Stain Removal

Stains are a part of everyday life. And, removing them sometimes is a task all by itself. I am going to provide you with a listing of different remedies on how to remove stains past from one...

Tablecloths, napkins and clothing are all prone to tea stains. Spills and accidents happen. Tea can be a very difficult stain to remove. Tea is used to dye fabrics, it sets itself into the fibers...

Aluminum stains very easily. After using your aluminum cooking utensils or serving pieces, you may notice them turn a dark gray, blackish color. This can happen with very common, every day...

Marble is prone to staining because of how porous it is.Before using it in a kitchen or bathroom its best to have it treated with a penetrating stone sealer. You may need to reapply the sealer...

Some fabrics are prone to water stains. If you have ever left your windows open, it started to rain, your curtains got wet and when they dried they had unsightly water stains. You probably washed...

White plates can be an elegant method of serving food items. When set against a white plate a dish can really stand out. Unfortunately white plates can also sometimes be hard to clean. Fortunately...

You polished your shoes to keep them looking nice and protect them, now you have a stain from the shoe polish on your shirt sleeve or pants leg. Do not try to rinse the stain with water, the shoe...

After installing tiles with grout, you should refer to this article for cleaning those surfaces. Use of oxygen bleach to remove stains is recommended, as it is non-toxic, doesn't produce harmful...

If you have a husband, son, daughter or maybe even yourself, who works on cars, you know that motor oil can ruin their clothing. If you treat the stains correctly, you can save them from the...

Water marks can be a disaster for wood. My children are never ending leaving drinks on the table and other wood furniture, so I have had a few trail and errors when removing the water marks from...

If you have ever dripped blueberry sauce or dropped strawberries on your clothes, you know how difficult those stains are to remove. Blueberry and strawberry stains stand out on your clothing in...

Pet messes on your carpet are the absolute WORST! They can be so tough to get out. Many people will tell you that if you have a white carpet, you won't be able to get it out at all. Here are a few...

How to tell the Difference Between Mold and Mildew. Both mold and mildew are types of fungi that thrive in warm, moist environments. Both can be a health hazard, and should be removed as soon as...

Stains from baby formula seem impossible to remove. The stains leave behind a spot that is yellow, light or dark brown and completely ruin the look of baby clothes or your clothes. Many times if...

Ever had that experience of getting gum on your clothes? Before you try anything else, here are some helpful tips.

Lipstick stains on clothes are a common stain. They can be difficult to remove especially with the newer indelible or long lasting lipsticks. These stains can be difficult to remove, but not...

There are several common food stains you and your household may come on contact with daily. Luckily even some of the hardest stains can be zapped when treated properly. The mail thing to remember...

Mildew on grout is a common problem in any area that gets wet frequently or if you live in a humid damp area. Mildew stains can be very difficult to remove from grout. Of course prevention is best...

Cleaning the fireplace isn't just for cosmetic reasons but for safety purposes as well. Fireplaces should be professionally cleaned by a chimney sweep every 2 - 3 years depending on how much or...

Having a pet is almost like having a child. You love, nurture, and teach them the rules of the house. Most pets at some point will have an accident in your home and often times it will be on your...

It is not hard but very time consuming and takes a lot of patience to get candle wax/dye out of your carpet.

Most of us have heard that there are literally hundreds of household uses for WD-40. And many of us have used WD-40 to lubricate a bicycle chain or fix a squeaky hinge. But did you know that WD-40...

Scratches, chips and nicks really ruin the look of glassware. Any time of glass can become scratched or chipped from drinking glasses to vases to glass cookware to glass table tops or anything...

There's nothing like removing Silly Putty from that little plastic egg and pressing it on all sorts of surfaces to see the impression it will make. Unfortunately, there's also nothing like...

Who doesn’t enjoy having a dinner party with friends or going out to celebrate a special occasion? But when there’s wine involved, an awful mess can sometimes result. Don’t panic if one of your...

Cleaning the concrete off our homes driveway, garage and walkways can really add to how nice the house looks. Many find it a bit confusing as to how concrete should be cleaned and maintained. This...

Blot liquid spills as soon as you see them. Use clean, white cotton towels or white paper towels. Continue blotting until nearly dry. Work from the outside to the center. Rinse thoroughly with...

Ink stains can be pretty simple to remove from clothes, unless it's permanent ink stains. Permanent ink stains can be pretty much impossible to remove from your clothes. It's best to clean a ink...

Do you have a little painter at home drawing up the house. Don't flip out to much it is an easy fix. You'll just need some everyday supplies and you'll be on your way to having clean walls.

Ugh-Oh is a word that causes most parents to cringe with frustration and anticipation at the thought of worst-case scenarios. Sometimes, these unwanted accidents prove to be something mild like a...

Removing tar and tar stains from clothing can be challenging. There is a way to remove tar without ruining the clothing. Tar on clothing can occur from newly paved roadways, newly sealed...

Cat urine can leave a foul odor on wood trim, such as baseboards and doorways. Simply wiping up messes isn't going to get rid of the offending smell. Removing the cat urine odor is challenging and...

Stains are inevitable, but don't let them stay on your carpet. Attend to them immediately before they sink in and possibly cause permanent damage. In the guide below are directions for dealing...

Getting rid of make-up stains on clothes can be difficult. There is a way to remove the stains without ruining your clothing. Make-up should be removable as long as you do not put the garment in...

Soot is the black substance that can build up around a glass candle holder when the candle is burning. The glass container loses its appeal with the appearance of soot. Don’t throw that candle...

You have a dirty carpet. Mud, blood, grape juice, wine and Fido left a big spot in the middle right next to your favorite chair. You don’t have the money to get a professional steam cleaning, nor...

Dogs and wood floors don't always get along together, and unfinished wood floors are particularly at risk for staining and odors from urine because the urine can soak into the wood, leaving dark...

Got an ink stain on your favorite shirt? Ink stains are by far the most difficult stains to remove. Early treatment is the key to complete ink stain removal. Here are a few tips on how to get ink...

Everyone loves a nice porcelain sink, but not when it is so tarnished with stain's that it appears to be "artistic". The problem is that porcelain sinks for various reasons stain very...

Salt stains on leather shoes can ruin the shoes. You have to clean the salt off. The salt will corrode the leather and eat away at it. During the snowy and icy winter salt is used on roads,...

Something about the chemical makeup of hairspray makes it an awesome carpet stain remover. Actually learned this trick in chemistry class so I assure you it works.

According to the website MrsCleanUSA, grass stains are a mixture of protein and other organic matter including chlorophyll and other relatively stable pigmented compounds, such as xanthophylls and...

Anyone who has white plastic blinds knows that over time, the blinds tend to take on a yellow hue. This is because of dirt in the air, oil, dust, and airborne residue. Blinds that take on a darker...

For easy maintenance and to prevent difficult stains you should seal slate countertops and floors with a penetrating commercial stone sealer. This seal should be reapplied about every six months....

Because oriental rugs are usually handmade and may not be colorfast, special care is required.

Every parent knows that there is a always a possibility of finding their little Picasso's drawings on something other than the preferred - paper. Once a child learns the art of creativity with...

Cleaning your ceiling s on a routine basis will prevent them from becoming dingy looking and will also keep the cobwebs from forming in the corners as well as keep them dust free.

If you have food odors in your plastic containers that you can’t seem to get rid of by conventional washing means, I will show you some proven household ways to remove the unwanted smells in your...

Depending on the problem at hand, you can usually rescue your treasured books with one of the following methods.

If you have ever been on a roof working on shingles or working with some outdoor sealing equipment, likelihood is that you have gotten a handful of tar here and there. This material is nearly...