This document discusses different types of stain removal products, including natural and chemical options. It provides examples of natural products like alcohol, ammonia, baking soda, bread, corn flour, cream of tartar, denture cleaning tablets, eucalyptus oil, lemon juice, milk, potato, soap, soda water, talcum powder, washing soda, white vinegar, and chemical products like amyl acetate, bleach, color removers/whitener, and detergent. For each product it provides a brief description of the stain types it works well on and instructions for use. The learning objective is to identify and explain different stain removal products.

1. Module 19
Stain Removal
Products
Learning Objective: Identify and explain different
stain removal products.

2. ● is a discoloration that can
be clearly distinguished
from the surface of the
material
caused by the chemical or
physical interaction of two
dissimilar materials.
Stain

3. ALCOHOL
- multi-purpose stain remover works
on grease, tannin, chalk, grass, and
ballpoint ink stains. Dilute 1 cup of
alcohol in 2 cups of water.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

4. AMMONIA
- A natural by-product of decaying
matter., works well on tough, greasy
stains. Always wear gloves and a
mask and make sure the room is
well-ventilated when using it.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

5. BICARBONATE OF SODA
-cheap, very effective, non–toxic
abrasive stain remover made from
soda ash. Used for home cleaning,
fridge deodorizer, tiles, sinks, bath,
and kitchen
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

6. BREAD
-removes dirty fingermarks from walls
and fresh dirt marks from non–
washable fabrics. Used as an instant
sponge at the dinner table. Soak a slice
of bread in soda water and place it over
the stain.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

7. CORN FLOUR
-natural thickening agent, works on
washable and non-washable fabrics.
Rub it into the stain and leave for 30
minutes and brush it off.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

8. CREAM OF TARTAR
-Natural by-product of the wine-making process
after fermentation.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)
Good, natural pre-wash soak for whites
like tablecloths and napkins. Dilute 2
tablespoons of cream of tartar in 1 liter of
warm water and soak for 30 minutes. Mix
to a paste with lemon juice to make spot
stain remover – leave for 30 minutes and
rinse.

9. DENTURE CLEANING TABLETS
-excellent tannin stain remover for
white cotton, Dissolve as directed and
apply as a spot stain remover with a
soft cloth or soak for 1 hour.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

10. EUCALYPTUS OIL
- Natural antiseptic, removes greasy
and oily stains, use a clean white
cloth to tar stains after softening
with glycerin
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

11. LEMON JUICE
- Natural mild bleach, apply directly
to the stain and leave it dry, a
powerful rust remover. Wet the rust,
sprinkle with salt, and then with
lemon juice. Leave for 1 hour and
then scrub.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

12. MILK
- Enzymes in milk break down the
proteins that turn it sour to cheese
and remarkably work on some
stains, Effective soak for ballpoint
ink, red juice, and newsprint stains.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

13. POTATO
-Natural enzyme, slice in half and
rub over the dirty stain before
laundering.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

14. SOAP
- surfactant increases the spreading
and wetting properties of a liquid
and combines with water for easy
removal of dirt.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

15. SODA WATER
- Better to work from the back of
the stain, Works well on perfume
stains, ointments, suntan lotion, red
wine, coffee, yogurt, milk, and cream.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

16. TALCUM POWDER
- an absorbing mineral useful for oil
and grease stains, Rub gently into
the stain and leave for 30 minutes
and brush off.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

17. WASHING SODA
- A hydrated sodium carbonate is an
excellent substitute for chemical
solvent stain removers. Good for
greasy stains such as wax, lipstick, and
petroleum oil, acts by mixing a paste
with water.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

18. WHITE VINEGAR
- a natural mild bleach that dissolves
dirt and grease and acts as a water
softener, an excellent bleach substitute
without the noxious chemicals or fumes,
Dilute ½ cup to 4.5 liters of water as a
general soaker.
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)

19. AMYL ACETATE
-used as a solvent and flavoring agent
that is good for removing glue from non-
acetate fabric. Scrunch up an absorbent
cloth and place the front of the stain over
it while you dab on the wrong side.
Types of Stain Removal Product
(CHEMICAL)

20. BLEACH
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)
-Mild bleach contains 3 % hydrogen peroxide
and is generally safe for all fabrics while
chlorine bleach is the strongest bleach and
should always be diluted to disinfect and
sanitize the laundry as well as the kitchen,
bathroom, and other surfaces around the
home. Always wear protective gloves when
using bleach.

21. COLOR REMOVERS / WHITENER
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)
-contain sodium hydrosulfite which
works as a reductive bleach to
remove dyes from fabrics.
Use it on whites, or if you intend to
remove a fabric’s color.

22. DETERGENT
Types of Stain Removal Product (Natural)
-You can use liquid detergent to directly
pre-treat tough and greasy stains like
makeup or oil. Powdered detergent is
better for stains like dirt or clay.
It is better to be used with cold water
soaks and cool washes.

23. Activity