Stain Removal

Ink spots can be difficult to remove from fabric, but with a little perseverance, patience and a trial and error process, you can get rid of most ink spots. Although there are many good products...

Ball point pens are common in offices, schools and anywhere that pens are necessary. Although an uncapped ball point pen is less likely to cause damage than some of its cousins like the rollerball...

An ink stain on a wood table can diminish the appearance of the entire surface. Whether you have an ink stain from a newspaper, pen or marker, you can remove it by a variety of methods. Some wood...

Ballpoint ink stains can be tricky to remove, especially from fabric. However, when ink gets in your dryer, you have a problem unless you remove the ink before you use the dryer again. Every once...

Granite is a very durable stone that requires low maintenance, making it an ideal material for countertops, shower stalls and tiles in homes and commercial buildings. It's important to properly...

Finding oil stains from food can always be disappointing. The greasy marks left after a meal can be gross and, at times, hard to remove. Isopropyl alcohol, a kind of rubbing alcohol commonly found...

Leave an uncapped pen on a sofa and chances are good the ink gets on the sofa and stains it. If you get ink on your microfiber sofa, there's no need to start hunting for slipcovers. The ink can be...

Cigarette stains can be notoriously difficult to remove from walls. Moving into an old apartment with these stains can be difficult to deal with as the stains usually carry the smell with them....

Microfiber is a synthetic material commonly used in upholstery, apparel and cleaning cloths and mops. The material can be made to look like leather or suede making it a favorite choice for...

Someone's just drawn a line in black ink on your new microfiber couch. What to do? Before calling in professional cleaners and paying the high fees associated with their services, try some...

You knew that Sharpie pen was going to fall on your wood floor. You saw the pen rolling off the table and couldn't stop it. The pen marked the floor and now you are in disbelief. You don't have to...

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...

Keeping a rug stain free is a challenge--especially when items whose stains are thought of to be permanent come in contact with the carpet. Ink is such an item. Contrary to what many people think,...

Permanent markers contain pigments that are designed to adhere to surfaces and resist fading. While permanent marker stains may be difficult or impossible to remove from porous surfaces such as...

When you see a favorite or an expensive item of clothing with a dried splatter or glob of paint on it, it is common to think the worst: The spot won't come out in the wash or through dry cleaning....

Ink stains on your clothing can tempt you to toss out the pair of pants or shirt, but the fact is there are simple ways to remove ink stains from clothing. Now you can hang on to that favorite...

If you get an ink stain on patent leather, don't panic. Elbow grease, patience and rubbing alcohol are usually all you'll need to remove a blotch of ink from patent leather. Proceed cautiously and...

The best solution to a latex paint spill is to clean it immediately, as the risk of it becoming a permanent stain increases as it dries. Latex paint that becomes embedded in the fibers of porous...

Common detergents found in your local grocery or department store will remove most stains, but some stubborn stains need more attention. Identifying what caused the stain is the first step to...

Pine tar, also called pine sap, is a sticky, viscous substance that drips from the trunks and branches of pine trees. Like candle wax, pine tar soaks into the fibers of most fabrics and can be...

Whether it's the work of a runaway pen or mischievous toddler, getting ink off leather is no easy task. Part of what makes it so difficult is that what may work for one piece of leather may not...

Common ways to get sap stains on your clothing occur when you are working in your yard and you brush against a sapping tree or the sap actually drips on you. Tree sap stains have two parts. The...

Skin on the hands can get stained similarly to other porous surfaces. Unlike other surfaces, however, stains will eventually wear off of skin as skin cells are shed. Unfortunately, this shedding...

A stain on a silk item of clothing does not have to mean an expensive dry-cleaning bill. Most stains on silk can be treated at home with a quick hand-washing method.

About 6 years ago I was diagnosed with cancer. My doctor said that I should really think about trying to use natural cleaning products. This is a all natural stain removal cleaner. It works very...

