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Remove Heavy-Duty Stains on Stainless Steel. Here are two methods for removing stains from so-called stainless steel. You can remove most stains with a mixture of ammonia and water. Some stains, however, will require a paste of borax and lemon juice to eat through the problem area.

Removing Grout Stains. Mold and mildew tend to build up between bathroom tiles. To remove these growths, you'll need to scrub first with water, then with a commercial grout cleaner, and then with a bleach-based cleanser. To avoid fumes, you can also scrub grout with a toothbrush and a vinegar solution, but it will take longer.

Removing Oil Stains from Fabric. Most oil stains can be easily removed from clothing with soap or detergent. Just pre-treat the stain, rinse everything out, and then stick the garment in the wash. Pretreatment chemicals include shampoo, lighter fluid, or even Coca-Cola. Just be sure to check the stain before you put the garment in the dryer.

Removing Oil Stains from Fabric - Video. Most oil stains can be easily removed from clothing with soap or detergent. Just pre-treat the stain, rinse everything out, and then stick the garment in the wash. This video highlights a few techniques you can use to remove the offending stain.

Removing Porcelain Stains. Porcelain is a beautiful addition to any home, especially in the bathroom. The problem with porcelain is that it stains easily. To take a light stain out of porcelain, just rub it down with a little cream of tartar, a common baking additive. Your stain will come right out.

Removing Stains from Concrete Floors. Various concrete stains can be removed with a little scrubbing and the right chemicals. Here you will find a guide to the right chemicals for most concrete stains and simple instructions for how to use them. Cleaning concrete stains can take anywhere from several minutes of scrubbing to several days of soaking.

Removing Stains from Plastic. You can keep your plastics stain free by cleaning them once a week with a solution of warm water and mild detergent or a non-abrasive all-purpose household cleaner. If regular cleaners not work, try something stronger, such as rubbing alcohol or chlorine bleach. For oils, make a paste of baking soda and water, apply it to stain, let it harden, then remove it with a soft, damp cloth and rinse the stained area.

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