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The golden rule of how to remove stains from clothes is simple: act fast, blot the stain (don’t rub), and treat it with cold water before you even think about washing it. Getting to it right away ...

If there’s one subject that shows up in my inbox more often than any other, it has to be rust. Ugly, orange-ish stains on tubs, showers, toilets, washing machines, sinks and even stainless steel. One ...

Gently lift excess oil with a paper towel or cloth, but no scrubbing; you don’t want to paint the room! Dish soap or liquid laundry detergent is your stain-fighting sidekick—dab it on, let it settle ...