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Rust stains around tub faucet.

Removing Rust Stains from a Bathtub

A blue above ground swimming pool.

Cleaning an Above Ground Pool

Cigarette Smoke Odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors From a...

cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

A dog laying on a hardwood floor.

Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

Rodent Trap

Rodent Odor in Walls and Vents

Picture of a red striped shirt in a washer.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

sink drain

Cleaning Smelly Drains

Couch with urine odors.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

Musty Smell in the Basement

Getting Rid of a Musty Smell in the Basement

Dog laying on beige carpet next to a vacuum

Cleaning Urine Odors from Carpet

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Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

Hardwood Floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

Up close photo of a pillow top mattress.

Cleaning Urine Stains from a Mattresses

Work Clothing

Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

Picture of a man holding up stinky shoes.

Remedies for Stinky Shoes

Burner with clean drip pans.

Cleaning Your Burner's Drip Pans

Sharpie Marker on Leather Couch

Cleaning Permanent (Sharpie) Marker...

Guy holding his nose because of bad odors.

Getting Rid of Mildew Odors in a House

Mothballs

Removing Mothball Smell From Your House

cleaning grease off kitchen cabinets

Cleaning Grease from Kitchen Cabinets

Cleaning Toilet With Ammonia

Cleaning With Ammonia

Man Loading a Dishwasher

Removing Grease in a Dishwasher

Cleaning Ink Out of a Dryer

Cleaning Ink Out of a Dryer

Super Glue on Eyeglasses

Removing Super Glue from Eyeglasses

A firefighter in the smoke from a house fire.

Removing Smoke Odor After a House Fire

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White Heat Stain on Wood Table

Removing White Heat Stains from a Wood Table

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Cleaning Tub

Cleaning Yellow Bleach Stains in a Plastic...

Spaghetti Sauce Jar with Torn Label

Removing Labels from Glass Jars

Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes

Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes

can of denatured alcohol and terrycloth rag

Cleaning with Denatured Alcohol

A textured popcorn ceiling

Cleaning a Textured (Popcorn) Ceiling

Red plastic egg for Silly Putty. Removing Silly Putty stains from clothing and fabric.

Removing Silly Putty Stains from Clothing and Fabric

Fabric Window Blinds

Cleaning Fabric Window Blinds

Someone mopping hardwood floors

Cleaning Hardwood Floors

Man Removing Wax From Laminate Flooring

Removing Floor Wax From Laminate Flooring

cleaning walls

Removing Soot from Walls and Ceiling

White t-shirts hanging on a clothesline.

Getting Your Whites Really White

Mop and bucket on linoleum floor

Cleaning Discolored Linoleum

Candle wax dripping down side of container and wood stand

Cleaning Candle Wax from Wood Furniture

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hands of someone dyeing cloth

Removing Fabric Dye From Skin

Removing Tree Sap Stains

Removing Tree Sap

Burnt Cookie Sheet

Cleaning Burnt Cookie Sheets

Mildew Smell in Car

Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in a Car

A car seat in a car.

Cleaning Sour Milk Smell in a Car

cleaning products on a floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odors on Floors

Mold from Growing on House Siding

Keeping Mold from Growing on House Siding

Musty Smelling Carpet

Cleaning Musty Smelling Carpets

Getting Dye Out of Clothing

Getting Dye Out of Clothing

Rust and Peeling Blue Paint on Car

Removing Rust from a Car or Truck

Hard Water Spots on Windows

Removing Hard Water Spots on Windows

Pillar candles on a glass plate with river rocks.

Cleaning Candle Wax from Walls

House With Vinyl Siding

Removing Wood Stain From Vinyl Siding

Porcelain Sink

Removing Stains from a Porcelain Sink

Luxury bathroom with jetted tub.

Cleaning Bath Tub Jets

Smooth Top Stove

Cleaning a Smooth Top Stove

Ashtray

Removing Smoke Odors from Furniture

Pill Bottles on White Background

Removing Labels from Plastic Containers

Old wooden ladder leaning against a concrete wall with painted designs.

Removing Paint from Concrete

Young woman dyeing her hair.

