Stain Removal

Brass items often have a discoloration much like silver, and there are different methods for cleaning brass, silver, and pewter. Cleaning metals cheaply is important to the reseller, since...

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...

Pull out your best dinnerware for a special occasion and you may find black marks on the plates. This is a disheartening find, but one that can be remedied. Black marks on dinner plates result...

If your well water has a high iron content you'll know without having to test for it by the nasty stains it leaves behind. These stains are not only bold in color, but seemingly impossible to...

Dirty toilets are unpleasant. We work hard to keep them clean so that using them can be made at least a bit more comfortable. We avoid public restrooms to keep ourselves from dirty, germy toilets....

A tire grease stain can begin by brushing up against the tire of your car, where the residue from mechanic's grease or road grease is transferred from the tire onto your clothing. If the moist...

Composite is a popular material choice for sinks, typically made of a blend of stone and resin. The sinks often come in dark color options such as dark gray, or black. Black sinks have become...

Stains can be like nightmares on certain types of material, and suede is one of them. Suede leather stains easily and is extremely difficult to clean; even water can sometimes damage suede...

You can dramatically increase the value of your clawfoot bathtub by cleaning stains out of it. Antique clawfoot tubs are nearly always cast iron, which eliminates many cleaning agents as an...

Tanning lotion is great for protecting your skin, but it isn't so good for your carpets. A suntan lotion spill can leave a smelly, oily stain that can ruin your carpet--and the look of your entire...

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...

Sulfuric acid is a non-flammable solution found in batteries and is an ingredient in certain dyes, plastics, rubber, glue, film and other products. The acid can stain bathtubs, countertops and...

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...

Magnalite cookware is made of cast aluminum and is known for its ability to conduct heat evenly over the base of the pots. Although Magnalite cookware comes with a 50 year warranty it must be...

If you have a metal sink set in a laminate counter top, moisture may be collecting on the metal, creating rust. As the metal sink rusts, the stain can easily spread to the laminate countertop....

Wrapping Christmas presents or birthday gifts is a time consuming chore that comes with a few hidden, frustrating hassles. One of these is figuring out how to remove sticky price tags from glass....

How many times have you done laundry in your favorite shirt, and as the bleach pours out of the bottle, it splashes all over? Oh no! In return your favorite shirt now has white dots all over....

As your glassware ages, it may become clouded and appear dirty even after multiple washings. Mineral deposits, which will collect on your glassware over time, cause this cloudy appearance....

Corian is a common countertop material that is nonporous and extremely durable. Any rust spots on your Corian will be stains that are the result of a metal item getting damp and sitting on the...

Removing rust from wires is a little different from removing it from other items because wires can be difficult to scrub due to their thinness. However, you can make a rust removing bath that will...

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...

Ceramic stoves, whether they are black or white, can develop deep, burnt-looking black marks on their surfaces due to hard use or inappropriate cookware. Fortunately, because the surfaces of these...

Steam vacuum cleaners are used to deep clean carpet. Some stains penetrate the fibers, making them impossible to clean with normal cleaning methods. Although steam cleaners are are called "vacuum...

Have you ever had mold & mildew stains on lawn furniture, boat upholstery, shower curtains, vinyl siding or other places that you just couldn't seem to get rid of? No matter what you tried or...

Keeping your roof aesthetically beautiful and functioning properly can be time consuming. While algae buildup on your roof will not cause any structural damage, it can be very unsightly. Roof...

Trivera is a synthetic flame-resistant fabric made from polyester. Because it is such a durable fabric, Trivera can be found almost anywhere. It is used in clothing, drapes, upholstery and...

If you haven't used your grill since the last warm season, or if youre last meal got a little stuck on the grates, you might want to clean your gas grill before your next use. Although...

You have to love cheap and easy, nontoxic cleaning solutions. After I first heard a cleaning tip utilizing cola, I went hunting for more and couldn't believe how many uses I came up with. I have...

The kitchen is spotless from top to bottom except for those stubborn sink stains that can cause you embarrassment. Stains in sinks can make a homeowner cringe at the thought of a visitor catching...

Galvanized steel is designed not to rust, so if you have a galvanized steel item that has rusted, it means that the galvanization has worn off completely in those areas. Galvanization involves...

When plastic appears to have rusted, it is usually a result of rust being in contact with the plastic and staining the surface rather than the plastic oxidizing because of iron content. As a...

The term "hardware" can encompass a variety of different items, including nuts and bolts as well as hinges and more decorative metal pieces. In a damp climate, any of these pieces can succumb to...

If the decorative rocks in your garden appear "rusty," then you may have a problem with iron in your water or the rocks themselves may contain iron that is rusting when it gets damp. Either way,...

Rug gripper pads prevent rugs from slipping. When you step on a rug with no rubber backing or a backing that has worn off, the rug may slide and cause a person to fall. But gripper pads sometimes...

All garage doors, whether they are metal or not, need to have their metal parts (springs, hinges, etc.) oiled regularly with WD-40 or another lubricant to keep them running smoothly and to prevent...

Rust removal is actually a pretty simple process, although the makers of many commercial rust removers would like you to believe that the process is nearly impossible without a serious chemical...

Hard water in your home can easily cause a buildup of calcium deposits. In order to get the best cleaning solution to remove the deposits, simply look through your kitchen cabinets. The only thing...

Steam is the gaseous form of water, created by heating water past its boiling point. This heat remains in the steam as it passes through a steam cleaner and into a stain, allowing the heat to be...

It is upsetting to find an ink stain on clothing. Gel pen ink stains are even worse because gel ink, a synthetic ink pigment suspended in a water-based gel, is made to be even more permanent than...

You can lock drawers and hide objects away in boxes and storage containers, but no matter how careful you are, a little one can still acquire a marker and create beautiful artwork on your leather...

Golf gloves can get really dirty depending on the golfer's skill level (the more times the ball goes in a pond, sand pit or heavily wooded area, the more likely it is to get dirty). Golf gloves...

Unless you have everyone who enters your home remove their shoes at the front door, you will likely deal with scuff marks on your hardwood flooring more than once. Certain types of rubber soles...

Candles commonly accentuate table centerpieces, but sometimes the candles drip onto the tablecloth, runner or even the table itself. Un-du Candle Wax Remover, which was renamed Un-du Sticker, Tape...

Forgetting an ink pen in your jacket or pants pocket is an all too common occurrence. All it takes is one loose cap and the ink can leak onto the item you're wearing or the furniture you are...

If you want to clean pet urine, you have to find the area to clean. The problem is urine can dry, making it harder to detect. Fortunately, tracking down animal urine is easy, thanks to detectable...

Cleaning dog urine stains from fabric may require multiple attempts, and the methods will vary by the type of item. Upholstery benefits from the rinse-and-blot method, whereas clothes and linens...

When excess moisture finds its way to fabrics within your home it can create a rather perplexing problem. It’s odd that a clear clean liquid such as water can cause a stain; to make matters worse,...

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