Cleaning Clothes

When lacquer and varnish are applied on wood furniture, they give it a glossy, hard, and protective finish. Sadly, varnish or lacquer on clothes leaves sticky and hard to remove …

Deicing salts are terrific for keeping our sidewalks from getting slippery during winter. But, sadly, these salts stick to shoes and clothes and find their way to our homes, into …

Most of us have had to deal with primer stains at one time or another. Probably, you are a do-it-yourself painting enthusiast, or you accidentally leaned on a freshly painted …

Detergents are essential for a clean and healthy lifestyle. Ever since we learned that microbes were sharing our air, water, and food, soaps and detergents have been the most effective …

Gasoline is no fun outside of the vehicle tank. Not only because of the smell and stain but also because it’s a fire hazard. Anytime you get gasoline spills on …

We often apply sunscreen on our skin in summer. Whether we’re sunbathing on the beach, on the outdoor picnicking, or just strolling around, we will slather on sunscreen to protect …

Most people I know love bananas. After all, it is a sweet, refreshing, and nutritious fruit. Sadly, the same sweet words cannot describe its stains. Bananas produce some of the …

Engine grease stains are some of the toughest stains to remove. Two reasons stand out. The first is the amount of engine grease the clothes soak up before you get …

The taste of berries on a summer afternoon is wonderfully refreshing and healthy. Sadly, the same doesn’t apply to their stains on clothes. Berries contain tannins, which are used in …

Suede is a soft and stylish material used to make shoes, bags, couches, or other items. The problem is suedes easily attract mold when poorly stored. And the unique, delicate …