A little more care. A lot less guessing.

How the plan is built

Every result uses three selections: the substance, the material, and whether the stain is fresh or dried. The tool applies material-specific guardrails before displaying treatment instructions, rather than recommending one mixture for every surface.

1. Identify the mess. Water-based drinks, oils, pigments and dried solids require different first moves.
2. Protect the material. Washable garments are treated differently from wool, silk, upholstery, carpet, leather and finished wood.
3. Check the label. Instructions from the manufacturer, detergent label and cleaning code override any generic advice in the app.
4. Flag uncertainty. If a sofa's code is unknown, or an item may be silk or a specialty rug, the tool stops before recommending wet cleaning.

Safety rules we don't bend

We do not recommend mixing cleaning products or using bleach, vinegar, alcohol or abrasives as a universal recipe. The CDC warns against mixing household cleaners, including products containing bleach. Treat a cleaning product as a chemical: follow its directions, keep it away from children and use appropriate ventilation.

Spot-test compatible treatments on concealed material first. Stop if dye transfers, fabric weakens, a finish changes, a water ring forms or the mark spreads. A stain may be permanent; an app cannot guarantee removal or identify your exact textile or finish.

What the tool can and cannot know

It can: suggest an initial physical action, condition further steps on the material, explain likely risks, provide links to source organizations, and create a shareable plan. It can also distinguish W, W/S, S and X upholstery care codes.

It cannot: inspect the actual label, confirm the exact chemical makeup of a stain, verify dye colourfastness, guarantee a result or replace a professional cleaner. Recommendations are not individual product tests, professional textile inspections or manufacturer's warranties.

The source shelf

We rely on public material-care and cleaning guidance, including the following original sources. We checked these reference pages on 31 October 2026. Specific products, fibres and finishes can require different care.

Updates and corrections

This edition is dated 31 October 2026. Care resources may change, so re-check the linked manufacturer or industry page before treating a valuable item. There are no sponsored rankings, invented tests or affiliate claims in this release.