Removing Stains

When ink suddenly appears on your clothing, it's important to remove it as quickly as possible. The longer an ink stain sets in, the bigger the challenge it can be to remove it. Ink stains can...

That dark stain on the collar of your leather coat is from sweat and body oils. The good news is that those substances are easy to remove. You do not need specialty chemicals or aggressive...

Few things are more annoying that going about your business and suddenly realizing ink from a pen has stained your shirt or paints. The quicker you remove the stain, the more likely you are to...

This is how to get that impossible stain out of your down jacket or coat.

Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is found in various places around the world in the form of mineral deposits. The uses of this natural cleaner are endless. It can be used to treat...

Knit shirts are a wardrobe staple. Cool and comfortable, they don't easily wrinkle and they come in a variety of colors. Most knit fabrics don't need special care, and they can be cleaned in a...

UGGS is a brand name for footwear made in Australia. They are made from natural sheepskin and not synthetic products, so they require gentle care. If you love your UGGS, as most UGG owners do, you...

Salt from the roads or from perspiration leaves a white residue on suede. Suede is a soft, porous leather that is easily stained, so you must take extra precautions when cleaning salt, or any...

When looking to remove a stain from fabric, it's important to choose the right methods and cleaning agents. Different kinds of fabrics can react in very different ways to the types of chemicals...

Storing your suede jackets in a damp closet can cause mold spores to grow. Cleaning suede can be a tedious task, although worth it in the end by saving money at the dry cleaners. Suede should be...

New fabrics are coming onto the market every year making it difficult for consumers to understand their qualities. Micro-Suede is one of the faux suedes. It's actually microfiber, which is brushed...

It's difficult to avoid getting salt on your shoes if you live in cold climates. Sand and salt are sprayed on the streets and sidewalks to help melt the snow and give traction to pedestrians and...

Getting a stain on one's clothing at work can be embarrassing, especially if that stain is a blood stain. Many women worry about this problem, due to leakage caused during their period. There are...

Soft leather bags can absorb and retain substances that can cause permanent damage. Chances of getting rid of a stain are better if you take steps to remove the substance immediately after it...

That favorite pair of jeans---the pair that fits perfectly and only seems to get more comfortable the older it gets---those are the jeans you happened to be wearing when a bit of bleach leaped...

Candle wax is difficult to remove from most fabrics. However, accidents do happen. Silk is a very delicate fabric and if candle wax is spilled on a silk shirt, it requires special attention to...

If you've ever had a ballpoint pen explode in your pocket or if you have a toddler who loves to draw on your leather sofa, then you know how frustrating it can be trying to remove the ink stains....

Canvas shoes can show a lot of wear and tear even the first couple of months after purchasing. Made from either cotton or hemp, the material easily picks up dust, sand and mud. By keeping up the...

Hair dye makes your hair look great, whether it's new highlights or a brand-new color to freshen your look. Hair dye doesn't look so great on your favorite coat or jacket. Sometimes, even the...

It is very important to keep leather clean to lock in its natural oils, flexibility and durability. A buildup of shoe polish can degrade and ruin the quality of the leather. Investing in a good...

If you have a piece of suede fabric with a small stain, you can spot clean it without harming the rest of the fabric. Suede has the unique property of being soft, velvety, smooth and tough to...

Leather, like many other materials that get damp and sit in a dark area, can get moldy. Whether it is a jacket, a purse, or gloves, treatment for leather mold is easy.

Kool-Aid originated in 1927 in Hastings, Nebraska, by Edwin Perkins. The drink mix started as a concentrated liquid drink called Fruit Smack until Perkins figured a way to remove the liquid,...

Most candles tend to drip as they burn. If they aren't kept on surface intended to catch melted wax such as a candle holder with a rim around the base or on tin foil with the sides folded up, then...

Sometimes a woman's period catches her off guard, or she does not have enough time to change her protection prior to leakage. Either way, period stains are an embarrassing situation. Here are a...

