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Definition: Spot stain removers are used to treat a small stained area on washable fabrics. Some stain removers are formulated for specific types of stains like oils and greases, proteins, etc. There are also spot stain removers available for treating specific stains. Clothing treated with spot stain removers will need to be washed. See the directions to know how soon treated clothing will need to be laundered.
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∙ 9y agoStain removers may contain a bleaching agent that will remove the color from a stain. Stain removers may also contain a detergent or solvent that dissolves the stain.
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∙ 12y agowell i dont know the answer because i submitted the questionthese are cool.but i have to finish my research on enzymes which you dont seem to know about
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How do surfactants work in stain removers?
Surfectants work in stain removers to remove the stain and not damage what the stain is on. It oxidizes the stain and lifts it out of whatever its in,
What is gamma butyrolactone used for?
Gamma butyrolactone is a chemical used in some powerful removers. These removers include some stain removers, super glue removers, paint strippers and some solvents.
How effective are stain removers on different fabrics?
In general, many people find that homemade stain removers work as well as the store bought variety. Homemade stain removers don't necessarily work better than store bought ones. Before they were available on supermarket shelves, people made their own stain removers that seemed to be effective and still are today.
What makes a stain remover work?
Ordinarily stain molecules are removed in one (or a combination) of these 3 ways: 1. Dissolved and carried away in a water/detergent mixture. 2. Cut into smaller fragments by the stain remover and then carried away. 3. Strongly bonded stain molecules may require a non-aqueous (non water based) strong solvent such as dry cleaning fluid. A more detailed explanation is at the following source http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem00/chem00229.htm Most modern detergants and stain removers use enzymes to remove organic stains and bleaching chemicals to remove non-organic stains.
What is in All detergent?
Detergent is generally made up of a few kinds of ingredients: an oil based surfactant (cleaner), specially built protein enzymes (enhanced stain removers ), preservatives, coloring agents and perfume. Some detergents don't bother with the stain removers and just rely on the hot water and alkaline action (like with baking soda) to clean the laundry.
How do surfactants work in stain removers?
Surfectants work in stain removers to remove the stain and not damage what the stain is on. It oxidizes the stain and lifts it out of whatever its in,
Who invented on the go stain removers?
Geoff Rangler invented on the stain removers in 1996
What is all the ingreadents to stain removers?
There are different kinds of stain removers which contain different ingredients.
What are some highly recommended stain removers?
There are many different stain removers on the market. Some very highly recommended stain removers are Shout, Tide Stain Stick, Oxiclean, and Spray N Wash.
What ingredients are in organic stain removers?
Organic stain removers contain non-toxic ingredients. Baking Soda and Borax are two very common items that are found in organic stain removers.
What is the difference between laundry detergent and stain removers?
Laundry Detergent Gets Rid Of Smells And Odors And Stain Removers Get Stains Out.
How much money is spent on stain removers?
the answer is....??
Who discovered stain remover?
There are hundreds of different stain removers. Name the one you mean.
History of laundry stain removers?
HEE HEE
What goes into tide to go stain removers?
magic.
Is stain removers used to remove stains?
Yes
When were tide stain removers invented?
1800's
