The invention relates to a fabric cleaning article highly suited for household, commercial or industrial cleaning of fabrics which have become soiled or stained. The fabric cleaning article may desirably be used to remove spots or stains from such fabrics as clothing, upholstery and carpeting, etc., and provides for mess-free and convenient all-in-one cleaning. The fabric cleaning article includes a reservoir containing a cleaning composition for removing spots or stains, and at least a first absorbent layer secured or attached to a liquid barrier layer which keeps a user's hands and/or shoes isolated from liquids involved in the spill and from the cleaning composition.