Removing Stains

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...

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...

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...

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,...

When fabric is left moist for a period of time, mold may develop. Favorable conditions for mold to develop include the presence of water, oxygen, nutrients and warm temperatures. If mold is not...

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...

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...

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...

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...

With almost every white shirt, sweat stains are an annoyance that is practically inevitable. But sometimes there isn't time to do another load of laundry, or it isn't cost-efficient or good for...

Bleach is commonly used as a laundry aid. It disinfects and removes certain stains. Bleach stains themselves, however, are difficult to remove. While bleach may be beneficial when a small amount...

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.

A stain is truly fabric's natural enemy---it infiltrates, it damages, it holds tight and doesn't let go. But fear not, for stains are a foe that may yet be vanquished. The trick is to know thy...

Dye stains can be one of the trickiest forms of stain to remove. This is due to most dyes being made of permanent or semi-permanent ingredients designed to stay put on fabrics, hair and other...

Painting with Crayola paints is fun until it gets on your clothes! Luckily, Crayola, whose products are geared toward school-aged children, keeps this in mind when manufacturing their products....

Children often use tempera paint for crafts or to color on poster board, but this paint can stain clothing. To remove it from clothing, you might need to try several times. For best results,...

Few things are more frustrating than getting a stain on a new or favorite item of clothing. You know it's important to act quickly, but you may not know how to proceed. The simplest method is to...

Each year, more than $250 billion is spent on fashion in the United States, according to the University of Delaware Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies, with each person spending hundreds,...

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

Mildew will eventually grow on any fabrics that remain damp for an extended period. Mildew is a dark stain that smells musty and will continue to spread throughout fabric if not stopped. When...

If you jog, play tennis or handball, or engage in other sports activities, your clothing may show it. Laundry detergent basically cleans your clothing, but stubborn perspiration stains are often...

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.

Staining your clothes is rather frustrating. Almost as frustrating as trying to get that stain to come off. Here are several different methods that'll help you get rid of that haunting fabric...

Nothing is worse or more noticeable than an ink mark on your crisp white clothing. With these simple steps your will be able to combat that stain fast and efficiently.

Food stains, red wine stains, whatever it is can sometimes difficult to remove. It's always good to clean a stain right away. That is usually the best and most effective way of getting it out....

Stains are a part of life and they come from a variety of sources; from food to blood and everything in between. As irritating as it is to get stains on your clothing, try not to get too...

Learn how to get even the toughest stains out of fabric with these important tips!

Cigarette and cigar smoke leaves behind a yellow stain on clothing and walls. It dulls the surface over time, and moisture in a room can cause the stains to become streaky. Walls and other...

Dandelion plants are yellow flowers that grow in many lawns and fields. The plants can easily stain clothing. A dandelion stain can be difficult to remove without the proper tools.

Converse are great, stylish and timeless shoes. But they are notoriously hard to keep clean, particularly the white ones. So what do you do when your once brilliant shoes are dingy? Clean them up...

Sunscreen can be incredibly messy. It is not at all unlikely to get sunscreen on your clothing instead of your skin. If you have gotten sunscreen on your new white sundress or shorts, you may not...

Canvas tennis shoes like Chuck Taylors require different care than leather shoes. The cloth-based shoes are easier to get dirty than leather shoes as they absorb dirty water and mud. Cleaning...

Sneakers have a tendency to attract dust, dirt, and smudges. Keep them looking new with regular simple maintenance.

Mildew, that smelly mold that can ruin your favorite article of clothing, can be tough to remove. Whether you've forgotten clothes in the washer or noticed mildew on a shirt that's been in...

Many stains can be cleaned from white fabric by using bleach. But bleach is not always safe for certain fabrics. When a cigarette smoke stain or odor develops on a favorite white garment, it's...

This article will show you step-by-step how to bleach your white clothing.

Removing a fresh blood stain is relatively more simple. Often it can be rinsed out with cold water. But sometimes the stain isn't caught until later. Anyone who gets their period or has...

Red wine is one of the most staining substances out there. Besides blood, grease and rust, you'll be hard-pressed to find anything that produce as stubborn a stain as red wine. If you spill red...

Ring around the collar is common on dress shirts that are worn snug around the neck. This type of ring also appears at the edges of T-shirts and in the back of blouse necks. It doesn't matter how...

Accidentally spill bleach on your favorite t-shirt? Try these tips to fix the stain.

Using bleach to whiten clothes can easily irritate your skin and eyes. This is a concern for young infants as well. Instead of using a cup of bleach, use these steps to achieve a more fresh and...

Stain removers work in four ways. The first, and most common, way stain removers work is by simply dissolving the stain with either a solvent or surfactant. In fact, many stains can be removed by...

Blood stains will ruin your clothes. But it can be removed if you know how. This article describes ways to remove blood stains on your clothes.

Most people hate getting stains on white fabrics more than on any other color, because the stains are most visible on white. But you're actually fortunate if you get stains on whites instead of on...

As long as blood stains have not dried or set into clothes, you may yet be able to remove the stain and save your clothes.

It’s possible to remove black ink or any other color of ink from fabric as long as you haven’t already washed it, and especially as long as it hasn’t been through the dryer or...

Silky but not pure silk, satin is used most frequently for evening and bridal wear, as well as for luxury sheets, and often comes in an array of gorgeous colors. It’s cool to the touch:...

Bleaching suede is extremely tricky, and is usually best done by a professional. Many dry-cleaning services specialize in cleaning suede and leather. But if you want to give it a try yourself,...

Unlike most juice products, the ingredients of Kool-Aid can leave an awful stain which may never be removed successfully. If you think you've tried every method for removing Kool-Aid stains from...