Challenges for dry cleaners (6)

I believe the answer is:

stains

(Other definitions for stains that I've seen before include "Discolorations or blemishes" , "Black marks for saints" , "Sullies" , "Dirty marks" , "Discolours or dyes wood" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

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