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Two white t-shirts hanging on a clothes line

Cleaning Yellow Hydrogen Peroxide...This is a page about cleaning yellow hydrogen peroxide stains on clothing. Using hydrogen peroxide to remove stains on some fabrics can unfortunately leave you with a new yellow stain.

 

Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes

Homemade Carpet Shampoo RecipesCleaning your carpets will keep them looking nice. Carpet cleaning services and even store bought shampoos can be quite expensive. You can save money by making your own carpet shampoo. This page contains homemade carpet shampoo recipes.

 

A woman looking at a mysterious grease stain on her laundered clothing.

Mysterious Grease Stains on ClothingThis is a page about mysterious grease stains on clothing. Sometimes clothes come out of the washer with strange grease or oil-like stains on them that were not there before washing.

 

A price tag sticker on a shirt.

Removing Sticker Residue on ClothingSize and price labels on clothing can leave sticky residue that can be difficult to remove. This is a page about removing sticker residue on clothing.

 

Hard Water Spots on Windows

Removing Hard Water Spots on WindowsSometimes the water from the sink or a sprinkler can make stubborn water spots on your windows. This page is about removing hard water spots.

 

White Vinegar for Removing Sticker Residue from Clothing - before and after photo

White Vinegar for Removing Sticker Residue from ClothingWhite vinegar can be used for a multitude of cleaning purposes around the house, even removing sticker residue on clothing. This is a page about white vinegar for removing sticker residue from clothing.

 

Photo of a toilet bowl.

Magnetic Toilet Bowl Cleaner Reviews?This page is about Magnetic Toilet Bowl cleaner reviews. This chemical free, magnet cleaner is said to be safe and effective.

 

Mirror

Cleaning Sticky Residue from a Mirror?This is a page about cleaning sticky residue from a mirror. Cleaning sticky residue from a mirror can be trying.

 

Antique Dolls

Removing Musty Smells from Dolls?This is a page about removing musty smells from dolls . Improper storage can give dolls a moldy odor that can be challenging to remove.

 

Tree sap running down the bark of a tree

Cleaning Tree Sap From HairThis is a page about cleaning tree sap from hair. Sticky tree sap seems like it might be impossible to clean out of your hair. It is in fact easy if you use the right products.

 

Kitchen Oven

Cleaning Heat Stains on Kitchen Stoves?Heat stains on ovens and stovetops can be a challenge to remove properly. This is a page about cleaning heat stains on kitchen stoves.

 

Puppy next to a puddle on laminate floors.

Cleaning Pet Urine Stains and Odors from...Because of its composition, removing pet urine stains and odors from laminate flooring may seem daunting. This is a page about cleaning pet urine stains and odors from laminate flooring.

 

Hand pouring fabric softener into washing machine compartment

Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up...This is a page about cleaning fabric softener build up from a washer. Fabric softener can build up and become a gooey mess in the dispenser on your washer.

 

Vinyl Couches

Removing Ink on VinylThis is a page about removing ink on vinyl. Whenever removing ink from a surface you want to make sure that the fix doesn't create a bigger problem.

 

Kitchen With Vinyl Flooring

Restoring Shine to Vinyl FlooringThis is a page about restoring shine to vinyl flooring. Over time the shine on your vinyl flooring can get dull.

 

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Close up image of dog's water dish on wood plank vinyl flooring

Cleaning White Water Stains on Vinyl Flooring?This is a page about cleaning white water stains on vinyl flooring. Standing water can leave unsightly white marks on your vinyl flooring.

 

Rust in Water Pipe

Removing Rust From Inside Water Pipes?This is a page about removing rust from inside water pipes. If you have water pipes with rust in them, it will make your water difficult to drink and rapidly clog filters. Cleaning out the interior of a pipe is not easy, but it can be done.

 

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

Removing Dye Transfer from Faux Leather Coat?A 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.

