Tips for Removing Stains from Ties

Project Summary Overall Duration: 30 minutes Proficiency Level: Novice Projected Expense: $0-5 A necktie is prone to attracting stains, and understanding the proper method to clean it after it encounters spills from gravy, water, or coffee can help maintain its excellent condition for years to come. If your tie is looking dirty and you’re unsure…

Ways to Eliminate Lotion Stains from Fabrics and Carpets

Project Summary Duration of Work: 5 minutes Overall Duration: 1 hour and 25 minutes Proficiency Level: Novice Projected Expense: $10 Moisturizing beauty products like lotions and creams can give your skin a luxurious feel, but they often leave your clothing or carpets looking dirty. Because many moisturizers have oily ingredients, their persistent stains can be…

Ways to Eliminate Orange Juice Stains from Fabric

Project Summary Duration of Work: 5 to 15 minutes Overall Duration: 15 minutes to 12 hours Proficiency Level: Novice Projected Expense: $10 While citrus scents can provide a refreshing aroma for laundry, orange juice spills can be a different story, as they can leave unwanted stains on your garments. The acidity in citrus juice can…

Ways to Eliminate Stains from Champagne and White Wine

Project Summary Duration of Work: 15 to 30 minutes Overall Duration: 1 to 5 hours Proficiency Level: Novice Projected Expense: $10 to $15 Although no stain is perfect, white wine and Champagne stains are relatively simple to eliminate due to their lighter hue, especially when contrasted with red wine stains. As with any type of…

Ways to Eliminate Makeup Stains

Project Summary Duration of Work: 10 to 15 minutes Overall Duration: 15 minutes to 12 hours Proficiency Level: Novice Projected Expense: $0 to $15 When you wear makeup, it’s normal to encounter an occasional stain. The oils or pigments found in products like foundation and blush can create annoying marks on your items. Luckily, there…