Removing Stains

Heat-sealed patches have been a popular sew-free garment addition for years. Their uses range from the most practical repairs to name tags to stylish embellishments. Heat-sealed patches have been...

When metal and water come into contact, it seems that the metal is always on the losing side. Rust forms, creating a red-colored stain that makes the metal brittle. If white fabric comes into...

Sometimes clothes with mold problems have an unpleasant odor, while other times the molded spot will present itself with a black spore-filled stain. It can be a challenge to find a mold-killing...

Gum is a sticky substance that is meant to be chewed for a long period of time without coming apart. If, by accident, you somehow sit on a piece of chewed gum, it can be tricky to remove the gunk...

Removing iron-on patches can often leave the residue from the patch glue behind on clothing. The glue not only stains the fabric but can attract lint and debris that are difficult to remove later....

Rubber stains are particles of rubber that have been left behind; the friction of the rubber object coming into contact with clothing is what causes the rubber to stick. Changing a tire, putting...

When we make purchases for clothing we're making an investment into something we expect to last for years. Other than the wear and tear from the wash cycle, the presence of stains can wreak havoc...

Ugg boots are very comfortable and very popular, but they are not stain resistant. The soft, suede finish on these boots makes them "soak up" stains and marks. If you want to use your Ugg boots as...

Softball pants can be difficult to clean because of the types of dirt and clay that stick to them. However, these pants can be washed to the point of looking new. It will take more than just...

Spray adhesives are a convenient tool. They allow the user to quickly and efficiently apply adhesive to paper, foam, vinyl, fabric and several other materials. With this convenience comes the...

Spilt pickle juice is bothersome mainly because of the powerful scent associated with vinegar; however, the juice can also stain fabrics because of the dyes used in the pickling process. Removing...

Spilling something on a favorite shirt or pair of pants can be devastating, especially if it stains or is difficult to remove. Hot glue on fabric may seem impossible to remove, but with a few easy...

White socks and tone legs while taking a shower.

Tie dying your clothing can be a creative way to individualize your wardrobe. Whether going it alone or creating pieces as a group activity, tie dye is a great way to add a pop of color to your...

Women's underwear becomes stained for a variety of reasons. Luckily, most body fluid and substance stains are easily removed from foundation garments with a minimum of fuss. When faced with a...

Underarm sweat can cause not only unsightly wet areas in that region of your clothing, but it can also result in permanent stains. White clothing is one of the worst victims of underarm stains as...

Accidentally dripping melted butter on your clothes while cooking can be disheartening. A greasy butter stain is difficult to get out of clothing, and will not disappear with detergent alone. But...

Though white tennis shoes look great when first purchased, after some wear your shoes may take on a dingy, dirty look due to stains, dirt and more. While using bleach to restore your shoes to...

The task of removing an old stain from your favorite dress can be tricky. It can take a long time to remove the stain, depending on the length of time the stain has remained on the dress. The...

For a good portion of the United States, from Oklahoma through the Deep South, people know that one of the hardest stains to remove is what results from coming into contact with the red dirt earth...

If you use Neosporin First Aid Antibiotic Ointment for small cuts and scrapes, you may have been dismayed to notice stains on your clothes or cloth furniture after application. These stains come...

Nothing in a summer garden is as enticing as the fragrance of stargazers and other lilies. That delightful scent, unfortunately, can be as perilous as it is alluring, since lily pollen will stain...

The process of removing petroleum jelly stains from clothing is not easy. Petroleum jelly, often called by the brand name Vaseline, is a substance that can stick to surfaces, potentially causing...

Paint is supposed to be on walls and canvases, but occasionally it does end up on our clothing. Paint can be very pesky to remove from a shirt if you aren't sure what to use, and you certainly...

Every woman has experienced stains on her clothing, especially her shirts, from makeup. Sometimes, while applying your makeup, the brush falls and causes a mark or stain on your shirt. Other...

