Stain Removal Guide
Use this stain removal guide to rescue your beloved items.
It's annoying when you get a stain on your favorite item of clothing or the new carpet that you have saved all year to buy. But there is almost always a stain removal method that will restore your prized item to pristine condition.
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Before considering which stain removal products work best on which stains, there are some general guidelines for dealing with stains when they happen. The first rule of stain removal is to move quickly to apply your chosen stain removal product. The quicker you move, the more likely it is that you will be able to remove the stain successfully. Let the stain hang around, soak in or dry, and it becomes much harder (or even impossible) to remove. When you drop a substance where it shouldn't be, drop everything and get straight to work on stain removal.
Get as much of the substance off the affected area as you can without causing further staining or damage. This will avoid having the substance spread further while you are cleaning. The more you have to clean up, the more difficult it will be to remove the stain. Blot liquids, scrape off solids or shake powders.
Material Choices
Once you have completed damage control, you need to figure out what the stain is made of. You may use different stain removal methods for removing engine oil, ice cream or muddy water. In addition, it is important to know what material the stained substance is made of, as you may have to alter the stain removal product accordingly. Whether you are using a manufactured stain removal product or a home remedy, follow the instructions for removing the stain. Use the right product on the right stain for the right amount of time. That will give you the best chance of keeping the item intact. Never mix cleaning products, as this may produce a toxic gas that can kill.
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