Stain Removal Guide Chart

This is a printable version of our stain removal guide.  See our main Stain Removal Guide page for the cleaning solutions needed as well as helpful cleaning tips.

Beer
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply vinegar solution
  3. Apply warm water and blot dry
Glue (animal)
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply ammonia solution
  3. Apply vinegar solution
  4. Apply warm water and towel dry
Mustard
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply vinegar solution
  3. Apply warm water and blot dry
Blood
  1. Apply cool water
  2. Apply solution of meat tenderizer
  3. Apply cool ammonia solution
  4. Apply cool detergent solution
  5. Apply warm water and towel dry
Gravy
  1. Apply dry cleaning fluid
  2. Apply detergent solution
  3. Apply ammonia solution
  4. Apply vinegar solution
  5. Apply warm water and towel dry
Nail Polish
  1. Apply nail polish remover
  2. Apply dry cleaning fluid
  3. Apply detergent solution
  4. Apply ammonia solution
  5. Apply vinegar solution
  6. Apply warm water and towel dry
Butter
  1. Apply dry cleaning fluid
  2. Apply detergent solution
  3. Apply ammonia solution
  4. Apply vinegar solution
  5. Apply warm water and towel dry
Grass
  1. Apply nail polish remover
  2. Apply dry cleaning fluid
  3. Apply detergent solution
  4. Apply ammonia solution
  5. Apply vinegar solution
  6. Apply warm water and towel dry
Newsprint
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply vinegar solution
  3. Apply warm water and towel dry
Catsup
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply ammonia solution
  3. Apply vinegar solution
  4. Apply warm water and towel dry
Grease (auto)
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply vinegar solution
  3. Apply warm water and towel dry
Oil (car)
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply vinegar solution
  3. Apply warm water and towel dry
Chocolate
  1. Apply cool water
  2. Apply solution of meat tenderizer
  3. Apply cool ammonia solution
  4. Apply cool detergent solution
  5. Apply warm water and towel dry
Gum
  1. Apply ice cube to area to chill then shatter gum
  2. Apply dry cleaning fluid then blot to remove residue
Plant Food
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply ammonia solution
  3. Apply vinegar solution
  4. Apply warm water and towel dry
Coffee
  1. Apply ammonia solution
  2. Apply vinegar solution
  3. Apply warm water and towel dry
Hand Cream
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply vinegar solution
  3. Apply warm water and towel dry
Rust
  1. Apply rust remover (from grocery or hardware store).
  2. Apply ammonia solution
  3. Apply vinegar solution
  4. Apply warm water and towel dry
Cola
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply ammonia solution
  3. Apply vinegar solution
  4. Apply warm water and towel dry
Ice Cream
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply ammonia solution
  3. Apply vinegar solution
  4. Apply warm water and towel dry
Sauces
  1. Apply nail polish remover
  2. Apply dry cleaning fluid
  3. Apply detergent solution
  4. Apply ammonia solution
  5. Apply vinegar solution
  6. Apply warm water and towel dry
Cosmetics
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply vinegar solution
  3. Apply warm water and towel dry
Ink (Ball Point)
  1. Apply dry cleaning fluid
  2. Apply rubbing alcohol
  3. Apply detergent solution
  4. Apply warm water and blot with towel to dry
Shoe Polish
  1. Apply dry cleaning fluid
  2. Apply detergent solution
  3. Apply ammonia solution
  4. Apply vinegar solution
  5. Apply warm water and towel dry
Crayon
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply vinegar solution
  3. Apply warm water and towel dry
Ink (washable)
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply ammonia solution
  3. Apply vinegar solution
  4. Apply warm water and towel dry

 

Soot
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply vinegar solution
  3. Apply warm water and towel dry
Finger Paint
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply ammonia solution
  3. Apply vinegar solution
  4. Apply warm water and towel dry
Jelly
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply ammonia solution
  3. Apply vinegar solution
  4. Apply warm water and towel dry
Tar
  1. Apply dry cleaning fluid
  2. Apply detergent solution
  3. Apply ammonia solution
  4. Apply vinegar solution
  5. Apply warm water and towel dry
Food (greasy)
  1. Apply dry cleaning fluid
  2. Apply detergent solution
  3. Apply ammonia solution
  4. Apply vinegar solution
  5. Apply warm water and towel dry
Lipstick
  1. Apply nail polish remover
  2. Apply dry cleaning fluid
  3. Apply detergent solution
  4. Apply ammonia solution
  5. Apply vinegar solution
  6. Apply warm water and towel dry
Tea
  1. Apply ammonia solution
  2. Apply vinegar solution
  3. Apply warm water and towel dry
Food (general)
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply ammonia solution
  3. Apply vinegar solution
  4. Apply warm water and towel dry
Liquor
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply ammonia solution
  3. Apply vinegar solution
  4. Apply warm water and towel dry
Urine
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply vinegar solution
  3. Apply warm water and blot dry
Furniture Polish
  1. Apply nail polish remover
  2. Apply dry cleaning fluid
  3. Apply detergent solution
  4. Apply ammonia solution
  5. Apply vinegar solution
  6. Apply warm water and towel dry
Medicine
  1. Apply nail polish remover
  2. Apply dry cleaning fluid
  3. Apply detergent solution
  4. Apply ammonia solution
  5. Apply vinegar solution
  6. Apply warm water and towel dry
Wax
  1. Cover with several layers of paper toweling
  2. Place iron set on moderate heat over toweling
  3. Apply dry cleaning fluid to remove residue
Fruit Juice
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply ammonia solution
  3. Apply vinegar solution
  4. Apply warm water and towel dry
Milk
  1. Apply dry cleaning fluid
  2. Apply solution of meat tenderizer
  3. Apply detergent solution
  4. Apply warm water and towel dry
Wine
  1. Apply detergent solution
  2. Apply vinegar solution
  3. Apply warm water and blot dry
 
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