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...

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...

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...

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...

Getting pine tar or sap on your clothing can be very irritating, especially when it comes time to remove it. Removing pine tar from polyester clothing or other materials, such as car seats, is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Winter snowfall brings about sledding adventures and snowmen, in addition to slush, ice cold puddles and salt-stained pant legs. People living in cities where walking, regardless of weather, is...

We all have that favorite pair of jeans that has become like a best friend. When glue gets on them, finding the best way to remove it can seem like mission impossible. No one wants to throw out...

Getting gum off a sweater sounds tricky, but there are some simple methods to fixing this sticky situation. There are several recommendations for removing gum, but the easiest and most effective...

At some point or another, nearly everyone needs to remove a sauce stain from clothing. Thousands of so-called remedies exist, but there are a few sure-fire ways to get rid of the stain.

Women everywhere have trouble keeping makeup off of their clothing. Either makeup was spilled during application or smudges and stains were created when the clothing was put on or taken off. No...

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...

Getting red stains out of white garments is a common problem for active households. Sometimes sports uniforms are stained by red clay. A red wine might spill onto the tablecloth. Red sugar drinks...

Strong glue is strong stuff, especially when applied in its liquid hot state. While hot, it is able to wrap around and bond to the fibers in your clothes, making it extremely difficult to remove. ...

Steam cleaning has emerged as a process for commercial and personal use to clean walls, windows and cooking surfaces. In terms of clothing, the process presents a viable alternative to dry...

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...

Coca-Cola has been touted as a grease stain remover by housewives, house husbands and professional laundry services alike. The tough phosphoric acid eats away at the grease, making your greasy...

Whether painting a house or canvas; and whether the paint is latex, oil, acrylic or watercolor, you can always step back and enjoy the fruits of your labor. While your work is ripe with freshness,...

We all love our clothes to smell like "spring rain" or "country meadows" as our bottle of favorite liquid fabric softener promises. However, laundry mishaps happen, and fabric softener may have...

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...

Getting paint on an article of clothing can be frustrating and annoying. It may take several washes to get it off if you treat it in time. If you have gotten paint on a nylon windbreaker, and it...

You can remove vinyl lettering or logos from a T-shirt or jersey by using common household items rather than purchasing expensive and potentially dangerous chemical solutions.