Stain Removal

It is upsetting to find an ink stain on clothing. Gel pen ink stains are even worse because gel ink, a synthetic ink pigment suspended in a water-based gel, is made to be even more permanent than...

Desitin is a classic staple in any household with a baby. Yet, with its ability to treat diaper rashes comes the ability to stain clothing. This is due not only to the oil in Desitin but to its...

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...

Granite countertops are a tasteful addition to any home. Their distinctive appearance adds a look of quality and elegance to kitchens and bathrooms. Even in all its beauty, granite is not without...

Stains happen. They're just a part of life. Some stains, however, are more challenging to remove than others. Rust is one of them. Your everyday stain removal products won't do much, if anything,...

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...

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...

Crayons are a safe and inexpensive way for both kids and adults alike to be creative. All the same, crayon markings have a way of turning up in places where they should not. This includes your...

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...

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...

Spoons so easily get stained by such things as tea and coffee but how do you get them all spangly and sparkly again without using harsh chemicals or bleach? I learnt this little trick whilst...

Ink stains are annoying, but common. Whether a leaky pen has stained a favorite shirt, or an unexpected burst has stained a blanket, there are several stain removal techniques that can be used....

If you spill tea on almost any fabric, it will likely stain. When you have an accident with tea, keep it from setting in by dabbing at the stain with warm water. If it is a piece of clothing you...

Having people smoke around you is bad enough, with the lingering smell and looming danger of cancer. And then there's the trouble of tobacco stains--on clothes, upholstery, carpets and even body...

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...

Bleach is a powerful chemical that can quickly ruin fabric if it is not used correctly or is accidentally spilled. When bleach stains our clothing, we simply throw the article of clothing away and...

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...

Have you ever had those irritating pen markings on pants or shirts at the pocket area? Or after taking notes, have you ever forgotten to lid the pen or click the ball-pointed type--then...

Someone knocked over a glass of wine. The dog had an accident. The wall has become a mural of crayon scribbles and there is gum stuck to the couch. Yes, stains are a frustrating, yet inevitable,...

Many people think red wine is difficult to remove from a tablecloth. It isn't. This nineteenth century remedy from my family needs nothing but hot water and works like magic!

Did your little baby just blow out of another diaper on to a cute outfit?? Do you have old poop stains that just won't come out. Well here is an easy and quick way to get new and old stains out of...

Removing red stains can be bothersome, making many of us give up and cover the stain through creative methods. By analyzing the stain to determine what the culprit was and selecting the best plan...

I recently got an very large oil stain on a pair of my favorite cotton pants and also on my shirt. The oil was from some tiki torches that we put out on our patio. I washed the clothes again and...

It's the day after a party, and you notice that someone spilled water on your sofa. The spot has dried, but a water stain remains. If you act quickly, you can remove water stains from upholstery....

Food coloring, used to enhance a food or a drink, is a common stain found on clothes, carpets and furniture. Knowing different tricks to try to get rid of a food-coloring based stain will be handy...

Vinegar was discovered more than 10,000 years ago when a cask of wine was accidentally allowed to ferment. Vinegar is the result of the fermentation of sugars into alcohol and then again to...

Hard stains are the nightmare of every household. No matter how much you try to avoid these stains, they inevitably blemish clothes. Once your favorite clothes are stained badly, without a proper...

Sweating is your body's way of ridding itself of toxins. While sweating is important for your health, there are social instances when you want to repress that natural bodily function by applying...

Oh no! Look at that stain. How am I ever going to get that out? The next time your pen explodes on your shirt, don’t go buy a pocket protector, just learn how to clean the stain! Before...

Magnesium chloride is a water soluble salt. For this reason, and when it causes a stain this stain is relatively easy to remove using water or alcohol. Here’s how to remove magnesium chloride stains.

Many times, an iron will will develop black stains where water has left mineral traces. This is particularly common in steam irons, but it can happen on any type of instrument made out of iron....

With summertime right around the corner, I thought everyone might find this little trick very useful. If you have white counter tops like I do, you know that they can be a real pain to keep stain...

Pool can be enjoyed while having a beer with friends or watching a sporting event. You may notice that the felt on your pool table has been stained by either food or drink, or both. Removing the...

Wondering how to remove a coffee stain from clothing or fabric? Cleaning a coffee stain can be difficult if you don't know proper stain removal techniques. In fact, coffee stains can permanently...

For almost every stain that gets on fabric, water is usually somewhere in the equation to fixing it. It becomes a bit puzzling when water is what is making the actual stain. As odd as it may seem...

Fiberglass tubs are a popular choice because they are easy to install and maintain. Their seamless surfaces make them a breeze to keep clean and allow them to resist mildew build-up more easily...

Did you get a grease stain or oil stain on your clothing? Oil stains and grease stains can be difficult to remove if you use the wrong technique. But grease and oil stain removal can be made easy...

Do you have stains from your dog or cat that just loves to keep peeing on your carpet? Stop buying expensive pet stain removers and make it yourself by using household items at a fraction of cost.

As the Mom of two boys, I have become an expert at keeping clothes clean. My second son was able to wear all the hand me downs from his older brother because of the technique I developed for...

Blood stain removal can be difficult, especially if the blood stain has dried on the fabric. Removing a fresh blood stain from clothing or other fabrics is much easier, so it's advisable to clean...

Whether you're an adult or a child, clothing stains from food and drink accidents will happen from time to time. Maybe you're eating something messy, like pasta or spaghetti. Or maybe your toddler...

Not only does coffee from a stained coffee pot look unappetizing, but it can be daunting to try and scrub out something as delicate as a glass carafe. Luckily there is a very simple solution to...

You've cleaned up after the party but notice that your coffee cups, plastic and porcelain dishware is stained. Learn how to eliminate these stains with a simple solution. The same solution also...

Anyone who cooks a lot knows that a wooden cutting board can get stained and dirty quite easily. Wooden cutting boards are a great option over glass ones, but many people may not use them because...

Whether someone tripped with glass in hand or you miss your mouth and let your shirt have a sip, red wine always leaves a dark stain that seems impenetrable. If you're a wine-lover, chances are...

Baby food and formula stains are inevitable on the baby's clothing. We often don't notice it, however, until it has dried and stained the fabric. Harsh detergents and chlorine laundry products may...

You can get your tiles spotlessly clean but if your grout is left stained, the tile on your floors, back splashes or walls will never look completely clean. Here's a great technique for cleaning...

There are so many different ways to clean an old or stained toilet. Here are a few of my favorite.

Even the most careful painter is bound to end up with paint on clothing or upholstery at some point. Removing a paint stain from fabric is possible regardless of whether the paint is oil or latex...

With ten children, we have had boatloads of stained baby clothes over the years. I had to just throw them out until I discovered the following method for getting the stains out of our laundry. ...