Stains are your most undignified houseguest. They come uninvited and wear out their welcome before even being there five minutes. These time-consuming obstacles could stand to frustrate you and ruin many of your favourite things, making them look dated and dingy. You are about to receive a crash-course in stain super-heroism. Armed with the right tools and tips, you too can have the power to banish the toughest stains as if they’d never been there at all.
GREASE STAINS: A grease stain caused by materials like butter, cooking oils or machine grease should be lightly sponged with a stain removal product starting in the centre and working outward. Use a reliable stain removal product to do this and make sure the area dries completely before each application. Remember, before using any product to read the care label on the item. Another method involves the use of absorbents; cornstarch, cornmeal or fuller’s earth which is dusted over the stain to soak up the grease. Doing this is safe and will not cause any damage.
NON GREASE STAINS: Tea, coffee, juice, food colouring and ink are some of the common products that cause non-greasy stains. If you get one, make sure to put the area in contact with cool water with the help of an eye-dropper or a mister. This is an important suggestion because the stain will spread if you don’t control the amount of water. If you find your efforts still need a little boost, rub in some liquid detergent followed by a mixture of 1 part rubbing alchol to 2 parts water to remove residue and speed up drying time.
COMBINATION STAINS: Some stains are even more challenging because they have elements of both greasy and non-greasy types. Apply the above methods to stains like salad dressing or lipstick. A combination stain often requires repeat treatments. Like any and all stains they should be tended to immediately for best results.
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