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Q: Rust Stain I have a rust stain on my chair what can i use to remove it .. the material is gray and shiny Reply 28/07/2005 (Ref:1147)
Q: Help Help. How can I get creosote out of clothes. My daughter sat on a log treated in creosote and now has black stains all over them. Thanks. -- Kelly Hill Reply (Ref:0306)
A: Creasote . Use nail polish remover I just got a huge stain today and it came out only with nail polish remover good luck J. -- Aug 28 2007
Answer#2: Creosote out of Clothes. I was looking up information because my Husband made a mess of a pair of pants with creosote. I ended up using "Greased Lightening" sprayed it on and let it sit a while, the black marks literally disappeared, I was thrilled and thought in case you never found a solution or need one next time , I'd let you know!. Aimy Steyn 24/01/08
Q: Yellow Discoloration. I have a new , all white , bathroom rug that had been folded and put away for some time , it was never used. now it seems to have a yellow discoloration in the fold that i can`t get out---i`ve pre treated it with laundry detergent but the yellow crease is still there . any suggestions? thank you -- jeannette cibelli Reply. Nov 20 2006 (Ref:1318Q: Grass Stain. I need help on grass stain. My son slid in the grass with his Kaki pants. I've washed 3 times in cold water, each time applying "Spray N Wash" before laundering. The green is almost gone, but seems to be replaced by a brownish color. What can I do? Sue Hoskin -- "Jay/Sue" Reply (Ref:0008)
A: Grass Stain: Try Cascade or similar dry dishwasher soap. When my sons played sports I learned this and it worked every time. I even use it on my bathtub. It seems to have lost is sparkle or that clear coating that makes it easy to clean. When I use Cascade it gets cleaner and in 1/2 the time. Also Lave hand soap work well too. On grout in the tub and clothing stains but rinse it out so it doesn't lighten clothing. Good luck! Chris -- 25 Mar 2004
Q: Silly putty We have silly putty on light color berber carpet, it is right in a door way, so I hate to experiment & maybe leave a bigger stain. It had been there quite some time before we discovered it--that may make it harder to come up?? Thanks. Please don't use my e-address on the web. Thanks again. -- J Hammond -- Reply ((Ref:0452)
A: We are not absolutely sure what will work but you could try applying ice or dry ice and breaking up the material ( the common solution for chewing gum) You would probably have to do it PDQ or the bits will soften and fall back in to the carpet. You could also experiment with cooking oil, white spirit or WD40 -- Fiona McIlroy Please let us know if it works
Answer#2: In regard to removing the silly putty from my carpet - I tried the ice cube - nothing happened. I have some GOO GONE , it says not to apply directly to carpet, so I placed some on a cloth & blotted the silly putty -- I worked! Took a little effort but can't tell where it was! Thanks for your help anyway -- J. Hammond
Answer#3: Silly Putty Put wd 40 on it let it sit for 10 minutes then using rubbing alcohol blot it until it is gone -- Jensue
Answer#4: Silly Putty. I had silly putty all over my sheets bedding, son's pj's. I used GOOF OFF, similar to GOO GONE. IT WORKED!!!!! -- Nyeatesdds 1/11/08
Answer#5: We are not absolutely sure what will work but you could try applying ice or dry ice and breaking up the material ( the common solution for chewing gum) You would probably have to do it PDQ or the bits will soften and fall back in to the carpet. You could also experiment with cooking oil, white spirit or WD40 -- Fiona McIlroy Please let us know if it works
Q: Never Seize Stain My husband recently got a product called "Never Seize" on one of his shirts whilst changing the tires over... Is there any way to get the stain out? Thanks in advance for any help! -- Anna Guazzelli CA USA Reply (Ref:0647)
