How to clean dining chairs: stain removal for common spills

Blot the stain immediately with a clean cloth. Mix a mild detergent with warm water and gently dab the stain, working from the outside in. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and blot dry.

Immediately blot up as much wine as possible. Sprinkle salt or baking soda on the stain to absorb the remaining liquid. Vacuum after it dries, then clean with a mixture of water and vinegar.

Sprinkle cornstarch on the grease stain and let it sit for 30 minutes to absorb the grease. Vacuum up the cornstarch, then gently blot the area with a mild dish soap solution.

Blot up the juice immediately with a clean cloth. Mix a solution of warm water and a small amount of white vinegar and gently dab the stain. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and blot dry.

Scrape off any excess chocolate. Mix a mild detergent with cool water and gently blot the stain. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and blot dry.

Dab the ink stain with rubbing alcohol using a clean cloth. Blot from the outside in to avoid spreading the stain. Follow with a mild detergent solution and rinse with a clean, damp cloth.

Remove any solid food particles. Mix a solution of warm water and mild dish soap and gently blot the stain. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and blot dry.