Your countertops aren’t only an investment purchase; they’re the pièce de résistance of your kitchen. So keeping them looking their best (read: free of unsightly stains) is pretty darn important. We ...
Here is how to identify mystery countertop stains them, plus tips for removing stains from different countertop materials.
Often used for backsplashes, flooring, and showers, tile is a long-lasting material that’s generally easy to maintain with regular cleaning. When spills and other accidents happen, however, tile ...
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The Homeowner’s Guide to Removing Any Stain

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers do a good job of removing permanent marker ink. They reactivate the ink, allowing you to easily ...
Oil and grease stains don’t just make garage flooring look bad. They can also cause falls, ruin your shoes and get tracked into the house. And if you want to finish your floor with a coating, it’s ...
Q: Any idea what we should use to remove birch tree leaf stains from concrete? We’ve tried Simple Green and CLR. I’ve also seen suggestions to use bleach and water (in a 1 to 16 ratio) with a bit of ...
I’ll admit it. I’m not the best housekeeper and I’m frazzled. My tile shower floor is filthy with hard water stains. I don’t like using harsh chemicals for a number of reasons, and because the stains ...