Cleaning

To remove erasable pen stains from clothes, first blot the stain with a clean cloth or paper towel to absorb excess ink. Then, apply a stain remover or a mixture of vinegar and water to the stain and let it sit for a few minutes before washing the garment as usual. Repeat the process if necessary.

To remove dried soap from clothes, start by scraping off any excess soap with a butter knife or spoon. Then soak the garment in warm water and gently rub the fabric together to help break down the soap. You can also use a stain remover or laundry detergent to help lift the soap residue before washing the item as usual.

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To remove Silly Putty from clothes, you can try placing the affected area in the freezer for a few hours to harden the putty. Once frozen, you can carefully scrape off as much as possible with a dull knife. Then, apply a pre-wash stain remover or rubbing alcohol to the remaining residue and launder as usual.

Try this, 1 part Baking soda, 1 part hydrogen peroxcide, and 1 part hot water. Use a little elbow grease on the stain and it should lift right out. This recipe is pretty much Oxiclean. Good luck!

Acetone can dissolve styrofoam because it is a strong solvent that breaks down the polymer chains in the styrofoam, causing it to lose its structure and appear as if it is melting. This is due to the ability of acetone to interact with the polystyrene molecules in the styrofoam, weakening its bonds and allowing it to dissolve.

To remove poop stains from a toilet, you can use a combination of vinegar and baking soda. Sprinkle baking soda inside the toilet bowl, then pour vinegar over it. Let it sit for a few minutes before scrubbing the stain with a toilet brush. Flush the toilet to rinse away the stain.

Yes, stainless steel can discolor due to exposure to high temperatures, certain chemicals, or acidic substances. This discoloration can manifest as spots, stains, or even a rainbow-like effect known as "heat tint" on the surface of the stainless steel. Regular cleaning and maintenance can help minimize discoloration.

Deep woods OFF has a chemical in it that will remove a permanent marker off of almost anything. But, since the component is plastic, try a product called Goof and see if it works.

You can also try any alcohol-based product like hair spray or Germ-X.

Nail Remover works way better!!!

To remove old blood stains, you can try soaking the fabric in cold water for a few hours, then applying a mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide or liquid detergent directly to the stain. Gently scrub the area and wash the fabric as usual. Repeat the process if necessary.

Tar and gasoline are both hydrocarbons, and so tar is fairly soluble in gasoline, which means that it will dissolve in it, and you can then wipe it off. There are safer cleaning products to use than gasoline however, which is extremely flammable and dangerous to work with.

Red rosin paper can potentially leave a stain on tile if it gets wet, especially if it is left in contact with the tile for an extended period of time. It is best to remove any wet rosin paper promptly to avoid any potential staining on the tile.

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Dawn Ultra Concentrated Antibacterial Hand Soap and Dish Washing liquid has a pH of 9. Ivory Dish Soap from the same manufacturer has a pH of 7.4.

Soap naturally has a high pH, but many commercial soaps have buffers to normalize the ph. This is how some soaps keep from burning eyes and making people break out in rashes. Industrial soaps use the same trick to keep from reacting with metals.

If you are wanting to clean a granite countertop you usually just use a mild soap and water. There are numerous other solutions that can be used to remove stains from your granite countertop. Some are called "poltice" which is a solution that soaks in and then is cleaned off. Sometimes an acetone or denatured alcohol solution can be used as well. Granite countertops should be sealed to prevent stains and to keep germs from seeping in to the pores of the granite (yes, granite is porus).

I just heard today that the main ingredient in Oxyiclean is hydrogen peroxide. But can hydrogen peroxide become a powder?

Sulfur and sulfur compounds. Usually hydrogen sulfide in the air released from fossil fuels. Rubber (rubber/latex gloves and rubber bands). Some foods like eggs, egg products, mayonaisse, mustard, and onions. Some anti-dandruff shampoos like Selson blue. Often human sweat contains sulfur. Some natural fibers like felt and wool. Areas high in air polution (smog).

Silver doesn't oxidize but oxygen acts as a catalyst. Water, humidty, sweat, and O2 will increase tarnish rates. Heat also increases tarnish rates. Silver absorbs higher bandwidths of UV light which increases tarnish rates.

Sterling silver is usually alloyed with copper which does oxidize and tarnishes (patina). Copper in silver increases tarnishing.

To determine which stain remover works best on white cotton, conduct a controlled experiment by applying different stain removers on identical stains on white cotton fabric. Take before and after photos, document the removal process, and assess the stain removal effectiveness objectively, such as by measuring color intensity or spot size. Repeat the process on several stains to ensure consistency and reliability in the results.

To prevent salt stains on shoes, you can wipe your shoes with a damp cloth regularly to remove salt residue. You can also apply a waterproofing spray to create a barrier against salt. Additionally, letting your shoes dry naturally instead of using heat sources can help prevent salt stains.

You can try using a stainless steel cleaner or a mixture of baking soda and water to remove the black stain caused by the muriatic acid. Apply the cleaner or paste to the affected area and scrub gently with a soft cloth. Rinse thoroughly with water and dry the stainless steel surface.

One hundred pima cotton usually shrinks as much as 20 percent. It can shrink as much a 30 percent depending on the weave.

There are many stain removers available to use on clothes. The type of stain remover to use may depend on the type of stain and the type of clothing. Some stain removers are used to pretreat laundry while others are used to remove stains without water or a washing machine. Stains on dry clean fabric will need to be taken to the dry cleaners.

OxiClean Max Force Laundry Stain Remover

Tide Stain Brush

Tide To Go

Spray and Wash Dual Power Laundry Stain Remover

Zout

Spray and Wash Stain Stick

Bi-O-Kleen's Bac Out Stain and Odor Eliminator

Clorox Bleach Pen

There are also various home made stain removers that also work well for specific stains.

Silver tarnishes when it reacts with sulfur compounds in the air, forming silver sulfide on its surface. This chemical reaction creates a dark layer that gives silver a dull or black appearance. It can be easily removed with polishing methods.

Soap is typically a base because it is made up of molecules that have a polar head and a nonpolar tail. This allows soap to interact with both water and oils to help them mix together and be washed away.

Bleach works well with sanitizing or reducing the color that has gotten onto clothing. However, if the stain is oil-based, use a stain remover since most are oil based.

Alternatively, I use 1/4 c bleach mixed with 1/4c dishwasher liquid in 1/2 gallon hot water--mix thoroughly. Soak the item for 10-15 minutes and immediately put through the wash cycle. Check it after washing before placing into the dryer. If the stain is not gone, repeat the process. I have had luck using this process for red mud, grass stains, oil, baby spit up, and blood stains. Occasionally it helps with set-in stains too.