An ink stain on a fabric couch is never ideal, but luckily it can be removed with simple and inexpensive household items. Whether it was caused by pens or markers, these four ways provide effective ...

Key Points Blot spills quickly, then treat fabric with dish soap + vinegar, rinsing and drying thoroughly.Use oxygen-based ...

Apply baking soda: Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the stained area. Baking soda helps to absorb moisture and ...

Chocolate stains are simple to remove if you act quickly and use the right products. Learn five things you should never do ...

No matter how careful you are, it seems like splattering paint is inevitable. Whether it’s on your clothes, sofa or carpet, paint is destined to leave its mark. So, what do you do when your white tee ...

Smelly clothes are a friend to no one, but on the flip side, they are a sign of a life well-lived. Whether it’s perfume from date night, bonfire smoke or sweat from a night of dancing, scent leaves a ...

Whether it’s the salad dressing splattering your shirt or someone else’s glass of red wine hitting your beige couch, stains are inevitable. Before you say goodbye to your favorite piece of clothing or ...

Removing super glue and Gorilla Glue is hard—but not impossible. Here's how to remove super glue, according to a cleaning expert. Options like rubbing alcohol, vinegar or WD-40 work wonders—just apply ...

Dear Heloise: What can I use to remove candle smoke from washable wallpaper? — Pam, by email Dear Pam: I am guessing that you are talking about the “black soot,” or carbon, and not the smoke smell.