The best carpet stain removers can be a lifesaver. Many of us have been there, and witnessed that moment when time slows down and a glass of red wine tumbles and splashes across your light carpet.

In our testing, Tide Free & Gentle's formula proved to be excellent at odor removal. And, as it turns out, Tide Free & Gentle is great for pretreating stains too, especially greasy or oily ones.

Eliminating old wood stain can be a little trickier than paint removal, since the wood grain absorbs stain, but removing wood stain is a home improvement project that first-time DIYers can tackle ...

No outdoor trip is complete without suntan lotion. But if you reapply as often as doctors recommend, there's a chance that you'll spot a stain or two on your clothing at some point. The best way to ...

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Stain remover Güneş from IE Türkmen Berk-Metal is a product that effectively removes stains from the first application, gently caring for the fabric and preserving the brightness of colors. What ...

Consumer group CHOICE has tested over 30 stain remover powders and sprays, revealing the best options to banish blemishes and destroy dirt. CHOICE tests stain removers against 10 common types of ...

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This is the case for Chapstick. It's arguably one of the toughest laundry stains out there. The waxy lip product clings onto fabric fibers and can be a real pain to remove. Although Chapstick stains ...

Repeat this step if needed. Rinse and Dry: Wipe away the cleaning solution with a damp cloth and blot dry with a towel to remove any remaining moisture. For stubborn stains that don’t respond to DIY ...