| 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 |
