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...

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,...

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...

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...

Anyone who has had to clean children's clothes knows the shock of finding Silly Putty stains. Silly Putty has been around for more than 50 years, and while it may be the king of modeling clay, it...

If you are a smoker, live with someone who smokes or have visited a venue where smoking occurred, there's a good chance your clothes have nicotine stains. Other fabrics such as linens and curtains...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Accidents are bound to happen. Stains of all kinds show up on your clothes and carpets. Home remedies and anecdotes from creative sources may be helpful, but when you've got a stain like diesel...

If you've managed to scorch a few garments during ironing, you will need a few hints to get those annoying burn stains out of your clothes. While burn stains in clothes are as common as wine,...

Getting gum on your favorite blouse can be a scary moment. Whether you blew a bubble too big that popped and got on your shirt, or sat down on a park bench where someone decided to leave you a...

Paintball is a competitive sport in which players eliminate opponents by hitting them with pellets of paint fired from a marker gun. The paint used in the pellets is biodegradable, non-toxic and...

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...

Stain removal can be challenging when your water is the culprit. Water with iron particles in it, usually due to older water pipes, can stain your clothes with rust colored spots. If you also have...

One day you look in the mirror and discover that one of your favorite outfits is starting to show perfume stains. This doesn't mean the garment is ruined or you'll never be able to wear it in...

When candy or gum stain clothing, they create one of the more difficult stains to remove with basic cleaning methods. Candy and gum often stick to fabric in thick masses and sink into the clothing...

Blood contains proteins, which can make removing bloodstains from clothing difficult. When the proteins in blood are exposed to heat, they can clot and sink between the different layers of the...

Successful stain removal is a science that relies on a variety of factors, especially the ingredients of the stain and the type of fabric or material. Water-based stains tend to be easier than...

All parents know that a good mud puddle is a hard thing to resist. Unfortunately, the mud stains that can result can be stubborn and difficult to remove from clothing, but there are ways to return...

Paint is much easier to remove from a coat if treated within six to eight hours of the stain event, according to Ohio State University's Information Extension. Once the paint fully dries, extra...

At first glance, ink stains can seem to make a shirt useless. As easily as accidental ink stains occur, they can be cleaned. Cleaning an ink stain from a shirt is easier when you follow a simple...

Baked on crayon can be a nuisance to remove, especially if the crayon-stained clothes have gone through the washer and dryer. While the stain, unfortunately, won't come out just by washing it...

It can be fun to dive headfirst into a painting project, but things may get a little messy. If you get overzealous painting while wearing your favorite shirt, you could end up with a nasty paint...

Satin is still considered a luxury fiber even though much of today's satin is not made from silk. It originated in China where it remained until the Italians brought it to Europe. The fabric, once...

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...

Clothing stains can ruin an outfit, not to mention a night out on the town, a family barbecue or even a home-cooked meal. Some of the most notorious stain culprits--ketchup, grease and red...

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...

Blood stain removal requires pretreating the stain, followed by gently cleaning the clothing in order to prevent fabric damage. Blood is a protein-based stain that requires an enzyme agent in the...

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...

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...

Armpit stains in clothing, especially if it is light colored clothing, are noticeable and embarrassing. Armpit stains will look yellow or greenish and have a hard, crusty feel. Although it may...

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.

Getting lipstick on your garment is scary. I did just that one day and was surprised that the liquid detergent really made it just spread. I didn't have time to figure out what popular aids to...

Stains can ruin fabric and clothes. Chocolate, grease, gravy and cranberry juice seem to always find their way onto clothes and carpet. Before you throw out that soiled garment, however, try a...

Is the inside of your purse dirty or soiled and you're not quite sure how to clean it? Keep reading to learn simple cleaning solutions to make the inside of your purse cleaner.

This how to article is for anyone who as ever had to use an ink pen or ink refills. I use to work in a office and had to refill ink pads on a date stamper and signature pad. We had two...

Anyone who has children has probably found the inevitable chocolate candy stuffed in the pocket come laundry time. And while checking pockets is the best way to avoid this catastrophe, don't...

Even the most careful individual may have a mishap that leaves their clothing stained and unwearable. If this happens with your favorite wool sweater or other wool item, you may be able to remove...

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

Even a tiny spot of tomato juice or sauce can ruin a white shirt or blouse. While removing tomato-based stains can be tricky, success is more likely if the stain is treated right away. Work on the...

Dye stains of any type can often be a real challenge to remove from cloth materials--including canvas shoes. But it is possible to get dye out of cloth or canvas shoes. The key to remember with...