Q: "Stwizler" My child vomited on our light blue carpet after eating a "Stwizler" that was all red. Please help with any suggestions. I tried "Resolve" carpet cleaner immediately but there is still a large stain. Thank you! -- The Benenati Household -- Reply (Ref:0710)
A: We did a search for that odd word Stwizler on the internet but no success. The food dye must be a common one so it should be relatively easy to find a stain remover that does the trick. We are still asking around for you. If you can find out the name of the product a search on the web might get a response from the manufacturer of the candy -- www.qznaz.com
A: Red Candy Stain. I think your problem is that the candy is spelled: TWIZZLER—no S. Good luck -- 'gurowitz' . Dec 15 2006
Answer Stwizler. I have had considerable success with Borax to take stains out of carpet. First dampen the area with warm vinegar in water (just a dash in a icecream dish half full of water). Then sprinkle the powdered borax over the area quite liberally. (I make a point of bying Borax that looks like talc in texture as there is also one which looks like dry fibeglass type slivers and I don't like that one). Leave the mix to dry and the stain just comes to the surface of the borax powder. Quite magic. Vacuum when dry. JM
A: Twizzler Carpet Stain. Try "Awesome" from the 99 cent store. Use it full strength. It is very mild and very little odor. My grand-daughter got red lipstick on my bar stools and I sprayed 'Awesome' on it and used a damp cloth. Never knew the stain even existed. Good luck. -- Fran Abbott 4/07/08
A: Red Carpet Stain. Buy Spot Shot carpet stain removal, usually available at Walmart stores. This has removed red Kool-aid stains from our carpet. Test on another area of carpet that may not be as noticeable to test for any color change to carpet before using on the stain. Good luck. -- Michelle DiCarlo' Apr 28 2006
Q: Chain Saw Oil We have indoor-outdoor carpet on our patio. Our son-in-law laid down his chain saw and oil leaked out. Any ideas how to get that oil out? Please answer to: -- Rob and Bev Reply (Ref:0711)
Rust
Q: Rust stains in white cotton: What will remove rust from white cotton material? -- Lorrie Nold -- Reply (Ref:0712)
A: Rust stains in white cotton: To remove the stain, rub with lemon juice and salt. Leave it several hours. It's even more effective when placed in the sun. Wash as normal. - - Patti Seizetheday
In Australia we have a product called Rustiban available at pharmacies only. It's a tiny plastic bottle with liquid in it of which one only needs a drop or two onto the cloth which has been moistened with water. Rust spots disappear while you watch. I t works wonderfully. Only on white cotton as far as I know. Don't get it on your fingers or skin as it is corrosive -- Maroof Comment
I believe that there is also a stain Devil available for rust on fabric. Oxalic acid is sometimes suggested in old books on stain removal, however it is poisonous and should only be used with caution. -- www.qznaz.com
A: Stain Devils Hi, I notice in the how to remove stains section, someone recommended "Stain Devil" and implied that it was not readily available, except in the UK. If you ask your search engine to find "Westons", they are a pharmaceutical supply company that advertise on the web, and have "Stain Devils" for all manner of stains. P.J.Morant. -- 17 Jan 2003
Q: Rust Stains: Off -White Berber Carpet I have recently noticed that quite a few rust stains have appeared on my Berber carpet from the legs of furniture. The metal nail under the leg must have been in contact with water or dampness ... I have a great steam cleaner which gets out nearly all stains, but has been ineffective with the rust. Anyone have any ideas? Thank you. -- Les Jane Cameron Reply (Ref:0620)
A: Rust Stains : Go to your local grocery or wal-mart and purchase a bottle of "Whink". It is a copper colored bottle with white lettering. This is my Miracle stuff for all rust stains on any material. You just squirt the whink directly on the stain, and the rust spot dissapears instantly. If it doesn't, it isn't rust. I even use it on the kitchen counters when a rust stain forms from a metal can being placed for a time with moisture under it. Hope this helps. -- dbschoe October 1 2006
