Stain Removal Guide for Denim & Dark Fabric

Blood stains must be treated with cold water only. Hot water cooks the protein and permanently sets the stain.

Oil-based stains require a degreasing agent. Water alone spreads oil and makes it worse.

Ballpoint pen ink is oil-based and requires a solvent to dissolve.

Grass stains are a combination of chlorophyll, proteins, and other organic compounds that bind to fabric.

Counter-intuitively, you should let mud dry before treating. Wet mud spreads deeper into fibers.

Yellow sweat stains are caused by a reaction between sweat proteins and aluminum in antiperspirant.

Lipstick is an oil-based, pigmented cosmetic. It requires a solvent to dissolve the wax and oil, plus a degreaser to lift residue.

Motor oil is a heavy petroleum-based lubricant. It is more stubborn than cooking oil and requires a heavy-duty degreaser.

Foundation is oil or silicone-based with heavy pigment. It requires a degreasing solvent to break the base and a stain remover for the pigment.

Old, dried cooking oil that has already been through a wash cycle. The dryer heat has polymerized the oil — it requires aggressive degreasing and patience.

Olive Oil stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Butter & Grease stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Ketchup stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Cooking Oil stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Sweat & Perspiration stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Bleach Damage stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Mud & Dirt stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Grass stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Motor Oil & Engine Grease stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

BBQ & Charcoal stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Peanut Butter stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Mayonnaise stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Ranch Dressing stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Cooking Spray stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Duck Fat & Schmaltz stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Sunscreen stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Acrylic Paint (Wet) stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Oil Paint stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Chalk Dust stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Antifreeze & Coolant stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

WD-40 & Lubricant Grease stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Fertilizer stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Pesticide & Herbicide Residue stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Bark Mulch stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Clay Soil stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Red Clay stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Tar & Asphalt stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Fence & Deck Stain stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Weed Killer Residue stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Coconut Milk & Coconut Oil stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Dried Blood stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Heavy Sports Sweat stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Super Glue on Fabric stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Chalk Paint & Milk Paint stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Exterior Paint Spatter stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Rich Garden Soil & Compost stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Chalk Line & Marking Chalk stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Rendered Fat & Lard stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.