Washable
Step 1
Dissolve the borax powder in 1 gallon of room temperature or cool water.
Step 2
Soak a rag in the solution.
Step 3
Place a piece of cardboard on your work surface to stabilize the material.
Step 4
Rub a white eraser with light pressure with the fiber of the fabric to avoid disturbing the weave.
Step 5
Brush away the eraser fibers.
Step 6
Place the damp rag on the stained area until saturated. Remove the rag.
Step 7
Blot the area with a dry, clean rag. As you blot the area, rotate the rag so that a different area of the rag touches the stain each time. If you use the same material over and over, you may transfer the stain to other parts of fabric.
Step 8
Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until the stain begins to fade.
Step 9
Rinse the stained area with clean cool water.
Step 10
Pre-treat the fabric with a stain remover.
Step 11
Wash the satin item as directed by the label.
Step 12
Examine the stained area. Dry the garment if the stain is gone. Proceed if the stain is still visible.
Step 13
Apply a tablespoon of laundry detergent and a 1/2 teaspoon of ammonia to the area.
Step 14
Rub the mixture into the stain gently with a clean rag or soft-bristle toothbrush.
Step 15
Moisten the tip of a clean rag with ammonia. Dab the area with the moistened rag. Saturate the area for 30 to 60 seconds.
Step 16
Rinse thoroughly with clean water and blot with a dry cloth.
Step 17
Wash the garment in the machine.
Step 18
Take the garment to a professional cleaners if the stain is still present.
Non-Washable
Step 1
Put on rubber gloves and a breathing mask.
Step 2
Moisten a rag with the pre-cleaning or spotting solution.
Step 3
Place an absorbent pad or rag under the stained area.
Step 4
Dab the stained area with the damp rag.
Step 5
Soak an absorbent pad in spotting solution and lay it over the stained area. Allow the chemical to rest as directed by the manufacturer.
Step 6
Poke the area with the bristles of a soft toothbrush to work the stain out without rubbing or grinding against the fabric.
Step 7
Blot the area with a clean, dry, absorbent pad or rag.
Step 8
Allow the fabric to air dry.
Step 9
Repeat Steps 1 to 8 if the stain is not visibly diminished. Take the item to a professional cleaner if the stain persists.