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Yellowed Curtains

Cleaning Yellowed CurtainsThis is a page about cleaning yellowed curtains. Window coverings can yellow with age and environmental conditions. It can be a challenge to restore the color.

 

Treating a clothing stain on a shirt.

Removing Applique Residue from Fabric?Removing adhesive from clothing can be difficult. This page is about removing applique residue from fabric.

 

A Sharpie marker with its lid off.

Removing Permanent Ink (Sharpie) from...This is a page about removing permanent ink from fabric. Permanent marker is called "permanent" for a reason. It's very difficult to remove. While difficult to remove, there are some things you can try.

 

Hand pulling chewing gum off the back pocket of a pair of jeans.

How to Remove Gum from FabricIt is bad enough when you step on a wad of gum and have it stick to your shoe. If it gets mashed onto some type of fabric other solutions are needed. This is a page about how to remove gum from fabric.

 

Several fish oil capsules.

Cleaning Fish Oil From Clothing and LinensThis page is about cleaning fish oil from clothing and linens. It can be a challenge to remove the stain and strong odor of fish oil.

 

Boxer on White Microfiber Couch

Removing Pet Hair from MicrofiberThis is a page about removing pet hair from microfiber. Pet hair on any furniture can be a chore to clean up. However, microfiber fabric can be especially difficult to get the hair out of.

 

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Cleaning Rubber From Fabric?I was pulling in the garage and as I was pulling in, I forget about a fabric couch. My front tire rubbed up against the arm of the couch leaving a black smudge. I have looked online for some help cleaning the rubber off from the couch. No luck! Please give me some advice on how to clean the couch?

 

A coffee stain on an upholstered.

Removing Coffee Stains on Upholstery?Coffee can leave a brown spot when it is spilled on fabric. There are a few cleaners; water, baking soda or salt that can help remove it. This is a page about removing coffee stains on upholstery.

 

Steaming Cleaning Upholstery

Cleaning an Unknown Upholstery StainEven if you don't know what caused the stain on your upholstery there are a couple of options you can try. Many people have luck using club soda or vinegar. Always check for colorfastness when cleaning. This is a page about cleaning an unknown upholstery stain.

 

Permanent Marker

How to Remove Permanent Marker on UpholsteryThere are a number of specialty products and some common household ones that can be used for this cleaning job. This is a page about how to remove permanent marker on upholstery.

 

A fruit bat hanging upside down.

How to Clean Bat Poop Stains on Fabric?If you live in an area inhabited by bats, you may have to remove their guano from outdoor furniture cushions, patio umbrellas, and other fabric covered items. This is a page about how to clean bat poop stains on fabric.

 

Cleaning Candle Wax on Microsuede Furniture

Cleaning Candle Wax on Microsuede FurnitureThis is a page about cleaning candle wax on microsuede furniture. The texture of microsuede can make cleaning melted wax off upholstery a bit tricky.

 

Child's hand holding the point of a Sharpie permanent marker to a microfiber couch

Cleaning Permanent Marker on a...This is a page about cleaning permanent marker (Sharpie) on a microfiber couch. Although sometimes difficult to remove from upholstery, you may be able to get Sharpie off of your microfiber couch.

 

Closeup of quilt showing where red color bled into surrounding light colored fabric

Color Bleeding When Washing a Quilt for...This is a page about color bleeding when washing a quilt for the first time. Despite prewashing your fabric before sewing it into a quilt, sometimes the colors run onto other parts of the block.

 

Velveteen Blanket

Cleaning a Velveteen Horse Blanket?This is a page about cleaning a velveteen horse blanket. A prize horse blanket needs special care to be cleaned and possibly put on display.

 

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Child Drinking Milk on Couch

Cleaning Milk from Upholstery?This is a page about cleaning milk from upholstery. Milk spills can be removed from upholstery with some care and patience. You will also want to remove as much of the liquid from the underlying materials as possible to prevent odors.

 

Blue Glitter Glue

Removing Glitter Glue from Clothes?This is a page about removing glitter glue from clothes. Mistakes can happen when decorating clothing, and you may need to remove some glue from your fabric.

 

polar fleece jackets

Cleaning FleeceThis page is about cleaning fleece. This soft, synthetic fabric is generally used for winter clothing, pajamas and blankets.

 

Lipstick

Removing Lipstick Stains on Fabric?Lipstick can leave tough stains on fabric. Kiss stubborn lipstick stains goodbye. This page is about removing lipstick stains on fabric.

 

Birds perched on a man's hand and shoulder.