Q:Rust stains I need to know how to remove a rust stain from pottery. Thanks! -- Jiminy Reply (Ref:0713)
Q: Rust Stain. I have a rust stain on the carpet of my car. Any suggestions please Please e-mail. -- Geoffrey Tucker Reply (Ref:0004)
Q: Pen ink stain How do you get pen ink stain? -- Lisa Rae Reply (Ref:0714)
A: Lemon Juice and salt left on the garment is a frequently suggested remedy for permanent ink, methylated spirits are useful for felt tips and other solvent based inks. -- www.qznaz.com
Q: Jacket Stains I have a favorite jacket which I like to wear quite regularly. The other day when I was painting my sons bird cage with an aerosol can I carelessly got drips of paint on my sleeves and the front. It is a cream nylon jacket with polyester inside. I would like to restore the jacket. Please help -- Scott Beattie Reply (Ref:0715)
Q: Scorch marks on fabrics My iron has residue on it (dark matter) and when I went to iron a shirt it got on the shirt. I have tried several things to get it off the fabric. Do you know what could get it off the shirt? Something good for scorch marks on fabrics would be good. Thank you. -- NANCY THOMAS Reply (Ref:0716)
Q: I don't know about the shirt but in Australia we have a product called Hi speed, Hot Iron Clean. It's a small tube with a light brown "toothpaste" consistency brown stuff. Put some on a clean cloth a run the hot iron over it. You may have to repeat it. Works well. JM Reply
Sorry, no perfect answer to this one, but someone out there has a good idea. Please help! Regarding your iron, a contributor (Simon Thorne) suggested cleaning toasters (which had burned on bread wrappers adhering to them) with acetone or nail varnish remover, perhaps it would work on the residue on your iron (when it has cooled down). Acetone can be used on almost all fabrics except acetates. -- www.qznaz.com.
Q: Age stains I have a cross-stitched quilt, almost 31 years old, and a Baptismal gown, same age. Both have yellow stains. I have tried Wisk and dishwasher detergent (Cascade) to no avail. I am pretty sure both items are cotton or cotton blends as I have washed them repeatedly with no ill effects. Any help greatly appreciated...for my first grandchild. Thank you. -- Jo Freer Reply (Ref:0716)
A: I have heard a mixture of fresh lemon juice and salt rubbed on spots and placed in sun will bleach out yellow in old stains. This information from my wise Aunt Sue. I would try it first on just one small area and see how it does. -- Good Luck, Patti Seizetheday
A: Age Stains. Hi Jo. Has anyone suggested yet for yellowing cotton/cotton blends, to use any type of powder bleach, especially one for nappies is great! I have 100% cotton sheets & they tend to yellow over the winter sitting in the cupboard & this is what I soak them in (nothing else) in hot water, then rinse, to whiten them again for summer use. Helen -- Ray & Helen Russell. Apr 4 2006
Ball Pen Stains
Q: Ball point pen marks A few asked how to remove ball point pen from wood. WD-40, hair spray or if all else fails try nail polish remover. I had to resort to the nail polish remover to clean up a chair my daughter marked up with a pen. I removed most, but not all of the marks. Areas where the pen gouged deeply it lightened up, but some marks remained. Looks a lot better though!! Test in an area that isn't too visible first to be sure it will not harm the finish and clean it off with a damp sponge once done. Hope this helps someone. Tom -- Tom Iwanejko Reply 4 Jan 2003
Q: Stain Devils Hi, I notice in the how to remove stains section, someone recommended "Stain Devil" and implied that it was not readily available, except in the UK. If you ask your search engine to find "Westons", they are a pharmaceutical supply company that advertise on the web, and have "Stain Devils" for all manner of stains. P.J.Morant. -- Reply 17 Jan 2003
