Stain Busters

Stain removal must be the new trend for 2009!My sister-in-law posted this little stain removal cheat sheet that she found on Martha's site: ... Housekeeping has an alphabetical list for stain removal techniques on their website. You can check it out here.What is your magic stain removal technique? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 22:33:00

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Water Stain Removal

Water stain removal is often required when mineral build up on surfaces exposed to liquid becomes evident. In bathrooms and kitchens especially, water stain removal is often necessary. Doityourself.com, THE source for home improvement information. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 12:44:14

We Covet Sparklingly White Christmases

The holidays are nice and all, what with all of that family togetherness, gift-giving and pie, ... ? You guessed it—effective stain removal. And for my stain removal dollar, nothing works better than ... stains—but seriously, when it comes to reversing the damage done by spaghetti, dirt, wine [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 14:00:00

Remove stains to save your wallet

Filed under: Saving, SimplificationI am frugal or as my wife calls me, cheap ... me when we have to pitch something because of a stain. While some of us view stain removal as a chore which accompanied by a trusty spray bottle form the supermarket, others tackle stain removal with the same [more...]

Date: 2008-07-14 12:30:00

Best Stain Remover Ever

You’d never know that a toddler ate played with blueberries in this shirt. ... as Oxi Clean.  It’s the same thing. stain-removal   I like that it doesn’t fade colors ... up.  For stains that don’t go away after trying other stain removers, here is what works [more...]

Date: 2008-07-17 06:08:08

Stain Removal Tips

I have never had laundry problems until I had children. If I had a stain, I sprayed it with shout and it came out ... , I was spending more and more time in my laundry room. Here are some tips on stain removal I learned along the way: Red stains like spaghetti sauce or blueberries: These types of stains must be bleached [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 15:14:56

Laundry Stain Treatments: Tip Sheet

*Each point is a separate treatment, choose one method. Test a small hidden area first to make sure garment color or fibers won’t be damaged ... . Blood Stain Removal Apply hydrogen peroxide to the stain, cover with salt, then sit for several minutes. You should see the blood draw up from the garment. Remove salt once stain has ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 12:32:31

Why Are Pet Stains So Difficult To Remove?

Why Are Pet Stains So Difficult To Remove? Posted in August 18th, 2008 Category: ... Cleaning Tips and Tools If you have pets you know that at some point or another they will probably have an accident on your homes carpet. Whether they are young and just learning the ropes [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 04:48:02

Spot Shot Hotshot

Mom Central asked if I wanted to test out a new carpet-stain remover that is non-toxic, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly ( ... my free stain-removal kit arrived. Inside was a full-size bottle of Spot Shot (made by the WD-40 ... that there's also a Spot Shot Pet version, which I think will be my next purchase as soon as this bottle is empty. [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 18:56:05

Stain Removal: Ketchup, Be Gone!

Stain Removal: Ketchup, Be Gone! by Joanne Camas on 01/08/09 at 12: ... . Do you have any tried-and-true stain-removing tricks I should keep on hand, particularly for tomato mishaps? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 09:07:42

Sunning Stains Out December 16, 2008

The sun gives us light, warmth and so much more, but did you also know it can get rid of those nasty stains from your cloth diapers too? ... just can’t be sunned out. You will have to choose a more aggressive stain removal method. If after a day ... , let me tell you, it really works! I have to say, the sun is like a miracle stain remover! And it’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 00:35:57

Doctor Golds: Pet Fur Stain Removal Solution.

by Cindy Barkley Whether you are a show dog breeder or just the proud owner of a fine looking dog, ... stain remover, which you can use on cats and dogs. Eyewipes should be used to gently cleanse the area ... . Be careful not to touch the actual eye itself with the wipe, as this could irritate. Clearquest stain [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 21:15:43

Fashion Emergency? Five Stylist Tricks of the Trade

Got a fashion emergency? Never fear. Be like a boy scout and Be Prepared with these five tricks of the trade: Lint Roller ... items. To keep my clothes clean, I have to be vigilant about stain removal. For tough stains, I use ... Lint Rollers (6pc) | $19.99 at Target Have a furry pet? A linty sweater? Don’t be afraid. Hug [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 05:51:03

