social

Removing StainsAsk a Question Follow

296 Total Articles   Page 2
Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Coffee Stain on Faux Suede Shoes?I just spilled decaffeinated coffee with a lot of cream in it and sugar substitute on my faux suede booties. They are that sort of hard type of suede bootie. I tried water immediately, but the water dried right away and the coffee stains remain.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Dried Paint from a Comforter?I painted my bedroom and my 3 year old granddaughter got some splatter on my comforter. Is there any way to get it out?

 

sweat stain on dark clothing

Removing Underarm Sweat Stains from ClothingUnderarm sweat stains can be difficult to remove. This is a page about removing underarm sweat stains from clothing.

 

dirty garage floor

Removing Oil Stains from Garage Floor?This is a page about removing oil stains from garage floor. Your garage floor will often have oil stains either from an oil leak on your car or perhaps from a spill from stored materials.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Natural Stain RemovalFor stains on clothing the easiest way to remove is by buying vinegar, a tooth brush, and baking soda. Rub it into the stain by making a paste and voila the stain is gone.

 

Red Wine

Removing Red Wine Stains from Microfiber?This is a page about removing red wine stains from microfiber. Red wine will stain just about anything it lands on, especially microfiber.

 

Removing Tar from Clothing, Removing Tar from Upholstery, Removing Tar from Aluminum Siding

Removing Tar from Aluminum SidingThis is a page about removing tar from aluminum siding. If you have put a tar roof on a building with aluminum siding, the tar get splattered in places you don't want very easily. Removing the tar from your aluminum siding can be a big chore.

 

Grape juice that is splashing out of the cup.

Removing Grape Juice Stains from a Tablecloth?This is a page about removing grape juice stains from a tablecloth. Kids love grape juice, so stains from spills are inevitable. Unfortunately grape juice stains can be tough to remove.

 

Removing Stains from Granite, Granite Kitchen Counter and Stainless Sink

Removing Stains from Granite?This is a page about removing stains from granite. Whether it's flooring, countertops or anywhere else, granite looks great. However, if it gets stained it can take some work to get clean.

 

Closeup of pink marble slab.

Removing Stains from MarbleThis is a page about removing stains from marble. Marble, while admittedly beautiful, is a porous and easily stained material. There are methods for removing stains from marble that will not damage the surface.

 

A Sharpie marker with its lid off.

Removing Permanent Ink (Sharpie) from Plastic?This is a page about removing permanent marker from plastic. While it's never easy to remove permanent marker, there are some things you can try.

 

Can of paint with a spill on white table.

Removing Paint Stains from Wood FurnitureThis is a page about removing paint stains from wood furniture. Many of us have had this happen. You are busily painting and did not completely cover a piece of furniture. Much to your dismay the living room wall looks great, but the end table is covered in spatters.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Use Pet Stain Products For Urine StainsYou know how hard it can be to remove urine stains on underwear, bed sheets or other items if you don't get to them soon enough before they dry and set in. The spray you buy for 'pet stains and odors' works miracles to remove those stains!

 

Red Wine Stain

Removing Red Wine Stains from TableclothThis is a page about removing red wine stains from a tablecloth. Dinner was perfect up until the wine glass flung itself onto the tablecloth. Spills happen, but removing red wine can be difficult.

 

Tip of a Sharpie marker at the end of a squiggly line on white background.

Removing Permanent MarkerPermanent marker stains are a common household mini disaster. Despite the name, permanent marker stains may sometimes be removed quite effectively. This is a page about removing permanent marker stains.

 

Advertisement

Picture of crayon stains on a dryer door.

Cleaning Crayon Out of a DryerThis is a page about cleaning crayon out of your dryer. There is nothing worse than opening up your dryer and seeing crayon stains all over your clothes. Cleaning the stains off the clothes is only half the battle, cleaning the crayon out of the dryer can be daunting as well.

 

Up close photo of a dirty driveway.

Removing Oil Spills from Your DrivewayThis is a page about removing oil spills from your driveway. A car with an oil leak can quickly stain your driveway. Oil stains on your driveway can be difficult to get rid of.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Dried Paint On Jeans?How do I remove white house paint from jeans?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Getting Rid of Ferret Stains and Odor?Does anyone have suggestions for cleaning ferret stains and odor?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Nail Polish From Paper?How do you get nail polish off of a school certificate?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Turkish Rug Dye Bled Onto Fringe?I have a beautiful burgundy 10 X 14 foot Turkish rug that I have wiped with water and vinegar due to my dog getting sick. The red has bled onto the off-white fringe. How do I get rid of the red dye on the off-white fringe?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Sharpie Marker On Jeans?I have a pair of jeans that I really like, and I drew on them with Sharpie marker to design it and such, this was about 5 months ago.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

