Print out this free laundry stain removal guide, have it laminated at Kinkos and hang it near your washing machine. Great guide to removing over 15 common stains including cranberry sauce, red wine, blood, ink and coffee. Includes instructions for washables and nonwashables!

Or, see Martha Stewart's here - very similar with a few more stain types, but doesn't include nonwashable instructions.

If you want even more guidance, try this great book on Laundry - Laundry: The Home Comforts Book of Caring for Clothes and Linens, this handy Spring Cleaning Checklist from MomAdvice and these books on Homekeeping.