Stain Solver Cleaning Tips

A lot of people ask the same question before they try Stain Solver: Will it clean this? That’s a fair question—especially when you’re dealing with stains inside the house, outside around the property, or across a larger facility like an office, hotel, or campus. Stain Solver is a versatile cleaner for a wide range of jobs, and it’s used by both homeowners and facility professionals. The general method is simple: mix the powder with warm or hot water, stir until fully dissolved, then apply it to the stained item or soak the item and let it work before rinsing or laundering.

Some cleaners are made for one very specific job. Stain Solver is different. It's the kind of cleaner you can keep on hand for all kinds of everyday messes—inside the house, at the office, outside around the yard, and even on some of the toughest stains you thought were impossible to fix. If you're looking for one product that can handle laundry stains, kitchen buildup, pet messes, dirty grout, outdoor furniture, deck grime, and more, this is exactly why so many people think of Stain Solver as an everyday everything cleaner.

Dirty grout can make an otherwise clean tile floor look old, dull, and impossible to restore. Even when your ceramic tile still looks good, the grout lines can trap dirt, grime, and buildup that gradually turn them brown, gray, or almost black. The good news is that you don't have to live with dingy grout. With Stain Solver and some warm water, a little soak time, and a stiff scrub brush, you can dramatically improve the look of dirty grout and bring your tile floor back to life.

Red wine is one of those spills that can make your heart sink instantly. One second you’re enjoying dinner, and the next you’re staring at a bright red stain on a white napkin, carpet, table linen, or your shirt. The good news is that red wine is actually one of the stain types Stain Solver removes exceptionally well! Even older red wine stains can often be removed.

A lot of people want to know why Stain Solver works so well. What makes it different from ordinary cleaners? Why does it do such a good job on so many washable items around the home? The answer is simple: when you mix Stain Solver powder with warm or hot water, it starts a safe, powerful oxygen-cleaning reaction right away. That reaction creates billions of tiny oxygen bubbles that go to work on stains, dirt, grime, mildew, and other organic messes. Those bubbles help loosen and lift buildup from the surface you’re cleaning, which means less scrubbing and better results.

If you’re new to Stain Solver, the easiest way to understand it is this: it’s a powder you mix with water to create an oxygen-powered cleaning solution. Stain Solver should be mixed with warm or hot water, stirred until dissolved, then applied to or used to soak the stained item so it can work on the mess.

Outdoor cushions can get dirty fast. Between pollen, dirt, mildew, food spills, and everyday outdoor exposure, patio cushions and other outdoor fabrics can start to look dingy long before the season is over. The good news is that they can often be cleaned much more easily than people expect.

Upholstery stains happen fast. One minute your couch, chair, or cushion looks perfectly fine, and the next minute you’re dealing with a messy food spill, a drink stain, or even a pet accident. The good news is that upholstery stains don’t have to mean permanent damage. In this example, Stain Solver was used to clean a tough upholstery stain from a cushion, and the results were dramatic. With the right mix, enough soak time, and proper blotting, the stained area came back looking remarkably clean.

If you use a tea maker or coffee maker often, the filter basket can start to look permanently stained. Over time, tea and coffee leave behind brown buildup that can cling to plastic and other washable components. Regular rinsing usually is not enough, and scrubbing can be frustrating. The good news is that Stain Solver’s built for jobs like this: mix it with warm or hot water, let it dissolve completely, then soak the stained item and let it work.

A green, slippery patio can make your outdoor space look neglected fast. Algae buildup is common on patios, especially in shaded or damp areas. It can leave brick, concrete, pavers, and natural stone looking dirty and feeling slick underfoot. The good news is that you do not need harsh chemicals or a pressure washer to get great results. Stain Solver’s patio-cleaning guidance says it works well on concrete, brick, and natural stone, making it a practical option for many common patio surfaces.

Green algae can make your home’s exterior look dirty fast. It shows up on deck boards, railings, siding, patios, and other outdoor surfaces, especially in damp or shaded areas. It can leave surfaces looking stained, weathered, and even a little slippery. The good news is that cleaning it off does not have to be complicated. With Stain Solver, the process is simple: mix it, spray it, let it sit, scrub lightly, and rinse. That’s it.

If you make coffee every day, your coffee carafe can start to look stained on the inside. After hundreds—or even thousands—of pots of coffee, that buildup can make the inside of the carafe look nothing like the outside. The good news is that you don’t have to live with that dingy, stained look. With a simple hot-water soak, you can help lift away stubborn coffee residue and bring your carafe back to a much cleaner appearance.

