Stain Removal

Frustrated by stain removal? Finding the right stain remover to get that baby food stain out of the carpet or that oil stain off of your garage floor can be tough. Trial and error has long been the traditional method for stain removal. Unfortunately, this method is extremely frustrating and it may create a larger mess. Figuring out how to remove stains does not have to be tough; simply take a look here and find all the hints and tricks that can help you get rid of those nasty discolorations.

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Get Rid of Dryer Grease Stains
For some reason even though you do everything right when washing your clothes, there are times when stains still seem to "magically" appear. Often these stains come from the dryer for some reason or another. Here is everything that you need to know so you can get rid of dryer grease stains.

Remove Stains with Vinegar, Borax, Club Soda and More
Sometimes stains just happen and fortunately for you there are simple, household ways you can rid your clothes of unsightly and even hard-to-remove spots. You don't have to live with stained clothes!

Removing Dye Stains
Dye is made to cling to fabric and soak into fibers, so it is no surprise that dye stains are difficult to remove. There are no guarantees, but there are steps that you can take to lighten dye stains and even remove them. The key is to treat the stain before it sets in and to keep at it with pretreatments and washes until the stain lightens or disappears.

Removing Hair Gel Stains from Fabric
How to remove a hair gel stain depends on the fabric the stain is in. For clothes a stain removing pretreatment and a run through he washer should get the stain out. Upholstery fabrics with hair gel stains in them should be cleaned by using a dry cleaning solvent and dry cloth to blot to area.

Removing Hard Water and Rust Stains
If you have scrubbed your sink and it is germ free, but still looks grimy, chances are you have a hard water stain.

Removing Melted Crayon from Car Upholstery
If you have children then you may have experienced the wonderful task of trying to remove melted crayon from car upholstery. It seems like children have the uncanny ability to know exactly the worst time to leave their crayons in the car. When the time comes around that you need to remove any melted crayon wax, use this information to find the best possible way to clean up the mess.

Removing Rug Stains from Bathrooms
Despite the fact that bathroom rugs are supposed to help protect our floors from stains (while looking good doing it), there are times when they can actually do the exact opposite. Removing rug stains from bathrooms is something that anyone can easily do if they only have the tools. Here are those tools that you need.

Removing Self Tanning Lotion from Carpeting
Self tanning lotion can be a great help when you are trying to get a safe and healthy tan. However, since tanning lotion is designed to stain skin it takes no stretch of the imagination to see how much of a mess this product can make on your carpeting. Here are some methods that can help you remove any accidental spills or mess that may come up.

Removing Stains from Baby Clothes
Spills and diaper accidents will keep baby clothing from looking clean and fresh. Simple cleaning steps will help avoid this.

Removing Stains from Travertine
Stains in travertine are difficult to remove because the stone is porous and delicate. Try Murphy's Oil Soap or a poultice with hydrogen peroxide, as described below. If the travertine has become etched, only a stone professional will be able to repair it.

Removing Water Stains from Silk
Water spots on silk can be removed by rewetting the spot and the area surrounding it with a clean wet cloth. If the stain does not disappear you can use steam or add a tiny bit of detergent to your water. After trying these you can add some vinegar to the water and try again or rub the spot with a piece of white silk. Always let the fabric dry completely between each attempt at removing the stain.

Scotch Guard Stains
Just because something may be protected by Scotch Guard doesn't mean that it won't get stained. There are those particularly nasty types of staining agents that seem to get through no matter what precautions you may take. When those types of stains crop up, there is little left that you can do than apply a little elbow grease and work it out.

Sunlight Can Remove Stubborn Stains
Some stains are just stubborn and almost impossible to remove. When you're at your wit's end, try your most accessible resource: the sun.

Three Household Items to Remove Stains
Sometimes you just need something quick and easy to remove those stains that come at the most inconvenient times. Here are a few regular household items to help you in your quest for stain removal!

 

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