Q: Pen on Suede HELP! please, please, please. does anyone know of a way to remove a ballpoint pen mark from my new suede jacket? -- sue m. Reply (Ref:0717)
Q: Ink pen mark : How do you remove ink pen marks from clothing!!????? -- BARBIE6362 Reply (Ref:0718)A: WHEN I USED TO WORK IN THE LEATHER BUSINESS, WE USED THE SOFTER SIDE OF AN EMERY BOARD FIRST, RUB THE STAIN GENTLY, AND BRUSH AWAY WHAT COMES OFF. TRY THE ROUGHER SIDE TO REMOVE THE REST.(USE A NEW EMERY BOARD) HOPE IT WORKS FOR YOU. Karen KJC 26/05/2005
A: Remove Pen Mark from Suede. Try rubbing alcohol, it works 100 %. Rgs Glen. -- Max Kangisher. Feb 23 2007
A: Ink on Clothing. Hi, when I was a waitress, we had to wear white aprons - which got daily ink stains. I sprayed the stains with plain old hairspray then threw in the wash with regular detergent. It never failed for me!! Good luck. -- Tracy Shaw 06/09/2005 (Ref:1183)
A: Ink Stains on Clothing. Hair spray works well, just spray on stain and wash but if stain does not come out do not put in dryer that will set the stain in. -- Tammy Hendricks Apr 15 2006
Q: Ball pen on leather My daughter drew on our cars tan leather seats with a ball point ink pen. I am wondering if there is any way of getting that off without ruining the upholstery. Thank YOU! -- Justin Neese Reply (Ref:0719)
A: Ink on Leather. We use Premium Leather Care-"Ink and Stain remover." A product distributed by Stainsafe Companies, Riviera Beach, Fl. 33404. Try to find it at at good leather store or contact Riviera. It works great. -- jcoburn3 14 Dec 2002
Q: Ink Stain How do you remove ink stains from your hands and under your nails? A stylus tip pen leaked all over me and it won't come off. Thank you Donna -- Donna M. Koberstine Reply (Ref:0720)
Q: INK ON ACTION MAN My son decided he would 'tattoo' his action man with a ball-point pen. Now he wants the scribble removed. Suggestions greatly appreciated.-- John Toomey Reply
Answer#1: Ball Point Pen Removal
Try using aerosol hair spray applied directly to the stain. ( I usually isolate the stain with an old cloth) spray it, leave it overnite and launder as normal. Good Luck! The cheaper the hairspray the better. 21/07/2005Answer#2: Ink Removal. Hi, Try spraying him (the action figure) with hairspray, then scrubbing him with an old toothbrush. rinse under water, and repeat if necessary. -- 06/09/2005
Answer#3: Removing Ball Point Pen from Plastic Toys. Dear John, My daughter had a very expensive baby doll once that she scribbled all over in ball point pen. Nothing worked but after many phone calls to the manufacturer, one very kind employee rang me back with this tip. I didn’t actually believe that it would work, but it did in fact completely remove the ball point pen from the doll. What you need is “Oxy 10” pimple cream (I live in Australia so I don’t know what the equivalent outside Australia would be – some kind of 10 X strength pimple cream from the pharmacy I guess). You then rub this cream all over the toy/doll and let it dry. Then coat it again in the cream and put it out in the sun. The pen should just vanish. As I said, it worked for me but you might want to try a small area first. I also used it when my daughter scribbled all over the plastic cover of a school book and it worked as well. Best of luck. -- Karen 01/11/2 005
Leather
A: Ink on Leather. We use Premium Leather Care-"Ink and Stain remover." A product distributed by Stainsafe Companies, Riviera Beach, Fl. 33404. Try to find it at at good leather store or contact Riviera. It works great. jcoburn3 14 Dec 2002
Q: Stains on leather I have a question about my leather couch and chair which is a fairly light tan color. It has two red wine stains and I have had them professionally cleaned and could not remove the stains. First, do you have any ideas? The idea I had was to stain or dye them a darker color. Do you know if this can be done or do you have any other suggestions. Thank you. -- John L. Pemberton Reply 19 Mar 1999 (Ref:0139)
Q: Get Paint out of Leather I got yellow paint on my brown leather couches, is there anyway to clean that off? -- B Wolling Reply (Ref:0140)