Clothing is expensive. Even a small stain can ruin an outfit.

Whitening those dirty filthy socks in the laundry basket is a feat many moms and college students get frustrated with. And though chlorine, bleach, or hot water may do the trick, it’s only to a...

When you use over-the-counter bleach on shoes, it can leave a yellowish residue that will stain the surface. The bleach itself is yellow and will cause yellowish stains when not adequately...

Most people know the dangers of going out in the sun without properly protecting their skin with sunscreen. If you are fair-skinned or have children, you probably do take the necessary steps to...

Satin is a smooth woven fabric with a glossy top and a dull lining. The gloss or shine of the fabric is created through a special weaving pattern. Garments made from satin can become soiled or...

It's been said image is everything, and that certainly applies to the world of cheerleading. No cheerleader wants to go to a game or competition with a uniform that has stains. The good news is...

If you’ve ever had to try to get chocolate stains out of a white shirt, you know how hard it can be. You can buy commercial stain removers, of course, but they don’t always work well on chocolate...

Unless you are trying to establish some sort of persona, nobody wants to start a baseball game with a uniform that is already dirty. Clay gets on a baseball uniform when a player slides into a...

Cleaning paint from leather can be tricky, especially if the paint has had time to dry. For best results, try to remove any spilled paint from the leather while it is still wet. When caring for...

Just like with any other stain a lipstick stain is more easily removed if you catch it quickly. Unfortunately lipstick stains are likely to be overlooked until the stain has had time to set...

If you've ever had a pen fall apart in your pocket or accidentally written on yourself, then you've experienced the fear that you've ruined an article of clothing. Don't worry. Whether you're on...

When you put fabric softener in with your laundry, you hope to pull out soft, comfortable clothes, towels and linens. What you don't hope to find are greasy splotches on the fabric. However, the...

Whether you are an artist compiling your latest collection of oil paintings or a homeowner painting the ceiling of your family room, the time will come when you have paint speckles on your...

For many cooks, food coloring is a gift and a curse. It's great for adding a splash of color to your favorite beverage, changing the color of white icing for those cool orange Halloween cupcakes,...

You get home from a party or a day at the office, take off your clothes and realize there is a lip-gloss stain on your favorite white shirt. Whether you accidentally did it yourself or it resulted...

Whether making mud pies or splashing in muddy puddles, it seems to be a common occurrence for children to get mud on their shoes and clothes. If you've ever tried getting mud out of clothing, you...

Tennis shoes take a beating from a variety of daily activities, such as walking, playing tennis or working in the garden. Perspiration, among other things, can cause your white shoes to develop...

If you have recently purchased a suit, dress or blouse made of polyester or a poly blend, consider this cleaning fact: Fabrics constructed of these wrinkle-resistant fibers are durable and...

Did you accidentally make a mark with a Sharpie on your new shirt? Act fast! You can make that stray mark disappear.

When you have engaged in heavy kissing mode with your girlfriend, or perhaps a friendly hug with a date, lipstick can easily get on the collar of your shirt. These lipstick stains can easily be...

Outdoor activities are no picnic if your clothes suffer an unexpected attack from pollen spores, which can leave stubborn stains. You can eliminate these yellow outdoor offenders from your pants,...

A cotton or polyester knit top can be totally ruined by just one splash of oil or grease which will leave that tell-tale stain running down the front of your shirt. Even a single spot will...

It is sometimes difficult to get that dry, set-in stain out of your favorite clothing. You can remove the stain, but it will take patience and a little elbow grease. The type of stain will dictate...

Many of us at some point have had nasty sweat stains on our clothes. These stains can take multiply washes to remove the stains and sometimes even more to remove the odors. However, with these...

I'm a shoe snob but not the general $500 a pair Staletto type. I just like moderate to slightly pricey shoes so that they can last and in order for them to last, I like for them to stay...