Stain Removal Blog: The Latest Tips & Guides For House Cleaning, Laundry And Stains

Baby Formula Stains Removal Guide

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Baby formula stains are likely going to happen even if you just feed your baby a bottle a couple of times, and if you feed your baby formula almost exclusively you will definitely need this information.

Printable Essential Oil Use Chart For Homemade Cleaners & Laundry Products

Sat, 9 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Learn how common essential oils are used in homemade cleaners and laundry products with this essential oil use chart. At the bottom of the page is also a free printable version of the chart!

Homemade Dishwasher Stain Remover - Orange Kool Aid

Fri, 8 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500

I've got several variations of this simple homemade dishwasher stain remover you can use to get nasty hard water stains and soap build up out of your dishwasher.

How To Remove Antiperspirant Stains

Thu, 7 Nov 2024 18:20:46 -0500

Removing antiperspirant stains from clothing, upholstery or carpet can be difficult, unless you know the right steps.

Why You Should Stop Buying & Using Antibacterial Soap

Thu, 7 Nov 2024 18:18:25 -0500

Here's my thoughts and research on why you (and I and everyone really) should stop buying and using antibacterial soap.

How To Clean & Remove Soap Scum

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400

Here are instructions for how to clean and remove soap scum from hard surfaces around your home, especially in the bathroom.

How To Remove Permanent Marker From White Board

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Here is how to remove permanent marker from a white board.

How To Remove Hair Dye Drips & Spills

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Here are tips and ideas for how to remove hair dye drips and spills that land on all kinds of hard surfaces while applying your hair color, such as your sink or counter.

How To Remove Chapstick Stains On Clothing

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Here are tips for how to remove chapstick stains on clothing.

How To Remove A Banana Stain

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400

You may wonder how to remove banana stain from your fabric, upholstery, or carpet if you ever let a child run around the house munching on a banana.

How To Polish Silver Tips & Tricks To Make It Easy

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Here are instructions for how to polish silver, to make it easy while still making sure you do it correctly.

Homemade Furniture Polish Recipes

Sun, 9 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Here are two natural homemade furniture polish recipes that you can use on your wood furniture.

Shower Cleaners Reviews

Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Below are over 25 shower cleaners reviews to help you, the busy mom, decide which products work best, and which should stay on the store shelf.

Pollen Stain Removal Guide

Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400

A pollen stain can happen when you are gathering those gorgeous flowers, or while walking through the woods on a windy day.

Homemade Fabric Softener Recipes

Wed, 29 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Here are two recipes for homemade fabric softener using natural ingredients that can also save you money. One is for your washing machine, and the other for use in the dryer.

How To Clean Drapes & Curtains

Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Here are instructions for how to clean drapes and curtains of many varieties, to remove dust and soil and return them to looking great once again, without damage.

How To Remove Blueberry Stains

Mon, 27 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Knowing how to remove blueberry stains can become very important when there is the almost inevitable mishap with that slice of blueberry pie on a clean white shirt, or, even worse, on the carpet.

Chewing Gum Stain Removal Guide How To Remove Chewing Gum From Surfaces

Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Here are step by step instructions for chewing gum stain removal and how to remove gum from fabric, upholstery, carpet, hair, shoes and even in your dryer, for when you or your child's bubble gum bubble pops and covers everything.

How To Clean The Door To Your Home

Sat, 25 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Here are instructions for how to clean the door you use to enter into your home, including wood and aluminum doors, door glass, and the area around your exterior door, to make the space inviting for guests and your home's occupants.

Homemade Car Wash Soap Recipe

Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Here are a couple of homemade car wash soap recipes you can use to keep your auto clean for less.

How To Remove Grease Stains & Motor Oil: Home Remedies

Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Below I've compiled home remedies for how to remove grease stains, from mechanical or electrical items in and around your home, as well as motor oil.

Pineapple Juice Stain Removal Guide

Tue, 21 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400

A pineapple juice stain can happen whenever you are enjoying that wonderful glass of juice, and have an accidental spill.

Tips For Washing Swimsuits & Other Swimwear

Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Swimsuits cost a lot of money, and get a lot of use during the summer. Here are tips for washing swimsuits to keep them looking their best all season long. There's also tips for how to avoid smelly swimsuits and how to remove those orangish sunscreen stains that happen.

Crayon Stain Removal Guide How To Remove Crayon From Various Surfaces

Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Below you will learn tips and techniques for crayon stain removal from all types of areas of your home, including your clothes, upholstery, carpet, walls, dryer, wood, and more, with step by step instructions.

10 Monthly Cleaning & Laundering Tasks {Make Sure These Are In Your Routine}

Thu, 9 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Here are 10 monthly cleaning and laundering tasks that should be done around your home. Are they all part of your current routine?

How To Descale An Electric Tea Kettle To Remove Hard Water Buildup

Wed, 8 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Below are the instructions for how to descale an electric tea kettle which has gotten a bunch of hard water build up on it.

