Types of staining

Description

The different kinds of stains on fabrics such as invisible, perspirative, and oxidation stains. The nature of the stain, the type of fabric (absorbed, built up and compound staining) and the colour fastness of the dye.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 2 occupations
  • Optional in 1 occupations
  • Total: 3 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 9 (Elementary occupations)

Essential for

  • Laundry worker
    Laundry workers operate and monitor machines that use chemicals to wash or dry-clean articles such as cloth and leather garments, linens, drapes or carpets, ensuring the color and …
  • Drapery and carpet cleaner
    Drapery and carpet cleaners clean draperies and carpets for their clients by removing stains, dust or odors. They do this by applying chemical and repellent solutions and with the……

Optional for

  • Laundromat attendant
    Laundromat attendants assist the customers of self-servicing laundries with issues related to coin-machines, dryers or vending machines. They maintain the general cleanliness of th…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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