STAIN: Stiff and shiny, usually built-up

CONTAINS: Starches, gelatins, albumins

1. Apply water, blot.
2. Apply detergent solution, blot.
3. If stain remains, heat the detergent solution slightly and repeat step 2.
4. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

STAIN: Green and/or brown smudges

CONTAINS: Tannin, acids, oils, chlorophyll

1. Apply amyl acetate, if available, to remove chlorophyll, blot.
2. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
3. Rinse with water, blot.
4. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
5. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
6. Rinse with water, blot until dry.
* Bleaching (or professional stripping) may be necessary.

STAIN: Brownish, absorbed and built-up

CONTAINS: Meat extracts, starch, proteins, milk, flour, seasonings

1. Apply detergent solution, blot.
2. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
3. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
4. Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
5. Rinse with water, blot until dry.

STAIN: Grayish or brownish, absorbed or built-up

CONTAINS: Oils, sometimes soils

1. Apply dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Apply POG sparingly, and blot.
3. Alternate steps 1 and 2.
4. If stain remains, apply detergent solution, blot.
5. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
6. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
7. Rinse with water, blot until dry. * Bleaching (or professional stripping) may be necessary.