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Stain removal guides
Ten of the most common stains, what causes them, and exactly how to lift them. Full steps, free, no account needed.
Red Wine Stain Removal
Fast blotting and a salt or peroxide lift stop wine before it oxidises.
Grease and Cooking Oil Stain Removal
Absorb first, then break the oil with a degreasing surfactant.
Blood Stain Removal
Cold water only — heat cooks the protein into the fibre.
Ink and Marker Stain Removal
Alcohol dissolves the dye carrier — blot it out, do not spread it.
Grass Stain Removal
Chlorophyll is a dye stain — enzymes plus a little alcohol do the work.
Coffee Stain Removal
Tannin stains want cold flushing and vinegar, not soap alone.
Chocolate Stain Removal
It is two stains at once: cocoa pigment and cocoa butter.
Pet Urine and Pet Stain Removal
Enzymes, not ammonia — ammonia smells like a fresh invitation.
Rust Stain Removal
Acid, not bleach — chlorine bleach makes rust worse.
Sweat, Deodorant and Makeup Stain Removal
Yellowing is a protein and aluminium reaction — treat both.
Please read before you treat anything
This guide provides general information only and is not a substitute for a personalized diagnosis. Always test any method on a hidden area first. Stain Identifier is not responsible for damage resulting from following this guidance. For high-risk materials like leather, suede, or vintage fabric, professional cleaning is strongly recommended.
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