How to remove any stain

143 stains, grouped by what they're made of, because that decides what lifts them. Each stain page has first aid for the first few minutes and links to the method for every material it can land on.

Food & drink36

How to Remove Red Wine Stains: Red Wine23 material guidesHow to Remove Coffee Stains: Coffee34 material guidesHow to Remove Tomato Sauce Stains: Tomato Sauce8 material guidesHow to Remove Berries Stains: Berries10 material guidesHow to Remove Chocolate Stains: Chocolate14 material guidesHow to Remove Milk Stains: Milk14 material guidesHow to Remove Mustard Stains: Mustard4 material guidesHow to Remove Tea Stains: Tea20 material guidesHow to Remove Turmeric Stains: Turmeric23 material guidesHow to Remove Egg Stains: Egg5 material guidesHow to Remove Fruit Stains: Fruit7 material guidesHow to Remove Avocado Stains: Avocado2 material guidesHow to Remove Ketchup Stains: Ketchup10 material guidesHow to Remove Blueberry Stains: BlueberryStain guideHow to Remove Sports Drink Stains: Sports Drink5 material guidesHow to Remove Curry Stains: Curry9 material guidesHow to Remove Soy Sauce Stains: Soy Sauce5 material guidesHow to Remove Food Stains: Food14 material guidesHow to Remove BBQ Sauce Stains: BBQ Sauce5 material guidesHow to Remove Juice Stains: Juice7 material guidesHow to Remove Hot Sauce Stains: Hot Sauce4 material guidesHow to Remove Soda Stains: Soda9 material guidesHow to Remove Beet Stains: Beet6 material guidesHow to Remove Mayonnaise Stains: Mayonnaise1 material guideHow to Remove Breast Milk Stains: Breast MilkStain guideHow to Remove Kool-Aid Stains: Kool-AidStain guideHow to Remove Balsamic Vinegar Stains: Balsamic VinegarStain guideHow to Remove Peanut Butter Stains: Peanut Butter1 material guideHow to Remove Honey Stains: Honey2 material guidesHow to Remove Beer Stains: Beer7 material guidesHow to Remove Ice Cream Stains: Ice Cream3 material guidesHow to Remove Cheese Stains: Cheese4 material guidesHow to Remove Jam Stains: Jam4 material guidesHow to Remove Smoothies Stains: Smoothies1 material guideHow to Remove Gravy Stains: Gravy1 material guideHow to Remove Candy Stains: CandyStain guide

Body fluids11

How to Remove Blood Stains: Blood32 material guidesHow to Remove Sweat Stains: Sweat20 material guidesHow to Remove Urine Stains: Urine23 material guidesHow to Remove Period Blood Stains: Period BloodStain guideHow to Remove Poop Stains: Poop15 material guidesHow to Remove Vomit Stains: Vomit11 material guidesHow to Remove Semen Stains: Semen8 material guidesHow to Remove Iodine Stains: Iodine11 material guidesHow to Remove Discharge Stains: Discharge1 material guideHow to Remove Saliva Stains: Saliva6 material guidesHow to Remove Mucus Stains: Mucus2 material guides

Oil & grease9

How to Remove Oil Stains: Oil40 material guidesHow to Remove Grease Stains: Grease13 material guidesHow to Remove Cooking Oil Stains: Cooking Oil2 material guidesHow to Remove Vaseline Stains: VaselineStain guideHow to Clean Up Motor Oil Spills and Stains: Motor Oil4 material guidesHow to Remove Body Oil Stains: Body OilStain guideHow to Remove Gasoline Stains: Gasoline9 material guidesHow to Remove Brake Dust Stains: Brake Dust3 material guidesHow to Remove Tire Marks: Tire Marks5 material guides

Paint, glue & adhesives16

How to Remove Sticker Stains: Sticker11 material guidesHow to Remove Adhesive Residue: Adhesive Residue26 material guidesHow to Remove Paint Stains: Paint50 material guidesHow to Remove Super Glue Stains: Super Glue10 material guidesHow to Remove Acrylic Paint Stains: Acrylic PaintStain guideHow to Remove Glue Stains: Glue27 material guidesHow to Remove Tape Residue: Tape Residue10 material guidesHow to Remove Caulk Stains: Caulk27 material guidesHow to Remove Latex Paint Stains: Latex PaintStain guideHow to Remove Oil-Based Paint Stains: Oil-Based PaintStain guideHow to Remove Washable Paint Stains: Washable PaintStain guideHow to Remove Spray Paint Stains: Spray Paint9 material guidesHow to Remove Epoxy Stains: Epoxy23 material guidesHow to Remove Glitter Stains: Glitter4 material guidesHow to Remove Liquid Latex Stains: Liquid Latex2 material guidesHow to Remove Wood Stain: Wood Stain18 material guides

