Set-in stains, often intensified by dryer heat, can be tackled with the right approach. Pre-treating with dish soap and baking soda works for grease, while oxygen bleach soaks target various stains.

It seems where there's carpet, there will be spills. And one of the most difficult spills to remove from clothing, carpet or any fabric surface seems to be candle wax. We've heard of tips like using ...

All it takes is one little drip for the candle you were enjoying so much to lose its appeal. The same is true when you’re suddenly dealing with red wine stains and coffee stains. There’s no denying ...

Soy sauce is good on sushi or dumplings, but not so much on your clothing. Thankfully, removing soy sauce stains using staple supplies is easier than you think.

Give kids a box of crayons and their imaginations go wild. And sometimes their coordination does, too. If your little Rembrandt left crayon marks on clothing, carpet or upholstery, follow this advice ...

Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert, advice columnist and author of the New York Times bestselling book, My Boyfriend Barfed In My Handbag ... And Other Things You Can’t Ask Martha. Her flagship column, ...

Q: I need to remove thick wax buildup from some wooden chairs. I could scrape it off, but I have 10 chairs to do. Is there a product that will dissolve the wax? Davidsonville A: Most petroleum ...