Food & Drink Stain Removal
Step-by-step removal guides for all food & drink stains.
Coffee
EasyโกOne of the most common household stains. Tannins in coffee bind to fabric fibers quickly.
Red Wine
ModerateโกRed wine contains tannins and chromogens โ natural dyes that bind aggressively to fabric. Act within minutes.
Grease & Oil
ModerateOil-based stains require a degreasing agent. Water alone spreads oil and makes it worse.
Turmeric
HardโกTurmeric contains curcumin, one of the most stubborn natural dyes. Sunlight is your secret weapon.
White Wine
EasyโกWhite wine stains are less visible immediately but can oxidize into yellow-brown marks over time.
Chocolate
EasyChocolate stains are a combination of fat and cocoa. Treat the protein and fat separately.
Tomato Sauce
ModerateโกTomato-based stains combine dye (lycopene) and oil. Treat both components.
Tea
EasyโกTea contains tannins similar to coffee. Black tea stains are particularly stubborn on white fabrics. Green tea is easier to remove.
Berry Stains
ModerateโกBlueberry, blackberry, and other dark berry stains contain anthocyanins โ deep natural pigments that act like fabric dye. Act immediately.
Set-In Grease
HardOld, dried cooking oil that has already been through a wash cycle. The dryer heat has polymerized the oil โ it requires aggressive degreasing and patience.
Set-In Red Wine
HardDried or set-in red wine stains that have already been through a wash require more aggressive treatment.
Red Wine
ModerateโกRed Wine stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Olive Oil
ModerateOlive Oil stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Tomato Sauce
ModerateโกTomato Sauce stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Mustard
HardโกMustard stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Chocolate
ModerateChocolate stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Butter & Grease
ModerateButter & Grease stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Ketchup
EasyโกKetchup stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Curry
HardโกCurry stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Soy Sauce
ModerateโกSoy Sauce stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Orange Juice
EasyโกOrange Juice stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Black Tea
EasyโกBlack Tea stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Beer & Ale
EasyโกBeer & Ale stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Milk & Dairy
ModerateโกMilk & Dairy stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Egg
ModerateโกEgg stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
BBQ Sauce
ModerateโกBBQ Sauce stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Salad Dressing & Mayo
ModerateโกSalad Dressing & Mayo stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Jam & Jelly
EasyโกJam & Jelly stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Avocado
ModerateAvocado stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Coffee with Cream
ModerateโกCoffee with Cream stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Honey & Syrup
EasyโกHoney & Syrup stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Beet
HardโกBeet stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
White Wine
EasyโกWhite Wine stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Cooking Oil
ModerateCooking Oil stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Hot Sauce
ModerateโกHot Sauce stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Turmeric
HardโกTurmeric stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Blueberry & Dark Berry
ModerateโกBlueberry & Dark Berry stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Chocolate Ice Cream
ModerateโกChocolate Ice Cream stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Chocolate Milk
ModerateโกChocolate Milk stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Caramel Sauce
ModerateโกCaramel Sauce stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Peanut Butter
ModeratePeanut Butter stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Mayonnaise
ModerateMayonnaise stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Ranch Dressing
ModerateโกRanch Dressing stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Guacamole
ModerateโกGuacamole stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Hummus
EasyโกHummus stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Salsa
ModerateโกSalsa stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Cream Soup
ModerateโกCream Soup stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Broth & Stock
EasyโกBroth & Stock stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Energy Drink
ModerateโกEnergy Drink stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Soda & Cola
EasyโกSoda & Cola stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Smoothie
ModerateโกSmoothie stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Ice Cream (Vanilla)
ModerateโกIce Cream (Vanilla) stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Whipped Cream
EasyโกWhipped Cream stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Condensed Milk
ModerateโกCondensed Milk stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Yogurt
EasyโกYogurt stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Maple Syrup
EasyโกMaple Syrup stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Teriyaki Sauce
ModerateโกTeriyaki Sauce stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Balsamic Vinegar
HardโกBalsamic Vinegar stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Cooking Spray
EasyCooking Spray stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Baby Formula
ModerateโกBaby Formula stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Protein Shake
ModerateโกProtein Shake stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Cooking Wine
ModerateโกCooking Wine stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Duck Fat & Schmaltz
ModerateDuck Fat & Schmaltz stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Sriracha & Chili Paste
HardโกSriracha & Chili Paste stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Pasta & Marinara Sauce
ModerateโกPasta & Marinara Sauce stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Cheese Sauce & Nacho Cheese
ModerateโกCheese Sauce & Nacho Cheese stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Pomegranate Juice
HardโกPomegranate Juice stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Red Cabbage & Purple Vegetables
ModerateโกRed Cabbage & Purple Vegetables stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Fish Sauce & Oyster Sauce
ModerateโกFish Sauce & Oyster Sauce stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Coconut Milk & Coconut Oil
ModerateCoconut Milk & Coconut Oil stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Rosรฉ Wine
ModerateโกRosรฉ Wine stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Lemon Juice & Citrus
EasyโกLemon Juice & Citrus stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Rendered Fat & Lard
ModerateRendered Fat & Lard stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Espresso & Strong Coffee
ModerateโกEspresso & Strong Coffee stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Matcha Green Tea
ModerateโกMatcha Green Tea stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Kombucha
ModerateโกKombucha stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Tonic Water & Quinine Stain
EasyโกTonic Water & Quinine Stain stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Saffron
HardโกSaffron stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Black Bean & Lentil Stain
ModerateโกBlack Bean & Lentil Stain stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Spirits & Hard Alcohol
EasyโกSpirits & Hard Alcohol stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
Miso Soup & Fermented Paste
ModerateโกMiso Soup & Fermented Paste stains can be tricky โ acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.
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