Removing Stains

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...

Hot glue is a convenient way to glue craft items together, including fabric. But what happens when you accidentally get hot glue on an item of clothing or other fabric that isn't part of the...

Maybe you are a professional painter. Maybe you work at a home supply store that mixes paint. Maybe you enjoy attempting to recreate a decorating scheme you saw on a home improvement TV show....

Cotton is undoubtedly used more often in clothing than any other fabric materials, making it more likely for you to spill on or stain cotton clothing. This includes ink stains from pens. It is...

If you accidentally spilled cologne onto clothing or it has transferred from your skin to your clothes, the smell will permeate the fabric and cause visible staining. To remove cologne stains, use...

You might think that articles of clothing with acrylic paint on them are a lost cause and will have to be relegated to the rag bin. However, if you move fast you can ameliorate the damage. Just be...

Silicone can be extremely problematic if it gets on fabric. Most people do not know how to fully remove it, and it can create a permanent, greasy-looking stain on the fabric. Fortunately, you can...

While delicious to drink, fruit punch can become quite a headache if spilled on clothing, furniture or onto the carpet. Once it sets, it will be tough to remove, but if you act quickly enough, and...

Permanent markers are useful for certain tasks, but if the label says "permanent," it holds true. Removing permanent marker from cloth or fabric can be difficult if you do not use the right stain...

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...

Timberland has made a reputation as a maker of comfortable, well-made shoes and boots. Their sturdy, rugged boots will last a long time if properly cared for. The boots and shoes, made for men,...

Many people love a nice bright white leather jacket. It's just a sharp color that looks good on everyone. But every now and then someone will spill ballpoint ink on that brand new white jacket,...

This works when the desert boot cleaning kit fails.

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...

It can seem like a major tragedy when you get a food stain on a favorite piece of clothing, but it doesn't need to be. Almost any stain can be removed if attacked in the right way, and those that...