Categories of stains No matter what household wonders a cleanser guarantees, some stains are bound to

become lasting fixtures in our décor. These unlovely spots resist our best efforts to scrub or

spray them away, whether we’re using a commercial product or great-grandma’s homemade

product.

Dye stains: Current dye stains are the simplest to eliminate, but very difficult to

take out once they've set in. If possible, right when the stain happens, run it

beneath cold water and then wash it in the hottest possible setting for the fabric.

Dye stains are naturally occurring vegetable dyes found in many plants and acidic

foods. If you can't get the stain out yourself, try the dry cleaner. These identical

cleaning methods should work for coffee, tea and ink stains which are also dye stains.

Protein stains: Organic in nature, protein stains contain things like vomit, sweat and blood.

Treat them with alkaline stain-removal solutions which will take in the proteins. Enzyme

presoak products can break down the protein and help dissolve fats. Most detergents

contain enzymes and can be useful to clean protein stains.

Combination stains: Combination stains are stains from things like sauces (barbecue sauce,

ketchup, hot sauce), makeup (lipstick, foundation, eyeshadow) and crayons. They are a

mixture of the other types of stains. First, wash off as any excess from the stain with cold

water. Gently rub a detergent into the stain. wash out the detergent and apply a stain stick

and launder.

Ice cream and other dairy product stains Dairy stains are protein stains, since they are organic in nature. Fresh stains should be

submerged and agitated in cold water before washing it off. If the stain has dried,

scrape or brush off any crusted matter. Submerge for up to several hours in cold

water with a detergent or an enzyme presoak (which breaks down protein-based

stains like egg, grass and blood so your detergent can work more effectively). Dry

clean in warm water.

Fruit and fruit juice stains Fruit stains are a dye stain. Launder with detergent in the hottest water safe for the fabric.

Do not use soap (bar, flake or detergents containing natural soap), since soap-based

products could make the stain permanent. Submerge tough stains for 30 minutes in one

quart of warm water and one teaspoon of enzyme presoak product.

Exclusion of old or set stains may require washing with bleach that is safe for that

particular fabric. If all the sugars are not removed, a brown stain will appear

when the cloth is heated in the dryer or is ironed as the sugar is caramelized.

Grass stains Grass stains are also a dye stain —a combination of protein and other organic matter mixed

with chlorophyll, xanthophylls and carotenoids. For tough stubborn stains, like grass, soak

in a solution of cool water and a laundry product containing enzymes, like Shout Advanced

stain Heavy-Duty stain gel, for at least 30 minutes. Don't use hot water, as it will coagulate

the protein and make the stain more difficult to remove. If stains endure, soak

an additional 30 minutes, then rewash. After soaking, launder in warm water as

usual.

Mud stains Mud stains are also a protein stain. Let mud stains dry.Brush to eject the soil.

Submerge in a solution of 1 quart warm water, 1 teaspoon liquid dish detergent and 1

tablespoon white vinegar for 15 minutes. Cleanse with water. Let stand for several minutes.

If the stain persists, sponge it with rubbing alcohol, then cleanse with clear water and wash.

You may also soak the stain for 30 minutes in an enzyme presoak, and can add chlorine

bleach to the load of laundry if the label says it's safe for the fabric.

Barbeque sauce stains & other tomato-based sauce stains Barbecue sauce is a combination stain. Submerge in cool water, 1/2 -teaspoon liquid hand

dishwashing detergent and 1 tablespoon vinegar for 30 minutes. Cleanse. If stain endures,

pre-treat area with a pre-wash stains remover, liquid laundry detergent or a paste of

powdered detergent and water. Then cleanse in warm water. Air dry.

If the stain endures, submerge in an enzyme product for at least an hour or overnight.

Some detergents contain enzymes. Dry clean in warm water. Do not use hot water, hot air

drying or iron until the stain is gone as heat will set it.

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