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acetone 6
Akubra hat 272
alloy wheels 351
almond oil, sweet 19, 194, 198
aluminium, corroded 34-5
angora 261
antibacterial cleaners 24
ants 61, 345-6
apple juice 228
Artline 249
babies see children
baby bottles 281
baby oil 6, 229
bags see handbags
baked beans 229
ballpoint pen see also pen marks
quick stain removal guide 301
bamboo flooring 132
bamboo furniture 101
banana 229, 298
Band-Aid removal 278
barbecue grill, cleaning 35
barbecue sauce 138, 298
barbecues 337
basin, yellow marks on 79
bathroom 64
bath 68-70
drains 81
hand basin and vanity 78-9
mirror 77
shower 70-5
spa bath 70
stained tiles 133
stained timber 65
taps 75
tiles 75-7
toilet 65-7
towels 80
walls 80
bay leaves 6, 365
bedroom bed 207
bedhead scratches 208-9
bedside table spills 219
blankets and throws 216-17
carpet, in 124
chests of drawers 218-19
clean 206, 207
clothes baskets 219-20
doonas and bedcovers 212
mattress airing and cleaning 207, 209
mattress protector 207
mirrors 220
pillows 215-16
rust stain on valance 208
sheepskin underlay 217
sheets 210-11
silk doona cover 213-14
wardrobes 218-19
beer 298
beeswax 6
beetroot 138, 230, 298
benchtop ovens 35
benchtops 40
CaesarStone 44
granite 47-8
laminate/formica 41-4
marble 44-6
Quantum quartz 44
Silestone 44
stainless steel 48
berry stains 230
Bessemer plates 55
Betadine 139
bicarbonate of soda 6, 367
billiards 111
bird poo
canvas, on 354
cotton, on 231
quick stain removal guide 298
timber, on 324
wrought iron, on 333-4
biro see also pen marks blinds, on 198-9 leather, on 97-8
bitumen 231-2
black bean sauce 232
blankets and throws 216-17
bleach 7, 358, 140
blenders 34-5
blinds cleaning 198-202
food stains 199-200
mildew on 201
roman blinds 202
blood carpet stain 141
quick stain removal guide 298-9
timber chopping board 50
timber floor 126
blue-green algae 338-9
boats mouldy synthetic life jackets 354
seagull poo on canvas 354
body oil 93
books/bookshelves 121
borax 7
bore water stain 70, 327-8
bran balls 85-7, 187, 188, 199, 358
Brasso 7
bronze firescreens 105
broom 7, 125-6
brushes hairbrush 13
stiff 18
toothbrush 20
buckets 7
bug deterrent 260
burn marks laminate, on 42-3
white sink 50
burnt pans 31-2
burnt smell 36
burnt/stained glass 107
butter
carpet stain 141-2, 173-4
cars, in 350
CaesarStone benchtop 44
calcium deposits 9, 34
camphor 8
camphorated oil 217
camping
diesel on swag 341
flying fox poo 341
cane flooring 132
cane furniture 101
canvas 341, 354
car wash solution 358
caravans
black sediment in water tank 355
tyre mark on vinyl 355
carnauba wax 8, 134
carpet
cleaner 358
cleaning 134-5, 166-7, 176, 358
DIY steam cleaning 135-6
professional steam cleaning 136-7
steam cleaner 8
vacuum cleaner 20, 134, 136, 161
carpet beetles 166
carpet stains 134-7, 166-7
barbecue sauce 138
beetroot 138
Betadine 139
black tea 166
bleach 140
blood 141
butter/margarine 141-2
chocolate 142
coffee 142-3
cough medicine 143-4
crayon 144
curry 145
dog poo 145-6
dye 146-7
egg 147
Fanta 148
felt pad stain on 219
fluorescent pen 148
food colouring 181
fruit 149
glue 150
glycerine 149-50, 166-7
graphite powder 150-1
grass 151-2
gravy 152
grease 152-3
hair gel 153-4
hair serum 154
ice cream 155
ink 155-6
insects 156-7
jam 157
jelly beans 157-8
lubricant (personal) 158
mayonnaise 159
