TM 10-8400-201-23
9-6 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE-Continued
Table 9-4. Procedures for Stain Removal
TYPE OF STAIN
PROCEDURE FOR WOOL FABRIC
PROCEDURE FOR SYNTHETIC FABRIC
Gravy
Rub stain with cold water; then
Sponge with cold or lukewarm
place a pad or cloth underneath
water. If grease spot remains,
fabric to absorb stain, and rub
launder washable materials in a
stain with cleaning fluid. If any
soap or synthetic detergent
stain remains, dry the fabric and
solution, using warm water. Do
rub with a soap or synthetic
not rub material.
detergent solution. Do not rub
excessively as this may damage
the finish of the garment.
Food
Dampen stained area with water.
Same as procedure for gravy
Apply soap or synthetic deter-
(above).
gent solution (with ammonia, If
available), tamp with brush, and
flush with water.
Milk
Same as procedure for food stain.
Same as procedure for gravy.
Fruit or fruit juices
Flush stained area with lukewarm
Same as procedure for gravy.
water. Apply soap or synthetic
detergent solution, tamp with
brush, and flush out with water.
(If available, apply lemon juice
or vinegar and flush thoroughly
with water).
Grease or oil
Scrape off top of stain, then satu-
Scrape off top of stain. Launder
rate stained area with cleaning
washable materials in a soap or
fluid, tamp with brush and flush
synthetic detergent solution,
out with cleaning fluid.
using warm water. Do not rub
material.
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