FASHFRESH STAIN GUIDE

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Practical first aid by stain

These short instructions apply to washable, non-delicate clothing. Always select the fabric in the tool for tailored advice.

Remove a grease or oil stain

Lift away excess grease without spreading it. Pre-treat a sturdy washable fabric with liquid detergent or a suitable stain remover and wash at the highest temperature permitted by the care label.

Remove a blood stain

Rinse with cold water as soon as possible. Hot water can set blood stains; then check whether an enzyme-based pre-treatment is suitable for the fabric.

Remove a red-wine stain

Blot away excess wine and rinse or soak with cool water. Pre-treat and only use bleach when both the care label and the product permit it for the fabric and colour.

Remove a coffee or tea stain

Rinse a fresh stain from the reverse with cool water. Pre-treat and wash according to the label; only use heat when the stain is no longer visible.

Remove make-up or lipstick

Carefully scrape or blot away excess product. Cosmetics may contain oil, wax and pigment, so suitable pre-treatment is important and may need to be repeated.

Remove a grass stain

Pre-treat a sturdy washable fabric with an enzyme product when its label permits this. Do not use a standard enzyme treatment on wool or silk.

Remove sweat or deodorant marks

Rinse the area with cool water and pre-treat sturdy washable fabric with liquid detergent. Do not rub delicate fibres hard and check colourfastness.

Remove a chocolate stain

Remove solid residue and rinse from the reverse with cool water. Chocolate often contains fat and protein, so pre-treatment and checking before drying are important.

Remove an ink stain

Blot and prevent the ink from spreading. Inks vary greatly; test a suitable product on a hidden area and use professional cleaning for valuable or delicate garments.

Remove a mud stain

Usually let mud dry first and brush away loose soil. Pre-treat the remainder and wash according to the label without heat-drying the stained fabric first.

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What the advice is based on

The Stain Guide combines general stain-removal guidance with separate safety rules for wool, silk, colour and previously dried stains. We do not promise a result that cannot be known in advance.

Content last reviewed: 29 August 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Can the Stain Guide guarantee that the stain will disappear?

No. The result depends on the fabric, colour, age of the stain and any previous heat treatment. The tool provides a cautious first approach.

Why should I check the care label first?

The label states the most intensive treatment the garment should withstand without irreversible damage. Do not exceed that limit.

Can a garment with a visible stain go in the tumble dryer?

Preferably not. Heat can make remaining stains harder to remove. Check the garment after washing and treat it again if necessary.

Can I combine bleach with another cleaning product?

No. Never mix bleach with other cleaners. Dangerous fumes may form. Always follow the product label.