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Rubbing alcohol (or also called isopropanol/Ispropyl) is a solvent that has polar molecules (molecules with a positive charged molecule that sticks to a negative charged molecule).
If you sniff a sharpie, it has a sharp, alcohol smell, right? Sharpies have n-propanol alcohol, n-butanol, and diacetone alcohol in them. They have pretty similar structures to rubbing alcohol. All alcohol have polar molecules.
There is a "like dissolve like" rule. This means Polar solvent+Polar solvent=dissolve/removal. OR non-polar solvent+nonpolar solvent=dissolve/removal. The closer the molecule make-ups are, the more likely they are to dissolve or be removed.
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What solvent is able to remove grass stains?
I think it is alcohol it is rubbing alcohol!
What makes bleach remove stains?
A bleach is a chemical that can remove or lighten color, usually via oxidation. Rubbing alcohol can often be used to remove stains depending on their size. It works best with smaller stains. To remove a stain using rubbing alcohol apply the alcohol to a cotton ball and then rub the stain and the area around it. The rubbing alcohol will help distribute the original color of the clothing so that it begins to cover the stained area. This method is best used on darker colored items. Light colored items or items with larger stains tend not to absorb the color as well.
How do you get Sharpie marker stains out of a color shirt?
Try hair spray. I've also heard of using rubbing alcohol but haven't personally tried it. -- Carol Cleanicity Founder
How can you remove mildew stains without bleach?
I read that rubbing alcohol will do the trick. Heres the link. http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-remove-mildew-stains.htm
How do you remove sharpie stains from desk?
Use a dry-erase marker to remove sharpie marks from a desk or dry eraser white board.
Solvent that is able to remove grass stains?
Rubbing alcohol.
What solvent is able to remove grass stains?
I think it is alcohol it is rubbing alcohol!
Can baking soda get out sharpie stains?
I have never heard of baking soda used on sharpie stains. But, I do know that denatured alcohol will break down the sharpie stains, but you will need some tide or shout spot treatment after using the denatured alcohol to pull out the stain. It worked for me!
How do you get Sharpie marker stains out of a color shirt?
Try hair spray. I've also heard of using rubbing alcohol but haven't personally tried it. -- Carol Cleanicity Founder
What makes bleach remove stains?
A bleach is a chemical that can remove or lighten color, usually via oxidation. Rubbing alcohol can often be used to remove stains depending on their size. It works best with smaller stains. To remove a stain using rubbing alcohol apply the alcohol to a cotton ball and then rub the stain and the area around it. The rubbing alcohol will help distribute the original color of the clothing so that it begins to cover the stained area. This method is best used on darker colored items. Light colored items or items with larger stains tend not to absorb the color as well.
Is rubbing alcohol used to clean wood?
Rubbing alcohol is good to remove certain stains from wood floors like nail polish. Rubbing alcohol can stain some wood finishes so a test should be done before using.
How can you remove mildew stains without bleach?
I read that rubbing alcohol will do the trick. Heres the link. http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-remove-mildew-stains.htm
How do you remove sharpie stains from desk?
Use a dry-erase marker to remove sharpie marks from a desk or dry eraser white board.
Why does isopropyl alcohol work to remove sharpie stains?
isopropanol/Ispropyl (or called rubbing alcohol) is a solvent that has polar molecules (molecules with a positive charged molecule that sticks to a negative charged molecule). If you sniff a sharpie, it has a sharp, alcohol smell, right? Sharpies have n-propanol alcohol, n-butanol, and diacetone alcohol in them. They have pretty similar structures to rubbing alcohol. All alcohol have polar molecules. There is a "like dissolve like" rule. This means Polar solvent+Polar solvent=dissolve/removal. OR non-polar solvent+nonpolar solvent=dissolve/removal. The closer the types of molecule and chemical make-ups are, the more likely they are to dissolve or be removed.
How do you get mildew stains out of hardwood floors?
with an acidic substance, such as rubbing alcohol
How can I remove permanent marker on a chalkboard?
One way to get permanent marker stains out of an item is by soaking a wash cloth with rubbing alcohol and using the wash cloth to scrub out the permanent marker stains.
Does rubbing alcohol remove stains?
Rubbing alcohol (or also called isopropanol/Ispropyl) is a solvent that has polar molecules (molecules with a positive charged molecule that sticks to a negative charged molecule). If you sniff a sharpie, it has a sharp, alcohol smell, right? Sharpies have n-propanol alcohol, n-butanol, and diacetone alcohol in them. They have pretty similar structures to rubbing alcohol. All alcohol have polar molecules. There is a "like dissolve like" rule. This means Polar solvent+Polar solvent=dissolve/removal. OR non-polar solvent+nonpolar solvent=dissolve/removal. The closer the molecule make-ups are, the more likely they are to dissolve or be removed.