Mildew
Q: Mildew stains I have a shower stall that is sealed with silicone rather than ordinary grout. Mildew has left black stains on the silicone that simply refuse to come out. I have scrubbed, tried bleach and any number of cleaning products that claim to remove mildew stains but nothing helps. I am now considering covering them up with liquid white out solution used to cover typing errors. Is there any other way to get rid of or cover up the problem? Thanks, -- B. Cerise Reply (Ref:0141)
A: I have the same problem. The stains were all the through. Had to replace it all -- J Asher
A: The cheap sealants will deteriorate and become mouldy. Only buy the proper silicone product. A bit more expensive but if you are going to use it on baths, sinks and showers then the extra cost is well woth it. -- Hannah Afrasaibi
MiscQ: Grease Stain on Silk Shirt. My son got motor grease on my daughter's silk shirt. HELP!!! I've tried soaking in oxy-clean, it won't budge. please help. Thank you,-- Shirlee Dercole Reply (Ref:0142)
Answer#1: Dry Cleaning Fluid -- Martina
Answer#2: grease. Try dish washing soap -- Tracy Shaw 06/09/2005
Answer#3: i have used gojo on spots like that. -- nancy edwards. 22/10/08
Answer#4: I work for a trucking company and get grease on my clothes everyday. Use WD40 with a paper towel underneath, scrub with a brush or your finger then wash in the regular wash, it will take it out even if you have already washed it before. -- "Larry Hughes" 16/10/08
Answer#5: Removing Grease Stain. I don't know if it will work on a silk shirt but Crisco works wonderful if you get motor grease on your hands. Just rub it on and wipe with a paper towel and wash with soap to remove the remaining Crisco. -- "Nancy Burnett" Reply 10/10/09
Question Nicotine Stains Does anyone know how to remove nicotine stains from cloth curtains? --Val "Val Robinson" (Ref:0143) Reply
A: Stain on Curtains. I use ammonia on every thing that is yellow. I pour straight on, will not bleach colors, then wash in machine. I mix 2oz in 16oz bottle and clean everything that will not go into washer. We are smokers and it works great for that yellow closet stain across the hangers, pour on straight. Hope this helps. PJ -- Aug 29 2007
Q: Shoe polish How do I get black shoe polish stains out of my carpet! -- "david brush" Reply (Ref:0631)
Q: Lipstick Stains on Brick Some of the neighbor retards thought it would be cool to do a bit of drawing with lipstick on the white bricks on my house. Any suggestions on how to remove the stains? Thank You -- "Chisholm, Bruce Reply (Ref:0721)
Q: Clothing Stain I have noticed that on some of my babies white clothing I stored away about 6 months ago, some yellow stains have appeared. I know these stains were not there when I put them away. They are not formula stains (I nursed). I am concerned that if I don't take care of these stains now - they will be harder to deal with later. What is causing these stains? What can I do to prevent them from re-appearing or appearing on clothing that is stored? -- "Steph Radenz" Reply (Ref:0689)
Q: Fiberglas Stains How do I remove stains from a fiberglas bath tub? I use Gel Gloss to clean the tub, but it doesn't take the stain off. -- Rita Reply (Ref:0690)
Q: Help Does anyone have any advice on red nail polish in carpet? Please advise and thank you. -- Genevieve Riggs Reply (Ref:0691)
Mustard Stain
Q: Mustard stain I have a cotton madras napkin with spots of "French's" yellow mustard. What is the best way to remove. Haven't tried anything yet, for don't wish to set it. Thanks -- Mary Frankenfield Reply
Q: Mustard Hi there: My macho husband was trying to get the mustard out of the plastic bottle, the little thingy on the top was clogged. Of course instead of just removing the top of the bottle he used his considerable hand strength and presto....mustard all over the table, the man across the table, himself and unfortunately the rug. I applied water immediately, carpet cleaner, more water, baking soda in hot water, my carpet cleaner, more water, spot remover and quess what the mustard stain is still in the carpet...Any help would be more than appreciated. Thanks Gay Forstbauer in the cold and sunny Rocky Mountain Trench -- Gay Forstbauer Reply (Ref:0666)