White clothing looks great—until winter or mud gets to it. If you’ve ever worn a white dress, sweater, or pair of pants outside in snow, slush, and dirty sidewalks, you already know how quickly it can go from bright and fresh to dull and dingy. Dirt splashes, grime, and sidewalk residue can make white fabric look much worse than it really is. The good news is that winter mess doesn’t have to ruin your favorite clothing.

It may not be the most exciting job on your to-do list, but cleaning the siding on your house is important not only for looks but also to improve the lifespan of your home! Luckily, with Stain Solver you can turn this job from something you dread doing into a quick and easy process.

It's the worst fear of homeowners everywhere... large mold colonies growing in their houses! Mold stains can be one of the most frightening stains to fix in your house, for all sorts of reasons. Not only can it damage the property, but it can also be hazardous to your family's health. In this Stain Solver Cleaning Tip, we're going to do a deep dive into what mold is, why it grows in your house, and how you can use Stain Solver as a safe and effective mold remover all over your home. How and Why Does Mold Grow? When you discover mold growing anywhere, one of the first things to do is to see if you can identify the source of the mold problem. This requires a little bit of understanding of how mold forms, and where it's most likely to grow. It all comes down to one main thing: moisture. Mold forms when spores, which are always present in the air, land on a surface that is moist and warm. The spores can then multiply and grow, leading to the formation of mold. Common sources of moisture in a home include leaks, flooding, high humidity, and condensation. Mold can grow on a variety of surfaces, including walls, ceilings, floors, and even furniture. How to Prevent Mold Growth in the First Place The best way to keep mold from growing in your home is to make sure that you're keeping the humidity levels of your house in check. The best ways to do this are by keeping your HVAC system well maintained, promptly fixing leaks that you find in your house, and doing your best to make sure that any mold growth is caught early. But if you've found some mold somewhere in your home (perhaps bathrooms with poor ventilation, laundry rooms, or other warm, moist environments) don't worry, Stain Solver is here to help you get rid of mold around your whole house! Different types of Mold and Mildew Mold and mildew are both types of fungi that thrive in damp environments. However, there are some differences between the two. Mold is usually fuzzy or slimy in texture and can come in a variety of colors, including black, green, and white. Mildew, on the other hand, is typically white or gray and has a powdery texture. While both can cause health issues, mold is typically more dangerous than mildew, especially black mold. Stachybotrys chartarum, also known as black mold, is considered one of the most dangerous types of mold. It produces mycotoxins that can cause severe health problems when inhaled, including respiratory issues, headaches, and fatigue. If you suspect that you have a substantial amount of black mold in your home, we recommend consulting a professional remediation service, so that they can remove it safely and entirely. Black mold removal and mold remediation is a job best left to the professionals! For less dangerous types of mold, or getting rid of mildew, Stain Solver is your mold removal solution! Mold Removal Safety Precautions Most of the jobs that you'll tackle with Stain Solver are just a little gross, but with mold removal, it can be more than that. It's especially important that you take proper safety measures when working to remove mold. Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is something that you should strongly consider when taking on moldy areas. Here's the PPE that we recommend: Rubber gloves. Safety glasses. A well-fitting mask. These things will help protect you from any mold spores that get released over the course of your cleaning project. How To Use Stain Solver to Solve Your Mold Stains Mold is one of Stain Solver's specialties! The chemical reaction that occurs when Stain Solver is mixed with water removes the mold from whatever surface it is clinging to, allowing you to go in and turn the mold prone area into a fresh and clean zone in your house. We're going to go over a few common mold removal projects, but first, we need to talk about how to mix and use Stain Solver most effectively. Before you Start your mold removal process, you should get all of your mold removal products together and ready to go. Here's what you'll need: Stain Solver Hot Water A Sponge or Scrub Brush (depending on what you're cleaning) A Spray Bottle PPE (as talked about above) Once you have everything together you can mix your Stain Solver solution. You can either mix it in a spray bottle, or in a bucket, just ensure that the powder is completely dissolved for best results! Check out our How-To page for specific mixing guidance, or you can just mix one cup of Stain Solver with one gallon of hot water. Once your solution has been mixed and your PPE is on, you're ready to attack your project of choice! We're covering five of the most common mold scenarios in this article, bust Stain Solver will work wherever mold appears in your home! How to Clean Mold in Bathrooms As you may have guessed, the Bathroom is one of the most common places where mold can grow. All of that moisture along with warm temperatures and limited ventilation makes this room the ideal place for moldy surfaces. Luckily, we have some guides to make sure you can get rid of all of the mold you might find in your bathroom. How to Get Rid of Mold from Plastic Shower Curtains and Liners Your shower curtain is one of the most common places to find mold in your house, especially if it doesn't dry