 

Pot with burnt residue on the left and the same pot cleaned on the right

Cleaning Burnt Sugar from a Stainless Steel...This page is about cleaning burnt sugar from a stainless steel pot. When sugar is burned onto a pan, it can be a challenge to remove.

 

cookware

Cleaning Magnalite CookwareMagnalite cookware is a line of cast aluminum pots and pans. As with any type of cookware you will want to keep them clean and stain free. This is a page about cleaning Magnalite cookware.

 

Permanent Ink

Removing Permanent Ink (Sharpie) from Metal?This is a page about removing permanent ink (Sharpie) from metal. The good news with regard to removing permanent marker from a metal surface is that it is easier to remove Sharpie from nonporous surfaces.

 

Food in Tupperware

Cleaning Stained TupperwareThis is a page about cleaning stained Tupperware. Certain foods, such as tomato based sauces, can stain your Tupperware.

 

Woman frustrated with laundry

Removing Urine Stains and Odor From ClothingThis is a page about removing urine odor from fabrics. Urine odor can be difficult to remove from fabric. With the know how, you can have your clothes smelling fresh again.

 

Removing a bandaid and leaving behind some adhesive residue.

Removing Adhesive Residue on SkinThis is a page about removing adhesive residue on skin. Medicated patches, adhesive tape, etc. can leave sticky, hard to remove, residue on your skin.

 

Removing Rotten Seafood Odors From a  Car

Removing Rotten Seafood Odors From a...This is a page about removing rotten seafood odors from a car. Food accidentally spilled or left in a hot car can quickly fill your vehicle with a really bad smell.

 

A pile of colorful washcloths.

Cleaning Slimy Washcloths?If washcloths are reused regularly, they can get slimy and unpleasant from build up from beauty and cleaning products. This is a page about cleaning slimy washcloths.

 

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Laundered Towels Smell Like Cat Urine When Used?My laundry smells fine when I take it from the dryer and put it away, but when my towels are used and damp they smell like cat urine!

 

big cat in a car

Removing Cat Urine Smell From Car InteriorThis is a page about removing cat urine smell from car interior. If your kitty has an accident in the car, it is time to get out your cleaning supplies. The smell of urine in a closed car can get very strong.

 

glass laying on table

Cleaning a Corroded Salt Shaker?This is a page about cleaning a corroded salt shaker. Salt can be quite corrosive on the metal shaker top.

 

Gorilla Glue

Removing Gorilla Glue from a CountertopThis is a page about removing Gorilla Glue from a countertop. It is easy to get glue on the countertop while working on a project or making a repair.

 

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Close up of carpet cleaner washing carpet

Using Laundry Detergent in Your Carpet CleanerMany carpet cleaning devices can use a variety of cleaning agents help get your carpets clean. Even a small amount of liquid laundry detergent can be used to help remove dirt and grime from your carpets. This is a page about using laundry detergent in your carpet cleaner.

 

woman cleaning the outside of a refrigerator

Cleaning the Outside of a RefrigeratorThis is a page about cleaning the outside of a refrigerator. The exterior of your fridge can get pretty dirty from constant use.

 

Open chest freezer

Cleaning a Freezer After a Power OutageThis is a page about cleaning a freezer after a power outage. A power outage can leave your freezer full of spoiled food. It is important to clean out the freezer and remove any odors before putting new food in it.

 

Several fish oil capsules.

Cleaning Fish Oil From Clothing and LinensThis page is about cleaning fish oil from clothing and linens. It can be a challenge to remove the stain and strong odor of fish oil.

 

Pairs of blue jeans.

How to Fix Dye from Jeans that Transferred to Other Clothing in WashThe blue dye in jeans is notorious for transferring to other clothing in the wash. It can be difficult to remove especially if the other clothing is not able to be bleached. This is a page about how to fix dye from jeans that transferred to other clothing in the wash.

 

A boy writing on a white board with a dry erase marker.

Removing Dry Erase Marker From FabricThis is a page about removing dry erase marker from fabric. Dry erase marker can accidentally get on our clothing or other fabric surfaces while we are using one.

