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Removing mildew from leather

Maybe you love pleather and maybe you love leather. Either way, the appearance of mildew on your best luggage, expensive handbags, or Italian shoes is not something that you love. In fact, it isn’t something that you look forward to removing either. Fortunately, several steps can be taken to minimize the damage [...]

Removing dirt stains

Mix one teaspoon of a mild pH balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water
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Mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with a half cup of water
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Mix one teaspoon of a mild pH balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water
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Sponge with [...]

General stain removal tips

At one time or another, everyone has to remove stains from clothing. Families with children must always pre-treat stains before laundering. The following tips will show you how to remove stains quickly and easily without complications.
1. To avoid complicating the problem, never rub a stained garment with a towel or dark colored [...]

Tips for removing grease stains

Nothing is more frustrating than discovering a grease stain on your favorite blouse or your son’s best blazer. Grease stains come in all shapes and sizes and from a variety of sources. Whether your stain is from cooking oil or automotive grease, there are several ways to successfully remove the stain and have your clothing [...]

Removing ink stains

Ink from ballpoints exists of various “ink recipes” making it almost impossible to know the various resins, solvents, and oils consisting in just one. With patience and persistence, most of these inks are removable by experimenting with different sorts of solvents. Others are indelible, and your situation may be hopeless leaving permanent stains. However, the methods below will either [...]

Cleaning leather

Rain
When you got caught in the rain with your leather jacket on, it will cause spots where the raindrops hit the leather. Let the spots dry completely, then rub gently with a cloth to remove them. Do not place the leather garment near a heat source or use a hair dryer to speed up the [...]

Taking care of your leather

Leather is a natural product with a smooth, supple structure. What sometimes appears as imperfections, is in fact the leather itself. With a few tips regarding cleaning and caring will keep the leather garment in your closet for many years. When leather needs thorough cleaning, it’s best to use a professional cleaning service, but for [...]

Remove sticky gum from your shirt

How to remove bubble gum that’s sticking on your clothes? Freeze the sticky area with an ice cube and scrape the most of it off with a dull knife. Use a heavy-duty stain remover and let it sit for a couple of minutes before rubbing the area with laundry detergent. Then wash it according to [...]

Chocolate stains

Chocolate, it doesn’t only melt in your mouth. If you’ve got a chocolate stain on your clothes, you should start by removing the exessive stain using a blunt spoon. Rince out as much of the stain as you can with some cold water,then spray it with a pre-wash stain remover. Let it sit for some [...]

Blood on your clothes?

To remove blood stains from your clothes, the first thing you should do is to rinse your garment thoroughly in cold water, and then soak it with a dash of ammonia for roughly 20 minutes. Use stain remover to spray the area and soak it for a couple of hours if necessary. Then you should [...]