Stains
STAIN CHART
This chart contains our recommended cleaning methods of fabric for common stains.
For best cleaning results, stains should be cleaned as soon as they occur. Set-in stains may require professional cleaning.
After cleaning with the below solutions, always rinse fabric thoroughly.
Berry
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Combine 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid and 1/2 cup – 1 cup white vinegar per 1 gallon water.
Commercial Cleaner
Upholstery cleaner such as Resolve®
Bird droppings Catsup or Mustard Coffee Cola Egg (raw) Grape Juice Milk Tea
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Combine 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid per 1 gallon water.
Commercial Cleaner
Upholstery cleaner such as Resolve®
Beer Food Color Urine Vomit
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Combine 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid and 1/3 cup white vinegar per 1 gallon water.
Commercial Cleaner
Upholstery cleaner such as Resolve®
Butter Grease Oil Paint Wet/Dried (latex, oil, lacquer) Salad Dressing Shoe Polish (liquid) Suntan Lotion Tomato Juice Tree Sap
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Apply cornstarch as an absorbent, remove excess with a straight edge, clean up residual with dishwashing liquid and water.
Commercial Cleaner
Upholstery cleaner such as Resolve® or strong degreaser
Blood (dried)
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Combine 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid and 1/2 cup – 1 cup ammonia per 1 gallon water.
Commercial Cleaner
Hydrogen peroxide and upholstery cleaner such as Resolve®
Charcoal Pencil Marks
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Vacuum, then clean with 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid per 1 gallon water.
Commercial Cleaner
Upholstery cleaner such as Resolve®
Chewing Gum
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Treat with isopropyl alcohol. Then clean with 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid per 1 gallon water.
Commercial Cleaner
Upholstery cleaner such as Resolve®
Chocolate
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Combine 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid and 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide per 1 gallon water.
Commercial Cleaner
Upholstery cleaner such as Resolve®
Crayon
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Treat with isopropyl alcohol. Then clean with 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid per 1 gallon water.
Commercial Cleaner
Carbona™ Stain Devils for Ink and Crayon
Ink (india, ballpoint) Nail Polish
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Treat with volatile solvent (acetone 100%). Then clean with soap and water and rinse thoroughly.
Commercial Cleaner
Upholstery cleaner such as Resolve®
Iron Rust
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Treat with CLR® and rinse thoroughly.
Commercial Cleaner
Rust remover such as CLR®
Kool-Aid
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Combine 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid per 1 gallon water and rinse thoroughly.
Commercial Cleaner
Upholstery cleaner such as Resolve®
Mildew
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Combine 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid and 1 cup bleach per 1 gallon water.
Commercial Cleaner
No commercial cleaner recommended. A stronger percentage of bleach may be necessary for severe mildew.
Shoe Polish (wax)
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Apply heated iron over towel. Apply cornstarch as an absorbent, remove excess with a straight edge, clean up residual with dishwashing liquid and water.
Commercial Cleaner
Upholstery cleaner such as Resolve®
Wax (candle)
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Apply heated iron over towel. Treat with isopropyl alcohol. Then clean with 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid per 1 gallon water.
Commercial Cleaner
Wax remover such as Carbona™ Stain Devils for Glue, Gum, and Nail Polish
Wine
Recommended Cleaning Solutions
Combine 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid, 1/3 cup white vinegar and 1/2 cup – 1 cup isopropyl alcohol or hydrogen peroxide per 1 gallon water.
Commercial Cleaner
Upholstery cleaner such as Resolve®