milk 160-1
mould 159-60
mud 161
nappy rash cream 161-2
orange juice 162-3
pot plant mark 162-3
red wine stain 164
rubber 164-5
rust 165
scuff marks 168
shoe polish 168
silicone 167
soot 168
sorbolene cream 169
soup 169-70
sugar 168
suntan lotion 170-1
timber stain 171
tomato sauce 172
toner ink 172
tree sap 173
urine 173
vegemite 173-4
vomit 174
water 174-5, 179
zinc cream 175
carrot 299
cars
alloy wheels, cleaning 351
butter in 350
chocolate milk stains 352
cigarette smells 349
coffee spill in 347
dead mouse smell 352-3
glue/plastic base on windscreen 348
perfumed smell in 348-9
pizza smell 352
sweaty stains on seats 350
windscreen wipers 351
woollen sheepskin care seat
covers 350-1
cast-iron pots 32
cat deterrent 217
cat hair on blankets 216-17
cat urine 130-1
cedar chips 8, 366
ceiling 202-3
cement and brick pavers 325-8
Cera Wax 8
ceramic bath 70
chalk sticks 9
chamois 270
cheese, melted 92
chewing gum 232-3, 299
children
baby bottles 281
bed wetting 280
clothing 285-90
cots 279
floors 284
highchairs 280
nappies 281-2
playpens/security gates 280
prams/strollers 280-1
routine cleaning 277-8
toys 282-4
chilli sauce 233, 299
chocolate
carpet stain 142
cotton, on 233
ice-cream on cotton 287
milk on car seat 352
quick stain removal guide 299
wool, on 234
chopping boards 50
cigarette
ash 9
burn on timber 127
smell 100-1, 349
cinnamon oil 52, 365
citronella candle wax 335-6
cleaning formulas 358-65
clothes baskets 219-20
clothing
angora 261
apple juice, on 228
baby, washing 285
baby oil splashes 229
baked beans 229
banana 229
beetroot 230
berry stains 230
bird poo 231
black bean sauce 232
car grease 248
care labels 227
chewing gum 232-3
children 285-90
chilli sauce 233
chocolate 233-4
coffee 234
collar grime 299
cream 234-5
curry 235
custard 235
denim 228, 231, 254
diesel 236
dirt 236-7
dry-cleaning 313
egg 237
fish sauce 237-8
fluorescent highlighter pen 239-40
gloves 271
grass and grease 241
hair dye 242
hair spray 242
hand washing 312-13
handbags 267-8
hats 272
jackets 264-6
leather 239-40, 246
lint 297
lip balm 243
lipstick 243-4
Liquid Paper 244
make-up 240
moths in woollens 259-60
mould 227, 245-6
mustard 247
oil stains 247
peanut butter 248
pear 249
pen marks 249
pilling on woollens 260-1
poly-cotton 249-50
polyester 236
pumpkin soup 250
quick stain removal guide 298-304
red wine 251
rotten milk mark 245
scorch mark 251
seafood 252
sequins, on 263
shoes see shoes silk 234-5
soy sauce 252
stain diagnosis 227, 238
static 253
sticky label 253
suits 263
sunscreen 254
sweat 236, 249-50
synthetic material 240, 308-9
ties 266-7
tomato sauce 255
toothpaste 255
tree sap 255-6
tumble drying 314
tuna (in oil) 256
Vaseline 257
velvet 263
wax 257
what not to do 238
yellow marks 258-9
cloves 10
oil of 16, 366
CLR 9, 165, 208
cockroaches 33, 199
coffee machines 33, 34
coffee stains
car, in 347
carpet, on 142-3
cotton, on 234
laminate, on 41
quick stain removal guide 300
coffee tables 102-3
Coke 66
collar grime 299
Colour Run Remover 10, 297
colour runs 297
computers 119-20
concrete
battery rust stain 330
cleaning and polishing 134
fluorescent paint 331
rubber marks under carpet 165
cooking oil
brick pavers, on 327
quick stain removal guide 300
cooktop
ceramic/induction, cleaning 28
electric, cleaning 29
electric, rings on 29
gas, cleaning 29-30
