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!
Share Your Homemade Dishwasher Soap Recipes
Here is a round up of homemade dishwasher soap recipes you can use to wash dishes in your dishwasher.
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How To Make Dishwashing Liquid
Here is a round up of several recipes for how to make dishwashing liquid, so you can wash dishes without having to buy a commercial product.
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Homemade Pet Stain Removal Remedies
Here is a round up of homemade pet stain removal remedies and recipes that will help you clean up pet stains easily, with items you've already got around your home.
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How To Clean The Door To Your Home
Here are instructions for how to clean the door you use to enter into your home, including wood and aluminum doors, door glass, and the area around your exterior door, to make the space inviting for guests and your home's occupants.
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Why You Should Be Suspicious Of Cleaning Recipes That Contain Both Baking Soda And Vinegar
Here is why you should be suspicious of any homemade cleaning recipes that contain both baking soda and vinegar, together, and an exception to that general suspicion.
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Glass & Window Cleaner Recipes
Here is a round up of homemade glass and window cleaner recipes and window washing solutions you can use to keep your windows sparkling with items from your own pantry.
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Home Remedy For Upholstery Cleaner
Here is a round up, below, of homemade recipes and home remedies for upholstery cleaner that you can use in your home.
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5 Ways To Reduce & Remove Dust In Your Home
Here are 5 ways you can reduce and remove dust in your home to save yourself a lot of extra housework, as well as keep allergies at bay.
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Bedroom Cleaning Checklist: Help Kids Know Expectations For This Chore
Have you ever said 'go clean your room' to your kids, and then you're less than impressed with their results? Find out how to use a bedroom cleaning checklist to improve the situation, and get better results (plus free printable).
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How To Make Furniture Polish
Here is a round up of recipes and tips about how to make furniture polish using common household ingredients.
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7 Ways To Prevent Shoe Odor
Here are 7 ways you can prevent shoe odor, or to nip any developing smell in the bud quickly before it gets strong, plus an explanation of what causes the problem so you can avoid smelly and stinky shoes from now on.
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How To Clean & Remove Soap Scum
Here are instructions for how to clean and remove soap scum from hard surfaces around your home, especially in the bathroom.
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Washing Clothes Temperature Guide
Here is the ultimate washing clothes temperature guide, so you know how to choose the best water temperature for your laundry to get it clean, keep it from being damaged, and conserve energy.
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Jewelry Cleaner Reviews
Here is a round up of jewelry cleaner reviews, including reviews of metal cleaners and polishes, as well for precious stones, to find out which products work best and which should stay on the store shelf.
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Easy Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner Caused Stainless Steel Discoloration
Easy Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner, in the yellow can, says it is safe for stainless steel surfaces, but several people have experienced damage when they used it. You can read their stories, and see pictures of the damage here.
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Tips For Cleaning Bath Toys
Here are tips for cleaning bath toys, including how to deal with mold and mildew on the toys, how to keep the mold from forming in the future, and which types of bath toys are easiest to clean.
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Tide Pods Allergies & Itchy Reactions: Stories From Readers
Here are experiences shared by readers sharing their allergies and itchy reactions to Tide Pods.
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Methylated Spirits (Denatured Alcohol) Uses For Stain Removal And Cleaning
Here is a round up of uses for methylated spirits, also known as denatured alcohol, which is a very strong solvent, for cleaning and stain removal around your home.
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Don't Forget These 10 Things When You Deep Clean Your Bedroom
Here are 10 things you don't want to forget about when you deep clean your bedroom, to make it a place you'll enjoy sleeping each night.
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Criteria For Evaluating Green Cleaning Supplies
Not all green cleaning supplies are created equal. Find out what criteria to evaluate about an eco-friendly cleaning product before purchasing it, to know if it's actually good for the environment.
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Hairspray Uses For Stain Removal & Cleaning
Below is a round up of tips and hints for hairspray uses around your home for unusual purposes, focusing on stain removal and cleaning, plus an explanation of why hairspray works for these uses, and the pros and cons of using it in this way.
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How To Clean Kiddie Pool {And Proper Paddling Pool Care}
Here are easy to follow instructions for how to clean your kiddie pool (and pool toys), plus tips for proper paddling pool care to keep this a fun and clean activity for the kids.
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Getting Diarrhea Stain Out Of Light Colored Carpet
Here is how to get diarrhea stains out of carpet.
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How To Clean Fireworks Stains On Cement And Driveways
Here's how to clean firework stains on cement and driveways.
