Many times, the first action on the stain is final:

The best trick is to use a GOOD DETERGENT

Washing detergents L'OCA: MARSEILLE, ALOE VERA, WASH and BLACK & COLOUR incorporate the best ingredients to effectively remove stains.

Use cold water on recent stains.

Cold water prevents recent stains from adhering to the piece, making it easier to remove later.

Pretreat the stains with the products CODI ENERGIC or THE OCA STAINS REMOVES

Some stains are especially difficult to remove. Here are some tips to help you:

• Stickers:
  Use nail polish remover or acetone (except in synthetic fabrics such as acetates).
  Then wash according to label instructions.
• Tar:
  Remove as much as possible by scraping it. Soften what is left with margarine or butter and wipe the stain with a clean cloth. Then wash according to the instructions for use.
• Mud:
  Let the mud dry and then scrape off as much as you can. Pre-treat the rest of the stain with some type of OCA Detergent: MARSEILLE, ALOE VERA, WASH or BLACK & COLOUR and then wash according to the instructions on the label.
• Pen and markers:
  Apply on the stain the products LA OCA STAINS REMOVES or CODI ENERGIC and immediately wash following the instructions on the label. If the stain is old, rub it gently with a nail polish remover (not made of synthetic materials) and then wash the piece normally.
• Candle wax:
  Remove as much as possible from the surface of the piece. Then place the fabric between two pieces of kitchen paper and press with a plate at medium temperature from the back of the fabric. Wash according to label instructions.
• Beer:
  Pre-treat the stain with LA OCA STAINS REMOVE or CODI ENERGIC. If the stain is very resistant, first rub it with a solution of one part vinegar for four parts water. Rinse thoroughly.
• Gum:
  Apply ice or put the garment in the freezer to harden the gum. Detach as much as possible and apply LA OCA QUITAMANCHAS OR CODI ENERGIC. Wash according to label instructions.
• Chocolate, Eggs, Herb, Jam, Cream:
  Prepare a solution of warm water with some type of OCA Detergent: MARSEILLE, ALOE VERA, WASH or BLACK & COLOUR and soak the piece. Or the stain can be pre-treated with LA OCA STAINS REMOVE or ENERGY CODE. Then wash normally following the instructions on the wash label.
• Baby food:
  Soak the garment in a warm water solution with some type of OCA Detergent: MARSEILLE, ALOE VERA, WASH or BLACK & COLOUR for at least two hours. Then wash normally following the label wash instructions.
• Deodorant:
  Pre-treat the stain with LA OCA STAINS REMOVE or CODI ENERGIC. Then soak in warm water and then wash the piece normally.
• Fruit:
  Soak the piece in cold water for one hour. Wash with some type of OCA Detergent: MARSEILLE, ALOE VERA, WASH or BLACK & COLOUR.
• Butter, margarine, fat, Lipstick:
  In these cases, treat the stain first with LA OCA STAINS REMOVE or with CODI ENERGIC CODE. If the fabric of the garment is strong, these products can be left to act for an hour. Then wash the garment at a temperature as high as the wash instruction label allows
• Urine:
  Soak the piece in cold water. Then wash with some type of LA OCA Detergent: MARSEILLE, ALOE VERA, WASH or BLACK & COLOUR. Alternatively, the stain can be treated with bleach LA OCA (if the fabric allows it) and then washed normally.
• Oxide:
  Sprinkle salt on the stain, squeeze the juice from a lemon and leave the piece overnight. Then wash normally with some type of LA OCA Detergent: MARSEILLE, ALOE VERA, WASH or BLACK & COLOUR.
• Painting:
  For water-based latex stains, acrylics, and school and emulsified paints, rinse stains still wet with running water and then wash the garment with some type of OCA Detergent: MARSEILLE, ALOE VERA, WASH or BLACK & COLOUR.
  For oily paints and varnishes, clean the stain with a sponge soaked in turpentine or commercial paint solvent before washing the piece.
• Blood:
  With a recent stain, immediately rinse the garment with cold water and wash with some type of OCA Detergent: MARSEILLE, ALOE VERA, WASH or BLACK & COLOUR.
  If, on the other hand, the stain is old and resistant, it can be previously treated with LA OCA bleach (if the fabric allows it) or soak the piece with some type of LA OCA Detergent: MARSEILLE, ALOE VERA, WASH or BLACK & COLOUR for two hours. Wash normally according to the instructions on the wash label.
• Tomato:
  For this type of stain, soak the piece in cold water for one hour. Then deal with LA OCA STAINS REMOVE or with CODI ENERGIC. Then wash normally following the label wash instructions.
• Wine, coffee, tea:
  Soak the garment in cold water for one hour, then wash the garment with some type of OCA Detergent: MARSEILLE, ALOE VERA, WASH or BLACK & COLOUR.