Have you ever casually glanced in your rear view mirror while driving, expecting to see your adorable toddler smiling back at you? But, instead, you see him busily coloring the car's headliner...

Have you ever wondered where you'd misplaced that bottle of nail polish, only to later discover polsh all over the inside of your dryer? (Of course, that's when you remember you'd left it in your...

It happens to all of us! Inevitably, if we're wearing a white blouse or sweater, we'll spill something on it! If INK is the culprit, don't worry, as all hope is not lost! Read on for tips on...

Writers and office workers are all too familiar with the frustration of putting on a nice new shirt or dress in the morning and finding it covered with ink stains by mid-afternoon. Ink stains are...

Whether it's a comfortable summer favorite or a family heirloom, a straw hat requires regular maintenance in order to look its best. Clean your hat regularly to avoid hard-to-remove staining and...

Grass stains on fabric can be one of the most frustrating and challenging stains to remove. But there are items found in your cupboards and medicine cabinets that work like a charm in getting rid...

Peach stains are some of the most difficult stains to remove, but they are not impossible with the right materials. Whether you have a peach stain on a blouse or a couch cushion, using pure grain...

Over time and if left damp, leather can grow mold and mildew. Leather goods that spend a lot of time outside, such as horse riding saddles and equipment, can develop mold spores quickly if left...

If you have kids, you probably have pen marks all over the house, including on plastic toys. Permanent ink can be difficult to remove. If the ink marks are fresh, you can rub them off with an...

When permanent marker finds its way onto your carpet all hope is not lost. There is a simple and easy way to entirely remove the ink and have your carpet looking good as new.

Accidents happen and you may find that you need to remove pen ink from a leather couch. There are several methods that work. Leathers come in different colors, and grades, what works well on one...

Oil stains on carpet are one of the toughest stains to remove, but it's not impossible. The quicker you attempt to remove the stain before it settles, the more likely you will successfully remove...

Dry erase marker stains on carpet can spread by foot traffic. They can be removed with quick intervention and patience.

Dried acrylic paint. Sounds like a nightmare, right? You've seen it many times when either you or your kids or someone you know, did a Jackson Pollock masterpiece on the carpet or couch. Thanks...

A glue stain on your wallpaper is not pretty. But what do you do if your five-year old had too much fun and got glue all over the wallpaper? Not to worry. Chances are, you can find all you need...

Canvas with mildew should be placed in the sun to dry and air out. The mildew is there because the canvas was damp and probably stored in a dark area. Once it is dried in the sun, the mildew will...

Whether it was a pen that exploded or a careless swipe of a pen, ink on a leather coat creates an esthetic problem. Leather is a high maintenance material that requires special care and attention....

Mildew is a generic term used to describe a variety of mold fungi. It is typically black in appearance and causes stains. It thrives in damp, moisture laden environments such as tropical climates....

Getting hair dye off of leather can be one of the hardest stains to remove. After all, you want to take the dye off without stripping the leather or damaging it in any way. This can be tough,...

When canvas tents, chairs or shoes are left in warm, moist environments, they may become the breeding ground for molds and mildew. Removing the mildew from canvas may be a challenging task,...

Hardwood floors are a wonderful addition to any home, but the care and upkeep can sometimes seem overwhelming. Keeping wood floors clean and well cared for is essential to ensure beautiful,...

Did you find a pen mark on your leather purse? Did a pen leak in your leather jacket pocket? Have you found a pen ink stain on your leather couch? Pen ink will stain leather and the pen marks will...

Do you have a dog or cat that frequently urinates on the carpets in your home? Pet urine may seem to be easily removed but, the odor has a habit of lingering around long after the stain is gone. I...

Rubbing Alcohol is not just for medicinal purposes anymore. I have found through many years of trial and error that rubbing alcohol is great for removing just about any stain, scuff, mark, and it...

So you just got home with that treasured find (a book) only to find that you cannot remove the sticker residue or the markings the thrift store used to price the item. This was very frustrating to...