Then take the sponge, apply some warm water and a bit of shampoo and gently lift the stain. Ketchup stains require glycerine, and a little soap and water. Act quickly, though, or the stain may set. Gum can be removed one of two ways. Either freeze the article of clothing and gently wittle away the frozen gum or you can try egg whites.
Chocolate can be unrelenting.
But, you have a chance of removing it if you use a dry grease solvent and some soap and water. Don't rinse it, but wash it right away. Depending on the fabric, you may have to take it to the cleaners. And last but not least, in the food based stains, the liquids. Well, alchohol and tea seem to be the toughest.