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

Welcome to the Stain Removal Blog. You can always come to this page to find the latest articles, tips, guides, reviews and other information provided by me, Taylor, here on Stain Removal 101.

This blog, and the site as a whole, is your one stop guide to just about anything you'd like to know about house cleaning tips, laundry tips, stain removal from various surfaces, and other household remedies and hints.

On the site you'll find lots of articles, tips, product reviews and more, all designed to help you figure out the simplest and most effective ways to deal with all of your cleaning tasks, both common and unusual, so you can have time for all the other parts of your life!

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The Latest Articles On Stain Removal 101

Martha's Advice For Cleaning Suede & Leather

I love the videos from Martha Stewart, where she gives lots of great tips for dealing with various spots and spills on fabric, and in this one she does the same for cleaning suede and leather.

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10 Alternate Uses For Baby Wipes Around Your Home

Here are 10+ uses for baby wipes around your home, for things beside wiping a baby's bottom, such as for house cleaning and stain removal.

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How To Remove A Gas Stain And Smells

Here are tips for how to remove a gas stain or smell from clothes.

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Homemade Laundry Starch Recipe

Here is a simple recipe below for homemade laundry starch, so you can iron your clothes without having to purchase starch ever again.

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Nail Polish Stain Removal Guide

Nail polish stain removal is something we don't want to have to think about when getting ourselves all prettied up, but unfortunately accidents happen and that nail polish can spill everywhere.

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How To Remove Stains When You Don't Know What They Are

Ever wonder how to remove stains when you can't even figure out when or where you got the stain, much less what it could be?

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Baby Wipes Clean Everything!

Did you know baby wipes clean everything? Well not exactly, but close. Here are lots of alternate baby wipes uses shared by readers.

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Ultimate Guide To Carbona Stain Remover Products

Here is the ultimate guide to Carbona stain remover products, including all nine formulas of the Stain Devils, plus more, to remove various categoroes of stains from fabric and clothing.

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10+ WD-40 Uses Around Your Home For Cleaning, Stain Removal And More

Below you'll find 10+ WD-40 uses throughout your home, as a household remedy for cleaning, stain removal and more.

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Biz Stain Remover Review

Read reviews and uses for BIZ stain remover, for removing all kinds of stains from clothes.

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Recommended Coffee Stain Remover Products

Coffee stain remover products come in several varieties, which vary depending on what surfaces they remove stains from.

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Uses For WD40 With Smart Straw

Here are uses for WD40 that have been shared by readers, for all types of things around the home.

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Homemade Scouring Powder Recipes: Abrasive Cleaners

Below I've got several homemade scouring powder recipes that you can use in your home if you need a dry abrasive cleaner you would use that is similar to either Comet or Ajax (without the bleach of course).

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How To Remove Beet Juice Stains

Beet juice stains on clothing, upholstery and carpet can be very difficult to remove, because of their bright red color.

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Mops And Brooms Reviews

Here are reviews of mops and brooms, to find the best products to use to keep your floors clean and dirt and dust free.

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Avocado Stain Removal Guide & Removing Avocado Oil Stains

Avocado stain removal and how to go about removing avocado oil from fabric can be must-have knowledge if you or someone you love has had a guacamole accident.

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Laundry Stain Removal Tips & Hints

No matter what the type of spot here are laundry stain removal tips and hints that have been shared to help you get it out.

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How To Clean Stainless Steel Sink

Below I've gathered tips for how to clean a stainless steel sink, and then keep it looking good and shiny afterward.

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Homemade Chrome Cleaner Recipe

Here is how to make homemade chrome cleaner for your bathroom faucets.

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Don't Mix Bleach And Ammonia When Cleaning Or Doing Laundry

I've read over and over not to mix bleach and ammonia together when making your own homemade cleaning products and cleaners, but I never really knew why, scientifically this was a no-no. So, I looked it up, and now I'll explain it to you as well. It might just save your life!

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How To Sort Laundry: Tips To Make The Process Fast But Still Effective

Here are tips for how to sort laundry so that your clothes get washed in the optimum way, but without too much effort involved.

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Uses For Alka Seltzer For Cleaning Items In Your Home

Here are several uses for alka seltzer for cleaning items in your home.

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Baby Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softeners & Baby Stain Remover Products

Do you want to use baby laundry detergent, fabric softener and dryer sheets, as well as baby stain remover products for cleaning your baby's clothes and stains?

