Removing Stains

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...

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...

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...

Lipstick contains oil, wax, pigments and alcohol. The variety of ingredients and intense colors occasionally make stain removal perplexing. Missed stains can be set in by the heat of the clothes...

Discovering that you have stained an article of wool clothing can be upsetting. Wool is difficult to clean, and when the stain in question is oil, it can be even more so. Removing an oil stain...

Dry erase markers create a mark that can easily be removed from a nonporous surface such as a dry erase white board. If a dry erase marker gets on clothing, however, the mark is not as easy to...

Glue is a wonderful product that can be used for many different things. However, when it gets onto fabric it can often be a problem. To avoid having to dispose of a perfectly good article of...

You have just accidentally sprayed perfume directly onto your hot new blouse or shirt. You have absolutely no idea what it will take to remove this stain. Try not to think about how much money you...

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...

A smudge of ballpoint ink can make an eyesore on your favorite acrylic sweater. Fortunately, a combination of elbow grease and savvy laundering can restore your sweater to its former state.

Accidents happen. On your clothing, on your carpets, on your throw pillows or furniture, even in your curtains. Whether it's a potty training mishap, a pet problem or even incontinence, you...

Leather. While suede jackets and hidebound boots can often be comfortable and stylish, they and other leather items are notoriously hard to clean. A qualified dry cleaner is still the best and...

Whether you're talking about cleaning your suede shoes, gloves, jacket or furniture, it pays to keep your item looking new. Although some people are hesitant to purchase a suede item because of...

Natural leather furniture, clothing, luggage and other leather goods can be quite expensive. When one of these items becomes stained, it pays to know how to properly clean it. The type of leather...

Leather boots are a wardrobe staple for any fashion-conscious man or woman, but a dollop of pizza grease or drop of rain can cause an unsightly stain to appear on their surface. Fortunately,...

Suede is soft, warm, and gorgeous. It is the perfect material for a light autumn jacket or a heavy winter coat. Unfortunately, this versatile material cannot just be thrown in the washing...

Nubuck is material that is a type of leather common in sandals and is specifically used in Birkenstock brand sandals. It typically has a velvet-like appearance and texture because of the way in...

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...

Are your favorite tennis shoes stained, or just really dirty? Do you need a inexpensive way to get mud or grass stains of your sneakers? Here is a quick and easy way to get them spotless and...

Wool hats are popular and stylish. Some designer versions can cost thousands of dollars, while more generic brands keep you looking dashing for much less. Wool hats can last for years, but only if...

Mildew is a common part of life. It grows wherever there is excess moisture. Mildew can grow on anything, including clothing. Removing mildew from clothes can be daunting because there is the risk...

Vintage wedding gowns are very special because of their often-intricate details, fine workmanship and one-of-a-kind style. But because of age and, sometimes, from improper storage or care a...

If you find you need to clean Ugg Boots, you might be a little frustrated. These popular sheepskin beauties are a winter staples of cold climates. But cleaning them may intimidate the feint of...

To remove mildew stains from clothing, brush the mildew spores off the clothes, dry the clothes outside, pre-treat the stain, wash it, and hang it up to dry. Make sure the water is very hot to get...

Dry-cleaning prices can really add up as you pull out your autumn and winter wardrobes. Use these tips to ease the "taken to the cleaners" pain.

Blood is one of the toughest stains to remove, and leather is one of the trickiest materials to clean. There aren't too many cleaning solutions that are tough enough to completely clean up blood...

Silk is luxurious, lightweight and soft. Additionally, it feels amazing against the skin. Although there are now a number of washable silks on the market, oddly enough they stain easily with the...

Leather is very expensive and it is beyond frustrating if it becomes dirty. Removing paint from leather is not easy and is often not possible at all. However, there are some home remedies you can...

Sometimes the only option in removing ties stains is through dry cleaning. Learn how to remove stains from ties with dry cleaning in this free clothing care video from a dry cleaner.

Take a tie with stains to a dry cleaning location to get cleaned. Learn how to examine stains on ties in this free clothing care video from a dry cleaner.

Ties are usually not something to be left in a dry cleaning machine. Learn how to clean spots or stains on ties in this free clothing care video from a dry cleaner.

Wool has a natural resistance to stains, but solutions are available for emergencies where stains do occur. Prompt treatment of stains is imperative to avoid permanent damage.

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:...

Cashmere is a luxurious and fairly expensive fabric and if you love your sweaters, it’s worth sending them to the dry-cleaners to be laundered. But you can also treat certain cashmere...

Cashmere comes from goats living in the high and dry plateaus surrounding the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and China. Cashmere can be a tricky material to work with. Follow these steps to clean stains...

A car trip with family members can be a very enjoyable outing but unexpected situations do happen. For example, casually exiting the car and finding out that there is melted rubber from the car...

It’s wonderful to have the feel of luxurious expensive suede, but those dry cleaning bills are not so wonderful. Now you can buy pig suede--a washable suede with the same luxury--and you can save...

There are a lot of different ways one can stain his or her clothes by accident, and one of the toughest ones to get out is a blood stain. If you get blood on your clothing, don't worry. With...

Lipstick on your shirt or collar? Here are a few simple steps to help remove lipstick from clothing.

Silk ties aren't really meant to be cleaned, even by a dry cleaner. However, ties can get dirty especially over meal time. If you need to clean your tie, here are some helpful hints.