There may be a few stains that are not removed completely with normal washing. For these, please refer to the stain removal guide below.
Adhesives - eg. glue

Use nail varnish remover (except on synthetic fabrics such as acetates). Then wash the garment according to the fabric care label.

Anti-perspirant /deodorant

Pre-treat the stain with Ariel liquid then soak in warm water containing Ariel, then wash as instructed on the fabric care label.

Baby food

Soak in warm water containing Ariel for at least 2 hours, then wash as instructed on the fabric care label.

Ball-point/felt tip pens

Soak overnight in cold water containing Ariel liquid, then wash according to the fabric care label. For older stains, dab with nail varnish remover (not suitable for synthetic fabrics) then wash as normal.

Beer/lager

Pre-treat with Ariel liquid then wash at the temperature stated on the fabric care label. For tough stains, dab with a solution of 1 part of vinegar (acetic acid) to 4 parts of water and then rinse thoroughly. Alternatively, treat with Ariel Stain Remover and wash as normal according to the fabric care label.

Beetroot/blackcurrant
/coffee/fruit/tea/wine

Soak for 1 hour in cold water, then wash in Ariel powder or tablets. Do not use a colour or liquid detergent. Alternatively, treat with Ariel Stain Remover then wash as normal according to the fabric care label.

Blood

If the stain is fresh, rinse immediately with cold water and wash in Ariel According to the fabric care label. For an older, more stubborn stain treat with Ariel Stain Remover then soak in water containing Ariel for 2 hours. Wash as normal according to the fabric care label.

Butter/cooking oil/grease/lipstick/
margarine/mascara/shoe polish/sunscreen

Pre-treat with Ariel liquid and leave for 1 hour. Then wash at the hottest temperature allowed on the fabric care label.

Candle wax

Peel off any surface wax then sandwich the fabric with blotting paper/kitchen towel. Use a warm iron to press down on the back of the fabric. Then wash as normal according to the fabric care label.

Chewing gum

Harden the gum by putting the garment into a bag in the freezer, or by putting ice onto it. Break off as much gum as possible. Pre-treat with Ariel liquid then wash as normal according to the fabric care label.

Chocolate/chocolate pudding/cream/egg/
grass/icecream/jam/
mayonnaise/milk

Soak in warm water containing Ariel, or pre-treat with Ariel liquid, then wash as normal according to the fabric care label.

Chilli/curry/mustard

Soak in warm water containing Ariel solution or pre-treat with Ariel liquid, then wash with Ariel powder or tablets according to the fabric care label.

Collars/cuffs/
underwear stains

Pre-treat stains with Ariel liquid and leave for 1 hour. Then wash with Ariel powder or tablets according to the fabric care label.

Iron mould/rust

This is difficult to remove from fine fabrics (e.g. wool, silk). For other fabrics sprinkle on salt and squeeze on lemon juice, then leave overnight before washing as normal. For heavier stains use a rust remover then wash as normal according to the fabric care label.

Mud

Let the mud dry and then scrape off as much as possible. Pretreat the remainder with Ariel liquid then wash as normal in Ariel powder at the hottest temperature allowed by the fabric care label.

Nail varnish

Use nail varnish remover/acetone (don't use on synthetic fabrics). Then wash the garment as instructed on the fabric care label.

Paint

To tackle water-based latex, acrylic, emulsion and school paints, rinse stains while they're still wet using running water, then wash according to the fabric care label.
To tackle oil based paint and varnish, sponge with white spirit or a proprietary paintbrush cleaner before washing according to the fabric care label.

Petroleum Jelly

Pre-treat with Ariel liquid then wash as normal following the fabric care label. Stains that have set may require several treatments.

Tar and beach oil

Scrape off as much of the stain as possible. Soften the remainder with margarine or butter and wipe away with a clean rag. Treat any residual stain with a proprietary tar cleaner, then wash according to the fabric care label.

Tomato/Ketchup/Sauce

Soak for 1 hour in cold water. Pre-treat the stain with Ariel Stain Remover and then wash as normal in Ariel powder or tablets according to the fabric care label.

Urine

Soak in cold water, then wash in Ariel according to the fabric care label. Alternatively, treat with Ariel Stain Remover then wash as normal according to the fabric care label.

Vomit

Remove as much as possible under running cold water. Soak in water containing Ariel or pretreat with Ariel Stain Remover, then wash as normal according to the fabric care label.

Expert Tips

Always check the fabric care label to ensure the suitability of the garment before using any of the treatments
Remember, any stain is more likely to be removed if you don’t allow it to set in.
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