Stain Buster — Medicine, Alcohol-based
Fabric
1. Flush the stain with cold water.
2. Pretreat with an enzyme laundry product. Let stand for several minutes.
3. Rinse well with cold water.
4. Launder.
5. If the stain remains, pretreat with a liquid enzyme detergent. Soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes, agitating the fabric occasionally.
6. Launder, using the warmest water and type of bleach that are safe for the fabric.
Upholstery
1. Mix one tablespoon of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of rubbing alcohol.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the vinegar/alcohol solution.
3. Blot until the liquid 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 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. Using clean white paper towels or cloths, blot up as much of the medicine as possible.
2. Use plain water or mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a small amount of plain water or the detergent/vinegar solution. Apply a little bit at a time, blotting frequently with a dry cloth until the stain disappears.
4. If using a detergent/vinegar solution, sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the solution.
For more on stain removal, see Good Housekeeping's Stain Rescue
