Removing Stains

Strong glue is strong stuff, especially when applied in its liquid hot state. While hot, it is able to wrap around and bond to the fibers in your clothes, making it extremely difficult to remove. ...

When candy or gum stain clothing, they create one of the more difficult stains to remove with basic cleaning methods. Candy and gum often stick to fabric in thick masses and sink into the clothing...

Blood contains proteins, which can make removing bloodstains from clothing difficult. When the proteins in blood are exposed to heat, they can clot and sink between the different layers of the...

Successful stain removal is a science that relies on a variety of factors, especially the ingredients of the stain and the type of fabric or material. Water-based stains tend to be easier than...

When the ink tube of a Bic pen explodes in your shirt or jean pocket, you might be inclined to just throw the clothing away, fearing the stain will never come out. A simple occurrence, such as a...

Glue is a wonderful product that can be used for many different things. However, when it gets onto fabric it can often be a problem. To avoid having to dispose of a perfectly good article of...

You have just accidentally sprayed perfume directly onto your hot new blouse or shirt. You have absolutely no idea what it will take to remove this stain. Try not to think about how much money you...

Krazy Glue is defiantly super until it ends up on your clothes. Meant instantly to bond to most surfaces in just a matter of minutes, it takes only seconds for it to bond to clothes or fabrics,...

Whether you've had a sticker on your shirt all day from donating at the blood drive, or your child comes home from her friend's house covered head to toe in stickers, getting sticker adhesive off...

Hot glue is a convenient way to glue craft items together, including fabric. But what happens when you accidentally get hot glue on an item of clothing or other fabric that isn't part of the...

Dye stains can be one of the trickiest forms of stain to remove. This is due to most dyes being made of permanent or semi-permanent ingredients designed to stay put on fabrics, hair and other...

All parents know that a good mud puddle is a hard thing to resist. Unfortunately, the mud stains that can result can be stubborn and difficult to remove from clothing, but there are ways to return...

Steam cleaning has emerged as a process for commercial and personal use to clean walls, windows and cooking surfaces. In terms of clothing, the process presents a viable alternative to dry...

With everyone trying to save money, many of us are taking on home-improvement tasks ourselves rather than leaving it to the professionals. However, that doesn't always mean that we dress for the...

Knowing how to keep your tie clean is crucial in your suit wearing success. Every suit-wearing guy knows that the necktie gets dirty quicker than any other garment a man can wear. It is also the...

Have you ever wondered how to remove that dreadful blood stain from fabric? Blood can be very difficult to remove. If you have never learned the secret to getting rid of blood stains, you will...

Paint is much easier to remove from a coat if treated within six to eight hours of the stain event, according to Ohio State University's Information Extension. Once the paint fully dries, extra...

Club soda. nail polish remover, miracle stain-busting gel--all of these have been suggested as cure-alls for clothing stains. But which method really works on tough stains, such as ink? Especially...

Coca-Cola has been touted as a grease stain remover by housewives, house husbands and professional laundry services alike. The tough phosphoric acid eats away at the grease, making your greasy...

Suede is a soft leather that is often used in clothing and furniture. It is durable and visually appealing, but mildew can grow if moisture builds up on suede's surface. Although the process is...

Whether painting a house or canvas; and whether the paint is latex, oil, acrylic or watercolor, you can always step back and enjoy the fruits of your labor. While your work is ripe with freshness,...

Have you spilled ink on your sweatshirt? Is it ruined? The short answer is no. Don't throw that sweatshirt out. There is a common household item that can do the trick. If you follow these steps as...

Water-based paints vary in quality and dye content; these include the watercolors artists use and the finger paints children use. Because they are water, there is a good chance that you can...

Kids love to chew gum, and it's a treat you might let them enjoy now and then. The trouble is what happens all too often: A wad of gum lands on a shirt or skirt and makes a sticky mess. It's not...

If you have kids, you know that blood stains are a common problem with their clothing. From random nosebleeds to bike accidents to sports injuries, those little red spots of doom can be...

