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    Uniform Care and Maintenance
    The following guidance is provided to assist Natural Resource Management team members in the care and maintenance of the Class B, C, and D uniforms.

    What To Do About Spots and Stains?

  • The following simple procedures are provided for removing or reducing stains from uniform fabrics using common household items:
    1. Chemicals and materials needed: Rubbing alcohol, Naphtha (paint remover), Vinegar (white grade), Glycerine (glycerol), Starch (laundry grade), Soft toothbrush, Sponge, Blotter paper, White petroleum jelly, Ammonia, Detergent

    2. Spot/Stain and recommended treatment:
      (1) Butter, Cooking Oil: Sponge and flush with naphtha, feather out and dry.
      (2) Blood: Sponge with water. Dry. Sponge and flush with naphtha. Feather out and dry.
      (3) Coffee, Tea, Catsup: Sponge with water and soak stain in glycerine. Flush well with water. Feather out and dry.
      (4) Chewing Gum: Sponge in naphtha and scrape off gum. Feather out and dry.
      (5) Chocolate: Dry and brush off excess. Sponge with naphtha and dry. Sponge with water. Loosen stain with brush. Feather out and dry.
      (6) Glue: Sponge with water. Loosen with brush. Flush with water. Feather out and dry.
      (7) Iodine: Sponge with rubbing alcohol against blotter paper. Feather out and dry.
      (8) Mayonnaise: Apply starch / naphtha paste. Dry and brush off excess. Sponge and flush with naphtha. Feather out and dry.
      (9) Motor Oil / Tar: Apply starch / naphtha paste. Dry and brush off excess. Sponge and flush with naphtha. Feather out and dry.
      (10) Mustard: Apply dry starch. Brush to remove excess. Apply glycerine for 30 minutes. Flush well with water. Feather out and dry.
      (11) Mud / Rust: Dry and brush off excess. Sponge with water. Loosen with brush. Flush with water. Feather out and dry. Repeat with vinegar if necessary.
      (12) Ink / Ball Point: Rub white petroleum jelly into stain. Soak in detergent solution and launder.
      (13) Tree Sap: Mix a small amount of ammonia with water and gently rub into spot. After spot has dried, have garment cleaned.
      (14) Grass Stains: Rub detergent or a pre-wash directly into stain. Clean promptly.

  • When removing stains from uniforms, the following precautionary steps should be noted:
    1. Most chemicals listed above for spot removal are flammable and should be used in a well-ventilated area free of any open flame. After treatment, air dry. Do not dry in a tumble dryer after treatment.

    2. All work should be done with a clean blotter underneath the stain area.

    3. Feathering out prevents ringing and is done by starting outside the stain area and lightly brushing towards the center.

    4. These care procedures are provided only as a service and should not be interpreted as a warranty, implied or otherwise.
  
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