Stain Removal

After the monetary investment of the purchase of a suede coat, discovering you've gotten paint on that coat can be a devastating experience. The best success for paint removal from suede occurs...

Removing unattractive, unnecessary or very old basement floor concrete paint is necessary in cases where the floor needs to be repaired or repainted. New floor paint adheres better against bare...

Latex paint has has become the most commonly used house paint on the market due to its numerous advantages over oil-based paints. It has versatile interior and exterior uses and is more...

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...

The method you use to remove stains from white paint depends on several factors, including the type of paint and type of stain. Flat-painted walls will pose the greatest challenge unless they're...

When applying paint to various items or surfaces using a sprayer, paint overspray is often left behind. If you were painting with a sprayer on or near cement, the cement may be stained with tiny...

Glue stains are some of the most difficult to remove from most surfaces. Adhesives are intended to create lasting bonds where they are applied, which is highly effective but also very inconvenient...

It is best to always have a drop cloth down while painting a room, but accidents do occur. If you spill paint on your berber carpet, act fast as wet paint is much easier to clean than dried paint....

Spray paint has several uses. You may have used it in your latest home decorating project. Given the nature of spray paint, wearing work clothing when handling it is always a good idea to spare...

When painting any surface that is in close proximity to brick, you must take extreme care not to splash any of the paint onto the brick surface. Not only does brick absorb paint quickly, its...

Remodeling with a fresh coat of paint can bring new life to a room and a great sense of satisfaction. That is, until some paint lands on the carpet, turning the event into a nightmare. Quick...

Cans, tubes and bottles of paint often make their way into a car after a trip to a home improvement or craft store. If the lid isn't properly sealed on the container, paint may spill onto the...

Oil-based paint is fabulous until it gets onto your furniture. To remove oil-based paint, use a simple application of soap and water to do the trick, and stronger ingredients may be necessary. As...

If you've ever completed a house painting project, you were probably pleased with how good your room looked. However, you might not have been pleased with the new appearance of your clothes. No...

Molding is a strip of material used in interior design for decoration on the surface edge of walls. It is typically made of wood, plaster, marble or plastic. Wood molding is often finished with a...

Latex paint is water-based and is commonly used in the painting of interior homes. Paint spills can occur in the home as a result of painting bedrooms and art projects. Latex paint can be cleaned...

Latex paint is a household paint that is water-based. It is made up of poly-vinyl material and acrylic resin. Accidents happen when it comes to paint. Latex paint may seem like a real nightmare...

Getting red paint out of carpet is more challenging than getting white paint out of carpet--the colorants in red paint are more likely to contain staining dye. The method you'll use depends on...

Stained wood floors are floors that have been treated with a stain used to protect and enhance the look of the wood. The stain makes it easier to maintain and clean the surface of the floors. Most...

A stain is a combination of dye and solvent used to protect and enhance the appearance of wood. The stain is typically applied to doors, decks and trim of residential and commercial buildings....

Safely removing glue from a painted surface can be an intimidating task. The wrong amount of pressure, harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaning supplies can easily damage the paint. Glue can form a...

Unwanted paint on your favorite down comforter may leave you frustrated, but there is no need to replace that expensive comfy blanket. Although removing paint from delicate fabrics is a challenge,...

Paint markers can be a fun and easy way to decorate shirts and other fabrics, as well as a great tool to use for other art projects. If you accidentally get paint marker on a surface...

Most people get paint on their clothes or other fabrics while working on a painting project. Paint thinner can help remove paint stains from clothes, but it often leaves an unpleasant odor on the...

Painting walls can be messy and bothersome, especially when the paint drips onto stained wood. Even with the use of drop cloths and painter's tape, an occasional drip can land on stained wood...

Rubber floor tiles are beautiful, but replacement costs are high. Use special care in cleaning and maintenance to avoid inadvertently damaging the surface. Always use gentle cleaners on rubber...

Your dog jumps on you and the paint you're using on the shed goes everywhere, including all over your favorite pair of sunglasses. Before you toss them in the garbage, you can try to remove the...

When working around automotive paint, it is easy to get paint on clothing. Paint stains can usually be removed, especially if stain removal is done before the paint completely dries. Most...

Paint splatters and stains on shoes can be unsightly. Fortunately, there are techniques that can remove paint stains from shoes. The techniques vary depending on the type of paint and the shoe...

Enamel paint is a type of paint that is oil based, so it dries to a hard, glossy finish. This makes them great for painting metals, but terrible for stains on your clothing. Of all the things that...

Paintball paint can be difficult to remove, as paintballs usually explode on impact at a high rate of speed, causing the paint to quickly penetrate the surface. There are a few easy ways to remove...

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....

If you need to remove permanent ink or spray paint from concrete, shop around for a good paint or ink remover that is safe for use on concrete. Because these chemicals are strong and most likely...

The garage or patio is finally clean. You have one can of paint to put away and that's it. You go to pick up the paint and it falls to the ground and spills on your concrete garage or patio floor....

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...

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...

Explains how to easily remove grease stains off your walls and other surfaces.

It can be disheartening to realize that your carpet has a paint stain on it. If one of your projects involves spray paint and some of it ends up on the carpet, a method is available to clean it....

Spray paint is easy to use on a variety of surfaces. However, it also can be easily sprayed on surfaces that you don't want it on, such as vinyl. The good news is the paint can be removed with...

When removing paint from carpet, always treat the stain immediately. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to remove the stain.

Vinyl is a common material found in homes and vehicles and generally it is used because it is easy to clean and will not stain easily. While vinyl usually doesn't stain easily, when it does...

Despite best efforts, it is almost a certainty that one home improvement project in your lifetime will result in paint being spilled on your carpet. Unfortunately, getting latex paint off of...

Urethane-based stains are very popular for a variety of wood treatments. However, sometimes these stains were misapplied, particularly in the 70's and 80's when polyurethane treatments first...

Even the most careful painter sometimes splatters paint onto a fabric-covered couch or a favorite pair of jeans. Luckily, it is possible to remove the paint, even if you don't find the stain until...

It's practically impossible to do any extensive painting without paint finding its way onto unwanted surfaces, such as clothing. Removing paint from jeans can seem like an impossible chore....

Paint is one of those substances that no matter how careful we try to be, still manages to get all over everything. Paint on shoes can cause an unsightly problem that may seem impossible to fix. ...

Gloss paint can deliver an aesthetically pleasing affect on things it's intended to be on, but not so much on clothing. If gloss paint finds its way to clothing it can be more than just an...

A freshly-painted kitchen or bathroom can add new life to your home. However, this new spark can be quickly dulled if you discover latex paint stains on your linoleum floor. Attending to paint...

No matter how careful the painter, painting spills and splatters can happen. Fortunately, most water-based paints will come out of clothing, even if the paint has dried. For these paints, you...

Getting paint on the carpet or furniture is enough to make you feel sick. Carpet and furniture are expensive investments. Removing paint from those fibers can seem near impossible. Whether it is...