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 [[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===
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* [[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]
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