copper, blackened 105
cordial 88, 143
cork floors 125-6, 176
cornflour 10
cosmetics see make-up
cots 279
cotton ball 10
cotton buds 11
cotton/linen upholstery 88-91
couches
bran ball, use of 85-6
cotton/linen upholstery 88-91
cushions 86-7
jacquard 94
leather 95-100
stains, generally 85-6
sweat/body oil 93
tapestry 95
throws 101
vinyl 100-1
watermarks on microsuede 85
wool 95
cough medicine 143-4
crayon marks
carpet stain 144
cotton, on 89
microsuede, on 93
quick stain removal guide 300
cream 234-5
cricket ball marks 288
crockery
Bessemer plates, stained 55
cleaning 53
crystal bowls sticking together 54
tannin stains on bone china 54
crystal 54
cupboards (kitchen)
cinnamon oil on vinyl wrap 51-2
cleaning 51
dead mouse smell 53
warping and discolouration 26, 52
yellowed melamine 52
curry stains 145, 235
curtains 199-202
cleaning 199-202
cockroach poo 201
dry-cleaning smell 202
rubber-lined 201
shower 74
silk 200
tip to prevent bushfire smoke damage 202
velvet 199
cushion covers 86-7
custard 235
cutlery 59
damask 116-17
Damp Rid 182
decanters 111-12
deck scrubber 11
decking 323-4
denim
anchovy on 228
bitumen on 231-2
stiffness 254
tar on 231-2
denture tablets 11
deodorant stains 300
desks 120-1
diamond jewellery 221
diesel 236, 341
dining tables bleach marks from moisture 114
green dye on timber 116
heat/water marks 112-14
marble 1145-15
peas on timber 115
dishwasher 36-7
dishwashing liquid 11, 47-8
dog kennel 344
dog poo
carpet, on 145-6
quick stain removal guide 300
tiles, on 133
dog saliva 198
dog urine 133
doonas and bedcovers 212, 213-14
doorknobs 187
doors 187
easy soundproofing 187-8
garage 353
rattling 188
rust on hinges 187
strip seal 187
drains 81
Driza-Bone 266
dry-cleaning 313
drying clothes 314
dye
carpet, on 146-7
cotton, run in 288
green, on timber 116
hair see hair dye leather, on 98
linen, on 86-7
running, prevention 98
using 263
ear drop stains 91
egg
brick, on 328
carpet, on 147
quick stain removal guide 300
electrical leads 347
electricity 188
electronic games 284
electronic toll tags 348
engine oil
carpet stain 153
timber 128-9
entertainment systems 108-9
stereos 108-9
TVs 108
eraser (pencil and biro) 11
espresso/coffee machines
calcium scale 34
cleaning 33
essential oils, uses for 365-7
eucalyptus oil 12
fabrics
care symbols 307-8
mould remover 359-60
stain removal guide 298-304
Fanta 148
fax machines 120
fibreglass 69, 343-4
fire screens, bronze 105
fireplaces 104, 105
fish sauce 237-8
flies 345, 346
floors
bamboo, cane and palm, 132, 176
carpet see carpet; carpet stains
cleaning guide 176-8
coir 183
concrete 134
cork 125-6, 176
linoleum, vinyl and self-levelling plastics 124, 183-8
marble/limestone 134, 178
rammed earth 134
rugs and mats 179-83
tiles 124, 132-3, 177
timber see timber floors types 124, 132-3
floral oils 367
fluff 295, 306
fluorescent pen see also pen
marks
carpet stain 148
fly specks 202-3
flying fox poo 341, 353
flyscreens 337
formica see laminate/formica
benchtops
formulas 358-65
french polish
cleaning 113-14
heat/water marks 112-13
fruit juice 228, 300
fruit oils 367
fuller’s earth 12, 365
furniture
couches/chairs 85-101
metal-framed 102
oriental 104
outdoor 334-6
timber 103-4
garage door 353
garbage disposal unit 51
garden shed 346-7
garlic smell 57
gel pens 249, 302 see also pen marks
