We know how it feels. We’ve all been there before. Those frustrating moments when you spill something on your clothes, carpet, or furniture. You notice a horrible blotch on your favorite rug. Perhaps the kitchen is marred by grease again. Stains happen and nobody likes them, but there’s something you do about them, even the tough ones. Wondering what exactly?
It all comes down to a few little hacks and one simple bottle of El Milagrito’s multiuse degreaser. Read on as we share the best-kept secrets for fast and efficient stain removal so that you can make your home look beautifully spotless.
Types of Stains
Before we get into the scrubbing, it’s important to know what kinds of stains we’re dealing with. All stains are different, and different stains often require different stain removal methods.
Organic Stains
These include food, drinks, blood, mud, and grass stains. Coffee and red wine are among the most nutritious. Some of these stains can be a nightmare, but don’t worry. El Milagrito has got your back.
Oil Stains
Whether from grease, cooking oils, or even make-up, all of these stains are oil-based and tough to remove, but not impossible. Our degreaser will fight them for you.
Dye Stains
From ink to paint and fabric dye, these stains have a certain stubbornness to them. They refuse to go away, but we’re not going to just let them stay put.
Combo Stains
Well, these are a pain. Imagine some tomato juice drops on your sofa, but it does so with olive oil. You now have a combo of an organic stain and an oil stain. That’s two in one, but we can fight it.
So, now that we’ve looked at the different kinds of stains you’re likely to find at home, let’s look at some of the most effective ways of getting rid of them.
Gather Your Tools
You can’t win a battle without the right weapons, so let’s explore the strongest tools in the box that will help you fight against stains and win.
El Milagrito’s Multiuse Degreaser
From pans to clothes to surfaces in every room of the house, our degreaser is versatile, effective, and the number one tool you need for a stain-free home.
White Vinegar
A well-known stain remover that’s usually mixed with water or other liquids before the scrubbing begins.
Baking Soda
Not only is it great for removing tough stains from fabric, it also helps to get rid of bad odors.
Hydrogen Peroxide
This is a mild bleach that works wonders on dark liquid stains such as those caused by coffee and red wine.
Microfiber Cloths
Cloths of this material are ideal for cleaning because they dry in no time and do not leave any damage on the surfaces they scrub against.
Soft-Bristle Brush
This is what you need if you’re rubbing a cleaning agent into a fabric.
Spray Bottle
Use an empty one of these to make your own cleaning concoctions designed for specific stains.
Now that you know what tools to have ready, let’s dive into some stain removal techniques.
Tackling Tough Stains
Tough stains are a big problem, but there are things you can do to get rid of them. Let’s take a look at some of the most common ones.
Grease Stains on Clothes
1. First, dab the grease with a paper towel or cloth to remove the excess liquid, but do not rub the stain. Doing so will only make it spread.
2. Spray El Milgarito Degreaser on the stain. Let it sit there for at least two minutes.
3. Then, give the stain a soft rub. You can do this with a cloth or even your fingers.
4. Rinse it with warm water. If the stain is still there, you can repeat the process, and then put it in the washing machine.
Red Wine on the Carpet
1. Dab the stain with a cloth to soak up as much of the wine as possible.
2. Mix El Milagrito Mutliuse Degreeaser with some warm water and spray it on the stain.
3. Let it sit for a couple of minutes. Then dab it with a microfiber drying cloth.
4. Rinse the stain with cold water, then dry it with a cloth. If it remains, repeat the process.
Coffee Stains on Hard Surfaces
1. Wipe the liquid with a cloth.
2. Spray El Milagito onto the stain and let it sit.
3. After a couple of minutes, wipe it away with a damp cloth. Repeat if necessary.
Ink Stains on the Sofa
1. Dab it gently, but don’t run. Use a cloth for this, preferably soaked with rubbing alcohol.
2. Spray El Milagrito on the stain.
3. Let it sit for a couple of minutes, then rinse with cold water and repeat if necessary.
Quick Tips
● Be quick: The faster you act on removing the stain, the more chance you have of removing it.
● Always dab: Rubbing the stain will only make it spread. Dab it first, and only rub later when removing the cleaning agent.
● Use the right cleaning agent: El Milagrito Multiuse Degreaser is an all-rounder, versatile enough to get rid of all kinds of stains with ease.
Now that you know how to get rid of stains, be sure to have the right tools at home, ready and waiting in case a mini-disaster strikes. There’s no need to worry when El Milagrito’s in the house.