Mildew is a type of mold that occurs in warm, damp environments. It is usually black or white with a thin texture, and produces a distinctive sour odor. When mildew grows on fabric, it can cause...

We all love our clothes to smell like "spring rain" or "country meadows" as our bottle of favorite liquid fabric softener promises. However, laundry mishaps happen, and fabric softener may have...

Acid can get on clothing while working with machines or simply from cracked batteries in your home. Getting acid stains out of clothing is easier than you might think. Here are a couple of easy...

When crayons are in the hands of children, you never know where the colors may end up. It is rather easy to forget you are holding the crayon and accidentally strike your clothing with the crayon....

At first glance, ink stains can seem to make a shirt useless. As easily as accidental ink stains occur, they can be cleaned. Cleaning an ink stain from a shirt is easier when you follow a simple...

Painting with Crayola paints is fun until it gets on your clothes! Luckily, Crayola, whose products are geared toward school-aged children, keeps this in mind when manufacturing their products....

Maybe you are a professional painter. Maybe you work at a home supply store that mixes paint. Maybe you enjoy attempting to recreate a decorating scheme you saw on a home improvement TV show....

Baked on crayon can be a nuisance to remove, especially if the crayon-stained clothes have gone through the washer and dryer. While the stain, unfortunately, won't come out just by washing it...

Cotton is undoubtedly used more often in clothing than any other fabric materials, making it more likely for you to spill on or stain cotton clothing. This includes ink stains from pens. It is...

Ink pens are handy, but the stains they can leave on clothing and furniture can be very discouraging. You may think there is no way to remove that stain, but there is a common household item that...

A smudge of ballpoint ink can make an eyesore on your favorite acrylic sweater. Fortunately, a combination of elbow grease and savvy laundering can restore your sweater to its former state.

It can be fun to dive headfirst into a painting project, but things may get a little messy. If you get overzealous painting while wearing your favorite shirt, you could end up with a nasty paint...

Satin is still considered a luxury fiber even though much of today's satin is not made from silk. It originated in China where it remained until the Italians brought it to Europe. The fabric, once...

Children often use tempera paint for crafts or to color on poster board, but this paint can stain clothing. To remove it from clothing, you might need to try several times. For best results,...

It's so frustrating to pull out your best white shirt and find nasty yellow armpit stains. Before, I always figured I would have to go buy a new shirt, but I finally found a way to get those...

We've all done it before -- we're working on a project and don't think we'll get any paint on our clothes and then it happens. The first thing to do is look at the ingredients on the package and...

When working on projects, paint that is supposed to end up on your project can easily find its way to your clothing. While sometimes this mistake is permanent, there are some small things you can...

You thought you were safe by writing on the paper in front of you only to realize that the ink from your pen bleed through to your wooden desk. Don't worry. Ink can be removed from wood furniture...

Getting paint on an article of clothing can be frustrating and annoying. It may take several washes to get it off if you treat it in time. If you have gotten paint on a nylon windbreaker, and it...

Microsuede (microfiber) is a man-made material that has many of the same qualities as suede leather. It is used in furniture, curtains, clothing, bedding and shoes and is much softer than real...

Washing your favorite jeans with an ink pen in the pocket is no longer a crises. You do not need to rush out and buy a new pair of jeans because you think they are ruined. There is a way to get...

You can remove vinyl lettering or logos from a T-shirt or jersey by using common household items rather than purchasing expensive and potentially dangerous chemical solutions.

Silk is a delicate, typically expensive fabric that requires special care. Ink stains usually fall into one of three categories--ballpoint, water-based and, the most difficult to remove, permanent...

It's bound to happen sooner or later. It's the accidental spill, not paying attention, or an arm bump and a stain appears on your clothing at the most inconvenient time. Stains come in all forms...

Accidents happen. On your clothing, on your carpets, on your throw pillows or furniture, even in your curtains. Whether it's a potty training mishap, a pet problem or even incontinence, you...