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10 Rubbing & Isopropyl Alcohol Uses For Cleaning & Stain Removal

Here is a list of 10 rubbing and isopropyl alcohol uses around your home, for cleaning and stain removal.

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Other Uses For Denture Tablets For Cleaning

There are lots of other uses for denture tablets around your home, for cleaning, beside for your false teeth. Here is a round up of these uses.

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Rubbing Alcohol Uses For Cleaning & Stain Removal

Below are 35 rubbing alcohol uses for cleaning and stain removal in your home. You can also share your own uses and recipes for using this common household item to make your own cleaning products and stain removers.

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Xtra Laundry Detergent Caused Bad Allergic Reaction

Here are stories and experiences from readers who've had an allergic reaction to Xtra laundry detergent.

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Crayon Removal From Wood Floors And Furniture

Here are tips for crayon removal from wood floors and furniture, if your child starts coloring on these surfaces, instead of paper.

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7 Uses Of Olive Oil For Cleaning & Other Household Tasks

Below I've listed seven different ways you can use this commonly found ingredient in your home.

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Crayon Removal From Walls - Lots Of Ways You Can Do It

Below is a collection of tips and techniques about crayon removal from walls, which I've collected.

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How To Remove A Food Coloring Stain: Practical Tips For These Dyes

Here are tips and tricks for removing a food coloring stain caused by drips and spills from foods containing these dyes.

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House Cleaning Help Needed? Ask Your Question Here

Sometimes we all need a bit of house cleaning help, when we just don't know how to clean something. Ask your questions here to hopefully make the process easier.

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Uses For Olive Oil Around Your Home

Here is a round up of uses for olive oil around your home, for cleaning and polishing, and unsticking things, since this substance has lots of non-food uses.

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Stain Removal Help And Frequently Asked Questions About Stains, House Cleaning And Laundry

Ask your stain removal help questions here, and see my list of answers to frequently asked questions about stain removal.

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Ask Your Laundry Questions Here To Fix Your Laundry Problems

For something we do all the time, it never fails that we still encounter laundry questions we can't answer. Ask me your questions, and see if I can help with your laundry problems.

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Tips For Cleaning Silver

Here is a round up of tips for cleaning silver and polishing silver, including silver plate, and sterling silver, to remove tarnish and bring out its natural shine.

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Carbona Blood Stain Remover Review: My Secret Weapon

I've been meaning to write this review of Carbona blood stain remover for quite a while now, because every time I use it I'm amazed all over again.

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Natural Vinegar Weed Killer Recipe

Try this recipe for vinegar weed killer if you are looking for a natural product to kill unwanted plants, weeds and grass.

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DIY Kitchen Soap Dispenser: Remedy When Kids Using Too Much Dish Soap

Here is a DIY kitchen soap dispenser idea.

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Homemade Weed Killers Recipes

Here is a round up of homemade weed killers for use around your home and garden.

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Best Natural Homemade Ant Killer Recipe

If ants have invaded your home here's how to get rid of them quickly with the best natural homemade ant killer recipe.

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Downy Unstopables Caused Stains On My Washables

Here are reader experiences sharing how Downy Unstopables stained clothing and other washables, as well as suggestions for removing these spots.

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Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

Here are 5 homemade weed killer recipes, plus instructions for how to kill weeds quickly, easily and cheaply.

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Remove Beet And Fruit Juice Stain With Boiling Water

Fruit and beet stains can be difficult to remove, with their bright colors dripped on tablecloths, linens, and clothing. However, sometimes the simplest, most natural, and oldest remedies really do work wonders and that's the case here.

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Removing Melted Candle Wax From Glass Candleholder

Below is a video giving instructions for how to remove melted candle wax from a glass or votive candle holder.

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How To Clean Stainless Steel

Here is a round up of tips for how to clean stainless steel items in your home, including appliances, pots and pans, sinks and more, and also how to polish these surfaces.

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Hypoallergenic Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets, & Other Laundry Supplies Reviews

Those of us with laundry allergies need to use hypoallergenic fabric softener, dryer sheets and other laundry supplies, as well as detergent. Here are reviews of many brands to find out which will work best for you.

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Tips For Cleaning Shoes

Here are a round up of tips and home remedies for cleaning shoes of all varieties, including running and tennis shoes, and those made of leather, suede, canvas and cloth.

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Guide To Cleaning Garage Floors

Here are tips and tricks for cleaning garage floors in your home, both for regular maintance and removing stains caused by automotive drips and spills.

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