Ink, marker & crayon7

How to Remove Ink Stains: Ink32 material guidesHow to Remove Marker Stains: Marker19 material guidesHow to Remove Crayon Stains: Crayon13 material guidesHow to Remove Pencil Stains: Pencil13 material guidesHow to Remove Highlighter Stains: Highlighter7 material guidesHow to Remove Correction Fluid Stains: Correction Fluid1 material guideHow to Remove Dry Erase Marker Stains: Dry Erase Marker4 material guides

Water, rust & minerals9

How to Remove Rust: Rust40 material guidesHow to Remove Hard Water Stains: Hard Water33 material guidesHow to Remove Water Stains: Water Stains44 material guidesHow to Remove Toilet Ring: Toilet Ring1 material guideHow to Remove Soap Scum Stains: Soap Scum14 material guidesHow to Remove Iron Stains: Iron3 material guidesHow to Remove Tarnish Stains: Tarnish5 material guidesHow to Remove Chlorine Stains: Chlorine8 material guidesHow to Remove Cement Stains: Cement6 material guides

Mold & outdoor7

How to Remove Mold: Mold42 material guidesHow to Remove Grass Stains: Grass19 material guidesHow to Remove Algae Stains: Algae15 material guidesHow to Remove Mildew Stains: Mildew1 material guideHow to Remove Mud Stains: Mud21 material guidesHow to Remove Pollen Stains: PollenStain guideHow to Remove Bird Poop Stains: Bird Poop8 material guides

Makeup & personal care10

How to Remove Deodorant Stains: Deodorant9 material guidesHow to Remove Makeup Stains: Makeup17 material guidesHow to Remove Nail Polish Stains: Nail Polish13 material guidesHow to Remove Lipstick Stains: Lipstick2 material guidesHow to Remove Foundation Stains: FoundationStain guideHow to Remove Toothpaste Stains: Toothpaste8 material guidesHow to Remove Sunscreen Stains: Sunscreen8 material guidesHow to Remove Perfume Stains: Perfume4 material guidesHow to Remove Lotion Stains: Lotion3 material guidesHow to Remove Hair Product Stains: Hair Product9 material guides

Wax, gum & sticky7

How to Remove Candle Wax Stains: Candle Wax28 material guidesHow to Remove Chewing Gum Stains: Chewing Gum17 material guidesHow to Remove Slime and Putty Stains: Slime and Putty13 material guidesHow to Remove Tar Stains: Tar11 material guidesHow to Remove Bug Splatter Stains: Bug Splatter15 material guidesHow to Remove Tree Sap Stains: Tree Sap11 material guidesHow to Remove Shoe Polish Stains: Shoe Polish5 material guides

Pet stains6

How to Remove Pet Urine Stains: Pet Urine7 material guidesHow to Remove Pet Stains: Pet Stains15 material guidesHow to Remove Cat Urine Stains: Cat Urine7 material guidesHow to Remove Pet Poop Stains: Pet Poop11 material guidesHow to Remove Pet Vomit Stains: Pet Vomit4 material guidesHow to Remove Pet Drool Stains: Pet Drool4 material guides

Discoloration & marks10

How to Remove Bleach Spots: Bleach Spots24 material guidesHow to Remove Detergent Stains: Detergent4 material guidesYellow Stains & Yellowing: Causes and How to Remove Them: Yellow Stains37 material guidesOrange & Red Stains: Causes and How to Remove Them: Orange29 material guidesWhite Marks & Residue: Causes and How to Remove Them: White Marks29 material guidesHow to Remove Scuff Marks: Scuff Marks11 material guidesHow to Remove Salt Stains: Salt Stains18 material guidesUnknown & Mystery Stains: Causes and How to Remove Them: Unknown5 material guidesBlack Stains & Marks: Causes and How to Remove Them: Black Stains33 material guidesBrown Stains & Spots: Causes and How to Remove Them: Brown Stains26 material guides

Dye & color6

How to Remove Food Coloring Stains: Food Coloring10 material guidesHow to Remove Henna Stains: Henna6 material guidesHow to Remove Fabric Dye Stains: Fabric Dye9 material guidesHow to Remove Hair Dye Stains: Hair Dye32 material guidesHow to Remove Dye Transfer Stains: Dye Transfer2 material guidesHow to Remove Self Tanner Stains: Self Tanner4 material guides

Odors6

How to Get Fish Smell Out of Clothes and Fabric: Fish Smell4 material guidesHow to Remove Skunk Spray and Skunk Smell: Skunk Spray3 material guidesHow to Get Chemical Smell Out of New Clothes: Chemical Smell1 material guideHow to Get Mothball Smell Out of Clothes and Fabric: Mothball SmellStain guideHow to Get Food Smell Out of Clothes and Fabric: Food SmellStain guideHow to Get Secondhand Smell Out of Thrifted Clothes: Secondhand Smell5 material guides

Smoke & burns3

How to Remove Smoke Stains: Smoke18 material guidesHow to Remove Scorch Stains: Scorch22 material guidesHow to Remove Nicotine Stains: Nicotine3 material guides