What makes a stain remover work?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

It depends if your kind of stain is polar or non-polar, if it is polar stain it can be remove by a polar stain remover but if it is non-polar, use the non-polar stain remover to eradicate the stains in the cloths or fabrics!

Answer 3

Some use bleach i think.

Im trying to find a simiar answer, some spot removers can convert natural UV light into a blue light so the stain appears white, im just not sure how this happens exactly.

Answer 4

Stain removers work by breaking down the chemical bonds between the stain and the fabric, making it easier to lift the stain away. They often contain surfactants that help lift the stain particles to the surface, as well as enzymes or other chemicals that target specific types of stains, such as proteins or oils.

Answer 5

There are several good chemicals, or cleaners, for carpet cleaning. Some of these include enzyme deodorizers, vinegar, ammonia, and an oil solvent such as acetone.