Stain 4884616 225915306 2008-07-16T00:14:48Z 64.228.92.119 /* Stain Remover Origins */ {{otheruses}}<!--Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. Please do not add personal recipes for stain removal without citing.--> 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 [[textile|fabric]], [[cloth]], or other material, or it can be intentional. Stains are used intentionally in a variety of fields, including [[research]] ([[staining (biology)|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#Stain removers|stain removers]] are an important type of chemical in [[laundry detergent]]s. Some stand-alone stain removers also exist. It is caused by the drying of a liquid or food. ==Substances that may create stains== * [[blood]] * [[Beetroot]] * [[chocolate]] * [[coffee]] * [[fruits]] and their [[juices]], particularly [[grape juice]] * [[grass]] * [[vegetable fats and oils|grease]] * [[ink]] (notably [[permanent marker]]) * [[iodine]] * [[oil]] * [[sauces]] (particularly [[tomato]] based) * [[Soft drink|soda]] (particularly [[orange soda]]) * [[smoke]] * [[sweat]] * [[semen]] * [[wine]] * [[meat]] * [[paint]] * [[pollen]] * [[feces]] * [[urine]] * [[Condiments]] ( Kitchen) * [[mustard]] * [[nail polish]] * [[mud]] ===Fabrics=== * [[carpet]] * [[cotton]] * [[leather]] * [[silk]] * various fabrics in [[shoes]] * [[wool]] ===Stain removers=== <!--Keep this list to under 15 items--> * [[bleach]] (do not mix with ammonia) * [[ammonia]] (do not mix with bleach) * [[vinegar]] * [[baking soda]] * [[rubbing alcohol]] * [[hydrogen peroxide]] * [[cream of tartar]] * [[ultra-violet light|sun]] * [[club soda]] * [[Table Salt]]''''' ===Stain Remover Origins=== *Zed *Goo Gone *Folex ==See also== *[[Dye]] ==External links== * [http://www.washing-machine-wizard.com/stain-removal.html Stain Removal Resources and Tips] * Valuable Stain Removal Resource: [http://www.housekeepingchannel.com/searches_stain HousekeepingChannel.com] [[Category:Laundry]] {{clothing-stub}} {{biology-stub}} {{chemistry-stub}} [[de:Fleck (Verschmutzung)]] [[fr:Tache]] [[scn:Tacca]] [[simple:Stain]] [[tl:Mantsa]]