Spray Tan
Q: Spray Tan Stain Please have you any solutions for removing spray tan spray off vinyl bathroom floors, I have tried bleech sprays, and other stain removal products and nothing has shifted it. i have been looking on the web for answersfor months, but unable to find anything that mentions how i can get rid of it. Is my solution a new floor or is there a paint you can buy that will cover the area. Please can you help me with any products or a mixture that could work. Thanks for your time, look forward to a reply. Regards -- C Hartley. Reply
A: Spray Tan Stain. Plastics are usually supposed to be resistant to spray tan, I have heard that whitening (abrasive) toothpaste and some hard scrubbing can help. Let me know how it goes. You could also leave some ordinary toothpaste on it overnight. Someone also suggested Lemon Juice. -- E. Torr Comment
Tomato Stain
Q: Tomato based stain I am looking for a way to remove tomato-based stains - i.e. spaghetti sauce from my plastic containers -- Katharine Butler" Reply (Ref:0692)
Q: Tomato Based Stain - How do you remove stains from plastic containers used to reheat foods (like tomato sauce) in the microwave? These stains are permanent. Nothing will remove them, as they are now part of the plastic, which has been modified on a molecular level. This change is caused by the high temperatures experienced in isolated areas on the perimeters of containers used to heat or re-heat food in a microwave oven. The worst part is not the tomato sauce becoming part of the container, but the plastic container becoming part of the food! There are ongoing studies on the effects of chemicals that mimic oestrogen, which are found in most plastic packaging and plastic containers. Researchers are currently trying to draw the link between this, increased in infertility in men, and increased breast cancer in women, caused by these xenoestrogens. Yikes! Not to fear monger, but it might be best to err on the side of caution by toss ing those plastic containers and only use glass or ceramic dishes in the microwave. -- James Sayer
If A equals success, then the formula is: A= X + Y + Z X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut. - Albert Einstein 27 Nov 2002
A: Tomato Stains in Plastic Containers: Try rubbing the container with Baking Soda on a sponge, rinse well and dry. To avoid getting stains, always rinse the container with cold water (not Hot Water) before washing the container out. Found at http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-review-2E90-A2BE45D-38AB4734-prod2 -- 27 Nov 2002
Q: Ball point pen on leather I have a line of ball point pen on my leather seat in my new vehicle...I must have had a pen in my back pocket with the point side up! I have tried leather cleaner with no significant improvement. Cold milk was also recommended as a possible stain remover for pen...no luck there either. Any ideas on what to try next. My leather upholstery is cream so I need to be careful to not lift any color. -- Lori Kimes Ottawa Reply (Ref:0693)
A: Ink on Leather. We use Premium Leather Care-"Ink and Stain remover." A product distributed by Stainsafe Companies, Riviera Beach, Fl. 33404. Try to find it at at good leather store or contact Riviera. It works great.-- j coburn3 14 Dec 2002
Q: Stains on projection TV netting screen My 3-year old grandson placed his hands on the screen of a projection TV which was not protected by the plastic shield. Trying to remove his handprints we used Windex on the screen which has made it much worse and has stained the screen; can you help with a suggestion on how to remove these stains? -- "cdemaria" Reply (Ref:0694)
Q: Bleach Stains You see, somehow I got bleach on my favorite (must have) navy blue pants. I love them and need a tip to get them back to normal. I tried dye, no luck any other suggestions???? Write Back PLEASE!!!!! Reply (Ref:0695)
