TYPE OF STAIN

ALL STAINS

COFFEE/TEA

GUM AND GLUE

GRASS AND MUD

INK AND DYE

MAKEUP

OIL-based**

PERSPIRATION

RED WINE

TOMATO-BASED

ABSORBENTS

Cornstarch Salt Talcum powder

X

X

ACIDS

Distilled white vinegar

Lemon juice

X

X

X

X

X

TYPE OF solvent

DISHWASHING LIQUID*

Mix 1 tablespoon liquid soap with 2 cups water in a spray bottle

X

X

DRY SOLVENTS

Mineral spirits Acetone

Use in a well-ventilated area

X

X

X

GLYCERIN

Pure glycerin (sold at pharmacies)

Stain sticks

X

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

Sold as 91% isopropyl or “rubbing alcohol”

X

X

X

OXIDIZING AGENTS

Hydrogen peroxide

Commercial products (such as OxiClean)

X

X

X

X

X

shampoo

Gentle formulas, such as baby shampoo

X

X

WOOL DETERGENTS

Special formulas for wool fibers, such as Woolite

X

* Leave undiluted for oily stains; use wool detergent for wool fibers.

** Be sure to use an absorbent first; then use a solvent.