Have you ever needed to use a certain sneaker but you where stopped by the months of outdoor torture on your sneaker? How about getting off you're brand new Nike's grass and mud stains? There's...

One of the few problems with synthetic fabrics is the issue of stain removal. These fabrics are often delicate and have special care instructions that set them apart from basics such as cotton....

Grape jelly may be good on bread with some peanut butter, but it's not so lovely when you wear it on your Halston dress. Tough grape stains on clothing can turn your favorite shirt or dress into...

Oil-based soaps can be surprisingly effective at stain removal, especially for difficult stains such as grass and blood. They should be used immediately after the stain is produced for the most...

Getting paint on your jeans is in an inevitable part of the painting process. "Goo Gone" and "Goof Off" are two wonderful products that can almost always remove the stain and restore your jeans.

Betadine is the brand name for a popular antiseptic featuring the polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine (PVP-I) functional group. PVP-I consists of a long organic polymer chains that stabilize iodide ions,...

Rust stains on any type of fabric can be extremely difficult to treat. When it comes to polyester, however, you have a few more options. As a fairly resilient material, polyester can withstand...

Anyone can work up a good head of sweat during a ballgame. Long after memories of the victory fade with time, the sweat lingers on in the form of stains on a cap visor. Suede visors require extra...

It is winter, and it is cold and slushy outside. Try as you may, you cannot avoid stepping through the slush and getting rock salt on your shoes. Preventive maintenance is the best way to avoid...

Salt stains typically develop during cold winter months when roads and sidewalks are covered with salt. While this makes for a more safe travel experience, you sometimes can collect salt stains on...

Getting a stain on your favorite item of clothing is never fun, and it's especially annoying when that stain is food coloring. Food coloring is extremely difficult to get out of fabric...

Accidents happen - you spill something on the floor and on yourself, no biggy. But getting stains out of a carpet or your favorite shirt is gonna be a little tough, especially if you don't want to...

Resin from trees can be extremely sticky and leave very difficult to remove stains. With a little persistence however, and techniques that are specific to different surface types, most resin...

Grass and clay stains can get on clothing in a variety of ways, from sports practice to a bad fall. Having a big orange and green splotch on your jeans or shirt can make the clothing unwearable,...

As adults, we are able to identify most of the stains on our clothes. We dribbled coffee on our favorite work shirt. We stepped in a mud puddle that was deeper than we anticipated and stained the...

Chewing gum, often thrown carelessly out of a car window or spit onto the ground by a hasty passerby, is both disgusting and unsanitary and a pesky mess to get off of your shoes and clothing. To...

Nylon and polyester fibers are tough and durable clothing materials. That does not mean they are stain proof. Oil stains are particularly difficult to remove, but like other types of stains on...

Rust ranks right up there with red wine as one of the most difficult stains to remove from pants and other clothing. But don't toss out those pricey designer jeans or khakis just yet. Rust stains...

If you live in an area with hard water, you may experience your white clothes turning gray. Hard water is filled with minerals that can leave a gray film on your clothes if it mixes with soap,...

Bleach stains can be removed from clothing, but results are not always successful when the fabric is black or dark. The bleach must be attended to quickly. Sodium thiosulfate counteracts the...

Whether you get them golfing or running through freshly cut grass, grass stains are annoying and can seem like the end of a good pair of shoes. The materials in grass--protein and chlorophyll...

Scorching is caused when extreme heat, such as that from an iron, has prolonged contact with fabric. The yellowish stains left behind are usually very hard to remove, and this is even more true...

Leather clothing and furniture fabrics are among the most sensitive and difficult to maintain in your home. When they become stained with greasy substances like olive oil, salad dressing or pizza...

One of the hardest substances to get out of clothes, hair, furniture, or carpet is chewing gum. It's pesky glue-like resistance makes for a difficult and stubborn removal. Peanut butter's rich,...

Iron and rust particles can sometimes adhere to fabric if the clothes come in contact with rusty metal or are washed in water from rusty pipes. The result is clothing with orange, red or yellow...