Posts Tagged ‘stain removal’

Cleaning Water Stains

Monday, May 31st, 2010

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Water stains are probably one of the toughest types of stains to remove. Whether they’re on your couch, your rug or your table, getting rid of them will require some patience and a bit of a rough hand.

Water stains will respond well to acidic ingredients, so look around your kitchen for a fresh lemon, white vinergar and baking soda. You can rub the lemon or spray the vinegar directly on the stain, or you can create a paste with the vinegar and baking soda and apply it on the stain. Whatever option you choose, let the acid stay on the stain for 15-20 minutes before you do anything else.

Now use a cleaning cloth slightly wet with water to remove any excess of paste or liquid. Once the area looks clean, grab a second wet cleaning cloth and rub vigorously. Chemical cleaners might be needed for more stubborn stains, but the process will be the same.

Getting Rid of Stains

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

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Most stains can be removed by simply washing the item in cold water. If necessary, you might want to place a drop of liquid detergent on top of the stain and let it stay for about half an hour before washing the item as usual. Heavier stains require more work, but most can be eliminated, even if it takes several goes at it.

For heavier or large stains, presoak the item in a bucket of water mixed with liquid detergent. Stir every few minutes and let it sit for about 30 minutes. If the stain is fresh, you might want to try and absorb as much of it as possible before you put the garment into water. To do it, simply place a cleaning cloth on top and press on the stain. Bloat repeatedly over the stain in case something remains.

Some stains may require commercial products. For example, there is a special ink remover on sale that will work better than simply using soap and water.