Stain Removal -- Baby Formula

Treat stains as soon as possible after staining. The older the stain, the more difficult it will be to remove.

All stain removal methods should be applied prior to laundering washable garments. Stains that have been laundered and dried are almost impossible to clean.

Soak in a laundry product containing enzymes for at least 30 minutes (several hours for aged stains). DO NOT USE HOT WATER as it will coagulate protein in formula and make stain more difficult to remove. If stain remains, soak an additional 30 minutes, then re-wash. Follow product use instructions. Some products that contain enzymes are Biz Bleach, and laundry detergent containing enzymes. After soaking, launder in warm water as usual.

1993-bc (revised 9-94)

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