Food Stain Removal

Chocolate Stains

NEW Method!

Motstenbocker's Lift Off #1 is a a new biodegradable and water based product and is designed to specifically remove stains such as: coffee, tea, juice, soda, sauces, ketchup, mustard, blood, grass, pet stains, liquor, chocolate, jelly, barbecue and soy sauce and red wine. It can be used on: carpets, fabrics, rubber, metal, formica, tile, vinyl, wall coverings, clothes, furniture, plastic and delicates. It works better than existing products; it works in the same reactionary time; it is safe on all surfaces; it costs the same or less than other products; it is safe for the user and again, it is water based and biodegradable!

Old Method

1. Mix one teaspoon of a mild ph balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water
2. Blot
3. Mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with a half cup of water
4. Blot
5. Repeat step one
6. Sponge with clean water
7. Blot

Gravy Stains

Gravy stains, as many sauce stains, can be removed by saturating the stain with a prewash spray, such as Shout. Allow to penetrate, and launder per care label instructions. If the stain proves to be a tough one, rub with a heavy duty liquid detergent, and launder. To remove from carpeting, carefully scrape with a spoon to remove as much of the stain as possible. Apply a carpet stain remover, and apply an absorbent material such as cornmeal. Allow enough time for the absorbent to pick up the gravy. Remove the absorbent from the carpet pile. If the stain persists, sponge the area with a dry cleaning solution, such as Afta Cleaning Fluid. Place an absorbent pad over the stain, and keep damp with the dry cleaning solution until the stain is removed and no more blotting reveals presence of the contaminant. Rinse with cool water, let dry, and vacuum the spot.

1. Sponge with a small amount of dry cleaning solvent
2. Blot
3. Mix one teaspoon of a mild pH balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water
4. Blot
5. Sponge with clear water
6. Blot

Condiment Stains

Condiment stains, such as ketchup and mustard, can be removed by first blotting up the stain as quickly as possible. Then, sponge the stain with cool water, work a little liquid detergent into the stain gently with your fingers, and rinse in cool water. Apply a good stain remover, such as Shout, to the stained area, and launder per care label instructions. Never dry a garment in the dryer until you are sure the stain is fully removed. This will set the stain permanently, and it will never be completely removed. In carpeting, if the stain is fresh, using club soda very often removes the stain. Blot up the excess, being careful not to rub into the carpeting. Soak with club soda, and blot up excess, using a clean white cloth. Keep after it until the stain is gone. Windex is also reported to remove many carpet stains from condiments, but be advised that Windex contains ammonia, and it may bleach out carpeting, leaving a spot more noticeable than the stain. Test on an area of carpeting where it will not be noticed.

1. Mix one teaspoon of a mild ph balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water
2. Blot
3. Mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with a half cup of water
4. Blot
5. Mix one teaspoon of a mild ph balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water
6. Sponge with clean water
7. Blot

Note: Always test an inconspicuous area for colorfastness, etc. before treating the exposed area. Also note that certain stains are permanent.