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Stain Removal

Stain removal is the process of removing a mark or spot left by one substance on a specific surface like a fabric. A solvent or detergent is generally used to conduct stain removal and many of these are available over the counter. Most stains are removed by dissolving them with a solvent.

The solvent to use is dependent on two factors:
1. The agent that is causing the stain, and the material that has been stained.
2. 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 as well.

Another factor in stain removal is the fact that stains can sometimes comprise two separate staining agents, which require separate forms of removal. A machine oil stain could also contain traces of metal.

Solvents:

1. Oxidising Solvents
2. Reducing Solvents
3. Lacquer Solvents

Application of Solvents :

There are four ways to apply a solvent to a fabric for removing stains
1. Soaking
2. Application of Pressure
3. Front Sponging
4. Back Sponging