How to Remove Grease Stains From Clothes, Carpet, Walls and Concrete
Grease is oil, so water alone won't move it. Absorb what you can, break it up with dish soap, and keep heat away until the stain is really gone.
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How to Get Blood Out of Clothes, Sheets and Mattresses
Blood is a protein stain, so heat is the enemy. Cold water, an enzyme detergent and a little patience remove most stains, fresh or dried.
How to Remove Ink Stains: Ballpoint, Gel and Permanent Marker
The type of ink decides the method. Oil-based ballpoint ink dissolves in alcohol, water-based gel ink responds to detergent, and permanent marker may only fade.
How to Remove Rust Stains From Fabric, Sinks, Tubs and Concrete
Chlorine bleach makes rust stains worse. Mild acids lift them instead, from lemon juice on a shirt to an oxalic-acid cleanser on a porcelain sink. Pick by surface and read the label.