Stain Removal

Removing ink can be a difficult task, and most people know of the common methods of removing and ink: correction tapes, white out fluids and erasable ink. What do you do, though, if the ink is...

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...

The sticky residue from adhesive is a challenge to remove but can be especially inconvenient when it has dried onto delicate surfaces. Removing glue from old documents, for example, involves the...

Candles can serve a part in a romantic, stress-free evening. They can provide warmth and light in the event of a blackout or can reduce odors and diffuse a nice scent within your home. Even with...

Removing newspaper ink stains can be difficult due to the dark color of the pigments. Newspaper ink usually is soy-based, but it can also have petroleum products in it. This means your chosen...

Marble makes a luxurious material for floors, walls, countertops and mantels. This porous material tends to absorb stains from liquids and oils that have come in contact with it. Certain liquids,...

Any household with pets is subject to an accident that can leave pet stains on your flooring. Untreated wood floors and subfloors can sometimes absorb stains that require a good bit of work to...

When wax spills on wood floors, even when it is removed, it often leaves a residue behind. It looks like a stain, but it is typically a thin layer of wax. This wax "stain" is removed in a similar...

Flagstone makes for beautiful floors, patios and walkways. This look generally comes at a relatively high price however, as the cost of the flagstone itself as well as its installation can be...

Paper money comes into contact with thousands of hands before it is taken out of circulation. This amount of traffic increases the chance of graffiti and other ink markings. Because of the...

Chewing gum can mask bad breath or provide entertainment in the form of blowing bubbles. Playing with gum can lead to a sticky situation if it gets stuck on your fingers. Blowing large bubbles may...

Oak furniture can add beauty and livelihood to a home décor. Unless you are going to keep it covered up with tablecloths or place settings, however, oak tables can be stained easily. Water...

Of all the things that leave unsightly stains on our belongings, water is the last thing we'd suspect. Water stains can be some of the most irritating stains to clean if you don't know what to...

Although temporarily annoying, white water stains on furniture are nothing to get too alarmed about. Water stains are much easier to remove than stains resulting from oily substances or liquids...

While flowers can certainly brighten up a room, they can also result in an unexpected chore if falling petals or pollen create stains on fabrics or carpets. Bright orange or yellow marks can be...

Candles look beautiful while they are burning and contribute to the ambiance of your home or office. The downside of burning candles is that they are made of wax and if they spill (or when they...

While pet accidents happen and are tolerable for the most part, it becomes a bit more irritating when it happens on your bed. Our furry friends occasionally forget their manners, and when they do,...

Children love to color with crayons. Unfortunately children don't always stay between the lines or even on the paper. Crayons are notorious for ending up on walls, under furniture and melted in...

In this article I will tell you how to get candle wax out of your clothing. Is a virtually painless, and simple method that has worked for me in the past several times over.

Removing ink from paper can be a daunting task. Correction tapes, white out fluids and erasable ink are the best options to correcting ink mistakes. If, however, the ink is permanent, as is...

Beeswax is used to make candles, is a water repellent in some painted crafts and is a key ingredient in several homemade bath products. No matter how it is used, beeswax tends to get rather messy...

If you have a child who enjoys coloring, you may also have small clothes, or large tablecloths, with crayon stains on them. These waxy, bright stains can seem impossible to remove completely. Not...

Having candle wax spill onto carpeting or on clothing can be very frustrating with removing the wax however there's an excellent chance the problem can be remedied by following these easy steps.

Here is how to remove wax stain, if you have accidentally dripped candle wax on your carpet.

Soy candles are gaining popularity in home decoration. They are different from beeswax or parrafin candles because they burn cleanly, without additional smoke, and release less airborne residue in...

Candle wax can be a daunting mess to clean when it soaks into your carpet. However, you can easily remove candle wax from carpet with paper towel and an iron. Within minutes your carpet will look...

Spilled candle wax can penetrate clothing and appear to be impossible to get out. Fortunately, it is actually pretty easy to remove candle wax from clothing and it only takes a few minutes.

Water can sometimes damage fabric, especially silks like organza. Treat the stain immediately so that the water spot does not become permanent. Always read the directions on the tag of your...

It's surely happened to everyone at one time or another; a pen left in the pocket of clothing that's gone into the washing machine or the pen that exploded during the day. Kids and pens are also a...

Melted wax is very difficult to remove from a rug or carpet. Here are some tips on how to soak the wax out of the carpet.

When treating soda stains on clothing, carpet or upholstery, the most important thing to remember is to treat spills as soon as possible. The longer you wait before treating stains, the harder...

Easy and effective method for removing wax from carpet and clothes

So you love candles but not the drippings? Since I once worked in a church doing the cleaning, I found this trick to remove wax drippings from carpet without harming the rug material. This is an...

This accident has saved me time and money and its a fast way to clean your toilet and tub rings that either turn to rust or is just to hard to scrub off. After numerous cleaning supplies on these...

Porcelain sinks and bathtubs look beautiful when they are brand new, but after some time they can start looking a little foul. Even though you may keep on top of your day to day cleaning, you...

Getting some paint on a rug doesn't necessarily mean that the rug is ruined. Unless there is a very large amount of paint or the paint was allowed to fully penetrate and dry on the rug fibers, the...

If you cannot afford to pay a carpet cleaning service, this article will give you some tips on how to make carpet stain removal easier. The most important thing to remember when you have a stain...

Candles are not just great for mood lighting; they are also one of the most popular decorative and aromatic accents for the home. Unfortunately, no matter how careful you may be about burning...

Crayon and ink wallpaper art is a lot more fun to create than it is to clean. At first glance, it may appear to be a total disaster. Initial efforts to scrub the scribbles away may have only made...

Paraffin wax is a petroleum-based product used most often in home canning and candle-making. Most commercially available candles are made of paraffin wax. Most people who end up with paraffin wax...

Beeswax is often used to make all-natural candles, but that melted wax can get on many different surfaces. Some of the worst places where beeswax is commonly seen include: clothing, tablecloths,...

Yikes. You did not get home in time to let your dog out and find a pile of dog poo sitting in the middle of the living room carpet. While you may be upset, it's important to clean the area...

Have you ever been cooking when grease splatters up on your clothes? And then have you tried to get that grease out of your clothes? These types of stains can be hard to remove, but hopefully...

Whoa...bet you never thought you would find a way to get wax out of the carpet. Here it is!!!

Candles drip. Beeswax splatters. If you use candles, sooner or later you'll find yourself with a pile of spilled beeswax. How do you clean it up without damaging your furniture, carpet or...

A stain from a permanent marker can seem like what the name implies; permanent. Running the clothing through the washing machine alone will not lift this obstinate stain so special care must be...

If you are like me and love to burn candles, then you have most likely had the headache of having a candle burn for a long period of time, causing one side to cave in, and drip candle wax on your...

We've all been cursed by our great mood candles getting bumped and the wax dribbling down onto the rug or carpet. You won't believe how easy this is. I don't know if it's safe for all fabrics, but...

Felt tip markers have become a popular substitute for crayons. Kids love them, yet unfortunately the markers sometimes end up leaving marks where you don’t want them, such as on clothing. When...

Ever have a candle drip or spill over and get on your carpet or clothing? In this article I will teach you how to get that wax out of your carpet without ruining the carpet.