spot-cleaning
Treating isolated stains
Spot-cleaning is cleaning only the areas that need it rather than the whole surface or item.
You might spot-clean a carpet stain instead of shampooing the entire floor, or spot-clean a jacket rather than dry-cleaning it: The care label says spot-clean only.
The approach saves time and avoids unnecessary wear on materials.
Absorbing by pressing
- dabbingLight, repeated pressing
- pre-treatmentPreparatory processing step
- targetedChosen for specific attention
- localizedRestricted to one place
precision · gentle · careful · delicate · sponging · tamping · lifting · absorbing
Chemical cleaning agent
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- rubbing alcoholAntiseptic cleaning solution
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
ammonia · solvent · dish soap · club soda · baking soda · stain remover · oxidizing agent · cornstarch
Absorbent cleaning material
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- clothWoven or knit material
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- spray bottlePump vessel for misting
cotton swab · toothbrush · white cloth · spray · squeegee · scraper · dropper · soft bristle
Thick floor textile
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- fabricWoven or knit material
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- rugTextile floor covering
mattress · curtain · cushion · clothing · tablecloth · sofa · car seat · tie
Pretreating tool for fabric
- shampooerOne who cleans hair
- oxygen bleachNon-chlorine fabric whitener
- color-safe bleachNon-chlorine fabric whitener
blotting
Absorbing by pressing
- dabbingLight, repeated pressing
- pre-treatmentPreparatory processing step
- targetedChosen for specific attention
localized · precision · gentle · careful · delicate · sponging · tamping · lifting · absorbing · feathering
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- rubbing alcoholAntiseptic cleaning solution
bleach · ammonia · solvent · dish soap · club soda · baking soda · stain remover · oxidizing agent · cornstarch · glycerin
sponge
Absorbent cleaning material
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- clothWoven or knit material
- brushBristled cleaning tool
spray bottle · cotton swab · toothbrush · white cloth · spray · squeegee · scraper · dropper · soft bristle · lint-free cloth
carpet
Thick floor textile
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- fabricWoven or knit material
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
rug · mattress · curtain · cushion · clothing · tablecloth · sofa · car seat · tie · lapel
stain stick
Pretreating tool for fabric
- shampooerOne who cleans hair
- oxygen bleachNon-chlorine fabric whitener
- color-safe bleachNon-chlorine fabric whitener
spot-cleaningmachine washing
Cleaning clothes by appliance
laundering · soaking · dry cleaning · steam cleaning · power washing
spot, clean, spots, spotted, spotting, spotless, spotter, cleans, cleaned