How to Remove Tough Stains From Any Surface

Whether it’s a coffee spill on your counter, a grease splatter on the stove, or a mystery stain on your sofa (we’ve all been there 😅), tough stains don’t have to ruin your day—or your home. With the right methods and SwiftScrub-approved techniques, you can remove almost any stain quickly and safely.

🧽 Know Your Stain Type First

Every stain falls into at least one of these categories:

• Oil-based stains: grease, lotion, butter, makeup
• Protein stains: milk, blood, sweat, eggs
• Tannin stains: coffee, wine, tea
• Dye stains: ink, markers, food coloring

When you know the category, removing the stain becomes much easier.

💥 1. Grease & Oil Stains (Kitchen Counters, Stove, Clothes)

• Sprinkle baking soda to absorb excess oil
• Let it sit 5–10 minutes
• Scrub with dish soap + warm water
• Repeat for stubborn areas

Tip: Avoid hot water on fabrics — it sets grease deeper.

☕ 2. Coffee, Tea & Wine Stains

• Blot immediately (don’t rub!)
• Mix warm water + vinegar + a drop of dish soap
• Dab with a microfiber cloth until the stain lifts

🖊️ 3. Ink & Marker Stains

• Apply rubbing alcohol to a cotton pad
• Dab gently until pigment dissolves
• Rinse with clean water afterward

🍳 4. Protein Stains (Milk, Eggs, Blood)

Never use hot water — it cooks the proteins and makes them stick.

• Rinse with cold water
• Apply enzyme-based cleaner or gentle detergent
• Scrub lightly and rinse

🛋️ 5. Upholstery & Sofa Stains

• Mix mild soap + warm water
• Lightly foamy solution = perfect
• Scrub in circles with a soft brush
• Blot dry with microfiber

💡 Final Thoughts

Stains may look scary, but with the right method, almost anything can be fixed. SwiftScrub products make stain removal easier, safer, and faster—so you can enjoy a cleaner home with less stress. 🧼✨