completely. Luckily it's one of the easiest fabric items to get rid of mold on. There are two options. First, if there's only a small amount of mold, you can use your sprayer to apply the Stain Solver solution to the moldy curtain. Let this sit for a half hour to an hour, then scrub with a brush or sponge and rinse with warm water. You can let the affected area air dry. If mold has grown on a larger portion of the curtain, we recommend giving it a full soak. First, prepare a sink or bucket full of Stain Solver solution, then remove the curtain from your shower, and fully submerge it in the solution. Let it sit for an hour, and then rinse it off. All the mold will be gone! How To Remove Mold From Shower Tiles and Grout Often you'll find mold growing in the nooks and crannies of your bathroom, especially in places like shower tiles, grout, or around the bathroom door. Removing mold in these tough-to-reach spaces can be tricky, but with Stain Solver it'll be done in no time! Mix up your solution in a sprayer, and apply it to the affected area. Let it sit for an hour, then scrub with a stiff-bristled brush and rinse with water. You can also check out our article specifically on grout cleaning! Pro Tip: Check Your Bathroom Ceiling Fan! This is one place where mold can really build up in humid rooms, and maybe not the first place you'd check! Take a look at your bathroom ceiling fan to ensure that there is no dangerous mold hiding up there. If there is, use your sprayer with Stain Solver to attack the surface mold that's growing up there. If there is a lot of build-up you may want to take the fan out and scrub it off. How to Remove Mold from Walls and Ceilings Removing mold from the walls of your house is an easy job with Stain Solver, but there is a caveat here... if you're finding mold on the baseboards of your wall, you might have a bigger issue. Moisture stuck inside of your walls can cause mold to appear on the outside, which is bad enough, but it also can cause much more serious degradation of your wall framing. If you're having recurring issues with a moldy area in a place you don't expect it, you might want to consider calling in a professional to take a look. The same thing goes with ceilings, but even more so! If mold is affecting the structural integrity of your home, you might have bigger concerns than allergic reactions and runny noses. If it's only a little bit of mold and you want to take care of it yourself, grab that spray bottle and go to town! Use the same process as above: spray, let sit, scrub, and rinse. Removing Mold from Leather This is a project that we took on here when one of the back seats in the Stain Solver-Mobile (the trusty Negen Family 2006 Toyota Sienna) had grown some gross mold after not being used for a long time. Here's what it looked like before: Super gross, and a nasty shock when I unfolded them for the first time this spring. Luckily Stain Solver is a great mold remover, and took care of it with a minimum of fuss! Here's what I did: Filled a Sprayer with Stain Solver solution. Applied liberally to the moldy surfaces. Waited an hour. Used paper towels to wipe off the first layer of mold. Check out this photo of where I had wiped off versus where I hadn't: After I had wiped off the seat for the first time I needed to repeat the process to get the rest of the mold entirely gone. After another round of Stain Solver, the seat looked good as new! I rinsed off the seat to keep any residue from sticking to it, and it was like the mold was never even there! Here's the after photo: This process will work on leather of all sorts! Just make sure to test the Stain Solver on an inconspicuous spot first to ensure that no discoloration occurs. How to Get Rid Of Mold From Wood Oftentimes mold can grow on wood or other organic surfaces. To use Stain Solver on moldy wood we recommend applying the solution with a spraying bottle as outlined above, or for bigger jobs use a garden sprayer. Once the Stain Solver has done its work on the surface, rinse with plain water. We also recommend using mold-resistant paint for surfaces that are particularly mold prone. When is Mold Remediation the Answer? Sometimes a mold removal job is too big for you to take on on your own, no matter how good of a mold remover you have. This is when it's time to call in the pros and have someone perform professional mold remediation on your mold problem. The people who do this specialize in removing mold safely and effectively. Here are some examples of situations where mold remediation is a good idea: You find more than two square feet of mold, especially black mold, in your home. You find mold growing out of the base of a wall or from the ceiling. You think that mold might be growing inside of your walls. This is not an exhaustive list, but in general, if there's a lot of mold, someone in your home is particularly sensitive to it, or you think it's affecting something structural in your home, it's time to call in an expert and have it removed immediately. How to get rid of mold spores in the air While this isn't our area of expertise, and there's no way to entirely remove all mold spores from the air, using a HEPA filter can help trap spores and keep them out of your home's air. The best way to prevent mold spores from becoming a problem in your home is to make sure that you have adequate ventilation in humid and warm areas. Does Stain Solver Kill Mold? Technically, no, Stain Solver removes mold. Because Stain Solver isn't a toxic chemical like bleach, it won't kill the mold spores immediately. BUT it will remove them from where they're growing, which will cause them to die, and most importantly, not cause any more damage to your health or property. Final Thoughts Whew! That was a lot! As you can see, Stain Solver is excellent at removing mold all over your home. Best of all, it does this without releasing any toxic fumes or other harsh chemicals!

