Removing Stains

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...

Ink stains are a common laundry malady. There are several methods to remove them. The most common effective methods involve rubbing alcohol or baking soda on the stain.

Kids love to chew gum, and it's a treat you might let them enjoy now and then. The trouble is what happens all too often: A wad of gum lands on a shirt or skirt and makes a sticky mess. It's not...

When crayons are in the hands of children, you never know where the colors may end up. It is rather easy to forget you are holding the crayon and accidentally strike your clothing with the crayon....

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...

You thought you were safe by writing on the paper in front of you only to realize that the ink from your pen bleed through to your wooden desk. Don't worry. Ink can be removed from wood furniture...

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...

Oh my gosh, you just spilled red wine on your brand new white dress, not to worry, you can get that stain out in no time. You'll only need a few ingredients and a little patience.

Perspiration stains in the underarms of your clothing can be embarrassing. Permanent sweat stains don't have to ruin your favorite shirt. Follow these simple steps to get your clothes looking like...

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....

While stains can be somewhat difficult to remove from clothing, odorous smells from strong chemicals can be a big challenge as well. If you spill gasoline on your clothing, follow a few easy steps...

Red wine stains are common. Many people used to avoid drinking red wine for fear of the wine being spilled and causing a stain that was unremovable. There are many options for getting out wine...

Mold can be difficult to get rid of, especially when you are dealing with mold on a felt item. It is important to use the right solution to kill the mold. Don't use bleach, as it can break down...

When it comes to removing stains on clothing such as an olive oil stain there are two basic rules. Treat the stain it as soon as possible and don't put the item in the dryer after washing. ...

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...

Removing deodorant stain buildup on dark clothing requires sprinkling baking soda on the stain and then pouring vinegar over the baking soda. Try brushing the stain with vinegar and then washing...

Getting out pomegranate juice stains can be tricky. It's not impossible to do, but it requires a little extra effort. Soak a stained garment immediately in cold water. It's important not to let...

A lot of us have problems with excessive sweating, and armpit stains can be embarrassing for all of us. Here are some methods that can be used to get rid of them.

Club soda has long been recommeded as a stain removal method, especially for red wine. Yet there is no scientific data that prove club soda gets stains out. In fact, the chemicals in club...

This is the easiest and quickest way to get rid of grease stains. The Longer it sits, the worse it will get

You know you are one of those people that always manages to spill your morning glass of juice, or coffee, on your blouse, or get ketchup from your burger on your once crisp, white top. Well now I...

There's not much worse than the stench that comes from a pair of stinky sneakers. Don't throw the sneakers away; clean them and power out the odors so they smell fresh. Removing the smell from a...

Even the mildest stains in clothing can be a hassle. Add brightness and remove stains with the cleaning power of baking soda.

Learn how to properly clean a coated canvas handbag.

Deodorant stains are embarassing on dark clothes! Here are a few ways to get them off without ruining your clothes!