Angel Eyes Stain Remover: Canine Eye Stain Answer.

by Rhonda Foxton Whether you are a show dog breeder or just the proud owner of a fine looking dog, ... the eye area; but family history, blocked tear ducts, mineral-rich water and food intolerances could all be responsible. Other explanations include blocked tear ducts, ear infections, genetics [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 13:54:32

Tips To Removing Carpet Stains

It is not uncommon to spill some thing on the carpet, in fact, it is just a fact of life that it is going to happen sooner or later ... . Of course, there is no need to worry, because there are some easy and great ways to remove stains with carpet cleaners. In fact, some times you ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 00:15:03

Review: Spot Shot

There are many days where I wish I could find the people who owned this house before we bought it and just ask them why ... a lot lighter than I would like though since they tend to show every single stain as well. Over ... . From just about every commercially-available stain remover, to sitting through a vacuum cleaner sales pitch [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 06:32:53

Laundry Tips

As a Mom of a 3 1/2 year old girl and a newborn boy, it is an understatement to say that I do a lot of laundry ... Research Institute has spelled out some really good stain removal tips on this...Must-Know Tax Tips ... the stain if necessary You can also keep a spray bottle beside your laundry baskets in order to pre-treat [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 23:08:08

Holiday Stains, Part 2

Continuing with my Holiday Stain solutions ….. COFFEE MAY HAVE A GREAT AROMA, ... , which complicate the removal process. 1. Fresh stain should be quickly rinsed and soaked in cool ... BUT COFFEE STAINS HAVE… Extra cream and sugar that make it a complex stain to successfully treat [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 14:35:10

Quick stain removal with a wet toothbrush

Ever since I became a mother I've had schmutz on my shirt ... , and I mean anything, out of any material. What are your best on-the-go stain removal secrets? Related [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 12:32:00

Moving Day Cleaning Checklist

by The Affordable Storage Guy Aside from packing, removing stubborn stains and odors is one of the least pleasant chores to do as you prepare for ... a pleasant fragrance. Very important: Do not mix any cleaning solutions or other chemicals ... . When washing textured walls, use a nylon sock to avoid leaving lint behind. Apply any cleaning solution [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:24:58

Send Household Grime Packing!

by The Affordable Storage Guy Aside from packing, removing stubborn stains and odors is one of the least pleasant chores to do as you prepare for ... of the following tips, be sure to do a spot test in an inconspicuous area to test for colorfastness. Everyday household items can work wonders on many common messes. Use a pencil eraser to remove scuff [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 14:28:29

Happy New Year

The Weekly Volcano will skip the the Happy New Year dribble and general feeble-witted written retch, and instead offer our post New Year' Eve party cleaning tips.  Whether you’re removing lipstick from the couch or cigarette stains from the armoire, we have you covered. Removing red wine [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 11:00:07

quick link: stain removal tool

RealSimple has a great new tool to show you how to get that stain out of your shirt Stain Removal Tool Share This [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 20:02:33

Mr. Yuk: He's in my house, is he in yours?

So this is a little embarrassing. On the one hand, I'm pleased with myself for getting the Mr ... , no errors!) Chlorine bleach (brightens whites, removes stains, cleans and deodorizes) Carpet spot ... , and includes this straightforward recommendation: Use greener cleaners & avoid pesticides. Household cleaners [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 09:22:53

Acceptance

With acceptance comes great joy, they say. Let’s try that. With eight children, I’m in no danger of running short of little people ... be completed. Stain removal is a valid sub-specialty. My bed will never stay made.  It’s an open ... men, and Little Pet Shop accessories. The television remote will never harbour batteries [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 18:50:00

Where you “the cleaning expert” last year?

