Chocolate stains can quickly ruin upholstery and carpets, so here are some valuable tips for cleaning up any mess.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getting to the stain as soon as possible is one way to make sure that it doesn’t stick. But of course, it all depends on the ...

Finding a set-in stain on a favorite shirt is not fun. The heat of a dryer often acts like a permanent seal, bonding oils and pigments deep into the fabric fibers in a way that seems impossible to ...

You might have the greatest garage or driveway in the world, but if your concrete is spattered with stains and dirt, you’re not going to feel like it. Don’t feel bad, you’re not alone. Some of the ...

With a little elbow grease and the right ingredients, you can remove water stains from wood and bring your furniture back to an unblemished shine ...

Deodorant may keep B.O. at bay, but when it combines with the body’s natural chemistry, it can really do a number on clothing. In other words, your armpit’s best friend can leave behind some ...

Your countertops aren’t only an investment purchase; they’re the pièce de résistance of your kitchen. So keeping them looking their best (read: free of unsightly stains) is pretty darn important. We ...

Spills and stains are common in cars, especially when pets or kids are in them frequently. The seats in your car can gather everything, from pet dander and dust to mud or spilled food and drinks. With ...

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Is your car looking a little worse for the wear lately because you haven’t had the time to give it a quick scrub? We get it - life gets busy and car detailing usually doesn’t make it to the top of the ...