1.
stain removal; the act of removing stains
The process of removing stains from clothing, fabric, or other surfaces.
シミ取りをする。
To remove stains.
コーヒーのシミ取りは早めにしたほうがいい。
It's better to deal with coffee stain removal as soon as possible.
この服、クリーニング店でシミ取りしてもらえますか。
Can you get the stains removed from this garment at the dry cleaner?
2.
stain remover; stain removal product
A product or tool designed for removing stains, such as a cleaning solution or stain-removing pen.
旅行にはシミ取りペンを持っていくと便利だ。
It's handy to bring a stain remover pen when traveling.
台所用のシミ取りを買ってきた。
I bought a stain remover for the kitchen.
襟元の黄ばみは専用のシミ取りで落とせる。
Yellowing around the collar can be removed with a dedicated stain remover.
Combines シミ (stain, spot) and 取り (removal, from 取る). A practical household term used in daily life, laundry, and cleaning contexts. シミ is often written in katakana in this compound, though 染み is also seen.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- シミ取りをする: to remove stains
- シミ取り剤: stain removal agent
- シミ取りペン: stain remover pen
- シミ取りスプレー: stain remover spray
- シミ取りに出す: to send out for stain removal (dry cleaning)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 漂白: bleaching — a more aggressive method of removing discoloration
- 汚れ落とし: dirt/grime removal — broader term for cleaning off various types of soiling
- クリーニング: dry cleaning — professional garment cleaning service