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Have you ever moved a piece of furniture only to discover a mystery orange-red rust stain on the carpet? Or maybe your favorite shirt suddenly has a new rust stain on it after a recent wash. No matter ...

Rust may form on certain types of metal, but it can damage more than that. Its distinctive, deep reddish-brown color easily transfers to other materials, resulting in stains. Unfortunately, getting ...

Hardwood floors are often a treasured relic — a remnant of a bygone era that imbues a home with character. Installing hardwood flooring in your home anew likewise affords a priceless, organic ...

The previous owner of our West Seattle cottage left behind an ancient metal chiminea, which had drizzled a rusty stain onto the patio. But not just any rust stain: This one had really hit its mature ...

Q. I have a plowing company. Last winter while plowing, I left rust streaks on two properties. Though they are not very noticeable, they are noticeable. Do you have any ideas or solutions to removing ...

Q: I left a can of bathroom cleaner on my shower floor, and now it has a rust stain. I’ve tried everything Home Depot sells, as well as everything Heloise suggests. I also tried white appliance paint ...

No matter how careful you are with your favorite clothes, there's always some stain just ready and waiting to mar them. And rust stains are some of the most obnoxious because they can appear on your ...