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Bleach Uses For Cleaning, Laundry & Stain Removal
There are many bleach uses in your home, for cleaning, laundry and stain removal, but you need to use the right bleach for the right job. Here is a round up of uses for color, oxygen and chlorine bleach.
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How To Clean Toothbrush: Multiple Methods
Below I've collected quite a few tips for how to clean a toothbrush because -- think about it -- you're supposed to put this thing in your mouth twice daily to clean your teeth, but what is to say it's really clean itself?
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Essential Oil Uses For Homemade Cleaners And Laundry Supplies
Here is a round up of essential oil uses for cleaning, laundry and stain removal in your home, and how to incorporate these oils into homemade cleaners for scent and also their cleaning properties.
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How To Clean Makeup Brushes & Sponges
Here are simple instructions for how to clean makeup brushes and sponges, so you can apply your cosmetics smoothly and without fear of bacteria and germs.
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50 Baking Soda Uses & Cleaning Tips
Here is a collection of 50 baking soda uses for around the home, including for laundry, stain removal and baking soda cleaning tips. You can also share your own tips and uses.
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How To Clean Bathroom Sink & Counters
Here is how to clean bathroom sink and counter areas, including what to do on a daily basis as well as additional steps to periodically take for deeper cleaning.
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Hair Color Remover: Products To Remove Hair Dye From Your Hair
I get asked all the time how to remove hair color from your hair, so I researched what hair color remover products are available and have shared my recommendation.
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Laundry Washing Detergent Guide
There are lots of types of laundry washing detergent available to wash your clothes and other laundry, but they're not all made the same, and some are better for one job versus another. Here's your guide to determine which one you should use in your machine for which loads.
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Goo Gone Uses For Cleaning And Stain Removal
Here is a round up of tips and uses for Goo Gone within your home, for both cleaning and stain removal. Find out all the ways you can use this product here, for the really tough to remove messes.
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Low Cost Laundry Detergent Options!
Here's suggestions from readers about the high expense of laundry soap and suggestions for low cost laundry detergent options that really work!
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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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Powder Laundry Detergent Facts & Uses
Powder laundry detergent is better than liquid for cleaning certain types of stains and soils from your clothes. In addition, it has some other uses around your home.
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Household Tips For Laundry
My readers are just amazing! They've shared lots of household tips for laundry with me, and I've collected them here for all of us to learn from.
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How To Clean Up Nail Polish On Carpet
Here are tips and tricks for how to remove nail polish on carpet when you accidentally drip or spill it while doing your nails.
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Magic Eraser Uses In My Home And Tips For Use
There are many Magic Eraser uses for in and around your home. Read how others have used this versatile cleaning tool in their homes, to give you some ideas for how you can use it too.
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Tips For Baby Formula Stain And Spit Up Removal
Here are several tips for how to remove a baby formula stain or spit up from either baby or adult clothing.
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Bar Keepers Friend Liquid Review
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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Laundry Detergent Pacs: The Ultimate Guide
Here is the ultimate guide to using laundry detergent pacs and stain remover pacs, to wash your laundry, including the pros and cons of using this type of product, plus reviews of the various brands available.
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Woolite Delicate Fabric Wash Review - Use It To Handwash And In The Washing Machine
Here are reviews of Woolite delicate fabric wash, including people's opinions about this detergent for use on their delicate and expensive clothing.
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Citric Acid Uses Around Your Home For Cleaning & Stain Removal
Here is a round up of citric acid uses for around your home for cleaning and stain removal by using this natural product, including some homemade cleaning recipes.
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Delicate Wash Reviews For Hand Washing & Gentle Cycle
Here is a list of delicate wash products available for hand washing clothing, or for use in the gentle cycle of your washing machine, along with reviews and recommendations to decide which one you should use for yourself.
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Homemade Laundry Soap Recipes
Here is a round up of recipes for homemade laundry soap, including both liquid and powdered varieties, using many different ingredients, plus tips for making and using it in your home.
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Lemi Shine Review: This Dishwasher Detergent Additive Helped My Hard Water Problems
Here are reviews of Lem Shine dishwasher detergent additive, sharing how it worked for removing hard water spots, film and build up on dishes and their dishwashers.
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Permanent Marker Removal From Walls - Tips And Tricks You Can Use
Here are tips and tricks for permanent marker removal from walls, including both home remedies and commercial products you can use.
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How To Remove Hair Dye Drips & Spills
Below are tips and ideas for how to remove hair dye drips and spills that land on all kinds of hard surfaces while applying your hair color, such as your sink or counter.
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