Discovering a stain on your favorite piece of clothing or furniture is never good news. There are many stain removal options, some green and some not, but with all stains it is important to tackle the problem as soon as possible. Stains that have time to set in the fabric are much harder to remove, and often require harsh chemicals.
Most stains are removed by dissolving them with a solvent. The solvent to use depends from two factors: the agent that is causing the stain, and the material that has been stained. Different solvents will dissolve different stains, and the application of some solvents is limited by the fact that they not only dissolve the stain, but also dissolve the material that is stained and could then damage the material.
Another concern for removing stains from fabric is color. Some stain removal agents will not only dissolve the stain but will dissolve the dye that is used to color the material. Because of this, it is important to know what sort of material you’re dealing with and the best safe stain removal you need to apply.
