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Stain Removal and Care by Fiber Content

Every type of fiber reacts differently to stain removal products and to laundry techniques. Read your garment care label to learn fiber content and how to launder your garment.
Care and Stain Removal By Fabric Content: Acetate
Stain removal procedures and laundry for acetate fibers.
Care and Stain Removal by Fabric Content: Acrylic
Stain removal and laundry recommendations for acrylic fabrics.
Care and Stain Removal by Fabric Content: Cotton
Stain removal and laundry recommendation for cotton fiber garments.
Care and Stain Removal by Fabric Content: Linen
Stain removal and laundry recommendations for linen fiber garments.
Care and Stain Removal by Fabric Content: Lyocell
Stain removal and laundry recommendations for lyocell fiber garments.
Care and Stain Removal by Fabric Content: Nylon
Stain removal and laundry recommendations for nylon fiber garments.
Care and Stain Removal by Fabric Content: Olefin
Stain removal and laundry recommendations for olefin fiber garments.
Care and Stain Removal by Fabric Content: Polyester
Stain removal and laundry recommendations for polyester fiber garments.
Care and Stain Removal by Fabric Content: Ramie
Stain removal and laundry recommendations for ramie fiber garments.
Care and Stain Removal by Fabric Content: Rayon
Stain removal and laundry recommendations for rayon fiber garments.
Care and Stain Removal by Fabric Content: Silk
Stain removal and laundry recommendations for silk fiber garments.
Care and Stain Removal by Fabric Content: Synthetic Fiber Blends
Stain removal and laundry recommendations for synthetic fiber blend garments
Care and Stain Removal by Fabric Content: Vinyl and Rubber
Stain removal and laundry recommendations for vinyl and rubber fabrics.
Care and Stain Removal by Fabric Content: Wool
Stain removal and laundry recommendations for wool fiber garments.

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