HOUSEHOLD

SERVICES
WEEK 6
GENERAL RULES
ON REMOVING
STAINS
 Physical and chemical
methods are the two types of
removing the stains.
• Physical method –is a process
through absorption of water-based
stains or through removal in
friction.

• Chemical method- is the use

and application of chemical
solutions.
•Physical Method (Absorption water
based stains
• 1. Wash hands and put on gloves.

• 2. Use cloth or paper towel to

absorb the liquid.
•3. Always start from the outer
edge of the stain and work
towards the middle; this prevents
the spreading of the stain.

•4. Dispose of the cloth or paper

towel when the task is completed.
•5. After use, all tools and materials
should be checked, cleaned and
dried and returned to the storage
area.

•6. Remove gloves and wash hands.

•Physical Method (Friction removal
water staining)
•1. Wash hands and put on gloves.

•2. This involves scraping, brushing,

rubbing, or scrubbing to remove
dried-on stains.
•3. It is important to rub gently to
avoid damage to the surface.

•4. Always start from the outer edge

of the stain and work towards the
middle.
•5. After use, all tools and materials
should be checked, cleaned, and
dried and returned to the storage
area.

•6. Remove gloves and wash hands.

•7. Note: never rub the stain into the
carpet / fabric.

•8. Should the friction method does

not work use the chemical method.
•Chemical Method
•1. Wash hands and put on gloves.

•2. Prepare the cleaning solution in a

well-ventilated area.
•3. Poor a small amount of the chosen
cleaning solution onto the stain.

•4. Allow the cleaning solution to

have a contact time with the stain.
•5. Using a scraper and cloth, start
from the outer edge of the stain and
work towards the middle until the
stain is removed.

•6. Dispose of the cloth when the task

is completed.
•7. After use, all tools and materials
should be checked, cleaned, dried
and returned to the storage area.

•8. Remove gloves and wash hands.