germs 24, 283
glass
burnt/stained 107
chandelier 189
lamp bases 188
melted polyester 106-7
splashback 30
windows see windows
glass ware 60
Glomesh 268
gloves 271
glue
stain on carpet 150
tulle, on 290
walls, on 189-90
glycerine 12
cleaning formula 359
stain on carpet 149-50, 166-7
gold jewellery 221
graffiti 332-3
granite benchtops 47-8
granite mantlepieces 106
graphite powder 150-1
grass 151-2, 241, 301
gravy 152, 301
grease
carpet stains 153, 158-9
cotton, on 241
dark or light coloured 152-3
engine oil on timber 128-9
leather, on 267
linen, on 86-7
lubricant (personal) 158
old car grease 248
quick stain removal guide 301
wool, on 241
grill, cleaning 28
grout 49, 76-7
grout rake 12
guitars 110
gum leaf stains 326, 329
Gumption 12
hair conditioner (cheap) 13
hair dryer 13, 208
hair dye
cotton, on 242
laminate, on 43-4
quick stain removal guide 301
timber floor, on 127-8
hair gel 153-4
hair serum 154
hair spray 186, 242
hairbrush 13
hand washing 312-13
handbags
Glomesh 268
grease stains 267
mould on suede 268
hats 272
heat/water marks 112-13, 126-7
heaters 106
burnt/stained glass 107
heater oil on towels 107-8
melted polyester 106-7
herbal oils 365
highchairs 280
highlighter pen see also pen marks
fluorescent, on cotton 239
leather, on 239-40
hydrochloric acid 328
hydrogen peroxide (3%) 13
cigarette burn 127
HyVent fabric 265
ice cream
carpet stain 155
chocolate 299
cotton, on 287
ice cubes
cleaning melted plastic 25
wax stain on hardwood floor, 131-2
icy pole, blue 287
ingredients, useful 6-21
ink see also pen marks
carpet stain 155-6, 172
lino, on 185
quick stain removal guide 301
toner 172
insects see also pests carpet beetles 166
carpet stain 156-7
cockroaches 33, 199
flies 345, 346, 346
moths in woollens 259-60
iron 13
burn on 316-17
mark on velvet curtains 199
melt 316
white flecks coming from 315
ironing 315-16
ivory, yellowed 221
jacquard 94
jam 157
jars 57
jelly beans 157-8
jewellery 220-2
dirty platinum, gold and diamond 221
tarnished silver 222
yellowed ivory 221
juicer 39-40
kerosene 13
kettle/electric jug 32-3
kitchen 24
appliances 32-40
benchtops 40-9
chopping boards 50
cooktop see cooktop crockery 53-5
cupboards 26, 51-3
cutlery 59-60
garbage disposal unit 51
glass ware 60
grill 28
jars 57
knives 60
lunch bags 58-9
melted plastic 25
oven, cleaning 25-6
pantry 60-1
plastic containers 57
pots and pans 30-2
rangehood and extractor fan 30
sink 50-1
smoky smell 27-8
splashback 30
teapot 55-6
tiles and grout 49
yellowing oven door 26
kitty litter 13
knives 60
laminate/formica benchtops
burn marks 42-3
cleaning 41
coffee 41
coloured plastic 42
hair dye 43-4
mould 43
superglue 41-2
lamps and light shades 188-9
laundry see also washing
drying clothes 314
hand washing 312-13
hanging out washing 314
ironing see ironing
quick stain removal guide 298-304
sink 312
tumble drying 314
washing machine see washing machine laundry detergent 13
delicates and soft woollens 359
sensitive skin, for 359
lavender oil 14, 365
leadlight cement on glass 194-5
leather
biro mark 97-8
black marks on 340
bleached 96
conditioner 14
couch 95-100
dye on 98
gloves 271
grease stains 267
highlighter pen 239-40
ink stain 120-1
mould 246, 339-40
nail polish 97
paint 99
plaster powder 99-100
rockwool material 99-100
scratches 95
sweat marks 265
lemon juice 14
