Group | Stain type | Recommendation |
Oil & grease | Vegetable, Mineral, Petroleum | Alkaline based detergent |
Wax, Rubber | Scrape off, then use solvent Turpentine followed by an alkaline based detergent | |
Lipstick, Shoe polish | Alkaline based detergent | |
Paint (oil based), Ink | Solvent such as Turpentine or Thinner | |
Mortar | Acidic based detergent | |
Rust stains | Diluted hydrochloric acid or acidic based detergent | |
Marker | Felt pen | Thinner |
Methylene blue | Alkaline based detergent | |
Crayon | Scrape off, then use solvent Turpentine followed by alkaline based detergent | |
Tile grout | Cement | Diluted Hydrochloride acid |
Latex or polymer | Solvent such as Turpentine or Thinner | |
Epoxy | Scraper to scrape it off |