A: Bleach Stain Once this happened on a favorite black shirt. As long as the stain isn’t real big, I went to the craft shop and bought an indelible marker ( they come in lots of specialty colors) and colored in the white. I have to touch them up after I launder, but it’s close enough. -- Adam V 03/10/2005
Answer#2: Bleach Stain on Navy Blue Pants. Try magic marker -- you can probably find the right shade at an art store. -- Darlene Edelman. Nov 14 2007
Answer Bleach Stains. I got yellow stains on my white canvas tennis shoes by trying to bleach them to remove dirt. I was able to remove the yellow bleach stains by soaking the shoes in a solution of 1/2 cup cream of tartar (I bought it from a store that sells bulk spices) and 1 quart of hot (almost boiling) water. The tip I read said to soak for 30 minutes, but it took 1-1/2 hours for my shoes. -- TD Pitts 10/07/2004 Note this will probably only work for white items with yellow stains caused by chlorine bleach. - Ed
Q: Hardwater deposits in Waterford decanters I have tried vinegar and rice, false teeth cleaner CLR, Nad nothing seems to work. Anything else to do? "Harold T. Walker" Reply (Ref:0696)
Q: Blue ink stain I have blue ink stain, and another blue stain (not sure if it is ink) on a white couch that is either leather or vinyl, how can it be removed. it is an old stain.-- Tasia. Reply (Ref:0700)
A: Ink on Leather. We use Premium Leather Care-"Ink and Stain remover." A product distributed by Stainsafe Companies, Riviera Beach, Fl. 33404. Try to find it at at good leather store or contact Riviera. It works great. -- jcoburn3 14 Dec 2002
Q: Permanent ink stain on leather I have a permanent ink stain on my leather seat in my 2001 Yukon. Any suggestions on removing it? Thank you for any help!-- "Chris & Teresa White" Reply (Ref:0703)
A: Ink on Leather. We use Premium Leather Care-"Ink and Stain remover." A product distributed by Stainsafe Companies, Riviera Beach, Fl. 33404. Try to find it at at good leather store or contact Riviera. It works great. jcoburn3 14 Dec 2002
Q: Cigarette burn stain When someone has dropped a lighted cigarette on car upholstery ..how do you get the black stain out? -- Ms. Adams "W. Palmer" Reply (Ref:0722)
Q: Yellow bleach stains I made the mistake of bleaching brand-new white shorts, and now they have a yellow stain on them. Is there a way to get rid of the yellow? Thank you! -- Chris Drews Reply (Ref:0723)
Answer Bleach Stains. I got yellow stains on my white canvas tennis shoes by trying to bleach them to remove dirt. I was able to remove the yellow bleach stains by soaking the shoes in a solution of 1/2 cup cream of tartar (I bought it from a store that sells bulk spices) and 1 quart of hot (almost boiling) water. The tip I read said to soak for 30 minutes, but it took 1-1/2 hours for my shoes. -- TD Pitts 10/07/2004Note this will probably only work for white items with yellow stains caused by chlorine bleach. - Ed
Q: Nail Glue I have managed to spill a small amount of nail glue on a pair of trousers and I can't find anything to remove the stain, please help, L Phillips -- Reply (Ref:0724)
Q: Canvas Stains I have a canvas tote bag and there are yellowed stains on the bag. The bag is white, so is it safe to bleach it? Or does that turn it yellow? Should I just take it to a dry cleaner? -- "Karla" Reply (Ref:0725)
Answer Canvas Stains. I got yellow stains on my white canvas tennis shoes by trying to bleach them to remove dirt. I was able to remove the yellow bleach stains by soaking the shoes in a solution of 1/2 cup cream of tartar (I bought it from a store that sells bulk spices) and 1 quart of hot (almost boiling) water. The tip I read said to soak for 30 minutes, but it took 1-1/2 hours for my shoes. -- TD Pitts 10/07/2004
Q: Plastic stain My husband covered our leather boat seat with plastic. It rained and became humid. Now there is a stain on the seat. How can that be removed? Thank you. -- Reply(Ref:0726)
