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"  With the summer just around the corner, it&amp;#039;s time to kick-off outdoor fun. However, it&amp;#039;s only a matter of time that stains and spills will join in on your backyard enteraining and summer outings. The good news is that if you&amp;#039;re prepared to tackle them, they won&amp;#039;t have a chance to rain on your happy days!  It&amp;#039;s important to use the right removal method for the type of stain; this will make the task much easier. Make sure the method is safe for the fabric type, so always check the care label. Since stains can happen when you&amp;#039;re on the go, check your local grocery store for stain pre-treaters that come in a portable size, like Tide to Go Mini (it&amp;#039;s even smaller than the regular pen version), Shout Wipes, Oxi-Clean Spray-A-Way, and Afta. Type of Stain: Protein (blood, grass, ice cream) Solution: Use a laundry detergent or stain remover with enzymes and wash in cool to warm water. Adding too much heat can cause protein stains to become set-in. Type of Stain: Oil-Based (mayonnaise, salad dressing, sun-tan lotion) Solution: These stains can be extremely difficult to get out, so pretreat the stain and wash in the hottest water temperature safe for the fabric. Type of Stain: Tannin (beer, coffee, tea) Solution: These stains can be the easiest to get out if handled correctly. Initially treat the stain with cold water and launder on a regular cycle at the fabric-safe temperature. Type of Stain: Dye (mustard, berries, powdered drink) Solution: These can be difficult to remove. Based on our GHRI tests, mustard has becoming one of the most challenging stains to completely remove. Flush with cold water to loosen the stain. Then pre-treat with a stain remover and wash on the hottest water temperature safe for the fabric and add bleach (if appropriate).  Type of Stain: Combination (chocolate, barbeque sauce, crayons) Solution: These stains mainly consist of a combination of the types of stains from above. You want to start by removing the most difficult component first. If the stain consists of an oil and dye, you would use the method to remove the oil and then use the cleaning method for the dye. Have a stain you need to get rid of, check out Good Housekeeping Stain Buster Guide. We&amp;#039;ll help you remove a variety of smudges and spills, from applesauce to zucchini. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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