lemon oil 14
spider deterrent 191
light bulbs 339
light switches 192
lime scale 9, 32-3
limestone floor 134, 178
linen
grease and dye on 86
red wine on clothing 251
rust-coloured stains 317
upholstery, red wine on 88-9
linen press 317-18
rising damp 318
linoleum
choice as flooring 124
cleaning 178, 183-8, 186
crepe paper stain 184
general cleaning guide 178
hair spray removal 186
ink printing stain 185
rust stain 185
scuff marks 184-5
sticky, 186
stiletto heel marks 183-4
lint 297
lip balm 243
lipstick 243, 244, 301
lubricant (personal) 158
lunch bags 58-9
Lycra 289
macramé wall hanging 192
macrosuede 91-4
make-up
quick stain removal guide 301
synthetic clothing, on 240
towels, on 80
mantlepieces 106
marble
chips in 46
dull, in shower 72
graffiti, on 332-3
mantlepieces 106
marking on 114-15
stain prevention 46
watermarks on 78
marble benchtops
chips in 46
protection 44-5
rust on 46
stain prevention 46
tea stains 45-6
marble floor 134, 178
marble floor wax 14, 134
margarine 141-2
mascara 215-16, 301
massage oil 311-12
mattress 207, 209, 210
mattress protector 207, 279
mayonnaise 159, 301
metal-framed furniture 102
metal lice comb 14, 153
metal railings 333
methylated spirits 15
mice 53, 352-3
microsuede 85, 91-2, 93-4
microwave 36
mildew 116-17
milk
carpet stain 160-1
quick stain removal guide 302
rotten 17, 185, 245, 294, 360
skim 104
mineral oil see baby oil mirror
silicone on 77
mixers/blenders 35-6
mosquitoes 345
moths 259-60
mould
bathroom walls 80
carpet stain 159-60
ceilings 203
clothes, on 227, 245
cotton, on 310-11
curtains 199
laminate, on 43
leather, on 246, 339-40
mattress, in 210
mildew on blinds 201
oil of cloves 309
plastic bath toys 283-4
remover for fabrics 359-60
remover for hard surfaces 360
showers 70-1, 73
silicone 70-1, 73
suede 268, 271
synthetic grass, on 340
synthetic life jackets 354
tablecloth 116-17
towels on 318
wallpaper 191
mud 161, 302
musical instruments 110
mustard 247
nail polish
leather, on 97
microsuede, on 93-4
quick stain removal guide 302
timber floor, on 130
naphthalene 217
NapiSan OxyAction MAX 15
NapiSan Plus 15
nappies 281-2
nappy rash cream 161-2
noise reduction 187-8
non-iodised salt 15, 182, 199, 208
nubuck 91-2, 93
nylon brush 15
odours see smells oil stains
cinnamon oil 51-2
cooking fat/oil on timber 129
essential, uses for 365-7
floral 367
grease see grease massage 311-12
orange oil, using 312
pavers, on 326-7
quick stain removal guide 300
rules for treatment 247
sheepskin slippers 270
silk, on 266-7
orange juice 162-3
orange oil 312
oriental furniture 104
ornaments 103
oven 25-6, 27
paint
fluorescent, on concrete 331
leather, on 99
quick stain removal guide 302
paint fumes 193
palm flooring 132
Panama hat 272
pantry 60-1
pantyhose/stockings 16
paper, musty 121
paper towel 16
pavers
bore water stain 327-8
brown stains on 325-6
cement and brick 325-8
cleaning 325
cooking oil on brick 327
egg on brick 328
gum leaf stains 326
oil and petrol on 326
rust marks 327-8
peanut butter 125, 248
pear 248
pen marks
biro 97-8, 198-9
clothing 249
couches, on 87, 91-2, 97
fluorescent pen 249, 302
highlighter 239-40
ink 155-6, 172, 185
quick stain removal guide 302
Texta pen 91-2, 286
pencils, coloured 89-90
pennyroyal, oil of 16, 61
permanent markers 249, 302
pests 345-6
petroleum jelly 16, 187
pets 344
