Most stains
can be removed using standard household products. If the stain
is particularly difficult to handle, a commercial stain remover
can be used. Stains of every kind can affect tiles and grout
joints. The list that follows provides some of the most common
staining problems and potential solutions.
| Problem |
Remover(s) |
| Blood |
Baking Soda, Bleach, Hydrogen Peroxide |
| Chewing Gum |
Ice Cubes, Paint Remover |
| Coffee |
Baking Soda, Bleach, Household Cleaner, Hydrogen Peroxide |
| Dyes |
Bleach |
| Fats |
Detergent, Sal Soda |
| Fruit Juices |
Baking soda, Bleach, Household Cleaner, Hydrogen Peroxide,
Oxalic Acid |
| Grease |
Detergent, Plaster of Paris, Sal Soda |
| Ink |
Baking Soda, Bleach |
| lodine |
Ammonia |
| Lipstick |
Bleach, Household Cleaners, Hydrogen Peroxide |
| Mildew |
Ammonia, Baking Soda, Bleach |
| Motor Oil |
Plaster of Paris |
| Mustard |
Bleach |
| Nail Polish |
Bleach, Nail Polish Remover |
| Paint |
Paint Remover |
| Rust |
Baking Soda, Scouring Powers |
| Tar |
Ice Cubes, Paint Remover |
| Tea |
Bleach, Household Cleaner, Hydrogen Peroxide |
| Tough Stains |
Oxalic Acid |
| Vegetable Oil |
Baking Soda, Detergent |
| Water/Mineral Stains |
White Vinegar |
| Wax |
Ice Cubes, Paint Remover |
| Wet Paper |
Bleach |
| Wine |
Baking Soda |
Most of the following items are regarded
as household cleaning products and may be purchased at local
supermarkets. Please review the packaged directions before
using any products for efficacy and safety.
Important Notice to the Recipient: Any
advice, recommendation, information, assistance or service
provided is given in good faith and is believed by us to be
appropriate and reliable. However, since conditions of use
vary widely and are outside of our control, it is provided
without liability or responsibility on our part. It is the
responsibility of the recipient to decide if the advice, recommendation,
information, assistance or service provided is appropriate
for their situation |
