r/StainRemoval

How to remove rusty water that leaked from the clothes iron on pants?
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How to remove rusty water that leaked from the clothes iron on pants?

I went to iron my pants and the iron started leaking water through the holes which it often does, but for the first time, orange water leaked out, which I'm guessing is rust.

This has never happened before. Can I even get it out somehow?

The pants are 70% cotton and 30% linen

u/sanlang7 — 20 hours ago
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Removing fabric marker?

My bag got caught out in the rain. Trying to find a way to remove the fabric marker from the midsection behind the lamb without ruining the puffy paint words. If anyone has any ideas it would be a HUGE help
(Not sure what brand the fabric marker/paint was. But the puffy paint is permanent and the marker seems to be pretty on there as well)

u/Pinefrostandice — 3 days ago
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Stains on Carpet

How do I remove set red wine stain and cat hairball stain from light colored carpet? For the wine stain I’ve used a carpet cleaner machine with whatever oxi solution comes with it, and I also used water and dish soap with a brush, both while it was still fresh. For the pet stains I’ve used the mix of dish soap and water and it helped but not so much.

I am set to move out of my apartment at the end of the month and I know they’re going to destroy my deposit because of this. So any help is appreciated!

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u/RegretOk4656 — 3 days ago
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Wood Stain From Flute

Received this flute as a gift that was purchased in Honduras. It’s been sitting on a shelf for a month and now there’s a massive very noticeable orange stain from it. It even stained some stickers I had next to it. I have no idea what this is made of (clay of some sort?) but it isn’t coming off with Clorox wipes. Any tips?

u/Dry_Concern_9472 — 2 days ago
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Immediate Help- Large Water Stain West Elm Hamilton Couch

If any help can be provided, a couple days ago my water bottle accidentally spilled on my tan leather West Elm couch cushion (aniline leather in burnt sienna color). I soaked up the water as best I could that evening, and then followed recommendations online from leather sites. Thus after allowing the cushion to air dry 1.5 days , I then gently water feathered the entire cushion w/microfiber cloth as recommended, hoping it would blend the original water stain.

In the photo , the smaller water stain is the original , and the larger was created after water feathered entire cushion. Woke up today and am not understanding why a second ring formed after feathering the entire cushion yesterday. It only made things worse and now I have a 2 large stains and the second is even larger, just awful.

I have Leather Honey conditioner, but I am afraid to do anything further to the cushion as I worry the conditioning could keep the water stains permanently because the stain itself looks damaged .

Before reaching out to a professional, is there anything I can do to fix this at home? Greatly appreciate any help or advice. Thank you!

u/Lagom_ar_bast18 — 4 days ago
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How to wash and get stains off of this tote? It has a waterproof lining.

My favorite tote needs some loving. I stopped using it since it became so dirty. I’ve never washed this bag. Not sure if using bleach would wreck it. It has some stains on the inside too. Seems like it has some sort of PU lining? I’m not sure where to start. Any tips? TIA!

u/Fuzzy-Bother3039 — 3 days ago
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Pink Stains in White Shower Grout

I can't seem to get these pink stains out of our shower grout. It's ceramic tile.

These pictures are post peroxide/baking soda/dish soap treatment.

It looks better but still can't seem to remove stains. Now what??

u/Key-Cheesecake9183 — 4 days ago

Name tag adhesive removal

I have a cardigan that accidentally was washed and dried with a “Hello my name is…” name tag that sticks directly onto a surface. Looking to remove this stickiness if possible.

u/ohleonine — 3 days ago
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Anyone know how to get this stain out?

I didn't notice this stain before I threw this shirt in the wash, it looks almost yellow in the light, like a coffee stain, but I don't remember spilling coffee on myself 😅

If anyone know a good process please let me know

u/LadWithNoDad — 4 days ago

What are these marks?

This white polo shirt had some light yellow staining along the fold of the collar and inside the placket, I tried every technique for removing similar stains that I usually have success with but it was to no avail..

I reluctantly decided to use a stain removal spray that had chlorine based bleach despite the fact that the shirt has navy detailing, the details are fine, however the yellow marks have turned a bright vivid red/pink. I assume the red of the French flag plays no part in this?

What are these stains and how do you remove them? Any help would be greatly appreciated

u/truey_trooper — 4 days ago

Are these pants cooked?

I left my red correcting pen in my pants in the wash and now this happened. Can this be fixed? Or are these pants ruined? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

u/RedHill1999 — 6 days ago

Tips for getting bloodstains all the way out of denim?

Stained my favorite jeans on vacation, so the stain had time to dry. I've run them through the washer once (on cold), and tried vinegar, baking soda, and dish soap. Between those things, plus a bit of agitation with a toothbrush, the stain is mostly lifted, but it still left yellowish spots where it didn't come out completely. I'm afraid hydrogen peroxide would bleach the wash out of these jeans, so I'm looking for any other solution to get the last little stains out.

Edit to add that these jeans are cotton, polyester and rayon, according to the tag.

u/ChocolateCake16 — 4 days ago
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Stained my Sezane raffia bag with sunscreen

Any tips on how to clean it?
I already tried dish soap and then baking soda and somehow it got worse. Noone in my area know how to clean this material. I already wrote to Sezane and I am waiting for their reply.

u/Beautiful_Demand4170 — 6 days ago

Hair Dye Removal?

A little while ago I noticed these mystery stains appear on my pillow case and had no clue what they were, now those same stains have shown up on the collar of my favorite pajamas overnight and I have no clue why and how to remove it. I believe it is most likely hair dye as my hair is dyed although I have never experienced any bleeding and my hair wasn't wet when i went to sleep. As these pajamas were a gift from my grandma I would really like to try and save them. I have tried dish soap with no luck and plan on trying more methods when I get home from work tonight. The pajamas are 100% cotton with a floral print. As you can see both are already set in so if you have had any success removing similar stains advice would be much appreciated as they are a very sentimental item for me :/

u/Which_Country2167 — 5 days ago
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Mysterious Stains

After golfing on two different occasions and at different locations, I noticed the stains on these garments (first the shorts and then the shirt). They are near seams (pocket on shorts and the sleeve cuff and collar for the shirt). I didn't notice them until a day or two after so I'm wondering if they appeared later. I have no idea what they could be other than maybe some reaction to sunscreen? I've tried an OxyClean soak and wash but that made no noticeable difference.

Does anyone have a similar experience or have ideas on how to remove them? Thanks in advance!

u/henderrd — 5 days ago
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Washed my shorts w a leather wallet at 15° - first saw this as it had already dried up. Can I save it?💔

I bought the shorts at a flea market a year ago. The owner cut off the washtag :( please help me

u/999hsluce — 6 days ago
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Residue removal

So I seem to have some sort of residue or tree sap that has settled pretty heavy onto the right side glass/panels. The car wash guys couldn’t get it off, and told me to take it to a body shop?
Sounds a little ridiculous but idk what to do to remove it and I need the cameras to see clearly for FSD
Any suggestions?

u/dielog — 6 days ago
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Please anyone with experience

What can I do about this black and orange stuff coming out of the drain just sh or there’s something more?

u/Former_Ad_6241 — 7 days ago
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Sat in something sticky on the subway, rubbed denim with my fingernail helpppp

Think the fingernail trying to get off the stickiness made the white ring around it and removed the denim dye. I put some dawn blue soap on it and did a quick wash and this is after. Any other suggestions? These are new and I love the wash 🥺

u/racebannon16 — 6 days ago