Question 1

How do you remove fresh blood stains?

Accepted Answer

Rinse immediately with cold water -- never hot. For dried blood, soak in salt water, then apply hydrogen peroxide carefully.

Question 2

What removes grease stains from clothes?

Accepted Answer

Apply dish soap directly to the stain, let sit 15 minutes, then wash in hot water. Pre-treat with baking soda for old stains.

Question 3

How do you remove red wine from a tablecloth?

Accepted Answer

Pour salt on the stain immediately to absorb the wine. Then wash with hydrogen peroxide and dish soap mixture before laundering.

Question 4

What removes ink stains from clothes?

Accepted Answer

Apply hand sanitizer or rubbing alcohol to the stain, blot (don't rub), then wash in cold water.

Question 5

How do you remove grass stains?

Accepted Answer

Pre-treat with detergent, scrub gently with an old toothbrush, then wash in the hottest water safe for the fabric.

Question 6

How do you remove sweat stains from white shirts?

Accepted Answer

Apply lemon juice or hydrogen peroxide to the stain, let sit 30 minutes, then wash in hot water.

Question 7

What removes coffee stains from carpet?

Accepted Answer

Blot immediately with cold water. Apply a mixture of dish soap, vinegar, and warm water. Blot, rinse, and repeat as needed.

Question 8

How do you remove rust stains from clothes?

Accepted Answer

Apply lemon juice and salt to the stain, let sit in sunlight, then wash. For severe stains, use a commercial rust remover.

Question 9

How do you remove permanent marker?

Accepted Answer

Try rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, or hairspray with alcohol. Apply to the stain, blot, then wash.

Question 10

What removes oil stains from concrete?

Accepted Answer

Cover with cat litter or baking soda to absorb fresh oil. For dried stains, scrub with degreaser and a stiff brush.

Question 11

How do you remove makeup from clothes?

Accepted Answer

Apply dish soap or shaving cream directly to the stain, let sit, then wash. For lipstick, use rubbing alcohol first.

Question 12

What removes urine stains from a mattress?

Accepted Answer

Blot up moisture, apply enzyme cleaner, let sit, blot dry. Sprinkle baking soda when dry to absorb odor.

Question 13

How do you remove gum from clothes?

Accepted Answer

Freeze with ice to harden, then chip away. Apply peanut butter or dish soap to remove residue.

Question 14

What removes tomato sauce stains?

Accepted Answer

Blot, apply dish soap directly, scrub gently, then wash in cold water. For dried stains, soak in oxygen bleach.

Question 15

How do you remove pen ink from a couch?

Accepted Answer

Apply rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and blot the stain. Do not rub. Follow with mild soap and water.

Question 16

What removes mud stains?

Accepted Answer

Let mud dry completely, then brush off as much as possible. Apply detergent to the remaining stain and wash in cold water.

Question 17

How do you remove crayon from walls?

Accepted Answer

Magic Eraser, non-gel toothpaste, or WD-40 all work on crayon marks on walls.

Question 18

What removes nail polish from clothes?

Accepted Answer

Apply non-acetone nail polish remover to the back of the stain, blot from the front. Test on hidden area first.

Question 19

How do you remove sticker residue?

Accepted Answer

Cooking oil or peanut butter applied for 5-10 minutes loosens the adhesive. Then wipe with rubbing alcohol.

Question 20

What removes hair dye stains?

Accepted Answer

Apply hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol immediately. For old stains, use a strong stain remover. Some hair dye stains are permanent.

Question 21

How do you remove water rings from wood?

Accepted Answer

Apply mayonnaise or olive oil, let sit overnight. The oil draws out the moisture from the wood.

Question 22

What removes berry stains?

Accepted Answer

Pour boiling water through the stain (for fabric that can handle it), then wash. For carpet, use dish soap and vinegar.

Question 23

How do you remove deodorant marks?

Accepted Answer

Rub the stain with a dryer sheet, the affected garment itself, or a damp cloth with dish soap.

Question 24

What removes grease from fabric?

Accepted Answer

Sprinkle baking soda or cornstarch to absorb the grease, brush off, then apply dish soap and wash in hot water.

Question 25

How do you remove tar?

Accepted Answer

Apply WD-40 or a citrus-based solvent. Let sit 5 minutes, then wipe and wash. May need multiple applications.

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