Removing Stains

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Removing a butter stain can be quite a bit more tricky than removing other types of stains as most laundry products were meant to remove liquid stains, not solid stains. However, there still is a...

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...

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...

Did you get some tree sap on your clothes? Either it's a brand new shirt or ragged old jeans, all you care about is you want that tree sap gone. This article will tell you what you can use to get...

Getting ink on your laundry can be very irritating. Clothes are expensive and most people can afford to buy new ones every time a pen goes through the laundry. Most people check the pockets of...

Have you ever got a blood stain on your carpet or favorite piece of clothing? Maybe your child got a bloody nose and stained his/her outfit or stained the carpet? Perhaps your dog or cat went into...

After reading this article, you will have learned how to remove a grease stain from your clothes

How to remove stains from bike chain grease. Everyone has had that great pair of pants or shirt that gets caught on a bike chain and leaves that unsightly greasy mess. Luckily, it is simple to...

Knowing how to keep your tie clean is crucial in your suit wearing success. Every suit-wearing guy knows that the necktie gets dirty quicker than any other garment a man can wear. It is also the...

Have you ever wondered how to remove that dreadful blood stain from fabric? Blood can be very difficult to remove. If you have never learned the secret to getting rid of blood stains, you will...

It's so frustrating to pull out your best white shirt and find nasty yellow armpit stains. Before, I always figured I would have to go buy a new shirt, but I finally found a way to get those...

Oh my gosh, you just spilled red wine on your brand new white dress, not to worry, you can get that stain out in no time. You'll only need a few ingredients and a little patience.

If you are oppose using bleach for any reason, be it the smell or you're just scared of staining the stain like I have before. Or you just prefer something not as harsh, a mixture of water and...

I have 4 children who can not seem to make it through a day without staining their clothing. Buying laundry stain remover was getting quite expensive until my mom told me about this. It is cheap,...

Sometimes we may mishandle a knife or other sharp object, maybe our kids scraped themselves and a little blood stained their clothing. Either way blood stain removal can be hard if you don’t know...

We all hate when that spontaneous nose bleed or cut finger leaves us with a big red smear all over the front of our brand new shirt. I have an easy way to get blood out of your clothes almost...

Have you ever been horrified to find a ball point ink mark on your favorite shirt or blouse and not known what do about it? Learn how to fix it here!

Oil and grease stains can be some of the toughest stains to get out of clothes. Whether your removing cooking oil stains from clothes or engine oil, here are a few quick tips to help you get rid...

Have you washed an article of clothing a million times trying to get that stupid grease stain out, but it just won't budge? Don't give up on it - help is here!

It's not hard to prevent ring around the collar if you take the necessary precautions and make an effort to properly care for your clothing. Read the steps listed below to see how ring around the...

Are you constantly inconvenienced by those pesky deodorant spots that appear on your clothing? Black shirts and tops can especially become soiled by white deodorant smears. Learn how to safely and...

Many manufacturers nowadays are producing handbags made from microfibers. These range from high-end designer bags to low-end bags available at discount stores. The higher-end bags may have a...

One of the most beautiful color is white and it suits everyone. The main problem with white is that it gets stained easily, it's difficult to keep white "white" for a long time. Here are...

The last thing you want if you have spent a fortune on a purse (or handbag) is for it to get dirty or stained. A few simple tips can keep your luxury purse/handbag looking new.

MMMM...Who doesn't love the creamy and delicious treat peanut butter? (Besides, of course, those who allergic to peanuts). But like a lot of people, I often like to start my day off with toast...

Chewing gum can be one of the most difficult things to remove once it has been stuck to something. Its very irritating when chewing gum gets stuck in or on places that you never want it. Gum is...

Using the right technique can get the motor oil out on your clothes faster and easier than you think. The key is to treat stains in the shortest time possible. Something most people do wrong and...

It's happened to all of us; some how we end up with blood on our clothes: a nose bleed, a scratch, an injured child, etc... Then, we realize we have to get that stain out. Well, I have found a...

Any parent knows that when football season arrives so do the grass and mud stained uniforms. For me trying to keep my son's uniform from turning into a grey dingy mess can be a challenge. There...

Have you ever had an ugly stain from sweat or makeup on your staw hat? These problems can ruin a new straw hat. Here is a tip for getting out those stains.

I'm a nurse and during my work, I frequently get blood and other stuff on my uniforms and shoes. (I'm sure you can imagine!) Here are a few tips on getting blood and other stains out of almost any...

Of course you could try bleach to get that stain out of your white clothing, but there is a safe and effective alternative.

If you have tried to remove grass and dirt stains from baseball or football pants lately, you are probably pretty frustrated. The polyester pants are simply unforgiving when it comes to stain...

It always seems that when you are cooking no matter how careful you are, grease always seems to splatter out of the pan. Although you would hate for it to splatter all over your clean stove,...

Most everyone likes to drink coffee and tea, but when it winds up on your clothes, it can be quite a mess. Depending up the variety, flavor, cream and sugar, removing the spot might be a challenge.

Lipstick spots and stains may ruin a favorite dress or shirt. Here's a step-by-step plan for treating lipstick spots.

Ever thought your favorite blouse was ruined from a grease stain? I used to think so too, until I figured out this easy at home trick to turn that "ruined" blouse new again! I will tell...

I am so messy when I am cooking, eating or even when drawing. I have dropped my pen and gotten ink on me and have learned from that to get it out pretty easily.

Simple way to get melted crayon out of clothes

Washing laundry is a household chore that few people enjoy and there is nothing more frustrating than finding a pile of dirty white socks in the hamper. Often my son runs around outside with his...

Moisture in your closet can lead to musty odors and mold stains on your clothes. Getting rid of mold and mildew stains can be tough if you live by the ocean or in a particular humid climate. Here...