How to Clean a Mattress: Vacuum, Spot-Clean Stains and Deodorize
A mattress can't go in the washer, and too much liquid can lead to odor and mold inside the foam. Here is how to clean one with minimal moisture.
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How to Clean Walls Without Removing Paint
Paint finish decides how hard you can clean. Here's how to wash walls, remove crayon, grease and scuffs, and avoid shiny spots or bare patches.
How to Get Tree Sap Off Hands, Clothes, Carpet and Your Car
Pine sap from a Christmas tree is sticky but not permanent. Use oil on hands, alcohol on fabric and patience on paint, and keep flammable products away from heat.
How to Remove Sweat Stains: Yellow Underarm Marks on Whites and Colors
Yellow armpit stains build up from sweat and antiperspirant residue. Enzymes and oxygen bleach work; chlorine bleach usually makes them worse.
How to Clean Carpet Without a Machine
You don't need a carpet cleaner for most carpet problems. A good vacuuming, a simple soap solution and patient blotting go a long way.