The Spruce / Michela Buttignol Erasers work best on washable fabrics such as cotton, linen, orpolyester. After washing your garments, avoid drying them in a machine dryer until the stains are completely removed. Here, learn how to removepencilstains from clothes in a few simple steps. The Spruce / Michela Buttignol Small erasers on pencils often smear graphite and other materials like dirt or food. A few passes with an eraser are often enough to remove the marks from clothing....

These latching structures work perfectly for pollinators traveling from flower to flower but make removal from clothing challenging. Never machine-dry the item until you’re certain the stain is gone. Check out the following steps to try at home to removepollen stainsfrom your clothing. The Spruce / Joules Garcia Hold the stained area face down so the pollen doesn’t contact other clothing parts. Vividyellow pollencan make noticeable stains on clothing but can be removed....

The Spruce / Kevin Norris PVC pipes are a great asset todo-it-yourself plumbersbecause they join like a dream. Next to ABS and PEX pipes, PVC pipes are themost secure pipesthat you could join with such ease. Doing so is truly a challenge, especially when removing PVC glue from PVC itself. The Spruce / Kevin Norris Removing PVC glue from other materials is considerably easier. Removing PVC Pipe and Glue How PVC Pipe Glue Works PVC glue is not glue....

Metal develops rust when iron, oxygen, and moisture collide. Keep reading to learn how to remove rust from metal with homemade remedies and stronger store-bought products. Illustration: The Spruce/Daniel Fishel Before You Begin Every key in of metal reacts differently to cleaners. Illustration: The Spruce/Daniel Fishel Before you begin anymethod of rust removal, consult the manufacturer’s manual if you have one. Combining a potato with a gentle abrasive makes an effective, natural rust remover....

Learn how to remove rust from stainless steel surfaces includingappliancesusing the following proven methods. If that doesn’t work, try these other home remedies. Warning WD-40 is not food-safe. The Spruce / Olivia Inman Avoid using it when fixing kitchen appliances that come into contact with food or drink. Here are other tips for keeping rust away: Baking soda’s mild abrasiveness will not harm stainless steel. It gently removes stains and will not create scratches....

Get old, dried rust stains out of fabrics using household items. Rust stains can be concerning because they are challenging to remove from fabric. To get started, read on to learn how to remove rust stains on fabric. The Spruce / Alison Czinkota Visit your dry cleaner immediately and identify the stain. Apply a Stain-Removing Paste This is an alternative to the salt/lemon method. Try distilled white vinegar to remove light rust stains, as well....

Learn how to clean rust off your concrete slab, driveway, or walkway. Luckily, it’s possible to remove rust from concrete. Take the following steps to remove rust stains from your concrete. The Spruce / Sarah Lee Use a hose orpressure washerto rinse the concrete after washing, then let the concrete dry before proceeding. Apply Rust-Stain Removal Solution Apply the rust-stain removal solution when the concrete is clean and dry. Choose an appropriaterust removerbased on the severity of the stain....

All-purpose bathroom cleaners usually will notremove rust stainseffectively, and chlorine bleach can cause rust stains to become permanent. Learn more about easy home remedies and helpful tips for cleaning rust stains. That explains the rust stain left on the sink’s edge by a shaving cream can or razor blade. The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo The stains appear most often in homes located in hard-water areasthat use well water. Unfortunately, the stains will reappear after cleaning unless the water is filtered or treated with awater-softening system....

Learn how to remove salsa stains with a few simple steps using household items. This includes any chunks of vegetables, seeds, and sauce that can be removed. This won’t damage your clothing but will allow all the excess to come off. The Spruce / Madelyn Goodnight Run Garment Under Cold Water Runcold waterthrough the back of the stain as quickly as possible. This will force the stain back out through the fabric....

Plastic is durable, lightweight, and usually less expensive than other materials. Unfortunately, plastic is alsosusceptible to scratchingdue to normal wear and tear that leaves the finish looking dull. Some plastic items develop a whitish “bloom” when exposed to sunlight and extreme temperature changes. The Spruce / Georgia Lloyd Others, like black plastic and clear plastic, show even the slightest abrasions. Once the scratches accumulate or become deeper, the task becomes more difficult or impossible....

Scuff marks seem to magically appear. Walls get bumped; shoes and furniture get dragged. When they appear, they can leave a paint job, wallpaper, and floor looking less than pristine. The Spruce / Candace Madonna These techniques will work best on painted surfaces (with a wallpaper tip thrown in). For unpainted wood and tiled walls, follow the tips for scuff marks on floors. It’s always best to give it a take a stab at avoid damaging paint....

Expo markers, rubbing alcohol, andkitchen vinegarcan each help you eliminate a stubborn marker stain. Warning Keep in mind that some of these cleaning substances are strong stain removers. While they remove permanent marker, they may also remove the color and pigment of plastic. The Spruce / Michele Lee Rubbing alcohol dissolves the alcohol in the ink, breaking it down and allowing you to wipe it away. The tip of the marker acts like a finely concentrated scrubber brush, lifting and removing the marks....

Concoctions for getting rid of their odor range from tomato juice to beer toliquid detergent. What works for skunk smell besidesavoiding a skunkin the first place? When this happens, you’ll detect the scent of tomato juice. Illustration: The Spruce / Mary McLain Thiols are sulfur-based organic compounds with an acrid rotten egg smell. Warning The mix cannot be covered or stored because it can explode in a closed container. It may take several times or a length of time for the smell to dissipate completely....