A	oLinen Care
	AAAll stains are different, and knowing what removes what, and how to use something when attempting to remove a stain, is important. Below is a list of common problems and ways of removing them from your precious linens. AA Please note that FRETTE is not responsible for any damage caused by the techniques listed below. Always consult a professional cleaner.

A	Washing Linens	Removing Fruit and Berries Stains
	Removing Wine Stains	Removing Blood Stains
	Removing Coffee or Tea Stains	Removing Grease Stains
	Removing Chocolate Stains	Removing Wax Stains

• Washing Linens

  1.	AAMachine wash using gentlr cycle. Any laundry detergent may be used and non chlorine bleach if necessary.
  2.	AATumble dry for 5 to 7 minutes only. Remove and press while damp. This is the most important process for maintaing the luster and lifespan of your fine linens. overdrying is the most harmful process for your fine linens.
  3.	AAIf the linens cannot be pressed immediately, place them in a plastic bag and refrigerate until ready to press. Your linens may also be line dryed and used unpressed.
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• Removing Wine Stains

  A mWhite wine is always easiest and will usually come out during a soapy washing in hot water. A mRed wine is a different story, try sprinkling salt on the stain followed by soaking the linen in cold water. If the stain remains rub it out with more salt then wash. Also soaking a stain with club soda and water will often remove it. GO BACK TO THE TOP

• Removing Coffee or Tea Stains

  A mProbably, if serving, you wont be able to treat these stains before they are dry, to treat dry stains, use a mix of one part glycerine, and one part water to loosen the stain. Another way to get out tougher stains on tougher fabrics that we have had success with is to stretch the fabric over a bowl and pour boiling water through it from about 2 or 3 feet high until the stain disappears. A mIf your fortunate to get to the stain before it is dry, try applying 1 part borax to 6 parts water, then wash in warm soapy water. GO BACK TO THE TOP

   

• Removing Chocolate Stains

  A mFor delicate linens try sponging them with warm water while ringing out the sponge often. A mFor your tougher linens, try putting dry borax on the stain and then washing in cold water. GO BACK TO THE TOP

• Removing Fruit and Berries Stains

  A mTake a wet stain and sprinkle it with salt and then rub the stain with a damp soapy sponge. Then wait a few hours and rinse. Another way to get out tougher stains on tougher fabrics that we have had success with is to stretch the fabric over a bowl and pour boiling water through it from about 2 or 3 feet high until the stain disappears. Try soaking in 1 part borax to 6 parts water. GO BACK TO THE TOP

• Removing Blood Stains

  A mAlways start removing a blood stain by using cold water, if you use hot water you will just "set" the stain. Wash as soon as you can with cold water, and then for hard to get out stains soak the linen in salty cold water, then wash as usual. GO BACK TO THE TOP

• Removing Grease Stains

  A mTry to remove these stains while they are still fresh. Put baking soda on it and leave it for a few hours, then brush off baking soda and wash. GO BACK TO THE TOP

   

• Removing Wax Stains

  A mAlways harden wax with an ice-cube, and then flake the hardened wax away. Also you can put the linen between two sheets of brown paper and press a warm iron over the paper. Keep moving the brown paper as you soak up the wax. For colored wax dip a sponge in rubbing alcohol and rub the wax before you wash. Usually a professional is best at getting out colored wax stains. GO BACK TO THE TOP

  
  

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