How Do I Remove Lipstick and Lipgloss from a Painted Wall?How do I remove lipstick and lipgloss from a painted wall?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Candle Wax From Fabric?I have candle wax on my BCBG black nylon spandex leggings. How do I remove it?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Marker from Granite?How do I remove red marker from the granite tile? Thank you.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Removing Fresh StainsMany fresh stains are absorbed by corn starch or talcum powder. Apply the powder to the stain, allow to stand for about an hour, then brush off carefully.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Organic Paint from a Vinyl Tarp?How do I clean organic paint from a vinyl tarp? The colors are blue and pink. The tarp is like those for parties and events. I think it is vinyl. Help me please? Thank you.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Keeping Fabric Table Linens CleanI decided a few months ago that I was tired of the clear plastic cover over my dining room tablecloth. Even though we frequently eat at our dining room table, I decided to go ahead and just use the cloth and fabric placemats without the plastic cover.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Best Carpet Cleaner for Pet Stains?What is the best carpet cleaner for pet stains?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Possum Urine Stain on Painted Ceiling?How do I remove a possum urine stain from paint work on the ceiling?

 

Advertisement

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Super Glue on Granite?I was helping my daughter with a project for school that involved pasting a bunch of stuff to a paper pumpkin. We put the paper pumpkin on the granite countertop to dry for a few days and when we picked it up, we saw spots where the glue seeped through the paper. Please help!

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Spilled a Bottle of Nail Polish Remover?My daughter spilled nail polish remover on light blue carpet, we used dry cloths to soak it up. What else should we do?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Red Dye Bled on Quilt?It rained on a quilt at a craft fair and some red color from the material on front of the quilt bled through to the back. Does anyone know can it can be removed?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Permanent Marker on a Chalkboard?My friend's child used a regular marker on my chalk board; what do I do?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing a Cat Urine Stain on Art Prints?I have two art prints of some value that a cat has recently urinated on. Unfortunately, some of the urine was wicked onto the print itself. Any ideas on how to get the stains off without further ruining the prints?Thanks.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Auto Paint from the Driveway?How do I remove car paint from our decorative driveway?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Starch from an Iron?What solution can I use for taking starch off a clothes iron?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing White Out from Painted Walls?We have white out on our walls. We already used rubbing alcohol on the wall, but it was making the paint come off.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Boiling Water For StainsDid a mystery stain appear on a light colored cotton shirt after it had been washed? This stain is often from juice that has dripped from a juicy piece of fruit. When you first notice the stain, stretch it over a colander set in the sink and pour boiling water over it.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Erase Permanent Marker from Anything?How do you get a permanent marker out of an orange lifejacket?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Cleaning a Water Stain on the Roof Lining of Motor Home?We have discovered some water ingress in our motor home. We have staining from the rain water on the roof lining. Can anyone suggest the best way to clean this?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Ink Stains on Colored Material ?I am looking for a solution to remove set in ink stains on colored material.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Lip Gloss on Microfiber?How do I get a greasy spot of lip gloss off the arm of my microfiber recliner?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Printer Ink from Plastic Protector Sleeves?How can I get printer ink off of the plastic sleeves on my desk Rolodex? I have tried alcohol, bleach, and ink pad removers without any success.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Removing Mildew from GarmentsTo remove mildew from laundry, add 1 cup Clorox Bleach and 1/2 cup of Cascade dishwasher detergent powder to 1 gallon warm water. Let soak, then launder as usual. This works best on items that has not been put in the dryer prior to treating.

 

Advertisement

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Remove Rust Stains With LemonTo take rust out of white fabric, pour lemon juice over the spots and saturate. Place on a tray (non-metal) and set in the bright sun for 2 hours. Launder as usual. Repeat if necessary.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Red Candle Wax Stain on Manufactured Stone Hearth?I'm trying to remove a red/pink candle wax stain from the fake stone on my fireplace hearth. Any ideas?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Tree Sap from a Trampoline Mat?How do you remove tree sap from a trampoline mat?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Melamine Painted Countertop Has Coffee Stains?I have painted a counter top with melamine paint. I let it cure for 2 weeks. Now it has lots of coffee stains. Please help. Is there a creative way to rectify this without stripping of the paint? Thanks.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Clothing Dye Transferred to Faux Leather Purse?I was wearing a red blouse and carrying a white purse in the hot sun. Some of the dye somehow transferred onto the purse, and I can't get it out. The purse is not real leather, but still a pretty good fake. Please help! Thanks.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Cleaning Yellow Stains on Pool Bottom?I have yellow stains on the bottom of the pool. I tried brushing it, but that doesn't work. I also tried a 3M sponge that didn't help either. What is this and what can I do? The pool water is clear.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Tar From The Dryer?How do I remove tar from inside of the dryer?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Red Mud Stains on House Foundation?How do you get red mud stains off of your home's foundation?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Candle Wax from Cement Floor?Does anyone know the best way to remove candle wax from a cement floor (basement)? I thought of trying a hot iron on a paper bag, but is there an easier way? Thanks for any help.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Dry Eraser Marker From Carpet?How do you get dry erase marker out of carpet?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Nail Polish from Bedding?How do I get nail polish off my daughter's silky blanket?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

