blotting

mop

Floor-washing implement

• cleanupRestoration of order
• leakageUnintended fluid escape
• overflowExceed capacity and spill

puddle · spillage · slosh · accident · drip · splatter · mess · kitchen roll · paper towel · rag

sponge

Absorbent cleaning material

• tissueDisposable soft paper
• absorptionProcess of taking in
• soakSaturate with liquid

saturate · capillary · wicking · dab · pat · press · napkin · filter · seepage · swab

towel

Absorbent fabric for drying

• air-dryLet moisture evaporate naturally
• desiccateRemove all moisture
• dehydrateRemove water from

handkerchief · chamois · shammy · linen · patting · dabbing · moisture · dampness · wetness · sebum

parchment

Treated hide for manuscripts

• quillFeather used for writing
• calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
• fountain penInk-reservoir writing instrument

inkwell · nib · dip pen · manuscript · stationery · handwriting · script · vellum · letterpress · ink stain

discoloration

Altered surface pigmentation

• smudgeUnclear dirty mark
• spotMark or location
• markVisible impression or sign

blemish · splotch · mottle · mar · tarnish · soil · dirty · smear · bleeding · spread

deletion

Removal of content

• expungeDelete entirely, officially
• obliterateDestroy all traces of
• effaceEliminate from view

remove · redact · censor · obscure · cover · hide · conceal · block out · white-out · correction

• removing excesspruning, trimming, skimming, draining, filtering
• stain removalstain remover, spot remover, spot cleaner, stain treatment, spot treatment
• transferstransfer, money transfer, bank transfer, wire transfer, fund transfer
• absorptionabsorb, absorption, sorption, uptake, adsorption
• application techniquesbrushing, rolling, spraying, dipping, sponging
• ink drawingink drawing, pen and ink, inking, linework, line work