Stain Treatment Guide Calculator

Treatment method and time from stain type and fabric.

Stain (0=protein, 1=tannin, 2=oil, 3=dye, 4=rust)

Fabric (0=cotton, 1=poly, 2=wool/silk, 3=blend)

Age (0=fresh, 1=set, 2=old)

Severity (1-3)

Tab to move between fields

Removal probability (%)

Soak time (min)20

Water temp (0=cold, 1=warm, 2=hot)2

Method (0=enzyme, 1=oxidize, 2=solvent, 3=acid)1

Treatments needed2

How to Use This Calculator

Identify the stain type (protein, oil-based, tannin, dye, etc.).
Enter the fabric type (cotton, polyester, wool, silk) to check treatment compatibility.
Review the recommended pre-treatment method and products for the stain and fabric combination.
Apply the treatment, let it dwell for the recommended time, and test on a hidden area first.
Wash at the highest safe temperature for the fabric and check the stain before drying.

What each input means

Stain (0=protein, 1=tannin, 2=oil, 3=dye, 4=rust): 0=Protein (blood, egg), 1=Tannin (coffee, wine), 2=Oil/grease, 3=Dye, 4=Rust.
Fabric (0=cotton, 1=poly, 2=wool/silk, 3=blend): Fabric type affects treatment options.
Age (0=fresh, 1=set, 2=old): 0=Fresh (<1hr), 1=Set (<24hr), 2=Old (>24hr).
Severity (1-3): 1=Light, 2=Medium, 3=Heavy.

Removal probability (%): Estimated chance of complete stain removal.
Soak time (min): Recommended pre-treatment soak time.
Water temp (0=cold, 1=warm, 2=hot): Recommended water temperature.
Method (0=enzyme, 1=oxidize, 2=solvent, 3=acid): Recommended treatment approach.
Treatments needed: Estimated repeat treatments.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Stain (0=protein, 1=tannin, 2=oil, 3=dye, 4=rust) = 1, Fabric (0=cotton, 1=poly, 2=wool/silk, 3=blend) = 0, Age (0=fresh, 1=set, 2=old) = 0, Severity (1-3) = 2 = 4 input(s) provided
Calculate Removal probability
Removal probability = max(5, baseProb - ageReduction - severityReduction - delicatePenalty)
75 = 75
Calculate Soak time
Soak time
20 = 20
Calculate Water temp
2 = 2