blotch n : an irregularly shaped spot [syn: splodge, splotch] v : mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained [syn: mottle, streak]

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒtʃ

Noun

1. An uneven patch of color or discoloration.

Translations

A stain is a discoloration that distinguishes itself from the material on which it is found. It can be unintentional, in the case of domestic stains on fabric, cloth, or other material, or it can be intentional. Stains are used intentionally in a variety of fields, including research (biochemical staining), technology (metal staining), and art (wood staining, stained glass.)

Different types of material can be stained by different substances, and stain resistance is an important characteristic in modern textile engineering. Various laundry techniques exist to attempt to remove or minimize existing stains, and stain removers are an important type of chemical in laundry detergents. Some stand-alone stain removers also exist.

It is caused by the drying of a liquid or food.

Substances that may create stains

• blood
• Beetroot
• chocolate
• coffee
• fruits and their juices, particularly grape juice
• grass
• grease
• ink (notably permanent marker)
• iodine
• oil
• sauces (particularly tomato based)
• soda (particularly orange soda)
• smoke
• sweat
• semen
• wine
• meat
• paint
• pollen
• feces
• urine
• Condiments ( Kitchen)
• mustard
• nail polish
• mud

Fabrics

• carpet
• cotton
• leather
• silk
• various fabrics in shoes
• wool

Stain removers

• bleach (do not mix with ammonia)
• ammonia (do not mix with bleach)
• vinegar
• baking soda
• rubbing alcohol
• hydrogen peroxide
• cream of tartar
• sun
• club soda
• Table Salt

Stain Remover Origins

• Zed
• Goo Gone
• Folex

See also

• Dye

External links

• Stain Removal Resources and Tips
• Valuable Stain Removal Resource: HousekeepingChannel.com

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