Removing Hair Dye from Wood

cigarette smoke odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors

Stinky Laundry In Washing Machine with Man Holding Nose

Removing Odors from Clothing

Cleaning Stain From Countertop

Removing Stains on Countertops

White Film on Dishes

Removing White Film From Dishes

cleaning a laminate floor

Cleaning of Footprints on Laminate Floor

Photo of melted yellow crayon on a car seat.

Cleaning Melted Crayons Off a Car Seat

Upholstered Couch

Removing Mold and Mildew From an Upholstered Couch

Brown microfiber couch.

Cleaning Microfiber Furniture

Mold on Walls

How to Clean Mold on Painted Walls and Ceiling

White toilet against blue tile floor and wall

Repairing a Toilet Scratched by a Plumber's Snake

A woman putting on lip gloss.

How to Clean Lip Gloss Stains on Clothing

Skunk in the Grass

Removing Skunk Smell from House

Photo of a man painting his house.

Removing Paint Stains from Clothing

Mop on linoleum floor

Cleaning Linoleum Floors

Dried Paint from a Leather Sofa

Removing Dried Paint from a Leather Sofa

Cleaning Resin Furniture

Cleaning Resin Furniture

Close up of Cleaning Eyeglasses

Homemade Eyeglass Cleaner Recipes

spilled ink on document

Removing Ink From Paper

Removing Mothball Odor from Clothing

Removing Mothball Odor from Clothing

Cleaning Your Carpet Without a Machine

Cleaning Your Carpet Without a Machine

Smelling clothing in the washing machine.

Clothes Smell Bad After Washing

Bottle of olive oil.

Removing Cooking Oil Stains from Clothing

Underwear on Clothes Line

Removing Stains on Underwear

A woman dyeing her hair.

Removing Hair Dye on a Painted Wall

Black smooth top cooking range.

Cleaning Spills on a Smooth Top Stove

Vinyl Couches

Removing Ink on Vinyl

Removing Ink Stains from Clothing

Removing Ink Stains from Clothing

A woman holding her nose.

Locating the Source of a Foul Smell in House

Removing rust stains from a sink.

Removing Rust Stains from a Sink

Cigarette Left Burning in Ashtray

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odor from Leather

Removing Permanent Marker Off Walls

Removing Permanent Marker from Walls

Removing Sharpie from Skin, Closeup of Sharpie Pen

Removing Sharpie from Skin

cat on a tile floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Stains and Odors...

Getting Cigarette Smell Out of Books. A pile of old books.

How to Remove Cigarette Smell from Books

Silk flowers.

Cleaning Silk Flowers, Swags and Wreaths

Cigarette Burning in Ash Tray

Cleaning Nicotine (Cigarette Smoke) Off...

WetJet Package

Unclogging a Swiffer Wet Jet

Cleaning

Cleaning Formica

Man Cleaning Lawn Mower Engine

Cleaning a Lawn Mower's Carburetor

Removing Concrete Mix and Dust from Skin

Featured

cat on carpet

Removing Cat Pee and Odor from CarpetThis is a guide about removing cat pee and odor from carpet. When you kitty has an accident on the carpet it can be difficult to remove the pee and the odor.

Brick Fireplace with Fire Burning

How to Clean Fireplace BricksSoot and dirt can stain the bricks on a fireplace, but there are ways to get them surprisingly clean. This is a guide about cleaning fireplace bricks.

Tips for Waxing Cars - woman's hand holding a microfiber cloth

Tips for Waxing CarsMy friend and I came up with this list after waxing his car and learning through trial and error (and success).

Removing Sticker Residue

Removing Sticker ResidueIt is so frustrating trying to remove sticker residue from your purchases or elsewhere around your home. This is a guide about removing sticker residue.

stainless steel sink

Cleaning a Stainless Steel SinkThis is a guide about cleaning a stainless steel sink. Stainless steel sinks present their own unique cleaning concerns.

Kitchen Scrap Trash Can - lined with produce bag

Kitchen Scrap Trash CanCut the base out of a gallon water bottle and you can line it with small baggies you get from the grocery store (the ones for putting your produce or vegetables in). This light weight trash can that can easy move around your counter top.

