How the files are made and reviewed

Where the content came from

The original stain descriptions, material traits and treatment rules were authored by an AI assistant on 23 October 2026. They were not imported from a validated experimental stain-removal dataset. A separate AI agent checked selected claims against web sources and reported 28 corrections. That was not a documented human textile-specialist review or an individual review of every finished article.

What a file represents

The generator combines 70 stain entries with 29 material profiles. Component weights describe editorial treatment categories, not measured chemical concentrations. For example, labelling blood as a protein-containing stain does not mean that blood is mostly protein: whole blood contains substantial water and other constituents. Products such as coffee drinks, cosmetics, paints and sunscreens vary in composition.

Material profiles are general categories. They cannot identify a garment lining, coating, unstable dye, furniture backing, electronic seat component or specific stone sealer. The item care label and the exact product directions control whether a step is appropriate. A missing prohibition in this model is not proof of compatibility.

What the current review establishes

On 31 October 2026 an AI-assisted audit examined the shared records and templates, checked selected claims against the references below, corrected identified problems, and ran consistency checks over every generated HTML page and all stain/material plans. Remaining unsupported statements are recorded in the project audit ledger. This does not establish that every scientific statement or exact treatment combination has been independently verified.

There are no documented garment experiments behind the difficulty scores, success expectations or hands-on times. Scores are editorial estimates. Contact times, concentrations and temperatures must come from the compatible product and item labels, not from a score or short illustration. A general source can support cold-water treatment for blood without establishing a particular homemade recipe for every silk dye and finish.

Before using any treatment

• Read the item care label, including lining and trims, and the exact product instructions. Do not home-wash a dry-clean-only item.
• For upholstery, use the actual cleaning instructions. Microfiber alone does not establish whether water or a solvent is permitted. Seek advice if the code or material is unknown.
• Test a permitted treatment on an inconspicuous area and let it dry. Stop for dye transfer, lightening, rings, stiffness or distortion. A successful test is not a guarantee.
• Do not mix products unless their manufacturers explicitly direct the exact use. A rinse does not guarantee removal of incompatible chemicals from porous padding.
• For delicate, valuable, antique, mould-contaminated or deeply soaked items, obtain professional advice before escalating a home treatment.

Understanding the ratings

“Test first” means compatibility still needs checking; “avoid” and “never” identify restrictions or damage risks. An editorial difficulty rating describes the general challenge and is not a measured probability of removal. No rating promises that a stain will disappear or that repeated treatment is safe.

Illustrations and social summaries

Images and browser-generated videos are diagrams, not photographs of real stains or observed cleaning outcomes. A short card omits context: read the full file and sources before treatment. Social kits rendered before the October 31 audit are historical drafts and need regeneration and review before publication.

References checked in this review

• Deegan et al., Nature (1997): capillary flow and ring stains: The named 1997 coffee-ring paper and its capillary-flow explanation.
• FDA: lilies and cats: True lilies and daylilies, including pollen, can cause fatal kidney failure in cats.
• Dri-Pak: borax substitute: This substitute contains sodium sesquicarbonate rather than borax.
• American Cleaning Institute: stain removal guide: General stain-specific laundering methods; item and product suitability still apply.
• American Cleaning Institute: how to use bleach: Follow care labels and product directions; white fabric is not automatically bleach-safe.
• University of Georgia Extension: blood stains: Cold-water first treatment for blood, colorfastness checks, and label restrictions.
• Drycleaning & Laundry Institute: acetone: Acetone can dissolve acetate linings and remove dyes; check all garment components.
• Drycleaning & Laundry Institute: upholstery cleaning codes: Choose upholstery cleaning by the actual W, S, W/S or X instructions, not its appearance.
• Woolmark: removing stains from wool: Wool-specific treatment and pretesting. Some specialist methods differ from conservative home-care advice.
• National Cleaners Association: poorly dyed silk: Professional silk spotting requires dye testing and controlled treatment; this is not a universal home recipe.
• OMO: choosing detergent for delicate fabrics: Use a detergent suitable for washable wool or silk and follow the garment label.
• OxiClean: product questions and usage restrictions: Product-specific use, colorfastness testing, laundry-detergent exception, and no sealed storage of solution.
• Natural Stone Institute: care and cleaning: Stone identification, acid damage, stain-specific poultices, and hydrofluoric-acid hazards.
• Caesarstone: surface care and maintenance: Use the exact surface manufacturer instructions; finish and product allowances vary.
• CDC: cleaning and disinfecting with bleach: Never mix household bleach or disinfectants with other cleaners; follow dilution and contact-time labels.
• Transport Canada CANUTEC: improper mixing of cleaning products: Mixing bleach, acids, peroxide and other cleaners can produce harmful reactions.
• EPA: mold cleanup in your home: Fix moisture, remove contamination, dry materials, and obtain professional help when appropriate.
• EPA: should I use bleach to clean up mold?: Killing mold is not sufficient removal; biocides are not routinely recommended.
• NC State Extension: mold on household items: Water- and mold-damaged upholstery or mattresses may not be salvageable.
• Poison Control: first aid for poisonings: Exposure-specific first aid and poison-center contact; eye irrigation for 15–20 minutes.
• US Poison Help: what you can do: US poison number; do not wait for symptoms before calling after suspected poisoning.
• Health Canada: POISON-X: Canadian national poison number and Quebec routing.
• National Poisons Information Service: public advice: 111 routes in Great Britain and local GP route in Northern Ireland.
• Irish NPIC: 2024 annual report: Public poison line and its daily 8am–10pm hours.
• NSW Poisons Information Centre: Australian poison advice number.
• New Zealand National Poisons Centre: contact: New Zealand 24-hour poison advice number.
• Cyanoacrylate and cotton: case report and experimental study: Uncured super glue on cotton can produce sufficient heat for serious burns.
• Crayola: regular crayon on fabric: Crayon-specific stain treatment; test and follow product and fabric instructions.

Limits and corrections

Source guidance can differ by product or professional setting. This reference is not a laboratory validation, safety certification, disinfection protocol or medical service. If a source does not cover the actual item or product, do not assume a substitute is suitable. For suspected poisoning, follow product first-aid directions and contact a poison centre; severe symptoms require emergency services. Report corrections with the exact page, item, product and supporting source.