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" Candle wax on linens Rapid response: Wait for the wax to dry, then pick off what you can with your fingernails. Postparty steps: Put the cloth in the freezer for several days so the remaining wax will stiffen. Once the wax has hardened, scrape it off with a regular table knife. Place paper towels on the top and bottom side of the stain and press with an iron set at warm. It may be necessary to change the towels several times to absorb all of the wax. Then launder as you normally would. Cranberry sauce on the tablecloth Rapid response: Scrape off what you can into a paper towel. If possible, sponge the spot with cool water. Postparty steps: Work a drop of mild dishwashing detergent into the area and then rinse. If the stain is stubborn, blot with white household vinegar while the spot is still wet, then rinse. If the cranberry still isn&amp;#039;t gone, apply several drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide to the damp fabric. Let the cloth sit until the stain lifts; wash right away. Gravy on linens Rapid response: Spoon up as much as you can, then cover the spot with flour or cornstarch. Postparty steps: Soak the tablecloth in a mixture of 1 teaspoon mild, colorless detergent to each cup of lukewarm water. If the stain remains, pour a bit of full-strength liquid laundry detergent onto the fabric, rub well, and then launder as you normally would. Wine on the tablecloth Rapid response: Pour a good amount of salt, baking soda, or artificial sweetener on top of the liquid to absorb it. Postparty steps: Place the tablecloth in cold water and rub out the stain. Pour an enzyme detergent into the hottest water that&amp;#039;s safe for the fabric and soak for about a half hour. Then launder as usual. Chewing gum in the carpet Rapid response: Place a metal pan filled with ice over the gum to harden it. Then gently scrape with a regular table knife to remove as much as possible. Postparty steps: Remove the rest with a dry-cleaning solvent (available at some grocery and shoe stores). Follow the directions on the package exactly. Salad oil or grease on fabric Rapid response: Pour a packet of artificial sweetener, cornstarch, or cornmeal onto the area to absorb the grease, then brush the powder away. Postparty steps: Pretreat with a heavy-duty liquid laundry detergent or prewash product, then wash. Lipstick marks on clothes Rapid response: Place the clothing, stain side down, on top of paper towels. Pour rubbing alcohol onto a clean white cloth, then dab and blot the back of the affected area until the stain comes through the material. Blot until the lipstick is gone. Postparty steps: If any of the stain remains, use a prewash spray or stick, or rub liquid laundry detergent into the area, then wash. Check the stain before putting the garment in the dryer (heat may set the stain); repeat if necessary.  Water rings on the dining room table  (not safe for unfinished wood, lacquer, or antiques) Rapid response: Wipe the surface dry and hide the ring with a coaster. Postparty steps: Make a paste of half toothpaste and half baking soda. Using a dry cotton cloth, apply some of the mixture to the ring and gently rub until the ring disappears. You may have to repeat this process. To restore shine, buff with a dry cotton cloth. Tracked-in mud on the carpet Rapid response: Let the mud dry completely so it will be easier to remove. If possible, use a stiff brush to break up the clumps, then vacuum. Postparty steps: Spot-treat stains. But you can prevent this problem altogether by putting plenty of mats outside your home as well as inside the front and back entrances. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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