Stain Removal

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...

According to information from the North Carolina Water Quality and Waste Management website (see reference1), hard water may contain "calcium and magnesium which leave hard deposits--called lime...

Who doesn’t enjoy having a dinner party with friends or going out to celebrate a special occasion? But when there’s wine involved, an awful mess can sometimes result. Don’t panic if one of your...

Water stains on brick floors tend to appear somewhat mysteriously. You may not even be able to tell where they are coming from because they tend to a be a result of hard water or deposits in the...

You might cringe at the sight of a new red stain on your carpet. Red dyes, whether organic or synthetic, are notoriously difficult to remove from any fabric, but when dealing with the twisted and...

If you have a food stain and you don't know where it came from, it may be difficult to decide what stain removal method to use to remove it. It is important to ensure that you use only products...

You can remove common stains with common, everyday products. Think you have ruined your favorite shirt because you spilled a little wine? Think you will never wear your favorite shirt again...

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...

Have a picket knife or kitchen knife that has a little rust on it? Try these simple steps before throwing your knife in the trash and wasting money!

Everyone hates stains that seem impossible to get out of carpets, but if you follow these simple steps, it should become less of a hassle.

No matter what surface ink accidentally gets on, removing it can be a challenge. The sooner you tackle the stain, the better your chance to get rid of it. With any ink removal formula, whether...

Many accidental stains, which naturally gravitate to our favorite pieces of clothing, can actually be removed by common household products. So, next time you get a mustard, ketchup, or grease...

Stains are bound to make an appearance on your favorite coffee and tea cups/mugs. But, fear no more, the following are some ways to remove those stubborn stains off your cups/mugs and make them...

There are quick and easy housekeeping tips for the home to help get rid of every problem. One just has to read the right information to make glass glitter and shine while getting the stains out too.

Old-fashioned bathtubs (and the better ones today) are a cast-iron body with porcelain enamel around it. The enamel is a tough, durable surface, but its bright-white surface can display stains....

Blood, deodorant and other protein-based stains are some of the most common--and some of the most troublesome--stains to remove. Protein stains include bodily fluids, foods such as milk, eggs and...

How to get blood stains out of just about anything. I did not believe that this would work. But I tried it because I like to clean naturally. And believe it, I have bloodstains that were set...

Diamond bracelets, rings and necklaces do not look as brilliant when they are dirty. If your ring is so caked with oil and debris that the diamond looks cloudy instead of shiny and sparkling, then...

Simple with No Mess and No worries about Bleach Spills. Use what we know, and most of us have on hand.

Cloth diapers are economical and just plain adorable! This article will show you how to easily remove stains from your cloth diapers by sunning them. This takes very little effort, and will keep...

Taking care of carpet extends its life, prevents damage and keeps your home looking clean and welcoming. Every day the carpet is subjected to dirt, food, pet stains and grime. Removing shoes...

Concrete is a porous material. If you have a concrete kitchen floor or countertop, it is sealed so will not easily stain. Concrete on driveways, sidewalks, foundations and sometimes basement...

Bore water is water that is pumped from underground aquifers for use in a garden, patio or other non-drinking purposes. It is filled with minerals and iron from the ground and often leaves...

Tree sap, in all its varieties, can make for a bad day when found on your car, clothing or in your hair. The sticky substance does not easily release from surfaces, and traditional cleaning...

Coffee can stain just about anything it comes into contact with, including plastic. Most plastic is not porous and so is easily cleaned after a single spill. Stains can eventually accumulate...

Deodorant often leaves a yellowish mark at our shirt. Removing it and turning the shirt to its original color is quite difficult. But with vinegar, everything will be easy. In minutes of time, ...

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. ...

Enamel is a smooth, durable surface widely used for bathtubs, sinks, tiles and appliances. Stains can eventually show up on your enamel caused by rust, soap scum and everyday grime. Maintaining...

Inkjet ink stains are virtually inevitable in the office environment. Technology has replaced the old-fashioned manual and even electronic typewriters. Now offices are filled with desktop stations...

Whether it's a family heirloom or a recent purchase, crystal glassware is as delicate as it is beautiful. It cannot stand up to rigorous cleansing. This creates a problem when the glassware is...

Are you planning a holiday party, but dreading the possible spills and stains? Don't fret. Relax and enjoy your party knowing that you are armed with the following helpful tips.

The natural minerals found in hard water leave pesky water stains on household fixtures. Combining two common household softening agents will break down those hard water spots. If white vinegar...

Does it seem like you or perhaps your kids are constantly getting stains on your clothes? Do you struggle to get the stains out? Well, if you follow these steps, your stain removal battles will...

Smoke stains on a fireplace are caused from creosote build-up. This thick ash substance is a combination of gas and carbon that forms when the gases from the fireplace react with cooler surfaces...

Bathtub mats eventually become dull and dingy looking, and they can sometimes become stained. When this happens, a little elbow grease and some products you typically have on hand in your kitchen...

There are inexpensive methods to remove hard water stains in easy ways. Does your sink look like a statue melted inside its basin? If so, do not fret. There are several mixtures that will get rid...

Dry erase markers are designed to be used on a special type of glossy white board. The markings made from the dry erase pens on the white board are not permanent and can be removed simply by using...

Aluminum clad window trim is strong, durable and can be engineered to make tight window seals. Painted aluminum is easy to care for and only needs to be washed with soapy water regularly to remove...

You've finished coloring your hair and it's dried and styled. As you turn to leave the bathroom, you discover a major problem: hair dye on the vinyl floor. You scrub it frantically, but it appears...

Coffee stains in a Thermos bottle tend to add a stale coffee taste to any other liquids that you put in your Thermos bottle. The only way to rid the Thermos bottle of this "tainted" taste is to...

Paint is an amazing substance. It peels off walls it was intended to stay upon, and clings for dear life to the sink and other surfaces where it isn't welcome. Fortunately though, as stubborn as...

Major burns on laminate can't be removed, and drastic measures will involve cutting out the burned piece and replacing it. However, for minor burns there are several alternatives. With a little...

Everyone, especially me, gets annoyed at some point or another with yucky, brown stains left behind on their ceramic mugs or fine china cups from tea or coffee. It seems most, if not all of the...

Oil spills can be a pain to clean up as well as looking at it in your drive-way or garage.Here are some helpful tips to clean it up fast and thoroughly.

Hard water can leave difficult-to-remove water spots that can sully the appearance of your drinking glasses. Here are some ways to remove those unsightly spots.

There are many thing you can with white vinegar that would never have occurred to you. It's a great cleaning tool and can be used in many ways. Read the following steps to learn the different ways...

One of the worst stains to try to remove is a blood stain. I have tried many different cleaning methods, but this one works the best for me... and is pretty easy and inexpensive to do.

When you serve a drink to your guests, do they suddenly say "I guess I'm not thirsty after all?" or, "I'll just drink from the tap?" No doubt you have Cloudy Glass Syndrome. But you are not...

Stains. From food stains to coffee, grass, and grease; we've all experienced the frustration of trying to remove them from our clothing and household fabrics. Take heart. There is a way to get...