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Food stains and removal methods - Coggle Diagram
Food stains and removal methods
major food stain categories
Tannin stains
causes
beverages
foods e.g. tomato sauce, chocolate
oil or grease
causes
cooking oils
salad dressings
meat products
protein based
causes
protein-based substances
food 52 -
https://food52.com/blog/10297-how-to-remove-food-stains
why it stains easily
protein
binds with materials it comes in contact with
oil or grease based
require different cleaning methods
tannin
penetrates deep intro fibers
source
utopia cleaners -
https://utopiacleanersboston.com/look-your-best/confronting-summertime-food-stains/#:~:text=For%20instance%2C%20a%20juicy%20watermelon,on%20clothing%20or%20patio%20furniture
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how stains are removed
source
utopia cleaners -
https://utopiacleanersboston.com/look-your-best/confronting-summertime-food-stains/#:~:text=For%20instance%2C%20a%20juicy%20watermelon,on%20clothing%20or%20patio%20furniture
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oil or grease
use a pre-treatment soap
penetrates and breaks down grease
tannin
oxygen based bleaching product
easier to clean the fabric
proteins
biological detergents
break down and removing protein stains
how detergents with or without enzymes work
source
the cleaning collective -
https://www.thecleaningcollective.co.uk/news/cleaning-tips/bio-vs-non-bio#:~:text=In%20a%20nutshell%2C%20biological%20detergents,generally%20kinder%20to%20sensitive%20skin.&text=The%20enzymes%20in%20biological%20washing%20detergent%20work%20by%20breaking%20down%20proteins
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detergent without enzymes
ability to clean tannin stains
harder stain removal
safe for sensitive skins
detergents with enzymes
breaks down stains such as protein and grease
Unsafe for sensetive skins
easier stain removal