photocopiers 120
pianos 110
pilling on woollens 260-1
pillow protectors 215
pillowcase 16
pillows 215-16
pine chips 366
pizza smell 352
plaster of Paris 17, 126
plastic
bath toys 283-4
coloured, on laminate 42
containers 57-8
lipstick, on 244
melted 25
ring on hotplate 25
stained 312
white marks on 38
plastic bag 17
plastic wrap 17
platinum jewellery 221
playdough on rug 284
playpens 280
polished concrete 134
poly-cotton 249-50
polyester 236
polyurethene coated timber
cigarette burn 127
cleaning of 125-30
hair dye stain, 127-8
nail polish on 130
pot plant mark 162-3
pots and pans 30-2
prams 280-1
printers 120
pumpkin soup 250
Quantum Quartz benchtop 44
quilt cover 209
rammed earth floors 134
Ranex 17, 165, 208
rangehood and extractor fan 30
red wine
carpet stain 164
cotton, on 335-6
decanter, in 111-12
linen clothing 251
linen upholstery, on 88-9
quick stain removal guide 304
refrigerator 37, 38
respirator mask and straps 214-15
rice starch 360
rings on electric cooktop 29
rose oil, use for 365
rotten milk technique 17, 185, 245, 294, 360
rubber gloves, disposable 11
rubber marks
carpet stain 164-5
quick stain removal guide 302
timber, on 109
rugs and mats
cleaning 176, 179-83
coir 183
flokati rug 179-80
sisal 181-2
Turkish rug 180
Runaway see Colour Run
Remover rust
carpet stain 165
cast-iron pots 32
CLR and 9, 165, 208
concrete, on 330
door hinges 187
fabric, on 208
fibreglass, on 343-4
lino, on 185
metal 189
pavers, on 327
quick stain removal guide 303
screws, on 187
shower tiles 71
stainless steel benchtop 48
unsealed marble 46
wool, on 285
saddle soap 17
saline solution 17
salt 17, 186, 210
non-iodised 15, 182, 199, 208
sandstone, brick 106
sandwich makers 33
scanners 120
scorch mark 251
Scotchgard 136
scraper 18
scuff marks
carpet, on 168
lino, on 184-5
seafood 252
seagull poo 354
sealant diagnosis 360-1
security gates 280
septic tank 66-7
sequins 263
shampoo
blondes, for 361
brunettes, for 361
cheap 18, 180, 199
hair dye stain, 127-8
shed 346-7
sheepskin
car seat covers 350-1
pram, in 281
slippers 270
underlay 217
washing 281
sheets 210
baby vomit, on 279
bore water stains 111-12
doonas and bedcovers 212
flannelette 306
liquid foundation stains 213
ointment stains 212
stain diagnosis 314
tea stains 111
yellowed 111
shoe frou 361
shoe polish
carpet stain 168
liquid, stain on enamel bath 69
quick stain removal guide 303
shoes
chamois 270
deodorisers 361
food stains on suede 269-70
sheepskin boots 270-1
squeaky 269
stretching 269
ugg boots 270
shower
cleaning tip 73
curtains 74
dull marble in 72
head, green-coloured marks 74-5
mould 70-1
rubber suction mat marks 72
rust marks on shower tiles 71
screens 73
shower screens 73
Silestone benchtop, streaky 44
silicone 18
carpet stain 167
joins, cleaning 51
mirror, on 77
showers, in 70-1, 73
tiles, on 76
silk
burnt/yellowed 361-2
cream on 234-5
doona cover 213-14
mould 245
oil on 266-7
silver
cleaning 118
restoring 118
tarnished jewellery 222
teapot, cleaning 56
sink (kitchen)
silicone joins 51
tobacco burns 50
sisal 181
cleaning 176, 181-2
graphite powder on 150-1
slate tiles 331
Slurpex 18
smells
benchtop ovens 35
cat urine on timber floor 130-1
cigarettes 100-1, 349
coffee 347
dead mouse 53, 352-3
dishwashers 36-7
dry-cleaning smell in
curtains 202
garlic 57
microwave 36
musty paper 121
