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Stain

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A stain is a discoloration that distinguishes itself from the material on which it is found. It can be unintentional, in the case of domestic stains on fabric, cloth, or other material, or it can be intentional. Stains are used intentionally in a variety of fields, including research (biochemical staining), technology (metal staining), and art (wood staining, stained glass.)

Different types of material can be stained by different substances, and stain resistance is an important characteristic in modern textile engineering. Various laundry techniques exist to attempt to remove or minimize existing stains, and stain removers are an important type of chemical in laundry detergents. Some stand-alone stain removers also exist.

Contents

1 Substances that may create stains
- 1.1 Fabrics
- 1.2 Stain removers
2 External links

blood
chocolate
coffee
fruits and their juices, particularly orange juice
grass
grease
ink (noteably permanent marker)
oil
sauces (particularly tomato based)
soda (particularly orange soda)
sweat
wine
meat
paint
pollen

carpet
cotton
leather
silk
various fabrics in shoes
wool

bleach (do not mix with ammonia)
ammonia (do not mix with bleach)
vinegar
baking soda
rubbing alcohol
hydrogen peroxide
cream of tartar
sun
club soda
Table Salt

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