 

Getting Rid of the Smell from a Plugin Air Freshener

Getting Rid of the Smell from a Plugin Air...This is a page about getting rid of the smell of air fresheners. If you are sensitive to air fresheners, you may find it necessary to get rid of the smell from a plugin air freshener.

 

Permanent Marker

Removing Permanent Marker From VinylThis is a page about removing permanent marker from vinyl. Permanent marker can be difficult, but not impossible to remove from many surfaces.

 

"Permanent" Creases on Slacks

Removing "Permanent" Creases from ClothingThis is a page about removing "permanent" creases from clothing. Often the creases in our clothing resulting from sitting and other activities seem to be permanent, and impossible to remove.

 

Two pairs of men's boxer briefs in the colors white and red hanging on a clothesline

Cleaning Feces Stains on UnderwearThere are a number of ways to successfully remove feces stains on underwear. This is a page about cleaning feces stains on underwear.

 

A and oven and range with mouse odor problems.

Cleaning Mouse Urine Odor From a Range and OvenThis is a page about cleaning mouse urine odor from a range and oven. To your horror, that odd odor in the kitchen is the result of a mouse exploring your stove.

 

Two packaged chlorine pucks laying on a wooden deck.

Other Uses for Chlorine Pool Tablets?This is a page about other uses for chlorine pool tablets. At the end of summer, some pool owners may want to find alternative uses for left over chlorine pool tablets.

 

Kitten laying on couch with a pen

Cleaning Ink on Microfiber FurnitureThis is a page about cleaning ink on microfiber furniture. Removing an ink stain on microfiber furniture is generally successful if you use the right product and method.

 

Concerned looking woman checking clean laundry for stains

Keeping Well Water from Staining Clothing?This is a page about keeping well water from staining clothing. Well water can contain a variety of minerals that can leave stains on your laundry.

 

Washing Clothes

Washing Clothes in Well WaterThis is a page about washing clothes in well water. Homeowners who use well water, often experience various difficulties when doing laundry, due to the iron and other minerals sometimes found in the water.

 

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Woman standing in front of open refrigerator door holding her nose

Refrigerator Fan Blowing a Bad Smell?This is a page about refrigerator fan blowing bad smell. Odors in your refrigerator drip pan can be blown into your home by the fridge fan.

 

A bunch of crumpled up newspaper.

Use Vinegar and Newspaper for Cleaning WindowsNewspaper is relatively lint free and works well with vinegar to clean windows, leaving them streak free. This is a page about use vinegar and newspaper for cleaning windows.

 

front of box

Magic Eraser Left Marks?This page is about what to do if a Magic Eraser left marks. These erasers can be helpful to remove a variety of things, but can damage some surfaces.

 

A man smoking a cigarette and wearing a black leather jacket.

Removing Cigarette Smell from Leather Jacket?This is a page about removing cigarette smell from leather jacket. You will want to use the appropriate cleaning methods for leather when trying to remove cigarette odor from a jacket.

 

Well Water

Cleaning A Well Water FilterThis is a page about cleaning a well water filter. You may need to clean the pump filter to increase the water flow, if your well is not pumping properly.

 

Drop of tree sap on bark

Removing Tree SapTree sap can get on anything from clothing to your car. This is a page about removing tree sap.

 

Old Leather Work Boots

Removing Mold and Mildew from LeatherThis is a page about removing mold and mildew from leather. Unfortunately, mold and mildew can easily grow on leather under the right conditions.

 

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

How to Remove Cigarette Smell from BooksCigarette odors on books can be difficult to remove and make them unappealing to non-smokers. This page has tips about how to get the cigarrette smell out of books.

 

Jar of Vaseline.

How to Remove Vaseline Stains on ClothingBecause it is petroleum based, Vaseline leaves an oil based stain on clothing that can be problematic to remove. This is a page about how to remove Vaseline stains on clothing.

 

Someone wearing rubber gloves cleaning a leather couch.

