Stain Removal Tricks

SALT STAINS ON SHOES
Apply white vinegar to shoes with a rag and wipe off salt stains. This is supposed to de-activate the salt as well.

REMOVING HAIR SPRAY FROM WALLS
Put a few drops of shampoo and warm water on a sponge or cloth to wipe down the wall. Rinse with clear warm water to remove any residue.

REMOVING SPAGHETTI SAUCE FROM CLOTHING
Rub regular Dawn Dishwashing Detergent into the spaghetti stain; put some also into lukewarm water and stir. Soak clothing overnight. Repeat if necessary. DO NOT ever put clothing in dryer if it has a stain or you will set the stain. NOTE: You can use Simple Green in the same manner or try adding 1/4 c. Simple Green to your washing machine load and if there are any stains you may have missed, the Simple Green will help remove them.

REMOVING RED WINE STAIN
Saturate a cloth or sponge with hydrogen peroxide and blot the stain. If the stain is in carpet do not saturate the actual carpet just use a cloth or sponge that has hydrogen peroxide applied to it.

REMOVING PERSPIRATION STAINS
Make a solution of water, white vinegar and detergent or use vinegar alone and apply to the stain; launder as usual.

REMOVE GRASS STAINS
For grass stains, combine a few drops of household ammonia with 1 t. peroxide. Rub stain with this mixture. Rinse with water as soon as stain disappears.

REMOVE WATER OR HEAT MARKS ON WOOD SURFACES
1.) Polish with pure lemon oil. Find a brand called o'cedar, we were told it's the best brand.
2.) Use Wright's silver polish, diluted slightly; apply gently, let stand and wipe dry.
3.) Use spirits of camphor.
4.) Mix cigar and or cigarette ashes with a couple of drops of water and make a paste. Rub lightly on the mark to remove.
5.) Try a paste of baking soda and water and use as above in number 4.
6.) Try as above using toothpaste.
7.) Again as above using mayonnaise.

REMOVE CRAYON STAINS
To remove crayon stains from glass, porcelain, Formica, metal, plastic, no-wax vinyl floors, painted walls, painted wood, scrubbable wallpaper, tile, chalkboard and marble. Spray surface to be cleaned with WD-40 and wipe with a soft cloth. If a residue remains add liquid dish washing detergent into water, wash the surface with a sponge, working in a circular motion and rinse. Repeat as needed.

REMOVE PROBLEM STAINS
This works great on perspiration stains, baby formula stains, set stains, and even chocolate stains.
1 c. Dove liquid dish soap
1 c. dry Clorox II bleach (non-chlorinated)
Mix all with 1 gallon of the hottest water the material can handle. Soak for up to 3 days. If the stain isn't out by the 3rd day, make a new solution and re-soak the material. If there is an odor problem as well add 1 c. ammonia to the solution. Works great on whites; if using color, make sure the material you soak is color-fast or test a portion that will not show.

REMOVE MUSTARD STAINS FROM CLOTHING
Apply a few drops of glyercine and rub it in with your fingers. Rinse the stain with water and launder as usual.

REMOVE BALL POINT INK STAIN FROM CLOTHING
Place the stained area on a clean towel or piece of cloth (use a clean rag because it will be ruined afterwards) and spray with an aerosol (not pump type) hair spray til wet. Brush with a soft brush til the stain is gone. Launder as usual.

REMOVE RING AROUND THE COLLAR
For "ring around the collar," use a bar of white, mild soap that is free of moisturizers. Rub the soap along the collar and throw the item in the wash.

REMOVE BLOOD STAINS
A mixture of 1/2 c. 3% hydrogen peroxide and 1 t. ammonia.