stain remover

Laundry cleaning agent

A stain remover is a cleaning product designed to eliminate discolorations from fabric, carpet, or other surfaces.

Most work by breaking down the chemical bonds of the staining substance—grease, wine, blood, ink—so it can be washed away: Apply stain remover before laundering.

The term also describes any substance used for this purpose, from commercial sprays to home remedies like baking soda or vinegar.

laundry

detergent

Chemical cleaning agent

  • pre-treatPrepare surface before main treatment
  • bleachChemical stain and germ killer
  • enzymeProtein that hastens reactions

fabric · soak · rinse · wash · agitate · launder · colorfast · cycle · spray · liquid

formulas

enzyme

Protein that hastens reactions

plant-based · solvent · surfactant · vinegar · ammonia-free · fragrance-free · hypoallergenic · concentrated · gel · foam

cleaning

cleanse

Remove dirt or sin

lift · extract · blot · dab · saturate · apply · treat · spot-clean · surface · upholstery

stains

grease

Thick oily lubricant

  • oilSlippery viscous fluid
  • wineFermented grape beverage
  • bloodBody's oxygen carrier

grass · ink · coffee · tea · chocolate · mustard · ketchup · berry · sweat · yellowing

restoration

salvage

Recovering damaged goods

reclaim · recover · refresh · renew · brighten · whiten · rejuvenate · second-life

brands

OxiClean

Oxygen-activated laundry additive

  • CloroxMajor bleach manufacturer
Categories
Opposites
cleaning vs. staining effect

stain removerstain

Lasting surface discoloration

dye · ink · pigment · colorant · paint

treatment action

stain removerfixative

Substance that preserves artwork

mordant · heat setting

purpose/function

stain removerfabric dye

Substance coloring cloth

wood stain · marker · permanent ink · hair dye · food coloring

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G