How Can I Clean Mildew Off My Bike Trailer?We packed away our Burley bike trailer in our boat over the winter. There was water left in the bottom of the boat before they put it in storage. The water sat there all winter with the Burley inside it under a cover.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Sticky Label Residue on Clothes?Does anyone know how I can remove the label glue from the inside of my shoe without ruining the material? Ross sticks their price tags on the inside of the shoe and I've peeled it off and attempted to get all the glue, but the glue inside still sticks to the bottom of my foot.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Paint From Formica?How do I get paint off of Formica?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Ink Off Suede Jacket?How can I remove some ink marks from my suede jacket?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Permanent Marker on Elmo Projector?Is there any way to remove permanent marker which has bled through a piece of paper onto an Elmo projector base?

 

Getting Red Dye Out of Clothes?I have a white halter which turned pink after washing it together with a red pants. When I knew about it, the colour was already there for a few days. Is there any way that I can turn it white again without causing it to tear or fall apart?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Mildew On Clothes?I need help getting mildew out of clothes.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Ink Stains on a Sofa?There are ink stains on my sofa. How do I get them out?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Stain on Painted Cement Floor?I have runoff from a plant on my patio floor. The floor is gray painted cement; the runoff is white. I used dish detergent on my plant and it could have been from that. I can't get the white stain out.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Baby Food Stains on Upholstered Chair?How do I remove food stains from baby on upholstered chair? Stain includes formula, banana, baby food, etc.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Ice Cube to Remove Blood StainsIf you get blood on anything fabric, the easiest way to remove it is to put an ice cube on the stain as soon as possible. Don't worry about washing it in hot water, as long as it is loosened by icy water right away, it will come out.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Motor Oil Stain on Upholstery?How do I remove a motor oil stain on upholstery?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Oxy Clean for StainsThe best way to get out all stains out of clothes, whether it is blood, chocolate, grape juice, some unknown stain, or even baby poop, is to use Oxy powder.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Nail Polish out of Afghan?How do you get red nail polish off an afghan without ruining it?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Oven Cleaner for Fabric StainsTo remove stains on clothing as well as car seats and other color fast items try heavy duty oven cleaner. Spray and wash. Works wonders.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Nicotine Stains on Porcelain?How do I clean nicotine residue off of porcelain? I have quite a handful of collectibles that need to be cleaned, as they have a yellowy reddish film on them. I need to be able to salvage the painted porcelain. Please help?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Dryer Left Dark Spots on Clothes?I have dark spots on my clothes, from my dryer. Any remedies?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Oil Stain from Dry Clean Only Fabric?Any suggestions on how to get an oil based stain out of a comforter that is only to be dry-cleaned? The oil stain is Skin-So-Soft body oil. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing a Silver Cleaner Stain on Counter?I left a container of silver cleaner on my counter and it left a ring. I can't remove it. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Rust from Vintage White Jacket?I need to safely remove rust stains on 60's era white GI-Joe jacket. Fabric is sturdy cotton. Jacket is decorated with small metal pieces and I don't want to damage or discolor the metal. Thanks.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Latex Paint From Cupboards?We recently bought a house where the wood cabinets had been painted white. What we didn't notice until we lived here is that they had been painted twice. The first coat was done properly, oil over primer.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Use Dishwashing Liquid to Remove Candle GreaseTo remove candle grease from a tablecloth (mine was chenille), place cloth in washing machine on 60 wash, and squirt lemon washing up liquid into the soap dispenser.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing an Orange Dish Soap Stain from Shirt?How do I remove an orange dish soap stain from a light-coloured cotton shirt?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Use Boiling Water to Remove Candle WaxTo remove candle wax from clothes, you turn them inside out, put the area in which the stain is in, over a pint glass and pour boiling water over it. The glass will catch the wax as it melts.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Ink on My Laptop Cover?How do I remove ball point pen ink from my laptop cover?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Using Dish Soap and Iron trick on Koolaid Stain?Does anyone know if the dish soap and iron trick will work on month old red koolaid stain on aqua wool rug?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Window Cling Stains from Oak Table?Anyone know how to remove green & purple gel window cling stains from oak wood table?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Sunscreen on Perspex?How do you remove sunscreen from perspex?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Removing Hair Dye Off a Bathroom CounterMy son dyed his hair blue last night and of course he got it on the bathroom counter. Let me tell you this stuff is VERY hard to get off anything. But I got the old faithful baking soda out and a sponge and off it came off; even off the hands. I was told that most people still have this on things a year later. Just wanted to share.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Orange Stain from Sweatshirt?I have a sweater that I received as a Christmas gift about a year ago. I left the hoodie on the back of a chair in the kitchen for a few days, forgetting about it, and when I picked it up there was an orange-ish splattered stain on the front.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

