FABRIC CARE GUIDE
FABRIC CARE As clothing typically sees the most wear and tear through the laundering process, all Speed Queen products are designed, tested and proven to provide both the highest level of clean, and care for your garments. In addition to following your machine’s operating instructions, the following pages outline the various methods of stain removal to ensure your clothes remain in pristine condition. Should you require any further advice, call 1300 WASHER.
STAIN TREATMENT Alcoholic Beverages Rinse stain immediately with cold water or soak stain for 30 minutes in cold water. Apply detergent or dishwashing liquid to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric, wash in hot water using chlorine bleach. Baby Food, Formula Rinse with cold water. Soak with an enzyme soaking product. Rinse. Wash as usual. If stain remains, apply a pretreat product and wash again. Blood Treat stain immediately. Soak for 30 minutes or more in cold water.
STAIN TREATMENT Eye and Face Make-up Tap on the stain with a spoon to loosen it. Rub dampened stain with bar soap, dishwashing liquid or detergent. If stain remains, soak in water and detergent. Apply a pretreat product and wash as usual. Fabric Softener Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Wash as usual. Felt-Tip Marker Rub detergent into damp stain. Apply a pretreat product. If safe for fabric, wash in hot water and chlorine bleach. Fruit Juices Soak in cold water.
STAIN TREATMENT Nail Polish Place face down on paper towel. Sponge with nail polish remover (non-oily) until stain disappears. Wash. Do not use nail polish remover on acetate or Arnel fabrics. Paint Water-based — Treat by rinsing fabric in cool water while stains are still wet. Wash. To soften dried paint, apply soapy water or an acrylic paint and varnish remover. Rinse and then wash. Oil-based — Pretreat with a solvent recommended on the paint container. If not available, use mineral spirits. Rinse.
