Cleaning Agents
Listed below are suggested cleaning agents. On the list of stains below the agents, these cleaning agents are represented by letter code. The sequence of letter codes also indicates the order of use for each cleaning agent on that specific stain.
| A-Detergent & Water Solution | D-Rust Remover | G-Ammonia & Water Solution |
| B-Paint Remover (no oil) | E-Acetone (no oil) | H-Acetic Acid (white vinegar) |
| C-Dry Cleaning Fluid | F-Water | I-Dry Compound Cleaner |
| Stains and Sequence of Cleaning Agents | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airplane Cement E-A-F |
Coffee A-F or I |
Ice Cream A-G-H-A-F-C or I |
Oil, Salad C-A-H-F |
| Animal Glue F-A-F |
Coffee, C&S A-H-A-F |
Iodine Tincture2% A-C-H-F |
Pepto Bismol C-A-F |
| Agyrol A-F |
Coffee, Instant A-H-A-F |
Iron Rust Vacuum, D-F |
Permanent Ink C-B-C-A-G-F |
| Ballpoint Ink C-B-C-E-D |
Colored Paper C-B-C-A-F |
Latex Paint A-G-F-B-C |
Rouge C-B-A-F |
| Beer A-H-F or I |
Crayon C-B-C-A-F |
Linseed Oil C-Q |
Rubber Cement C-B-C-A-F |
| Butter C-A-H-F |
Duco Cement C-E-F |
Lipstick B-C-A-G-H-F |
Shoe Dye C-B-C-A-F |
| Blood A-G-A-F-D |
Egg A-G-A-F or I |
Liquor A-H |
Shoe Polish C-B-C-A-G-F |
| Calamine Lotion A-F |
Food Dye A-G-F |
Merthiolate A-G-H-F |
Tar C-B-A-F or I |
| Carbon Black Vacuum, C-A-F |
Fruit Juice A-G-H-F |
Milk A-G-H-F-A-F-C |
Urine A-G-H-F-D |
| Chocolate Milk A-GH-A-F |
Furniture Dye C-B-C-A-F |
Mayonnaise C-A-H-F |
Washable Ink A-F-G-F |
| Catsup A-G-A-F |
Furniture Polish C-B-C-A-F |
Mustard A-H-A-D |
Water Colors A-F-G-F |
| Chewing Gum Ice Cubes, C |
Grape Drink A-G-H-F |
Nail Polish C-B-E-A-G-H-F |
Wax (candles) C-B-C |
| Clay Vacuum, C-A-F |
Gravy A-G-H-A-F or I |
Oil, Motor C-B-A-G-H-F or I |
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| Cola A-G-H-F or I |
Grease, Car C-B-A-F or I |
Oil Paint C-B-C-A-G-F |
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