December 30, 2008 Before the year finally ends, we are given a chance to evaluate ourselves and our performance in the year that is to pass ... . What everybody should remember is that most commercial cleaners contain harmful toxins which can be very ... mean having your rust removers, carpet cleaners, stain cleaners at your reach all the time. A cleanup [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 15:09:26

Boston Carpet Cleaners

Boston Carpet Cleaners December 14, 2008 | By bcause In Articles | Comments Off Boston Carpet Cleaners It would be wonderful if the present ... cleaning tips and techniques as well as referring good service providers. If you are in need ... some of these hints that help make a household run better. Many things such as removing a stain from upholste [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 22:18:07

Pale Green Spots

Q. Pale green areas have appeared on my white laundry and they won’t go away! I use a standard liquid detergent with Clorox Ultimate Care bleach ... that be it? And more importantly, can I remove the stains? So far they have appeared on some sheets, a blanket ... ) ended up depositing on the different items in spots. Your best chance at removal is [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 14:19:59

A shout-out for “Sarah’s Base Hardener”

A shout-out for “Sarah’s Base Hardener” October 15th, 2008 By MICHAEL GRANT William F ... , but he is the guy who sells things on television: stain removers, carpet cleaners, scratch removers [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 16:51:54

Dr. Laundry and Clorox

Imagine this - you are enjoying a dinner date with your husband and decide to have a glass of wine with your meal ... t worry about the holiday stains, Dr. Laundry has a hot-line available for step-by-step stain removal ... (aka Harold Baker, Associate Research Fellow at the Clorox Company) has the solution to all your stain [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 14:19:01

WANTED !!

I am looking for someone to help me.  The following would be your job description. Meals - there needs to be 3 of these made per day ... , but LOTS of dirt (mud when wet).  You must be adept at stain removal, and occasional mending may [more...]

Date: 2008-07-16 01:44:35

Window cleaner removes grease stains

Funny About Money has hit upon a super-thrifty solution to getting grease stains out of laundry ... , when she remembered an old household hint: that window cleaner lifts grease from carpets and furniture. So Funny dabbed some rubbing alcohol (the key ingredient in commercial window cleaners) onto her tablecloth, let [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 15:17:44

Review: Greased Lightning Multipurpose Cleaner

Here’s what Mom Fuse “Mommy Reviewer” Colleen from Living Life One Day At A Time had to say about Greased Lightning Multipurpose Cleaner… Review: ... Multipurpose’s claim that it will remove carpet stains as well. My oldest son has a white carpet ... Multipurpose would be able to tackle those stains as well. The result? My son has a white carpet again [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 06:05:03

Bourbon Spillage in a Car Trunk: Your Questions

Q: A bottle of bourbon spilled in the trunk of our car. How can we remove stain and smell? A: I definitely feel your pain! ... . At a minimum, a good carpet/upholstery cleaner should be used on the trunk carpet. I would strongly ... a great start. Then, remove the interior carpet (if possible) to insure that any adhesive and insulation [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 17:54:36

If fragrance were a man I’d shoot him.

Update: see Poison Scents, my blog dedicated to my fragrance sensitivity. So this fragrance sensitivity I have, it is the real deal ... I have to break out the big guns: the carpet shampooer. Of course I won’t be using shampoo, only rinsing ... as mine. Everything was peachy…Until I whipped out the carpet stain remover. You know the kind [more...]

Date: 2008-08-06 15:21:16

McDonald’s, Whatever Happened to Food, Folks, and Fun?

(www.sass-pants.com) — When I was a kid, we frequently recorded movies off of television and watched the tapes over and over and over ... , Sylvan soft white bulbs, Bill Cosby and Jell-O Pudding, and a creepy face in the carpet selling some kind of cleaner (Resolve? Scotch Guard?) to remove stains left by the red wine people spilled [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 05:13:18

a look at carpet

A Look at Carpet By Alan Ross Carpets are one of the most romanticized consumer items which have a long history dating back to 4th millennium BC ... and stains such as inks and tea. Carpet cleaning is a specialized service you can hire for cleaning and removing tough stains. But there lot many things you can do to take care of them. Carpet Care [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 22:14:13

Cleaning and Stain Removal for Bachelors

This post is a little different. I mean, usually we write about tech stuff, software and online tools ... shirt, mold in the bathroom or wine on the carpet. What would you do? Call Mom? Noooo! You’re mature ... to be) masters and mistresses of the household who may need a little help in the cleaning section. Here [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 17:48:28

YAY for Spot Shot!

