Stain Removal Blog - A Mom's Guide To House Cleaning, Laundry And Stains

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This blog, and the site as a whole, is designed to be a Busy Mom's Guide to the topics of house cleaning tips, laundry tips, stain removal from various surfaces, and other household remedies and hints.

Most of the information on the site is researched and written by me, Taylor, a Mom of 3. The only exception to this are reviews and tips readers like you share with me, and that I publish to make sure the best collective "Mom wisdom" is available for you.

I can't have encountered every cleaning catastrophe myself, or tried every new and awesome cleaner or stain remover on the market, so I do rely on your input too, to make sure the site provides the best advice for all types of common messes and stains.

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Top 8 Stain Removal Techniques For Effectively Removing Stains

There are some good (and some bad) ways to remove stains, and I've listed the top eight stain removal techniques to learn and use to effectively and safely keep your home clean and stain free.

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I Found The New Spray 'N Wash Stick With Resolve At Walmart

A reader shared where she found the newer version of the Spray 'N Wash stain stick, with resolve power, at Walmart. She hopes it works as well as the original version. I would love to hear from others who have used it now that it has changed formulas, to know if it works as well as the original version.

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I Use Vinegar Fabric Softener And Nothing Else

A reader has shared how she was converted to a faithful user of regular oil-based fabric softeners to using vinegar fabric softener instead. She also has shared the improvements she noticed in her laundry since she made the switch.

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I Also Had A Major Allergic Reaction To All Oxi Active Detergent

Here's yet another review from another reader who also had an allergic reaction from this detergent. This reaction was so severe she needed steroids to treat it.

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Fab Powdered Detergent Didn't Dissolve In The Washing Machine And Caused White Stains

Here's another review from a reader who also experienced problems with powdered Fab detergent not dissolving in the washing machine, this time causing white stains on the clothing.

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Lysol Cling Stain Removal: What Worked For Me

Lots of people have written in to tell me how Lysol Cling toilet bowl cleaner has stained their toilet. Now, Dave has written in sharing how he removed the stains from his toilet. Please tell me if this method works for anyone else, or if you've got yet another way to clean stains from this product off your toilet.

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Copper Glo Review: Got Rid Of Dullness & Spots On My Copper Pots & Pans

Alice has shared her review of Copper Glo copper cleaner and polish, which she uses to clean and brighten her copper pots and pans.

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Uses For WD40 For Around Your Home

Here are some ideas from readers about uses for WD40 for around your home, including fixing squeaks and removing adhesives, like stickers and gooey messes.

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Wright's Silver Polish Review: Cream Works OK But I Like My Natural Method Better

Jesse shared her review of a classic brand of silver polish, Wright's Silver Polish (also known as silver cream), and shared what she uses now, in the alternative.

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Biokleen Bac Out Stain & Odor Eliminator Spray Review: Got Rid Of Cat Smell

Abby shared how she used Biokleen Bac Out stain and odor eliminator to get rid of cat smell from her apartment when she moved in, since the previous tenant had cats.

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Biokleen Carpet Cleaner & Rug Shampoo Review: Gives A Deep Down Clean

Here's a review from Mila, who uses Biokleen carpet cleaner and rug shampoo on her carpets each time she moves to a new apartment.

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Tide HE Orginal Scent Is Over-Scented

A SR101 reader, Susie, shared her opinion of Tide HE detergent, in the original scent, and how it effected her.

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Cleaning Shower & Tub Tips: How To Clean Walls & Floor

Jocelyn, an SR101 reader, has shared her cleaning shower and tub tips, including how she cleans both the walls of the shower and the floor of her shower/tub on a daily basis, and when she does a full cleaning.

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Home Made Fabric Softener Recipe Using Common Items In Your Home

A reader, Pamela, shared her recipe for making home made fabric softener from common items in your home.

