spot cleaning

Localized stain removal

Spot cleaning is cleaning a specific area or stain rather than the whole surface or garment.

The term applies to carpets, upholstery, and clothing that can't be fully washed: The care label says spot clean only.

You address the spot, not everything around it.

technique

blotting

Absorbing by pressing

wiping · scrubbing · brushing · soaking · pre-treating · rinsing · tamping · feathering · flushing · lifting

solutions

detergent

Chemical cleaning agent

  • solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
  • vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
  • peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant

degreaser · ammonia · bleach · rubbing alcohol · dish soap · club soda · baking soda · stain remover · shampoo · oxidizer

tools

sponge

Absorbent cleaning material

toothbrush · spray bottle · microfiber · soft bristle · cotton swab · paper towel · eyedropper · scraper · squeegee · terry cloth

surfaces

upholstery

Furniture's textile layer

clothing · mattress · curtain · rug · cushion · tablecloth · bedding · sofa · drapes · car seat

stains

grease

Thick oily lubricant

  • wineFermented grape beverage
  • coffeeBrewed bean beverage
  • inkWriting fluid

blood · grass · mud · oil · food · pet stain · rust · makeup · sweat · chocolate

Categories
Opposites
cleaning scope

spot cleaningdeep cleaning

Intensive, comprehensive sanitation

complete overhaul · spring cleaning

cleaning method

spot cleaningmachine washing

Cleaning clothes by appliance

dry cleaning · steam cleaning · professional cleaning · washing · laundering

Family

spot, cleaning, cleaned, cleans

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G