Removing Dried Paint from a Leather SofaThis is a page about removing dried paint from a leather sofa. Accidents happen; painting a room can sometimes result in spatters and drips on unprotected furniture.

 

Picture of two socks white socks hanging on a clothesline.

Getting Socks Really CleanSocks endure a lot of punishment and can be tough to get clean. This is a page for getting socks really clean.

 

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.

 

Stuffed Animal

Removing Ink From Stuffed Animals?This is a page about removing ink from stuffed animals. Children love to draw on just about anything.

 

Shiny Pink Fabric

Making Fabric Less Shiny?This is a page about making fabric less shiny. Fabric can be shiny as a result of wear or because of its fiber content. Trying to reduce the shine may be possible.

 

A dishwasher soap dispenser, where you can put pods.

Dishwasher Pods Not DissolvingTracking down the cause for the cleaning pods failure to dissolve is the first step in correcting the problem. This is a page about dishwasher pods not dissolving.

 

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Saving Money on Clorox Ready and Swiffer Mop RefillsThis is a page about saving money on Clorox Ready and Swiffer mop refills. While you may love your Clorox Ready or Swiffer mop, the refills can be quite costly.

 

Cedar Chest

Removing Mothball Odor From a Cedar Chest?This is a page about removing a mothball odor from a cedar chest. The odor of moth balls can so permeate a cedar chest as to make it unusable until you can remove the smell.

 

Window Sheers

Removing Wrinkles from Sheers?This is a page about removing wrinkles from sheers. Sheer curtains often come out of the package with wrinkles from being folded. They may also develop wrinkles when being cleaned.

 

Yellowed Wedding Dress

Whitening a Yellowed Wedding Dress?This is a page about whitening a yellowed wedding dress. Stored wedding dresses often yellow over time.

 

A soapy sponge scrubbing a carpet.

Removing Dawn Dish Detergent Residue from Carpet?Dawn is used for a multitude of cleaning tasks. If too much was used it can require continuous rinsing to remove the residue from your carpet. A shop vac can be helpful as well. This is a page about removing Dawn dish detergent residue from carpet.

 

Mildew on Leather Purse

Removing Mildew from LeatherLeather clothing, shoes, handbags, etc. can develop mildew while being stored. One method that can be successful is wiping down the item with white vinegar. No matter what you use, be sure to check colorfastness before cleaning the entire surface. This is a page about removing mildew from leather.

 

Charcoal

Using Charcoal to Remove OdorsCharcoal is used to remove odors in many situations. This is a page about using charcoal to remove odors.

 

Dry Erase Markers

Removing Dry Erase Marker from a Couch?This is a page about removing dry erase marker from a couch. Removing dry erase marker from a couch can be done with cleaners you have around the house.

 

spray bottle

Homemade "Clorox Cleanup" RecipesThis page contains homemade "Clorox Cleanup" recipes. Although convenient, Clorox general purpose cleaner can seem expensive. To save money, but still have the convenience of an easy to use spray or premoistened wipe, make your own.

 

WD40

Cleaning WD-40 Stains from ClothingOil can be a difficult substance to remove from fabric. This page is about cleaning WD-40 stains from clothing.

 

WetJet Package

Unclogging a Swiffer Wet JetWhen the jet nozzles on your Swiffer mop are not spraying correctly, they are usually clogged. This is a page about unclogging a Swiffer Wet Jet.

 

older mobile home

Identifying and Eliminating Odor in Mobile Home?This is a page about identifying and eliminating odor in mobile home. Excess moisture, pets and pests can create troublesome smells in a mobile home.

 

Grey Cat Sitting on Blue Chair

Removing Pet Urine Smell from FurnitureIf you have a pet urinate on your furniture you know how difficult it is to clean up. Even if you get to it right away the smell can still linger for a longtime afterward. This is a page about removing pet urine smell from furniture.

