- Do not overload the washer, so the clothes can move freely
- Avoid ironing until you have exhausted all stain removal efforts.
- Use hot water it cleans better. Cold water should be used only for rinsing.
- Do not rub a fresh stain with bar soap. This could set some stains.
- Fresh stains are easier to remove than old ones.
- Test stain removal agents on a hidden area of the fabric to be sure that it is not going to affect the original colours.