Q: Stains on glass. I have a house that has both chipped patio door and stained glass. The glass looks like it was chipped when someone did some power spraying out on the patio. The stains look like they are either from paint or shoe polish. A friend of mine told me to try 0000 steel wool on the stain. It did not work to remove the stain. Thanks for your help......Tom Holder -- Reply (Ref:0727)
Q: How to remove blue ink stain out of beige carpet. Yes, I recently was cleaning out my waste can. I had already sprayed the wastecan with purple power (a cleaning solution). I knocked the waste can over and the blue ink ran out onto the carpet. I used Dirt Devil carpet shampoo on the spot. Now I have a huge blue streak/spot on my carpet. Please help me in this matter! Reply 22 Feb 2004 (Ref:1039)
A: Stains on Carpets.I have found that shaving cream will remove most stains. Don't use too much but it does take a bit of rubbing. Good luck. -- JOHN NARANJO Feb 7 2006
Q: Rust Stains I noticed you are the expert !! How do you remove it from a brand new cotton, never been washed, terry cloth micro fiber white robe? Thank you. Reply 10/01/2005 (Ref:1051)
Antiperspirant Stains
Q: Deodorant on clothing In using underarm anti-perspirant products, a white stain often forms on clothing's. I understand that this is due to the aluminium salt, present in the anti-perspirant. Questions: -What is exactly the white stain? -How to remove this stain? -How to prevent this stain-formation? Thank you in advance, Hans Lambers "Lambers, Hans" Reply (Ref:0709)
Q: Underarm Stains How do you remove yellow underarm stains from a white shirt? -- TAL115 Reply (Ref:0674)
A: Yellow Stains. Soak your shirts in oxyclean! Yellixoxo 15/05/2005
Q: Tee shirts - Yellow Stain could you tell me how to get rid of yellow stain under arms of t-shirts? thank you, -- Craig Rose Reply 15 May 2004 (Ref:0987)
Answer#1: Yellow Stains. Soak your shirts in oxyclean! Yellixoxo 15/05/2005
Answer#2: Yellow Stain. I can't tell you how to get rid of existing yellow but I can tell you how not to get yellow again on new items...I believe in cheap and environmentally safe...go buy a box of Borax...it is a powder and costs about 3 dollars...put a sprinkle of that in every load of light colored laundry along with whatever laundry soap you use and you shouldn't have anymore problems with yellowing...One more of many other uses for borax is it will shine you bathroom porcelain right up and great for cleaning toilets, plus many other things....It will save you money and cut your cleaning products in half. Good luck. -- CHRIS and Angie FORD Jan 25 2006
Answer#3: Avoid using antiperspirants containing aluminum compounds -- Darren Corbie Liverpool England
A: Underarm Stains. You know what else works to remove underarm stains? Baking soda mixed with water to make a paste. Pre-treat then wash as usual. -- Karyn Hudson. Oct 1 2007
Q: Stains & smells Does anybody have any idea how to remove deodorant stains and body-odour smells from cotton shirts? Many thanks. -- Walker Reply (Ref:0653)
Answer#1: Stains and Smells. Try ammonia and hot water...soak....then launder --Skar 26/09/2005
Answer#2: Body Odor Smells I have found that to remove body odor from the armpits of my husband's long sleeve running shirts and Under Armor winter athletic wear, I pre-soak the armpits in vinegar before washing normally. Doesn't seem to discolor them, and they do smell much better! Loved your site! Great ideas. J Marcum -- 28 Aug 2005
Q: Blu Tack Hi there.. I urgently need to find out how to remove that oil which is left behind on white plaster walls when you remove posters which are held up with Blu Tack. Thank you very much! Cindy -- "Cindy van Niekerk" Reply 19 Apr 2005 (Ref:1096)
Q: Lipstick Stain Removal i dried some whites with lipstick in the pocket of a pair of pants, is there anyway to remove it from my clothes, if so how? -- lisa skibinski Reply 1 Aug 2002 (Ref:0211)
A: Lipstick Stain.Try using alcohol. It worked for me. -- Samantha Rodriguez Jan 6 2006
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