickly! The longer it remains on the fabric, the harder it is to get out!
• Use clean white towels and blot the stain from the outer edge of the stain inward.
• Apply the appropriate spot remover as directed for each type of stain (see below).
• Always work toward the centre of the spot.
• Repeat steps if necessary, and always blot between steps with a clean white towel.
• Always do a spot removal test on a portion of fabric that is normally not visible.
• Never use bleach!

Remember, these tips are suggested treatments only! If you have any doubts about a particular stain, or if it is an extremely difficult stain, please call us at 800 7076 Churchill cannot be held accountable for any damage resulting from the spot removal tips.