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"Fabric 1. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover. 2. Launder, using the warmest water and the type of bleach that are safe for the fabric. 3. If the stain remains, sponge with rubbing alcohol and launder again. Upholstery 1. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent. 2. Blot until the solvent is absorbed. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the stain disappears. OR 1. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of cool water. 2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution. 3. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.  4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears. 5. Sponge with cold water and blot dry. Carpet 1. Sprinkle baking soda, cornstarch, or other absorbent on the stain. Let stand at least one hour, and then vacuum. 2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent. 3. Blot until the solvent is absorbed. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears. OR 1. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of warm water. 2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution. 3. Blot until the liquid is absorbed. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears. 5. Sponge with cold water and blot dry. For more on stain removal, see Good Housekeeping&amp;#039;s Stain Rescue "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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