musty smell in house 337-8
nappy bucket 282
paint fumes 193
perfume, strong 348-9
pizza 352
refrigerator 38
salmon juice on cloth 58
smoky smell 27-8
urine 65-6
water soaked carpet 179
smoke damage 202
smoke stains 202-3
smoky smell 27-8
snails/slugs 346
socks 289
soft drink 303
soot 168
sorbolene cream 169
soup 169-70
soy sauce 252, 303
spa bath 70
spider deterrent 191, 345 362
splashback 30
sport
leather boxing gloves 339-40
soccer boots 340
synthetic grass 340
spot-cleaning, clothes 296
squeaky shoes 269
squid ink 252
Stain Clinics 2
stain diagnosis 2, 279, 362-4
clothing 227, 238
importance of 238
stain removal techniques 3, 298-304
stainless steel
benchtop 48
scratches on cutlery 59-60
splashback 30
stains
carbohydrates 363
fats and oils 363
proteins 362
resins 364
static 253
stereos 108-9
sticky labels
appliances, on 37
wool, on 253
sticky tape residue 109
sticky Tupperware 58
sticky vinyl floor 186
stiletto heel marks 183-4
stockings see pantyhose/
stockings
stone splashback 30
strollers 280-1
suede
food stains 269-70
gloves 271
handbag 268
jacket 264
sugar 168
sugar soap 19, 194
suits 263
sunscreen 254, 303
suntan lotion 170-1
superglue 41-2
supersuede 91-4
swag, diesel on 341
sweat
cotton, on 236
hat, on 272
leather, on 265
nubuck, on 93
poly-cotton, on 249-50
quick stain removal guide 303
stains in cars 350
sweet almond oil 19, 194, 198
swimming pool/spa 343-4
synthetic fabric 227
make-up, on 240
stretched 308-9
synthetic grass 340
tablecloths 117-18, 335-6
tables
coffee 102-3
dining 112-16
outdoor 334-5
talcum powder 19, 25, 26
tannin levels in flooring 126
tapestry 95
taps, bathroom 75-6
tar 231-2, 303
tarnished silver 222
tea bag 19
tea stains
cotton, on 90
quick stain removal guide 300
sealed marble benchtop 45-6
sheets 111
teapot 55
tea tree oil 19, 366
teapot 55, 56
teddy bear, smelly 277
televisions 108
Texta pen see also pen marks
cotton, on 286
nubuck, on 91-2
throws 101
ties 266-7
Tiger Balm in hair 79
tiles
bark and eucalyptus stains 329
bathroom 75-6, 124
cleaning 132-3, 177
dog urine/poo 133
general cleaning guide for 176-8
glazed 329
grease on 49
grout, cleaning 49
metal marks, 133
rust marks 71
slate 331
splashback 30
unglazed, 132, 177
unsealed 329-30
white marks on 329-30
timber
bleach mark 114
blood on 50, 126
dent in 126
engine oil 128-9
floors see timber floors furniture 102-3
grease 128-9, 152
green dye, on 116
green stains, on 115
hair dye stain, 127-8
heat/water marks 112-13
lacquered 104
mantlepieces 106
moisture 114
nail polish on 130
rabbit urine stains 323
rubber marks on 109
salad dressing, on 334-5
scratches 208-9
stain in carpet from 171
toothpaste and soap stains 65
wax on 110, 131-2
white cloudy mark 103
white markings on cedar 220
timber decking 323
kookaburra poo 324
oil surface 324
timber floors
blood/meat stain, 126
cat urine 130-1
cigarette burn 127
cleaning of 125-6, 176
cooking fat/oil 129
polyurethene coated see polyurethene coated timber
wash for 364
wax on 126, 131-2
waxed 126
tissues 19
toddlers see children toilet
cleaning 65-6
septic tank 66-7
urine stains 65-6
water stain on back of 67
tomato sauce
carpet, on 172
cotton, on 255
quick stain removal guide 303
tomato stains 58
toothbrush 20
toothpaste stains 65, 255
towels
heater oil 107-8
liquid foundation make-up on 80
