Any or all of the following, depending on the stain:

A prewash stain remover

A prewash enzyme soak

Laundry detergent

Dishwashing detergent

Cold water

Ice

White vinegar

Salt

Paint thinner

Isopropyl alcohol

Hydrogen peroxide

Bleach

Non-flammable stain remover (See Tips)

Shampoo

Most of these recommendations take less than an hour, including drying time.

2torial #0513: Learn2 Remove a Stain Stay out of the red! Never serve red wine with white carpets! And never try to eat a burrito in your prom dress! And above all, never, never play catch with a jar of spaghetti sauce! What!? you've chosen to ignore this advice!? Well, fear not! There's a whole range of products and home remedies just waiting for you to give them a shot and make your misery disappear. They're all readily available, and will greatly increase the odds of having a wearable shirt, or a presentable rug, by evening time. On one hand, you want to treat most stains as soon as possible. The longer you wait before dealing with a problem, the worse it gets, right? On the other hand, it's not a good idea to treat a stain unless you know what it is, and how the fabric will react to treatment. So unless you're sure about what you're dealing with, take it a little slowly, and read the Tips section below. Step 1