Four Ways to Clean Grease and Oil Stains From Your Concrete
An unblemished concrete patio, driveway, or walkway can feel like a magnet for leaking vehicles and spilled oil, which will penetrate the porous surface of a concrete and leave a…
You Can Test a Couch’s Stain Resistance Before You Even Buy It
Photo: gpointstudio (Shutterstock) If you’ve ever been furniture shopping, you might know that you can take samples of upholstery fabric you’re considering home with you before you make a final…
10 Common Thanksgiving Stains (and How to Remove Them)
Photo: Brent Hofacker (Shutterstock) If you got a little too excited when whipping up your pie, we don’t blame you, but a pumpkin stain can be troublesome. Your approach will…
How to Remove Water Stains From Your Walls Without Repainting
Photo: Afanasiev Andrii (Shutterstock) Unsightly water stains will drag down the vibes in even the most beautiful bathroom. From shower humidity to internal leaks and ventilation problems, they have a…
How to Get Chocolate Stains Out of Clothing, Carpet, and Upholstery
Photo: HalynaRom (Shutterstock) Halloween is fast approaching and after that, we have even more food-centric holidays. From trick-or-treat hauls to Santa’s cookies, chocolate is about to be everywhere for a…
How to Get Blood Stains Out of Clothing
Photo: FotoDuets (Shutterstock) Blood stains on clothing can be difficult to remove—especially if they’ve had time to soak into the fabric. Fortunately, there are a few techniques that you can…
How to Get Rid of Water Stains From Your Ceiling
Photo: Afanasiev Andrii (Shutterstock) Even if the rest of a room is impeccably clean, decorated, and designed, a water stain on the ceiling can easily become the focal point, making…
The Fastest Way to Get a Coffee Stain Out of Your Shirt Before You Embarrass Yourself
Photo: Nicoleta Ionescu (Shutterstock) Our national return to the office means a return to all the little indignities we thought we’d left in the pre-pandemic days. The barista hands you…
How to Remove Rust Stains With Stuff That’s Already in Your Home
Photo: Knolios (Shutterstock) Rust may form on certain types of metal, but it can damage more than that. Its distinctive, deep reddish-brown color easily transfers to other materials, resulting in…
How to Tackle the Most Common Holiday Food Stains
Photo: Jose Luis Stephens (Shutterstock) All the excitement of opening presents, spending time with friends and family, and getting to eat special foods that might only be available once a…