CARE TIPS

Food/Drink
Stains
Coffee, Tea
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the item.
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Pretreat with
Liquid Cheer®.
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Soak up to 30
minutes by adding ½ use Cheer® per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC
bucket. Weight the Item with a WHITE Towel to keep submerged. Discard
soak solution prior to laundering.
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Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water.
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Line or air
dry and repeat procedure if necessary.
Fruit,
Juice, Wine
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
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Rinse in cold
water to dilute the stain
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Soak up to 30
minutes by adding ½ use Cheer® per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC
bucket. Weight the Item with a WHITE Towel to keep submerged. Discard
soak solution prior to laundering.
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Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
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Air dry and
repeat procedure if necessary
Spaghetti
Sauce
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
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Pretreat with
Liquid Cheer®
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Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
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Air dry and
repeat procedure if necessary
Chocolate
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
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Physically
remove the stain by scraping with a dull knife, then shake.
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Pretreat with
Liquid Cheer®
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Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
If there is
any stain remaining…
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Soak up to 30
minutes by adding ½ use Cheer® per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC
bucket. Weight the Item with a WHITE Towel to keep submerged. Discard
soak solution prior to laundering.
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Repeat
procedure if necessary
Polish/Paint/Ink Stains
Ballpoint
Pen Ink
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
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Apply Ink
Remover to stained area of the item. Use paper towels to absorb the ink
coming off the item and to avoid transfer. The recommended ink remover in
NCP Jinx Ink®, available by calling 1-800-776-8688
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Pretreat with
Liquid Cheer®
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Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
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Air dry and
repeat procedure if necessary
Paint,
Oil-Based
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
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Apply
Turpentine or Pint Thinner to stained are of garment
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Pretreat with
Liquid Cheer®
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Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
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Air dry and
repeat procedure if necessary
Liquid Shoe
Polish
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
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Rinse in warm
water to dilute the stain.
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Treat stain
using a bar of Ivory® soap. Rub gently. If stain is lighter, but not
gone, apply more soap. When stain is gone, wash.
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Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
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Line or air
dry and repeat procedure if necessary
Candle Wax
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
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Physically
remove the stain by scraping with a dull knife, then shake.
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Place stain
face down on a WHITE paper towel and place another paper towel on top o
fthe item. Press with a WARM, but not HOT, iron, being careful to keep
the iron on the paper towel. Keep Changing the paper towels until no more
stain transfers.
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Pretreat with
Liquid Cheer®
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Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
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Line or air
dry and repeat procedure if necessary
Lipstick
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
For heavy
stains…
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Physically
remove the stain by scraping with a dull knife, then shake.
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Use a spot
remover or take the item to a professional dry cleaner for treatment.
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Pretreat with
Liquid Cheer®
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Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
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Line or air
dry and repeat procedure if necessary
Nail Polish
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
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Use
fingernail polish remover or acetone which can be found at your local drug
store
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Pretreat with
Liquid Cheer®
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Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
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Line or air
dry and repeat procedure if necessary
Waterproof
Cosmetics
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
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Treat stain
using a bar of Ivory® soap. Rub gently. If stain is lighter, but not
gone, apply more soap. When stain is gone, wash.
Or
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Use the
cosmetic remover specified by the manufacturer
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Pretreat with
Liquid Cheer®
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Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
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Line or air
dry and repeat procedure if necessary
If there is
any stain remaining (Cottons only)…
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Soak up to 30
minutes by adding ½ use Cheer® per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC
bucket. Weight the Item with a WHITE Towel to keep submerged. Discard
soak solution prior to laundering.
-
Air dry and
repeat procedure if necessary
Outdoor Stains
Dirt/Mud/Clay
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
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Brush excess
stain off the surface using a soft bristle brush
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Rinse in cold
water to dilute the stain
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Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
If there is
any stain remaining…
If there is
any stain remaining…
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Apply Whink
Rust Remover® or other liquid rust removers following the package
instructions. Work over a PLASTIC dishpan to avoid damage to surfaces.
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Rinse in 1
quart of water to which 3 tablespoons of baking soda has been added.
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Repeat
procedure if necessary
Grass
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
-
Soak up to 30
minutes by adding ½ use Cheer® per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC
bucket. Weight the Item with a WHITE Towel to keep submerged. Discard
soak solution prior to laundering.
-
Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
-
Air dry and
repeat procedure if necessary
Rust
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
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Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
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Apply Whink
Rust Remover® or other liquid rust removers following the package
instructions. Work over a PLASTIC dishpan to avoid damage to surfaces.
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Rinse in 1
quart of water to which 3 tablespoons of baking soda has been added.
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Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
-
Air dry and
repeat procedure if necessary
Body Soils
Blood
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
-
Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
-
Brush excess
stain off the surface using a soft bristle brush
-
Rinse in cold
water to dilute the stain
-
Soak up to 30
minutes by adding ½ use Cheer® per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC
bucket. Weight the Item with a WHITE Towel to keep submerged. Discard
soak solution prior to laundering.
-
Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
If there is
any stain remaining…
-
Apply Whink
Rust Remover® or other liquid rust removers following the package
instructions. Work over a PLASTIC dishpan to avoid damage to surfaces.
-
Rinse in 1
quart of water to which 3 tablespoons of baking soda has been added.
-
Air dry and
repeat procedure if necessary
Unknown
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Before
treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first.
-
Colored items
must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on
a hidden area of the fabric.
-
Use a spot
remover or take the item to a professional dry cleaner for treatment.
-
Treat stain
using a bar of Ivory® Soap. Rub gently. If stain is lighter, but not
gone, apply more soap. When stain is gone, wash.
-
Soak up to 30
minutes by adding ½ use Cheer® per gallon of water. Use a PLASTIC
bucket. Weight the Item with a WHITE Towel to keep submerged. Discard
soak solution prior to laundering.
-
Wash in 1 use
of Cheer® in warm water
-
Air dry and
repeat procedure if necessary
*Warning:
Individual fabrics vary.
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