massage oil on 311-12
mould 318
softener 364
stiff and scratchy 311
toys
cleaning 282-3
electronic games 284
plastic bath, mould on 283-4
rubber, preserving 283
tree sap
carpet, on 173
cotton, on 255-6
quick stain removal guide 303
tumble drying 314
tumeric 304
tuna oil 256
Tupperware, sticky 58
turpentine 20
ugg boots 270
ultraviolet light 20
rust on fabric 208
urine 130-1, 179
wax stain on hardwood floor, 131-2
umbrellas, awnings and
shade cloth 336
unprocessed wheat bran 20
upholstery see fabrics;
furniture urine
bed wetting 280
carpet, on 173, 181
cat urine 130-1, 181
dog urine on tiles 133
quick stain removal guide 304
smell 65, 130-1
stains 65, 132-3
timber, on 323
vacuum cleaner 20
carpet cleaning 134, 136
routine cleaning 277
vanilla oil, use for 365
vanity (bathroom),
watermarks on 78
varnished floors 125, 130, 131-2
Vaseline see also petroleum jelly
cotton, on 257
vegemite carpet, on 173-4
quick stain removal guide 304
velvet, caring for 263
Vicks VapoRub
cat deterrent 217
cotton, on 286-7
stain on coir rug 183
vinyl
buckled 117-18
cigarette smoke smell 100-1
stained 335
tyre mark on 355
vinyl cladding 338-9
vinyl flooring 124
choice as flooring 124
cleaning 178, 183-8, 186
crepe paper stain 184
general cleaning guide 178
hair spray removal 186
ink printing stain 185
rust stain 185
scuff marks 184-5
sticky, 186
stiletto heel marks 183-4
vomit
baby milk on jacquard 94
carpet, on 174
quick stain removal guide 304
sheets, on 279
wallpaper 189, 190, 191
walls
cleaning 189-93
glue on 189-90
light switches 192
mark from fly spray unit 190
rust stains 193
spider deterrent 191
Wardrobe 218-19
moisture prevention 260
sachet 364
washing
colour runs 297
colourfast check 296
fabric care symbols 207-8
hand washing 312-13
hanging out 314
soaking 296
soapy residue on clothes 309-10
spot-cleaning 296
techniques 295-6
tissue in 295
tumble drying 314
washing machine
cleaning 305
mould on rubber seal 305
red dirt in 307
removing fluff from 295
staining clothes from build-up 306
stretched synthetic fabric 308-9
tar in 310
washing soda 20
water
carpet, on 174-5, 179
marks on microsuede 85
marks on sealed marble 78
marks on timber 102, 128
yellow watermarks on basin 79
water bottle, leaking 209
water features
algae in birdbath 343
brown stain on 342-3
water stain on glazed
fountain 342
water filter 25, 39
water hyacinth furniture 101
watermelon 304
wax
carnauba 8, 134
cotton, on 257, 335-6
granite, on 332
quick stain removal guide 304
timber, on 110, 131-2
waxed floorboards
cleaning 125-6
stain removal 127-30, 131-2
wheat bran, unprocessed 20
white spirits 21, 151-2
white vinegar 21
whiteboard marker 249, 302
see also pen marks whiting 21
wicker furniture 101
windows 193-202
blinds 198-9, 201
cleaner 365
cleaning 193-9
corrosion on aluminium 195
curtains 199-202
dog saliva mark 198
gloss paint on aluminium 197
leadlight cement on glass 194-5
masking tape removal 197
old tint film 196
scratches 196
sugar soap removal from glass 194
wine see also red wine quick stain removal guide 304
wool
burnt/yellowed 361-2
caring for woollens 261-2
pilling 261
unshrinking 365
what not to do 262
wrought iron 333-4
yellow curry stains 235
yellow marks
cotton, on 258-9
wool, on 286
yellowing oven door 26
yellowing towels 311
yoghurt 259
zinc cream 175
zip-lock bag 21