#Housekeeping

Stain removal is the act of ruthlessly judging and erasing the history and memories embedded in clothing, much like a zealot with bleach and a toothbrush. The more stubborn the stain, the higher its prestige—and the more it is loathed as a nuisance. Those who wield cleaner and brush experience a tension akin to an addict hunting their next fix. Should the blemish vanish, they are hailed as heroes; should it persist, they are cursed. That cruel arena of triumph and despair is the stain-removal station.