Household reference · Twelve stains · Revised 2026
Sorted by what the stain is actually made of, because that’s what decides the fix. Tap any of them.
Treat it now. A wet stain and a dry stain are two different problems.
Blot straight down. Rubbing drives the stain deeper into the weave.
No heat until it’s gone — not the dryer, not the iron, not hot water.
Test anything new on an inside seam before you put it on the stain.