 

hot pan

Removing Melted Fabric from Cookware?This is a page about removing melted fabric from cookware. When kitchen linens get too close to a burner or very hot pan, you can end up with burnt fabric stuck to a pan.

 

Tarmac Driveway

Cleaning Tarmac?This is a page about cleaning tarmac. Tarmac is a type of road surface often found at airports and also used on private home driveways.

 

Woman's hand holding blue cloth cleaning the tub spout.

Cleaning My BathtubFrom difficult rings from soap and hard water to rust around the drain, cleaning the bathtub is one of the more difficult household chores. Sometimes more specialized cleaning solutions may be needed to get the desired result. This guide features tips and solutions for cleaning your bathtub.

 

Pink rubber glove with blue brush scrubbing mattress.

Cleaning Urine Stains from a MattressesMattresses are expensive so replacement isn't always an option when they get soiled. It can be tough to remove urine stains on your mattress though. This is a page about cleaning urine stains from a mattress.

 

A toilet being cleaned with blue water.

Cleaning Blue Stains in a ToiletThis page is about cleaning blue stains in a toilet. Determining what is causing blue cleaner stains to develop in your toilet bowl can be a mystery.

 

Mop and bucket on linoleum floor

Cleaning Discolored LinoleumLinoleum, made from ground wood or cork and usually linseed oil, is susceptible to discoloration. This is a page about cleaning discolored linoleum.

 

Unmade bed with rumpled white sheets

Removing Odors From a MattressThis is a page about removing odors from a mattress. Through normal usage a mattress can develop noticeable unpleasant odors.

 

Vick's Vaporub

Vicks VapoRub Stains on Clothing?This is a page about Vicks VapoRub stains on clothing. Because of its oil base Vicks VapoRub stains may need special treatment.

 

Cleaning Smoke Stains from Walls

Cleaning Smoke Off WallsKitchen fires, candles and other occurrences can leave smoke residue on your walls. This is a page about cleaning smoke off walls.

 

Dirty jeans hanging out of a washing machine.

Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From ClothingIf you have ever spilled fuel on your clothing, you know that the odor is sometimes difficult to remove. This is a page about cleaning fuel odors from clothing.

 

stacks of books

Removing Ink from Book Pages?This is a page about removing ink from book pages. Removing ink from paper, without damage, can be very difficult if not impossible.

 

Upholstered couch.

Removing Body Odor From FurnitureThe upholstery on your furniture can pick up body odor and need cleaning or refreshing. This is a page about removing body odor from furniture.

 

Woman Cleaning Wood

Removing Paper Stuck to WoodThis is a page about removing paper stuck to wood. Stickers or wet paper can stick to wooden things when they dry. It can be challenge to remove without damaging the wood.

 

White Out pen on wooden desk with the word "Hi" written in white.

Removing White Out From Wood?White Out correction fluid can easily be spilled on furniture and other wood surfaces. With the right product it can also be successfully removed. This is a page about removing white out from wood.

 

Panty Liners

Cleaning a Stuck Panty Liner From Clothing?This is a page about cleaning a stuck panty liner from clothing. If it goes through the wash, a panty liner can disintegrate and get stuck on other clothing.

 

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Does Borax Cause Dark Colored Clothing to Fade?I have read on this site that using Borax in the laundry, when washing dark colored clothing, will cause the clothing to fade. Is this true?

 

Bleach Stains On Red T-Shirt

Preventing Bleach Stains on ClothingFinding mysterious bleach spots on your laundry, even when no bleach was used is frustrating. This is a page about preventing bleach stains on clothing.

 

Powdered detergent being placed in front loader washing machine with jeans

Finding a Substitute for Washing SodaThis is a page about finding a substitute for washing soda. Washing soda is an ingredient in many homemade laundry soap recipes.

 

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Removing Sharpie from a Comforter?I have a brand new comforter from the Cindy Crawford collection that I had my eyes on for about a year. Within the first week, my boyfriend had a Sharpie (black) in his pocket and it bled on it.

