Stain Removal

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...

Clothes can be completely ruined if the colors bleed. Unfortunately, this happens all too often. Clothes with bright colors should always be washed alone, and bathing suits should even be...

Dyeing your own hair at home can potentially save you hundreds of dollars in expensive salon products and labor. The danger comes when the dye ends up places other than your hair. One of the most...

Ammonia is a practical choice for spot cleaning your carpet. It has good stain removal properties, low cost, and wide availability. While it is not recommended for general carpet cleaning, it...

Concrete is a highly durable surface that can survive years of wear and tear, making it a perfect option for a modern, attractive countertop. Stains can sometimes absorb into the concrete, but can...

When someone smokes in your home, the tobacco and nicotine stains seem to saturate every surface. This includes wooden walls and wooden furniture. Unfortunately, many strong cleaners traditionally...

Nicotine stains can be some of the hardest to clean from any surface. If you or a loved one smokes in your home, you will find yellowing stains all over your walls and ceiling. If you're not...

Traditionally, when you think of food coloring for the home cook, you probably think of little plastic bottles of red, green, yellow and blue that you purchase in the baking aisle at your local...

A cat can be a great addition to a family. They are often trained to use a litter box. Your cat, though, may get into the habit of urinating on carpets, comforters and clothing if the litter box...

Anybody who has faced a pasta sauce stain before knows that tomato sauce is one of the more difficult substances to get out of clothing, furniture and carpet. However, it is hard to avoid the...

If a carpet stain is allowed to set, it becomes ingrained into the fibers and is far more difficult to remove. Ideally you should tackle stains while they're still fresh, but that is not always...

Hairspray stains in carpet can be challenging to remove. Once the spray has hardened, it becomes stiff and sticks to the carpet fibers. It just takes a few steps and cleaning supplies and your...

Stains on clothes and carpets can be very bothersome.They refuse to go wash after wash sometimes.But,if we treat them earlier there is a good chance that they vanish faster with just a wash.A few...

Having carpet on the floor is almost a guarantee that what should not get on the carpet somehow ends up there. Since carpet stains are inevitable, knowing how to deal with them is essential to...

Pizza night may take you away from the dining room table and in front of the television with a good movie. This situation does not bode well for your carpeting. With family and friends eating on...

Stains on the carpet can be distressing. Oil-based stains on carpet can be tough to remove but not impossible. The key is breaking up the oil with a cleaner to remove it. Getting the oil out...

Removing urine stains from furniture is a relatively easy process that requires a few everyday household chemicals. Most furniture stains are going to occur on the upholstery, though in rare...

Often containing a mix of red pepper, coriander and cumin, among a large variety of other spices, curry can be used as a gravy or sauce or as a side dish served with rice or bread. It is most...

Stained carpet can be an embarrassment to any home or apartment resident; especially when the stains are a result of urination. Fortunately, removing urine stains from carpet is a relatively easy...

If you have pets or small children, most likely your home's carpet has been subjected to urine stains. Fortunately, cleaning it out of your carpet is a relatively easy process that requires little...

Cheese stains can make their way onto your clothing, upholstery, carpet, and other home surfaces. Whether you are dealing with spray cheese, hard cheese, or a soft cheese such as cream cheese, the...

Any oily substance can leave an unattractive stain on a granite counter. Unlike solid surface counter tops, granite is porous and thus able to absorb liquids. For this reason, professionals...

While the blackened and burned exterior of your stainless steel frying pan may appear to be a permanent feature, burnt stainless steel plans are relatively easy to clean by a variety of...

Blueberries contain a dark colored inner flesh with concentrated juice that can soak into materials and form a stubborn stain. Although blueberries are a natural item, they stain as deeply as...

Dried blood stains on fabric can take several attempts to remove. Bleach is not the only product used to remove dried blood stains from fabric. For colored fabrics, an alternative to bleach must...

Removing fecal stains can be fairly simple when you use the correct cleaning elements. While there are several retail cleaning products available, many times these items are high-priced and too...

Hydrogen peroxide is an inexpensive way to treat carpet stains. Some carpets are treated with a protectant, however, that will be removed if you use certain cleaning products. One way to tell if...

Salsa dip is a favorite party appetizer. Unfortunately, when guests enjoy salsa and chips they don't always place a napkin or plate beneath the food. This can result in salsa getting on the...

Ammonia is a common household cleaning agent that also doubles as a stain remover for many spills. Instead of purchasing special stain removal products, pick up a bottle of inexpensive ammonia at...

Deodorant might keep you smelling fresh and clean, but it also can stain your clothing. Sometimes a deodorant stain can be as simple as white powder residue, while other times the deodorant can...

Blood stains can commonly occur when a cut, scrape or other mishap occurs. These stains can seem difficult to remove, but using the right cleaning elements will allow you to remove them with...

Antiperspirant has spared many a person from the horrors of damp underarms. Ensuring that they remain dry in your everyday life comes with a price. In this case, the trade-off happens to be those...

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...

Hard water increases the ability of minerals to stain bathroom surfaces. Acidic water increases corrosion of copper pipes, which can leave a green or blue tint on porcelain. This may be noticeable...

Carpets and mattresses seem to be magnets for stains and spots. Anyone that has lived with indoor dogs or cats, or raised young children is all too familiar with urine spots. The most important...

High-traffic areas of the home, such as kitchens, tend to get messy very quickly. Ceramic stove tops can become stained over time, especially with heavy use. It might seem impossible to remove...

White glue can turn into a sticky mess if it comes into contact with upholstery. Although you don't have to worry about any color stains, the adhesive can sink into upholstery fibers. If you try...

Pencil-lead stains are easy to accidentally get on clothes, especially if the clothes are on a child who uses a pencil throughout the school day. Luckily, pencil marks are not difficult to remove....

It happens all too often. Whether someone scrapes their knee or accidentally cuts themselves while cooking, the resulting wound is not exactly anybody's idea of a good time. After the wound is...

Drinking glasses that turn cloudy may be caused by detergent or hard water deposits. Changing to another detergent may prevent future cloudy buildup but it will not remove cloudiness from glasses...

Iodine is an element that is essential for human functioning. Deficiencies in iodine can lead to thyroid conditions, goiters, and neurological and digestive problems. Iodine is often used in...

Upholstery stain removal is a delicate process as a harsh product or abrasive rubbing can lighten or tear the fabric. Urine stains require extra care since the odor can remain even after the stain...

Acrylic paint has been a great development for artists and those that like to work on craft projects. Acrylic paint does not have an odor as strong as oil based paints, dries much quicker, and is...

Blood is just about the worst stain you can have on your rug. You can cover up a bloodstain on a couch or chair in a couple of ways: flip the chair cushion, or buy a slipcover. A bloodstain on the...

No matter how careful you are with your beige carpets, accidents are bound to happen. But spills and stains don't have to be the end of your light carpet. If you act quickly and choose the right...

Soap mold is caused by a mixture of old soap and bacteria and is also commonly referred to as soap scum. Soap mold can form as a ring around your bathtub or sink, stick to the sides and surfaces...

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...

You work hard to maintain a clean, healthy home. Routine scrubbing, cleaning and mopping should keep most of your tile clean, however some pesky stains may remain. Or, even worse, someone spills...

Whenever people spill food or drink, they often panic. A tannin like apple juice presents some of the biggest stain-removal challenges, whether it finds its way onto our clothing, upholstery or...

Pet accidents can be hard to clean out of carpet. Even if you are able to remove the stain, it can be hard to get rid of the smell and covering it up with perfumed cleaners does not prevent the...