How To Remove 250 Stains From Clothes And Textiles

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[boris]

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Source: Cornell University (http://www.cornell.edu)

Date: Posted 9/16/2002

How To Remove 250 Stains From Clothes And Textiles

ITHACA, N.Y. -- To remove a grass stain, would you use banana oil, detergent, ammonia, vinegar, alcohol or bleach? Or, would you just give up? A new publication by textile experts at Cornell University -- also available online in Adobe Acrobat format at http://www.human.cornell.edu/units/txa/extension/removingstains.pdf -- provides laboratory-tested details on removing almost 250 different stains, from adhesive tape and antiperspirant to wax crayon and wine with products that can be found in most grocery stores or pharmacies.

"Every single stain has been tested, and if the directions are followed, the chances of removing the stains are very good," says Judy L. Price, a retired extension educator from Monroe County, N.Y. She has updated a 1975 Cornell publication, Removing Stains at Home , with Ann T. Lemley, professor and chair of textiles and apparel in the New York State College of Human Ecology at Cornell.

The 12-page booklet includes descriptions of the various supplies needed for stain removal, such as solvents (dry-cleaning solvent, paint-, oil- and grease-remover and amyl acetate); lubricants for water-borne stains, such as dishwashing detergent, glycerin and pretreatment sprays; lubricants for greasy stains, including lard, mineral oil and dry spotter; and acids and alkalies, such as ammonia and vinegar; bleaches; and enzyme products.) The authors include specialized procedures for stains such as ballpoint ink, black walnut, candle wax, evergreen pitch, grass, lipstick, rust and scorch marks.

As for the grass stain? The correct answer is all of the above: Blot first with banana oil (amyl acetate), then blot with detergent solution and flush with water; blot with ammonia solution and flush with water; blot with vinegar solution and flush; sponge with alcohol, blot and flush; remove final traces with bleach solution as many times as it takes, flushing with water after each application; apply vinegar solution to remove excess chlorine, then flush with water. It works most of the time, especially if the stain is fresh.

Editor's Note: The original news release can be found at http://www.news.cornell.edu/releases/Sept02/stains.remove.ssl.html

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[boris]

Too late for Clinton!

[Uncle Miltie]

But useful for U.N. delegates after Bush's speech.

[demnomo]

Too late for Clinton!

Ah, at last, something relevant and useful comes out of Ithaca, the City of Evil. I wouldn't be suprised if the ultra-leftists who control Cornell University were inspired by Monica's blue dress. ;)

[Dick Bachert]

Yep!

Do they have a technique for book covers?

Clintoon's book will be published by Alfred Knopf Publishing.

“Knopf” is 13th Century German for “ incredibly stupid buyer of other peoples’ garbage.” Knopf is a very old publishing house best known for such early classics as

“How to Enjoy The Inquisition” by Father Torquemada
“You Get My Point?” by Vlad the Impaler
“Guillotine Maintenance and Repair” by Citizen Robespierre

Three of their more recent offerings are “PeeWee Herman’s Movie Guide,” “Gary Condit’s Guide to Picking Up Chicks” and “Compared to Us, Ponzi Was a Freakin’ Choirboy” co-authored by Gary Winnick, Ken Lay and Terry McAuliffe.

All available in a dumpster or landfill near you!

[boris]

"“You Get My Point?” by Vlad the Impaler"

One day at lunch a colleague was acting as the 'banker' for the bill. He couldn't get the amount to come out right and suspected we were not including enough for the waitress.

"You're neglecting the tip!" he exclaimed.

"That's what Bill said to Monica," I dryly remarked.

--Boris

[demnomo]

Ping. See, it ain't all evil... ;)

[Dick Bachert]

LOL!

[Behind Liberal Lines]

Obviously this was an effort to help Der Slickster with future stains. Therefore, evil.

;-)

[Wright is right!]

In all seriousness, there is a product on the market which will get out a LOT of "stains" that ordinary detergents and "stain-removers" won't. It's Tri-Sodium Phosphate, wirely available in concentrated form in places like Home Depot or Lowe's. It's in the paint section, and is touted as a degreaser for prepping walls for painting. Brand names include "TSP." Cost is about $3 for a bottle that will make about 20 gallons of the solution. I've used it to get out mustard and tomato-based stains in cloth that has been washed at least twice since staining. It degreases auto wheels and wheel covers better than any automotive product designed for that application. And it will get nicotine out of ANYTHING.

Michael

[paul51]

The correct answer is all of the above: Blot first with banana oil (amyl acetate), then blot with detergent solution and flush with water; blot with ammonia solution and flush with water; blot with vinegar solution and flush; sponge with alcohol, blot and flush; remove final traces with bleach solution as many times as it takes, flushing with water after each application; apply vinegar solution to remove excess chlorine, then flush with water. It works most of the time

Forget it. Just buy a new pair of jeans.

[boris]

"In all seriousness, there is a product on the market which will get out a LOT of "stains" that ordinary detergents and "stain-removers" won't."

I have a plan. I'm going to buy a shirt and the very first thing I am going to do with it is soak it in olive oil. Then I will wash it several times. The idea is to pre-stain it so it cannot be stained any further!

No matter what I do, salad dressing or something always ends up on my shirts. No matter how careful. I drop my fork. The waitress spills on me. Whatever. But perhaps my 'olive oil' cure will work. Who knows?

--Boris

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[Pagey]

Thanks for that. Bump