Household Products Stain Removal

Rust stains are iron oxide and require an acid to dissolve. Do not use bleach — it makes them permanent.

The key to wax removal is temperature: freeze to harden, then heat to absorb — in that order.

Nail polish is a fast-drying lacquer. Act immediately before it cures — dried nail polish is very difficult to remove from fabric.

Latex (water-based) paint must be treated while wet. Once dry, it forms a plastic film that is very difficult to remove.

Mold and mildew are fungi that create dark spots and musty odors. They require a disinfecting agent, not just cleaning.

Super glue (cyanoacrylate) bonds almost instantly. Acetone (nail polish remover) is the only effective household solvent.

Sticker and label adhesive residue is a sticky, tacky polymer that attracts dirt. Oil dissolves it; heat softens it.

Nail Polish stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Candle Wax stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Super Glue stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Latex/Acrylic Paint stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Oil-Based Paint stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Bleach Damage stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Rust stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Crayon & Wax Crayon stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Sticky Tape & Adhesive stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

White-Out & Correction Fluid stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Shoe Polish stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Floor Wax & Polish stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Printer Ink stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Acrylic Paint (Wet) stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Watercolor Paint stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Oil Paint stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Chalk Dust stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Correction Pen & Liquid Paper stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Rubber Cement stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Epoxy Resin stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Silicone Sealant stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

WD-40 & Lubricant Grease stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Makeup Foundation stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Concealer stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Eyeshadow stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Mascara stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Lip Gloss & Lip Balm stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Eyeliner stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Nail Polish Remover Spill stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Hair Gel & Hair Wax stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Toothpaste stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Dry Shampoo Residue stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Interior Wood Stain stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Super Glue on Fabric stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Chalk Paint & Milk Paint stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Spray Tan Product stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Furniture Polish & Pledge stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Perfume & Cologne stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Acetone Spill stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Glitter & Craft Glitter Glue stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Mineral Water Hard Water Deposit stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Tobacco & Cigarette Stain stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Dishwasher Salt & Powder Residue stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Soap Scum stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Hard Water & Calcium Deposits stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Price Tag & Sticker Residue stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Hair Removal Wax stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Plant Pot Overflow & Indoor Plant Soil stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Vitamin Supplement & Pill Residue stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Hand Sanitizer stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Shaving Cream & Foam stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Hair Bleach & Peroxide Developer stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.

Latex & Rubber Glove Residue stains can be tricky — acting quickly and using the right method for your surface makes all the difference.