Cleaning Bird Droppings From Fabric?This page is about removing bird droppings from fabric. Whether on indoor or outdoor cloth, bird or poop is unpleasant to clean.

 

Silk Upholstery

Removing Stains from Silk Upholstery?This is a page about removing stains from silk upholstery. Care should be taken when attempting to remove stains from silk upholstery.

 

Microfiber Sofa

Removing Candle Wax From MicrofiberThis is a page about removing candle wax from microfiber. The texture of microfiber can make it difficult to remove candle wax spills.

 

Baby Formula

Removing Baby Formula Stains on Microfiber?This is a page about removing baby formula stains on microfiber. Baby formula stains are a common occurrence on clothing and furniture.

 

Velour Upholstery

Cleaning Velour Upholstery?This is a page about cleaning velour upholstery. Similar to velvet and velveteen in its soft texture and nap, velour requires care when cleaning to prevent damage to the fabric.

 

Velvet Chair

Cleaning Velvet UpholsteryThis is a page about cleaning velvet upholstery. Care must be taken when cleaning upholstery with a nap, such as velvet.

 

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Removing Sizing From Fabric?This is a page about removing sizing from fabric. There are a number of reasons you may want to remove the sizing or stiffening from fabric.

 

velvet jacket

Cleaning Velvet Clothing and Fabric?This is a page about cleaning velvet clothing and fabric. Due to the varied fiber content and pile, velvet can be difficult to clean.

 

Stereo Speakers

Removing Dog Urine Stains on a Speaker?This is a page about removing dog urine stains on a speaker. It is extremely frustrating when a pet uses your stereo speaker for a fire hydrant.

 

Vintage Lace

Removing Stains From Antique Lace?This page is about removing stains from antique lace. Delicate old lace can be yellowed and have stains.

 

Gorilla Glue

Removing Gorilla Glue from Fabric?This is a page about removing Gorilla Glue from fabric. It is easy to get glue on clothing or other fabrics while working on a repair or project.

 

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Gorilla Glue

Removing Gorilla Glue From Microfiber?This is a page about removing Gorilla Glue from microfiber. Removing Gorilla Glue, which is prized for its staying power, from fabrics such as microfiber can be difficult.

 

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Removing Paint from FabricThis is a page about removing paint from fabric. Many of us have experienced the disaster of getting paint on fabric, such as upholstery, while working around the house.

 

Photo of a yellow fabric purse.

Cleaning a Fabric Purse?This page is about cleaning a fabric purse. Keeping your favorite purses useful requires keeping them clean.

 

Microfiber Couch.

Cleaning Dog Drool from MicrofiberThis page is about cleaning dog drool from microfiber. If you allow your dog to get up on the furniture, you can end up with saliva stains.

 

Removing Soot From Curtains

Removing Soot From Curtains?This page is about removing soot from curtains. Soot residue can collect on fabric from wood burning and candles.

 

Sap spot and cleaning supplies.

Removing Tree Sap on MicrofiberThis page is about removing tree sap on microfiber. Tree sap can show up in the most unexpected places after a visit to the woods.

 

Removing Tea Stains on Fabric

Removing Tea Stains on FabricThis is a page about removing tea stains on fabric. Unless you are intentionally tea staining a quilt or other handicraft for a vintage look, tea stains on fabric are not desired.

 

Up close photo of a colorful koi quilt.

Cleaning a Quilt?This is a page about cleaning a quilt. You need to know what kinds of fabrics your quilt is made with. Some quilts are machine washable while others may need to be dry cleaned.

 

White linen napkin with embroidered corner.

Cleaning Vintage LinensThis is a page about cleaning vintage linens. Linens can yellow with age in addition to getting stained from usage. Cleaning them must be done properly to avoid damaging the often delicate fabric.

 

Two Lit Candles in the Dark

Cleaning Candle Wax from a TableclothThis is a page about cleaning candle wax from a table cloth. Perhaps you forgot to blow them out after a nice candle lit dinner or maybe the candle just dripped a lot. Either way, you have some messy candle wax to try and get out of your tablecloth.

 

Photo of a tent set up in the woods.

Removing Mildew from a TentThis is a page about removing mildew from a tent. If you store your tent wet, it's very likely it will develop mildew. The smell of mildew makes a tent a very unappealing place to sleep.

 

Cleaning a Tent, Tent in wet conditions

Cleaning a TentThis is a page about cleaning a tent. Sometimes we get stuck camping in the rain. When it comes time to pack up, we stuff our tent in it's bag and forget about it until the next camping trip, only to find a moldy tent.

 

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