Usage Note
Fleckenentferner is a spot-treatment product applied directly to fabric stains before washing; available as spray, stick, or gel. Germans distinguish it from Vollwaschmittel (full detergent) — the Fleckenentferner targets individual stains.
Examples
"Der Fleckenentferner hat den Rotweinfleck vollständig entfernt."
Natural Translation
The stain remover removed the red wine stain completely.
Literal Translation
The stain-remover has the red-wine-stain completely removed.
Related Words
- Abfluss drain, plug hole
- Abflussreiniger drain cleaner
- Abzieher squeegee, floor wiper
- Allzweckreiniger all-purpose cleaner, multipurpose cleaner
- Besen broom
- Einzugsreinigung move-in cleaning, pre-tenancy clean
- Entkalkungsmittel descaler, decalcifying agent
- Essigwasser vinegar water (cleaning solution of vinegar and water)
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