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Oxi Laundry Detergents Cause Me Allergic Reactions: Meijer EcoWise To The Rescue

Here's a review from an SR101 sharing her experience with tow oxi-based laundry detergents, Dynamo Oxi Plus and All Oxi Active (Free & Clear formula) both of which caused allergic reactions, and concluding that the oxi additives may have had something to do with it. She has now switched to Meijer EcoWise Free & Sensitive detergent. Find out what she had to do to get all the old detergent out of her clothes.

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Detergent Allergy Pictures: Find Out If You're Allergic To Laundry Detergent

Here are some pictures showing the most common symptoms of detergent allergy reactions. These may be able to help you determine if you're allergic to laundry detergent.

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Arm & Hammer Perfume & Dye Free Detergent Reviews & Experiences

Here are reviews of Arm and Hammer scent and dye free detergent from readers, including for both the liquid and powdered versions. Some really loved it, while others who have been loyal uses for years all of a sudden started getting allergic reactions. Perhaps this is from a formulation change, but not sure.

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Hagerty Silver Polish Aerosol Spray Review - Problem With Sprayer

Here's a review from a reader for Hagerty silver polish, in the aerosol spray, complaining about a problem with the sprayer.

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Bar Keepers Friend Liquid Cleaner Reviews & Experiences

Here are reviews of Bar Keepers Friend liquid cleaner from readers, sharing their overall positive experiences and opinions of the product, and how they used it around their homes.

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How To Remove Potpourri Stain From Carpet

Here's a question from a reader asking how to remove potpourri stain from carpet, and my response and suggestions.

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How To Remove Mustard Stain: Home Remedies & Tips

Here are tips for how to remove mustard stain from clothing and carpet, with home remedies and tips for using items from around your home, or making your own stain removers (including several instructional videos).

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Martha Stewart's Stain Removal Guide: Book Review Plus Video Tips

Here's a book review of Martha Stewart's stain removal guide, which is found in her Homekeeping Handbook. In addition, there are two excellent videos of Martha sharing some good stain removal tips and techniques for common stains, along with effective homemade stain removers.

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Makeup Stains: Tips & Home Remedies For Removing Them

Here are tips and home remedies for removing makeup stains from clothes.

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How To Remove Ketchup Stains: Tips & Home Remedies

Here are video tips from around the web about how to remove ketchup stains from clothing and from carpet, using home remedies.

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More Xtra Laundry Soap Reviews And Experiences

Here are even more Xtra laundry soap reviews from readers, sharing what they like (and don't) about this low-cost laundry detergent.

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Remove Grease From Carpet With Shaving Cream

Here is a tip I received from a reader about how to remove grease from carpet (and motor oil too!) with shaving cream. In addition, there's also a video showing how to use this stain removal tip in your home.

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Removing Ink From Clothing: Home Remedies & Stain Removal Tips

Here are tips for removing ink from clothing, with several different methods to try no matter if you have an oil-based or a water-based ink stain.

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Ice Cream Stain Removal Tips & Home Remedies

Here are tips for ice cream stain removal, including several home remedies you can use.

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How To Remove Grease From Clothes: Home Remedies & Tips

Here are tips and home remedies for how to remove grease from clothes that you may get from food and oil drips and splatters. You'll be surprised how easy it really is to get these stains out with the right tool (hint -- you probably already have it in your kitchen right now!)

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Dreft Caused Allergic Reactions For Several People

I've now gotten a number of reviews from readers, sharing how they've had an allergic reaction to this baby laundry detergent. It makes me wonder if this is a great choice for babies?

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Melaleuca EcoSense Tub & Tile Cleaner Review

I got a couple of quick reviews of Melaleuca EcoSense tub and tile cleaner from a couple of Facebook fans, who loved this stuff for cleaning their showers.

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Dish Soap Uses For Making Homemade Cleaners And Stain Removers

Did you know that there are many dish soap uses in homemade cleaners and stain removers? Whether you use a natural soap or otherwise this common low cost ingredient can clean lots of stuff in your home besides just dishes.

