Stain Removal
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Perspiration Stains
Read MorePerspiration stains usually appear as yellow stains in the underarms and on the back, and may have a noticeable odor. Perspiration is composed of mainly water, but it also contains…
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Deterioration of Coatings on Outerwear
Read MoreManufacturers will often add coatings to the reverse side or surface of fabrics to make them more water repellent, wind resistant, and insulated. These coatings, as well as adhesives that…
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Candle Wax
Read MoreQ: What can you tell customers about removing candle wax from a linen tablecloth? A: DLI advises that if a customer asks you about home stain removal of candle wax…
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Button Dye Stains
Read MoreManufacturers often add trim materials to garments to enhance their appearance. Such items may include buttons, beads, appliques, or leather patches. Decorative buttons are one of the more popular trims.
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Dark Stains on Down Comforters
Read MoreDark stains on down comforters is most often attributed to excess oil coming from the down. Drycleaning may cause the oils found in down to migrate and stain the shell…
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Holiday Stains
Read MoreAs the holiday season comes to an end, you may find customers coming to you for advice on how to remove various stains from their clothes, including eggnog and gravy.
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Velvet Stains
Read MoreVelvet is a flocked fabric made by attaching short fibers to a base cloth with an adhesive. The durability of the fabric to withstand recommended care process is determined by…
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Lace & Embroidered Tablecloths
Read MoreWhen accepting lace tablecloths, check with the customer to see if any attempts to remove spots and stains were tried at home and what methods were used. Soaking for prolonged…
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Redeposition
Read MorePhoto: Redeposition can cause rings in stain removal. Redeposition occurs in drycleaning when soils in the solvent resettle or redeposit on clothing instead of being carried off to the…
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Color Loss on Khaki Pants
Read MoreQ: My spotter is having a terrible time with color loss on the natural and khaki color fabrics. She uses oily type paint remover and flushes it out before drycleaning,…