Videos

A bottle of vinegar and a white cleaning pad over a shirt with a sticker mark.

White Vinegar for Removing Sticker Residue from ClothingStickers are a fun way to decorate a t-shirt or jacket for a short time but they can leave a sticky residue if they are not quickly removed. Try this white vinegar technique to remove sticker marks from clothing by watching this short video.

Sanitize With Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide

Sanitize With Vinegar and Hydrogen PeroxideThis green cleaning method is a great way to sanitize those yucky places in your home. Check out this video and learn how easy it is to clean green.

Removing Sap from Microfiber

Removing Sap from MicrofiberThis short video shows you a before and after shot of treating a tree sap stain on microfiber with rubbing alcohol.

Removing Burnt Oil From a Frying Pan

Removing Burnt Oil From a Frying PanIf you are having a hard time getting burnt oil off a frying pan, try this simple tip. This method will get your pan looking like new in no time!

Mason Jar Air Freshener

Making a Mason Jar Air FreshenerThis short video shows you how to make an air freshener with just a few simple ingredients.

Dishwasher cubes on a white background.

Dishwasher CubesInstead of buying expensive and caustic dishwasher detergent, make your own version with simple ingredients and an ice cube tray. It will save you money and peace of mind. Learn how to make them in this short video.

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Cleaning 'Ring Around The Collar' - dirty t-shirt

Cleaning 'Ring Around The Collar'I go through a lot of T shirts while gardening, it's a dirty hobby. The shirts collect a lot of dust which is easily washed away. It's the oily grime around the collar that poses a problem.

Closeup of vinyl car upholstery.

Removing Plastic Stains on Vinyl Car UpholsteryThis is a guide about removing plastic stains on vinyl car upholstery. Sometimes the extreme heat inside a car can cause color transfer on plastic type materials. Here are some suggestions to try, prior to seeking professional help.

White Earbuds on wooden background

How to Clean EarbudsEarbuds need to be cleaned frequently to remove skin oil or ear wax. Alcohol pads are a good cleaning method of choice for the job. This is a guide about how to clean earbuds.

Use Hairdryer for No Residue Label Removal - jar with label an hair dryer

Use Hairdryer for No Residue Label RemovalMost of the time, I can remove a label from a jar or plastic container by using the hairdryer to heat the label. It loosens the glue and makes the label easy to lift and peel off.

Close up of a mattress.

Drying Out a Wet MattressThere is a good chance of mold or mildew if a mattress is not dried thoroughly. This is a guide about drying out a wet mattress.

Powdered Cleanser bottle with a stack of sponges.

Using Powdered CleanserThis is a guide about using powdered cleanser. Here is a quick an easy tip to avoid using too much powdered cleanser at one time.

Questions

Removing Dye Transfer from Faux Leather Coat - black dye on white coat

Removing Dye Transfer from Faux Leather CoatA black leather/fabric dress transferred black dye to my long white faux leather coat. The tag says 100% polyester. I've tried vinegar, baking soda, Dawn, Tide, Carbona Stain Devils #2 and #8, but nothing works to remove the black stain.

Cleaning a Discolored Vintage Rubber DollWhat can I use on a rubber doll where the body has turned brown. How can I get the skin tone back? The doll is over 50 years old. I don't have a picture of it.

Cleaning a Pool LinerI bought a used pool liner that is extremely dirty. What is the best way to clean it before I install it?

Removing Colored Receipt Dye Stain on Clothing - pink stain on t-shirt

Removing Colored Receipt Dye Stain on ClothingA pink receipt got wet and the color ran on to some light yellow clothing. How do I remove the reddish pink color?

Fabric Dye Transferred from Shirt to BraToday was a hot sweaty day. My burgundy shirt from Kohl's bled on my white bra. How do I remove the color from my white bra? The shirt and bra both have been washed separately several times. The shirt is 2 years old and the bra is 2 months old.

Preserving an Autograph on a JerseySo my 11 year old got his jersey signed at the Richmond Flying Squirrels by Aramis Garcia (catcher) and he is really scared if he washes it the signature will come off. So will it be safe?

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