 

stains on white bra

White Bra Dyed by Dark Clothing?New clothing can transfer dye onto a white bra during normal wear and this can be difficult to remove with regular washing. Special products may be able to restore your white bra or, at least, lighten the dye.

 

Mouth Guard

Cleaning a Smelly Mouth Guard?It answers the question about how to keep your mouth guard smelling nice and clean with daily maintenance. This page is about cleaning a smelly mouth guard.

 

cleaning a laminate floor

Cleaning of Footprints on Laminate FloorThis is a page about cleaning footprints on laminate floor. Hard surface floors such as wood, tile, and laminate can show water spots, foot prints, and the like on your flooring. Using the right cleaner will remove footprints and other smudges on your flooring.

 

Super Glue on Eyeglasses

Removing Super Glue from EyeglassesThis page is about removing super glue from eyeglasses. Finding a way to clean this glue off your glasses can be a challenge.

 

Closeup of Fridge Water Dispenser.

Cleaning Calcium Deposits Off a Fridge Water Dispenser?Hard water deposits can collect on your refrigerator's water dispenser. Saturating with vinegar might do the trick. This is a page about cleaning calcium deposits off a fridge water dispenser.

 

Closeup of quilt showing where red color bled into surrounding light colored fabric

Color Bleeding When Washing a Quilt for...This is a page about color bleeding when washing a quilt for the first time. Despite prewashing your fabric before sewing it into a quilt, sometimes the colors run onto other parts of the block.

 

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Using Pool Bleach Tablets for Laundry?I have been given a bucket of chlorine tablets for my above ground pool. I am thrilled that I don't have to purchase these this year, in fact I may have enough for a couple of years. Anyway, I was wondering, can I put one of these tablets in a bucket of water and make bleach for my laundry?

 

fresh picked blueberries

Removing Blueberry Stains From ClothingThis page is about removing blueberry stains from clothing. After you enjoy the berries, cleaning stains from your clothes can be a challenge.

 

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Permanent Marker On Rubber?I have a pair of new shoes with rubber non-skid soles. Bought them onsale, price on bottom of sole in permanent black marker. Have tried alcohol, both rubbing and denatured, Dawn, little pad soaked in oxy-clean, fingernail polish remover, etc. Problem is, I sit with my leg crossed lots of time when wearing casual clothes and shoes such as this, don't want the price "glaring". LOL. Carol

 

Spraying carpet stain.

Using Hydrogen Peroxide for Carpet StainsHydrogen peroxide is especially good for organic stains and is very gentle on carpet. This is a page about using hydrogen peroxide for carpet stains.

 

Girl putting on hairspray.

Removing Hairspray from a MirrorThis page is about removing hairspray from a mirror. This hair product can easily end up on surfaces in your bathroom.

 

A white CorningWare casserole dish.

Cleaning Stained CorningWare?This is a page about cleaning stained Corning Ware. White Corning Ware dishes can easily get stained when foods are baked in them. Get your CorningWare looking new again with these great cleaning tips.

 

Cleaning Clothes

Cleaning Clothes That Have YellowedOlder clothing can sometimes yellow with age. This page is about cleaning clothes that have yellowed.

 

A rubber bathmat and three rubber duckies.

Removing Rubber Odors?Rubber floor mats and stair treads as well as other products made from rubber can release an unpleasant odor. Often these items are made from recycled tire rubber and contain VOCs that are released for awhile. Other contaminates can also have an odor. This page offers suggestions for removing this distinctive rubber odor.

 

Luxury bathroom with jetted tub.

Cleaning Bath Tub JetsJust cleaning the surface of your jetted tub is not enough. To ensure that your next bath is enjoyable, the jets themselves must be cleaned regularly to remove the bacteria and mold that can grow inside. This is a page about cleaning bath tub jets.

 

Ashtray Full of Cigarettes

Removing Nicotine Stains on ClothingThis is a page about removing nicotine stains on clothing. Nicotine can leave ugly yellow stains on clothing.

 

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