Once again I am thrilled to be doing a review for Mom Central, and this one I have to say is super! ... Shot? The smell! It was wonderful! Many carpet cleaners have that ammonia type of smell that make ... I was sent something that is so precious to me - carpet stain remover! Honestly, I can’t live [more...]

Date: 2008-10-12 10:16:22

Out! Natural Stain and Odor Remover

One night we discovered our daughter had fallen asleep on the couch. She awoke in a very wet puddle. We spot cleaned and blotted. We sprayed carpet/upholstery cleaner on the microfiber, but the odor remained. I did some creative searching online and discovered a forum with the answer to my problem. The suggestion [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 13:00:00

The picture has nothing to do with the post but it's my blog and I can do whatever I want because it's called "What Would Wanda Do?"

.(Self-portrait 1-1-09. This is the beginning ofProject 365. We'll see how far I get....)..Carrie at Fully Caffeinated posted her question here: ... one go about removing grease (specifically butter) stains from carpet, yellow upholstery, T-shirts, sports jackets ... check somewhere it won't show to make sure it doesn't take the color out of the carpet or [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 08:00:00

Hydogen Peroxide instead of chemical cleaners

Monday, January 5, 2009 We know that Hydrogen Peroxide is a good antiseptic on cuts and scrapes, and can be used as mouthwash and to whiten teeth ... the shower to kill viruses, mold and mildew.Kitchen: to disinfect counter tops, cleaning sponges ... salmonella and viruses on fruits and vegetables.Laundry: removes blood, wine, mildew, grass stains [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 13:52:00

Nail polish goes green

I'm usually a fairly low maintenance gal. But there is just something about red fingernail polish that makes me feel all done up, ... at the difference in color in the bottles! Prep & Removal - Buy a green remover as well ... - GREAT staying power. Probably the best of the bunch. And it removed easily and didn't stain my nails [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 08:01:00

Out, Damned Spot!

Facing a Lady Macbeth-caliber stain? - Then laundry's the last of your worries. But once you've gotten rid of the body, reach for an eco-stain remover. A lil' sponge bath with a natural product beats the typical soiled-bodice cleaners, and isn't murder on our water supplies. [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 00:00:00

Free Ebook - Confessions Of an Ebook Ghostwriter

Merry Christmas! I'd be honored if you'd accept this gift from Fiercely Strategic: a free ebook titled Confessions Of An Ebook Ghostwriter ... . Photography. Stain removal and more!Eleven random -- but juicy -- chapters of ebook writing ... . It's a year-end review of favorite chapters written by Pet Leopard's copywriting service. (Click [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 04:23:00

REVIEW: Greased Lightning

My youngest son is a dirt magnet. Seriously. He leaves the house every morning in clean clothing ... that it will remove carpet stains as well. My oldest son has a white carpet in his bedroom. (Yes ... to tackle those stains as well. The result? My son has a white carpet again! No more stains.Here [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:58:00

steam cleaners on your way...

Ellen says: I am very glad that I have found one site that takes care of my cleaning issues in my house ... because I learned from this site that steam cleaners effectively remove dirt & stains, and kills ... chemical cleaners.. What makes it so cool is that the best rated steam cleaners that are available [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 20:08:53

The ambiguous stain on my carpet

I’m new to town and I adore my new apartment, even though I am often awakened by creepy noises in the middle of night ... protectors on my carpet. Instead, I’ll put the Resolve carpet stain remover to rest and look ... carpet near the fireplace. I suspect when my brother and his wife came to visit two weeks ago [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 13:34:01

One’s wellness starts with cleanliness

December 12, 2008 After a long and tiring day at work, we hurry to reach for our car key and head home ... products sold in the market - natural rust removers, natural carpet stain cleaners ... products is undeniably increasing. The obvious reason for this is that most commercial cleaners contain [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 10:44:06

Recipe Thursday

This weekend I had my annual wine and cheese party, which I've gotten down to a pretty good formula: guests bring wine, I provide the rest ... -stain-removal tactic.From top, going clockwise:Chocolate-dipped dried apricots: Melt semi-sweet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:25:00

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