How Do You Get Play Doh Out Of Clothes?My sons just got play doh as a Christmas present and my youngest smeared it all over his new Christmas pajamas. Does anyone have any advice before I wash them?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Oil from a Leather Chair?Does anyone have any ideas on how to remove oil from a leather chair?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Water from Well Staining Everything?I recently purchased a home that has a well water. It has a nasty sulfur smell and anywhere the water has touched is rusty and tarnished. I am having to learn to do housework all over again at the age of 48! I am lost. I have no idea of how to clean anything as my old ways are now gone.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Spray and Wash for Carpet StainsCoffee, tea or food spots on your carpets? Spray "Spray and Wash" on the spot. Wipe with a clean cloth, vacuum it and the stain/spot is gone.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Resolve Carpet Cleaner For Laundry StainsForget the stain sprays for laundry, they never seem to do the job. Resolve rug cleaner in the pump bottle works wonderfully on clothes. Spray the stain, wait 5 minutes and wash, voila!

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Tips

Amodex For Removing Ink StainsEveryone is always complaining about ink stains - Here's a brand I had never heard of, but which comes highly recommended Amodex.

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Oxi Jel Stain Remover Turned Stained Areas Yellow?Oxi jel stain remover when put on white cotton tee shirts turned the stained areas yellow. How can I get them back to white?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Furniture Paint Marks Off Deck?I have a new wood deck. My wrought iron table left green marks on the wood deck. How do I get the green marks off wood?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Removing Marker From a Basketball?How do you remove marker from a basketball?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Cleaning Blood Off Plywood?Is there a way to clean blood off plywood?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Cleaning A Dried Pet Stain?My puppy left an awful stain on my carpet! I've cleaned it up and even shampooed the spot but there is still a dark stain. Any ideas how to remove it?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Cleaning Dog Drool Spots?Our dog is a boxer (mostly) and drools. I can't keep up with just wiping up the spots. How can I really clean the spots and the whole floor a couple of times a week?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Correction Fluid on a TV?How do you remove correction fluid stains from tv frame and screen?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Butter Stains?How do you remove butter stains?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Grease Stains on Leather?How do you get grease stains off leather?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Candle Wax on a Rug?I tipped the candle when I blew it out and now I have wax on my rug! Is there any way to get it off?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Exploding Ink Cartridge?A black ink cartridge just exploded on me and a wall. How do I remove it?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Ink Stains on Canvas?How would I get marker pen ink off a canvas bag?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Ink on a Door?I've got an ink stain on my door (from an pen which had exploded in my pocket). Does anyone have any ideas in getting it off or will I have to repaint the door?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Rust Stains on Cloth?How do you get rust stains out of cloth?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Nail Glue Stains?Any advice on removing nail tip glue from hard surfaces such as desktops, wooden flooring, etc.?

 

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions

Dye Stains on Clear Vinyl?Dye Stains on Clear Vinyl. How can I remove stains from leather that has bled into a clear vinyl bag I have. Is there anything that can lift these stains as I have tried many cleaners with no luck.

 

First Previous Next
More
🌻
Gardening
👒
Mother's Day Ideas!
👔
Father's Day Ideas!
ThriftyFun on Facebook
ThriftyFun on Pinterest
ThriftyFun on TikTok
ThriftyFun on YouTube
ThriftyFun on Instagram
Enter a Contest

Published by ThriftyFun.
Desktop Page | View Mobile
Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact Us
Generated 2024-04-19 01:27:19 in 2 secs. ⛅️️
© 1997-2024 by Cumuli, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
https://www.thriftyfun.com/tf/Home_and_Garden/Cleaning/Stains/index.html