How To Clean Upholstery Tips And Instructions

Tue, 7 May 2024 23:00:00 -0400

Learning how to clean upholstery can be important in any home that you want to stay looking clean, beautiful and well cared for.

How To Clean Shower Head With Vinegar

Tue, 7 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400

How to clean a shower head with vinegar, to remove hard water deposits that are blocking the holes and causing it to not spray as well.

Crayon Removal From Wood Floors And Furniture

Thu, 2 May 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Here are tips for crayon removal from wood floors and furniture, if your child starts coloring on these surfaces, instead of paper.

Homemade Drain Cleaner Recipes

Thu, 2 May 2024 14:23:15 -0400

Here are 4 recipes for homemade drain cleaner using (mostly) natural ingredients, for both clogs and odors, so you don't have to use caustic commercial drain cleaners.

Pet Stain Removal Guide

Fri, 9 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Here are step by step instructions for pet stain removal from clothing, upholstery and carpet.

Vinegar Stain Removal Guide

Thu, 8 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0500

Can you even have a vinegar stain? Normally we think of vinegar as a stain remover, not something that can stain our fabric, upholstery and carpet, but that is not exactly the case.

How To Remove Grape Juice Stains

Thu, 8 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Learn how to remove grape juice stains from fabric, upholstery and carpet with these step by step instructions.

How To Use Essential Oils For Cleaning Your Home

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Here is how to use essential oils for cleaning your home as part of homemade cleaners, including important safety tips.

How To Sort Laundry

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Here are tips for how to sort laundry so that your clothes get washed in the optimum way, but without too much effort involved.

How To Remove Sticker Residue From Clothing

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Here is how to remove sticker residue from clothing.

How To Clean & Remove Soap Scum

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Here are instructions for how to clean and remove soap scum from hard surfaces around your home, especially in the bathroom.

How To Remove Self Tanner Stains From Clothes

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:00:00 -0400

Here are home remedies and tips for how to remove self tanner stains from clothes.

How To Remove Permanent Marker From White Board

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Here's how to remove permanent marker from a white board.

How To Remove Hair Dye Drips & Spills

Mon, 5 Jun 2023 23:00:00 -0400

Below are tips and ideas for how to remove hair dye drips and spills that land on all kinds of hard surfaces while applying your hair color, such as your sink or counter.

How To Remove Chapstick Stains On Clothing

Mon, 5 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Knowing how to remove chapstick stains on clothing is a must.

How To Remove A Banana Stain

Mon, 5 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400

You may wonder how to remove banana stain from your fabric, upholstery, or carpet if you ever let a child run around the house munching on a banana.

How To Polish Silver Tips & Tricks To Make It Easy

Mon, 5 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Here are instructions for how to polish silver, to make it easy while still making sure you do it correctly.

Day 9 of the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge

Thu, 9 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Day 9 of the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge is to deep clean your toilet and bathroom drains. To help you with this task here's my article on how to clean a toilet. Yeah, everybody should know this stuff, but you'd be surprised who really doesn't. Did you know all these tips?

Day 8 of the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge

Wed, 8 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Day 8 of the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge is to deep clean your bathroom counters and sinks. Obviously you will clean these more regularly than once a year spring cleaning, but today's the day to really do a deep cleaning. Check out the article for tips for both daily routine cleaning and deep cleaning tasks you should do periodically.

Day 7 of the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge

Wed, 8 Mar 2023 08:32:30 -0500

Day 7 of the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge is to clean your kitchen garbage disposal and drain. This is the day to clear, completely, any clogs, and also to deal with any lingering odors. To help you with this task here are 4 homemade drain cleaner recipes you can use, two for clogs and two for smelly odors.

Day 6 of the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge

Wed, 8 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Day 6 of the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge is to deep clean your pots and pans, and bakeware. You obviously clean these items after each use, but today's the day to get them looking like new again and to clean up the baked on grease and scorch marks that arise with everyday use. To help you with this mission here's my article with lots of tips for cleaning pots, pans and bakeware, including tips for all the major types of cookware including cast iron, aluminum, stainless steel, copper and more.

Day 5 of the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge

Wed, 8 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Day 5 of the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge is to deep clean your kitchen counters and your kitchen sink. Although you do a quick clean of these areas daily every once in a while a deep cleaning can do a world of good in your kitchen to make everything look great. To help you with today's mission here is my article on how to both clean and disinfect your kitchen countertops.

Day 4 of the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge

Wed, 8 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Day 4's mission in the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge is to clean your refrigerator and freezer. To help you with this mission here are instructions and tips for getting your refrigerator clean and odor free, to keep it running its best (don't forget to clean the coils!) so your food is held somewhere clean and yuck free.

Day 3 of the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge

Wed, 8 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Day 3 of the 31 Days of Spring Cleaning Challenge is to clean your small appliances, particularly in the kitchen. To help with this task here's my article with some general tips for cleaning appliances, plus a round up of articles with specific tips on cleaning many of the most common types and varieties.