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Hate getting kool-aid or other stains on your kitchen countertop? Here is an easy way you can get rid of them.
Tobacco, coffee, cavities, aging and drugs can stain teeth. Treatment for discolored teeth depends on the magnitude of the stain; remedies appear here in order of increasing intensity.
Pet odors can linger in carpeting and fabric forever unless you get to the source. Armed only with some simple products that you probably have around the house, you can get rid of these smells...
Ink stains on clothing is something most people have to deal with at one point or the other. Ink can be pretty tough to get out, but most ballpoint pen ink stains come out with lots of persistence...
Don't worry-- while that bright red stain on your carpet might look like the end of the world, it doesn't stand a chance against these stain-busting instructions. Follow them with patience and...
Don't you hate it when your clean white tupperware or rubbermaid plastic containers get all stained and yucky from putting tomato sauce in them? Well, never fear my finicky friend, my fabulous...
Ink stains--a hazard for office workers everywhere! It's bad enough when you get ink all over your hands, but when it gets on your clothes it's a completely different set of frustrations. There is...
Whether it's a cooking, automotive or lubricating oil mark, the sooner you deal with a greasy stain, the better the outcome. Follow the directions below to minimize the risk of permanent stains.
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...
Keep whites looking bright with these simple tips.
I will tell you how to completely remove mineral deposits/hard water stains from your shower head. Very simple.
Ink stains can be pretty simple to remove from clothes, unless it's permanent ink stains. Permanent ink stains can be pretty much impossible to remove from your clothes. It's best to clean a ink...
Carpet cleaning crayon stains is not a favorite task. Children love to color, and the plush, comfortable rug is the ideal place for their next arts and crafts project. The problem - how to keep...
Marble whether it is a countertop, bathtub, shower stall, wall, or floor is beautiful. But because marble is a natural calcareous stone (composed mainly of calcium carbonate), it is very soft and...
My mother passed this tip on to me, and even though I will admit that I was skeptical at first, the glass cleaner really works to get spots and stains out of carpets. I am no scientist, so I am...
Whether you have pets peeing on the carpet, food stains, I can give some useful and easy tips. Stains can leave awful smelling odors that can stink up the house. If you've also notice a foul odor,...
Pots and pans can become stained quite easily after time and sometimes can be a pain to clean. Especially when the stains hit the corners, where they can be quite difficult to remove. Usually it...
It can be so annoying to get a stain on your clothes and it can be even more frustrating when the stain does not get removed. I have a quick and easy solution to get oil and grease stains out of...
Strawberries are an irresistible treat. Unfortunately they also leave horrid stains. Don't throw that article of clothing out, try this method of getting the stain out first.
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...
A concrete patio is a lovely addition to any backyard. When a concrete patio is new and stain free it looks beautiful. Once your concrete patio starts to age and accumulate stains, it’s not so...
Did that bargain antiperspirant leave you with embarrassing white streaks on your button-down shirt or unsightly wet marks on your favorite blouse? No worries--you can usually remove these blights...
A Paver patio looks beautiful when it’s new. After a few seasons of harsh weather and backyard parties, pavers start to show the strain. From stains to cracks, now is the time to get your paver...
Having stains on your teeth can be quite unattractive. Everyone wants that million dollar, winning smile. Nicotine stains, coffee stains, red wine stains and certain foods stains can be removed....
Coffee and tea can leave stubborn stains in your cup. To restore your mug to its original whiteness, leave the bleach under the counter and head to the pantry for some Tang. This household product...
Have you ever left your Mr Coffee or other coffee maker on the burner too long? You probably came back later only to find yucky, hard to remove burnt stains at the bottom. Sometimes those burnt or...
Cleaning a bath tub, much like a toilet isn't very enjoyable. But it needs to be done. It's kind of ironic bathing in a tub filled with germs, dirt, and bacteria. Also it's pretty disgusting....
Stain removal is part art and part science. There is no single technique or product that takes care of every spot or spill. Fabrics that are delicate, not washable, or valuable should be handled...
You know the story. Your otherwise lovely bathroom has gruesome stains or greenish black mold and fungus growing between the tiles. With some elbow grease, you can stamp out those unsightly stains.
Here are basic guidelines for treating stains on leather clothing, shoes and furniture, and they apply to all gradations of the material. However, cleaning can alter the color or appearance of...
Suede is a lovely material - warm, soft and cuddly. Too bad it's such a terrible beast to clean. In general, have suede garments professionally cleaned. This can be costly but the most effective...
Drips, drops, smudges and smears -- no matter what the stain du jour, quick action can keep it from becoming a permanent blemish on your wardrobe. With the exception of delicate fabrics such as...
Mold and mildew on canvas awnings can be both unsightly and potentially unhealthy. Depending on the amount of the mold and mildew it can also have a negative impact on curb appeal of your...
Sometimes those annoying ink stains can get the best of us, especially if the pen stains are on a white sweater that we really like. However, you can turn back around, away from the trash can....
Do you constantly throw away your plasticware because you just cannot get the stains out? Well, these tricks may help you keep the plasticware that you have and save you some money too.
I DO NOT WORK FOR CLOROX, but I'm a mom who has always had nose bleeds, and a daughter who has them now. This is the BEST stain fighter for blood and many other stains.
If you are struggling with stubborn sink stains, you will find products that you already have in your kitchen can help you remove the stains.
This will teach you a cheap way to remove little stains from your carpet, fast and easy! If you need your whole house cleaned, leave that to professional carpet cleaners!
Have your pearly whites turned yellow from stains? Get your bright white smile back by removing stubborn stains off of your teeth. Teeth are stained by many different substances including food,...
Anyone who eats chocolate is bound to end up with the occasional chocolate stain. My daughter got chocolate on her favorite shirt and then washed and dried it. Of course this only served to...
Nothing is quite as unsightly as a dingy yellow perspiration stain on your shirt. Not only are these under-arm stains ugly, but they can weaken the garment's fabric - and harbor objectionable...
Are you having a time getting your teeth white and beautiful? You may only need to do something simple to avoid stains such as eating right or just using something natural to avoid going to a...
Get an old toothbrush. This is the perfect thing to use, when getting stains out of coffee mugs. Sometimes a sponge, or a cloth, won't get at the corners on the bottom, of the coffee mugs, since...
Rust stains in your favorite fabric? Hold on—you don’t have to throw that favorite shirt away! You’d be surprised at what the help of a little lemon could do; just follow these simple steps to...
The sweet taste, the beckoning aroma... the hideous stains! Don't let the memory of your wonderful evening be trampled on by the dread of having to throw away your favorite article of clothing....
Blood stains can be difficult to clean out of fabric, especially if you go about cleaning them the wrong way. Follow these instructions to get blood stains out of clothing and other fabric.
I enjoy a nice hot cup of tea every morning. This morning I noticed that my tea cup was stained inside. When I use fresh green tea it doesn't stain like black tea. Then I thought this can't be...
Do you love your new super white sneakers and want to keep them looking this white? Nothing beats that new bright white look, but it never lasts very long. These simple steps will remove scuff...
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When it comes to carpet cleaning, you don't have to use harsh chemicals to get your carpets clean and fresh. A budget friendly and healthier way is to use natural products for your carpet cleaning.
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