Stain Removal

Stain removal techniques can vary drastically depending on the type of stain and the stained surface. Learn stain removal techniques.

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Whether it's natural cooking oil, industrial machine grease or motor oil, grease stains can wreak havoc when they come in contact with your favorite clothing item. Read on to learn how to get grease out of clothes, including differing methods for synthetic fabrics and natural fibers.

By Talon Homer

Ah, tree sap: the ultimate sticky situation. Whether it's from a hike through the woods or after decorating a Christmas tree, tree sap can cling to your clothes like a magnet. Learning how to get sap out of clothes is essential, especially if you live or work near an area with a lot of trees.

By Mack Hayden

It's easy to get rid of scuff marks from leather shoes, sneakers, Crocs and other types of footwear. We'll show you how.

By Alia Hoyt

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Steel, steel everywhere. Much of it is of the "stainless" variety. Is the popular material actually stain-proof?

By Chris Opfer

We all know that panicky feeling when something spills on our clean white garment, and we wonder how to remove the stain. Read this article to learn how to remove stains from white clothing.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You need to get candle wax out of carpet, but you’re not sure how to do it. Learn about how to get candle wax out of carpet in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You need to get food coloring out of carpet, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to get food coloring out of carpet in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

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You found some play dough stuck to the living room carpet, and have no idea how to get it out. Find out here how to get play dough out of carpet.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You need to get rid of dog urine in carpet, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to get rid of a pee smell in carpet in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Even the most careful of do-it-yourself colorists have slip ups and have to remove hair dye from their wood floors. Learn about how to remove hair dye from wood in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Your kids were got silly putty all over their clothes and you have no idea how to get it out. Read this article and you will find out how to get silly putty out of clothes.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

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You need to remove ink from a leather couch, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to remove ink from a leather couch in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You need to remove rust stains from clothes, but you’re not sure how to do it. Learn about how to remove rust stains from clothes in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You need to get blood out of sheets, but you're not sure how to do it. It can be pretty simple with our tips.

By Kathryn Whitbourne

Think you ruined your favorite pair of jeans because you sat on a sticky piece of gum? You probably didn't. We'll show you how to get that gum out!

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors & Austin Henderson

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Your child's got permanent marker on her clothes, and now you have to get it out — fast. Learn some helpful tricks for getting permanent marker stains out of clothes, walls and carpets.

By Alia Hoyt

Keep your AC unit working well by keeping it clean. Learn how to clean the evaporator coils on a central AC unit in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Keep your AC unit working well by cleaning all its parts regularly. Learn how to clean an AC condenser coil in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Ink stains on your clothes, tablecloths or other fabrics are annoying, but it is possible to remove them. Learn how to remove ink stains from cotton in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

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It's difficult to get ink stains out of leather or suede, but sometimes it is possible. Learn how to remove ink stains from leather in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Fabric stains can be frustrating and tricky. Let us guide you with our green cleaning fabric stain tips to keep your clothes stain-free naturally.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Follow these simple instructions to make a dry or wet spotter for easy stain removal. Not only to wet and dry spotters work well as stain removers but they could also save you some money on your next dry cleaning bill.

Kids go crazy with the crayons? Co-workers leave a trail of scuff marks wherever they walk? Erasers made with melamine foam might be just what you need. How do these erasers get the stains out? And are they really magic?

By Jessika Toothman

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They say you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. But what about cider and wine? Follow these stain removal tips to rid your household surfaces of these unsightly spots.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

Removing stains and spots requires following some basic rules. It's crucial to identify the stain correctly and use the proper stain-removing agent or technique. Learn these methods of stain removal.

By Editors of Consumer Guide