There are lots of stain removers out there, so how do you know which ones work and which ones don't?

Below is information about what you should be looking for in a remover, and some products recommended by Stain-Removal-101.com.
Stain removal is more science than art, because removing stains is all about chemical reactions.
Therefore, to really effectively remove stains you need to be using the right chemicals.
Now, don't be alarmed when I say "chemicals." Yes, some commercial removers contain what we would consider harsh chemicals, but the term also include such common household items as vinegar and baking soda.
Even vinegar and baking soda, for example, have chemical properties, such as a pH level, which effect how they are used for stain removal.
Here at Stain-Removal-101.com I attempt to break the rules of stain removal down into simple terms everyone, even those who slept through chemistry, can understand.
You should be looking for several things:
1. That it will remove the type of stain you have, i.e., a wine stain, or a rust stain, for example; and
2. That it is safe for the type of surface your stain is on, i.e., on washable clothing, concrete or carpet, for example; and
3. The environmental and health impacts of the remover on your family and around the globe.
No stain removing solution you ever purchase or make will treat every type of stain on every type of surface. It's just not possible, so don't believe an advertisement that says it will treat everything.
Instead, removers divide themselves into categories, depending on whether they treat a certain type or types of stains, or treat stains on one or more types of surfaces.
Therefore, that is how this page is divided too - by general type, which has removers to remove a specific type of stain or for a particular type of surface, and also some best of class products I really think work well.
Here are the products I recommend here at Stain-Removal-101.com for the following types of stains or surfaces:
You can click here for an explanation about my product recommendations, to learn more about my criteria, method of research, and any financial compensation I may receive for these recommendations.
CAUTION: This website is provided for informational purposes only, and Stain-Removal-101.com provides it as is, without warranties or guarantees. Some stains just won't come out, and are permanent. Further, some stain removal methods can harm your item, so if the stained item is sentimental or expensive call a professional. See disclaimer of liability for more information.