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Citrus Scent Lysol Cling Toilet Cleaner Made My Toilet Seat Yellow

I got yet another bad review about Lysol Cling toilet bowl cleaner, this time for the yellow formula known as Citrus Scent. It apparently stained her toilet seat yellow, just like the purple one turns everything purple and the blue one turns everything blue. That is a big problem!

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Melaleuca EcoSense Diamond Brite Dishwasher Detergent Gel Review

Christel, an SR101 reader, has shared her opinions and experience with Melaleuca EcoSense Diamond Brite dishwasher detergent gel, sharing what she likes about it and why.

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Stone Cleaner Reviews: Which Products Work Best?

Read stone cleaner reviews, and share your own, to find out which products work best for cleaning stone such as marble, granite, limestone, slate and sandstone, and which should stay on the store shelf.

There are reviews of both specialty products made specifically for stone, and also for more general cleaning products which are safe for stone surfaces.

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Formula 409 Natural Stone Cleaner Review

My relative was using this Formula 409 natural stone cleaner to clean her granite counter tops, and so I am sharing with you what she told me about how this product worked for her, and whether she would purchase it again, or not.

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Green Cleaning Recipes For All Purpose Cleaner

I've gathered together quite a few green cleaning recipes you can use for all purpose cleaner for various areas of your home. I love being able to clean a large variety of things with stuff typically on hand in my home, that is also good for the environment! Don't you?

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Home Remedies For Dishwasher Stain Remover

I've gathered together a couple of dishwasher stain remover home remedies you can use in your home to easily get rid of mineral stains that may be building up in your dishwasher.

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Nice N' Fluffy Fabric Softener Caused Allergic Reaction Plus They Have Bad Customer Service

I got a review from a reader sharing her experience with Xtra Nice N' Fluffy fabric softener, which gave her an allergic reaction, and then they couldn't tell her the ingredients of the product when she called customer service.

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Snuggle Also Caused Me To Have An Allergic Reaction

I got a review from a SR101 reader sharing how using Snuggle caused her to have an allergic reaction all over her face, where he face was touching the pillowcase.

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First Time Using All Oxi I Got A Skin Rash

An SR101 reader asked me a laundry question about a skin rash she experienced when she used All Oxi for the first time to wash her clothes.

See my advice, and also see how apparently widespread allergic reactions are to this new type of detergent from All (based on anecdotal evidence from submissions from other readers).

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Loyal Scrubbing Bubbles Fan Disappointed By The Automatic Shower Cleaner

Ella, who described herself as a loyal Scrubbing Bubbles fan was nonetheless unimpressed by the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner. Find out what she thought of it, and why.

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Thanksgiving Stains: Guide For Removing The Most Common Varieties

Here's a guide to removing the most common types of Thanksgiving stains so you can stop worrying about clean up and just enjoy the day itself, and the rest of your long weekend.

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Sweet Potato Stain Removal: Step By Step Instructions

Here are step by step instructions for sweet potato stain removal from clothing, upholstery and carpet.

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Pumpkin Stain Removal Guide For Clothing, Upholstery And Carpet

Here are step by step instructions for pumpkin stain removal from clothing, upholstery and carpet.

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I Disliked Ultra Dynamo With Oxi Plus

Roger shared his experience and opinion with Ultra Dynamo with Oxi Plus laundry detergent, sharing his reasons for not liking the product.

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Finish Gelpacs Versus Powerball Tabs - No Content, Powerball Wins

A reader, Lelsey, shared her comparison of the Finish Powerball tabs and the Finish gelpacs, to say which one was better. It wasn't even close who won in her opinion.

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Gain Fireworks Reviews And Opinions: Mixed

I got yet another review of Gain Fireworks in wash scent booster. This time, however, the reader had experienced a problem. She washed white clothes with the product, and it stained her clothes pink.

Has anyone else used this product? I would love to hear how it worked for you, good or bad.

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Dryer Sheet Uses #1: Use Old Sheets As Dust Cloths

Do you have any great dryer sheet uses to share? I got a great idea from a reader for how to use old dryer sheets as dust cloths for your bathroom and baseboards.

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