The Stain Files

The lineup · 70 stains on file

The lineup: every stain on file

Each suspect has a dossier: what it is made of, how fast it sets, what to do in the first minute, and a separate file for every surface it lands on, 1056 files in all.

The categories below help find a starting file; they do not establish the exact composition of a spill. Mixed stains and material restrictions can change the approach. Do not add an acid, solvent, heat or water solely because of a stain category. Read the full material-specific guidance and actual care labels first. The meter is an average editorial difficulty estimate across the published material combinations.

DR Drinks

FO Food

BE Beauty

BO Body

KI Kids and craft

OU Outdoor