Our Laundry Tips
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Say no to impossible stains on your laundry!
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General Tips
- If a stain resists, do not experiment. Leave the garment in the hands of a professional.
- Do not iron stained laundry as you will only settle the stain in.
- The immediate stain removal action taken is very important: wash the stain out with cold water immediately to prevent the stain from settling in.
- Use a good detergent to help eliminate any stains on your garments, and don't forget to use Suavitel® according to your laundry’s needs.
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Oil and Grease Stain Removal
- Before washing the garment, rub any oil stains with liquid soap while dry and without adding any water. Be careful if the fabric is washed cotton, because the stain may form a white ring.
- You can also sprinkle the stain with baby powder, and then place a piece of toilet paper over the powder. Iron over the toilet paper at a very low temperature – this allows the powder to absorb the grease, and will help the stain on the garment disappear.
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Tar Stain Removal
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Shoe Polish Stain Removal
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Coffee Stain Removal
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Candle Wax Stain Removal
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Beer Stain Removal
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Gum Stain Removal
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Deodorant Stain Removal
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Nail Polish Stain Removal
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Spinach Stain Removal
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Fruits Stain Removal
- To remove stains from fruits, first wash with soap and water and then rub them with a cloth soaked in alcohol.
- If traces of fruit remain, you must first remove by scraping. Then apply some coarse salt on the stain and brush. Finally, put a damp cloth on it, all preferably immediately after the stain occurs.
- If the spots are from red fruits, you should make a mixture of water and detergent. Apply the mixture on the stain and let it dry. Then wash the garment as usual.
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Ice Cream Stain Removal
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Mold Stain Removal
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Mustard Stain Removal
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Oxide Stain Removal
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Glues and Adhesives Stain Removal
- Check if the glue has a single component, because unfortunately strong glue stains and / or combined cannot be removed. If not, try to remove the stain with nail polish remover or acetone (do not use on synthetic fabrics).
- You can also try soaking the garment for a few hours with a mixture of warm water and vinegar, and then wash the garment as usual.
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Paint, Lacquer and Enamel Stain Removal
- For oily paints and varnish, clean the stain with a sponge soaked in turpentine or commercial paint solvent before washing.
- If a garment has been stained with resin, soak the stain with olive oil and then rub thoroughly with water and detergent, then put your garment in the washing machine and you're done!
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Beet Stain Removal
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Blood Stain Removal
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Sweat Stain Removal
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Tea Stain Removal
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Ink Stain Removal
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Red Wine Stain Removal
- You should soak the stain for a few hours in cold milk, then wash your garment as usual.
- You can also remove the stain by spreading white wine on the stain. Soak for a few hours and then wash the garment as usual.
- If you dropped wine on a white shirt or blouse, try to soak the affected area in boiled milk. If it is colored, gently rub the stain with cold water mixed with a little ammonia.
- Mix a little liquid soap with hydrogen peroxide and rub mix on the stain. If it does not come out, add a bit more peroxide to the mixture.
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Care for your garments!
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General Care
- Sort the clothes by type of fabric (cotton, wool, silk, synthetic, etc.) so that you can easily select the best washing and ironing settings.
- Empty pockets, remove belts, jewelry and other accessories before storing or washing to prevent damage or bulging on the garments.
- If washing the garment for the first time, make sure to remove any labels or tags on the garment.
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Washing Cotton
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Washing Silk, Viscose and Crepe
Silk and rayon are soft and delicate fabrics that require special care. Here are our tips:
- Do not spin-dry or wring silk or viscose items.
- Wrap the garments in cloth and "knead" until the excess water is removed.
- Preferably hand wash with detergent and warm water. Some silk garments allow machine washing at low temperatures, check the label.
- Lay out flat and iron when garment is still damp.
- Iron at low temperatures, preferably when slightly damp or inside out to prevent it from looking shiny.
- Do not splash water on this type of fabric, as it can stain.
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Washing Synthetic Fibers
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Washing Cashmere
- Cashmere is a very delicate and typically expensive fabric, you should always hand wash using detergent for delicate fabrics.
- Hand wash cashmere in cold water and detergent. You should not wring.
- Use Suavitel® fabric conditioner. Your garment will retain an irresistible fragrance, as if it was always freshly washed.
- You must let the garment dry naturally: if ironing is necessary, do it at low temperatures while the garment is still damp.
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Washing Wool
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Washing Brocade
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Washing Denim
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Washing Lace
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Washing Leather and Suede
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Washing Linen
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Care for the color of your clothes!
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Washing Colored Clothes
- Before washing the new colored clothes in your washing machine, do a test in the sink with detergent and water to see if the color runs. If the color runs, you will need to hand wash.
- If line drying, whenever possible, hang clothes in the shade. Direct exposure to the sun tends to discolor and stain your clothing.
- Follow directions on the label, and separate clothes by color and type of cycle. Separate the whites from the darks, and don't mix the bright colors with black and white.
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Special Tips for Washing Black Clothes
- Before you put your new clothes in the washer, test in the sink with detergent and water and see if the color runs. If the color runs, you will need to hand wash.
- Always wash black clothes separately.
- If line drying, never expose your black clothes to the sun. Hang them in the shade and inside out.
- Use a cloth to iron over dark garments so that it doesn’t create shine marks, or iron inside out.
- Keep your washing machine clean to prevent spots and lint on your black clothes.
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Washing White Clothes
- Make sure all white clothes have the same washing instructions.
- Separate items that release lint from those that don't to avoid ruining your clothes.
- Wash with hot water as directed by the label. Avoid washing nylon, lycra, spandex with hot water.
- If your clothes are very dirty. Soak in water with detergent for 2 hours before washing.
- If you want whiter clothes, use bleach. Follow the instructions on the bottle.
- Use Suavitel® Complete to give your clothes an incredible fragrance and help your clothes last longer.
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Different types of garments require different care!
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Washing Delicates
- The most important thing is that you use a mild detergent meant for garments.
- If you are washing fine fabrics such as linen and crochet or embroideries, wash them separately in laundry bags designed for these.
- Before washing, empty pockets, close zippers (they damage other items in the load of laundry when open), lace buttons and ribbons, pockets inside out, raise collars, and sew anything torn.
- Use cold water to wash your delicates. Hot water may discolor or damage your fabrics.
- You can wash delicates in the washing machine by using cold water and a gentle cycle setting. Avoid wringing.
- Remove the water from these garments by hand, without wringing or twisting.
- If ironing is necessary, patterned garments should be ironed inside out.
- Embroidered garments should be ironed inside out to highlight its design.
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Washing Baby Clothes
General Tips:
- Baby clothes should be loose, comfortable, and easy to put on and remove. It is advisable that they be open at the chest or back, and without any lace or excessive decorations that could pose a risk to your baby’s safety.
- Ideally, baby clothes should be made from natural fabrics, preferably cotton. Avoid synthetic fabrics, wool or lint producing cloths.
Washing:
- A newborn's clothing should be washed separately from that of other family members with a neutral, soft and specialized detergent.
- You should not use bleach on your baby's clothes.
Washing Sheets and Towels
Useful tips for your linens and towels:
- It is very important to keep the towels and bed sheets clean and dry, because proper hygiene keeps our families healthy & safe.
- Linens and towels should be regularly washed.
Drying:
- If using a dryer, avoid over drying, as it will lead to wrinkling.
- When the dryer cycle ends, take out linens immediately, iron manually and fold. Using Suavitel® fabric conditioner will make ironing easier.
- If you want to give your bed a perfect finish while making it, iron just the top of your sheets.