If there was one room in your house that takes up an outsize portion of your cleaning energy, it’s probably the bathroom. For a room that’s dedicated to keeping you clean, it can sure get dirty! One common (and unsightly) issue that can arise in a bathroom is toilet stains, especially yellow toilet bowl stains. These pesky stains can resist the efforts of traditional toilet bowl cleaners, and leave you scratching your head while you try to keep your toilet clean. Luckily, Stain Solver has you covered. We’ll go through the causes of these yellow stains, and how you can use Stain Solver to easily remove them. Let’s get started! What causes yellow stains in toilet bowl? There are a few things that might cause a yellow stain on your toilet bowl, but it’s actually very unlikely that urine is one of them. Urine Stains might cause issues on clothing or other fabrics, but they’re unilkely to get left behind on your toilet, despite how similar in color they are to the stubborn stains that you may be seeing on your toilet bowl. The yellow staining that you’re noticing is likely something else! In fact, one of the most common causes of yellow stains in a toilet bowl is hard water. Hard water contains high concentrations of minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which can accumulate in pipes and fixtures over time. When these minerals are present in the water, they can leave a yellowish residue behind on the surface of the toilet bowl. Another cause of yellow stains is iron deposits, which can occur naturally in well water or because of corrosive metals or plumbing materials that have begun to break down over time. When these deposits accumulate, they can leave behind a yellow hue on the surface of the toilet bowl. In some cases, this hue may be a sign that bacteria are growing inside your pipes as well. Finally, yellow stains in toilets may be caused by mold and mildew accumulation beneath the rim or underneath the surface around seals and joints due to moisture build-up from frequent flushing. The growth of mold and mildew can contribute to an accumulation of yellow film on your toilets surfaces. Okay, now that we know why these yellow stains occur, we can figure out how to get rid of them! How To Remove Yellow Stains From your Toilet Bowl Luckily, with Stain Solver it’s not very difficult to remove yellow stains from your toilet bowl. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and a very nominal amount of elbow grease. Follow these steps and you’ll have a clean toilet bowl in no time! All you need is some Stain Solver and a toilet brush. Here’s what a toilet bowl in our basement looked like previously: Not a pleasant sight! These hard water stains were well stuck on there, and our normal cleaning routine didn’t get rid of them. Step-By-Step Process To Remove Toilet Bowl Stains Here’s the cleaning method we used to remove the stubborn toilet bowl stains. Fill the Entire Toilet Bowl with Stain Solver Powder We used around a cup of Stain Solver and found that it yielded excellent results, but you could use more if you felt so inclined. Once you see the bubbles forming in the toilet water, you know that the chemical reaction has been initiated, and that Stain Solver is working to clean the stained areas! Be Patient! Now you simply have to hang tight and let the Stain Solver do its work. We let the solution sit for three hours, but leaving it up to six hours will further reduce the effort you have to expend to remove the yellow stain. Use a Scrub Brush to Finish The Job Once the Stain Solver has had a chance to loose all of the hard water stains and other ickiness on the toilet bowl, you just have to give it the final push it needs to make the stains disappear.   A quick scrub with a stiff bristled toilet brush should remove all of the stains, and get your toilet back to tip top shape. Here’s what our toilet looked like after all the stains were gone: To remove the stains from the toilet rim we would use a spray bottle to apply the Stain Solver solution to that part of the toilet. Other Considerations For Cleaning Toilet Bowls We’ve found that this is the best way to remove yellow stains from toilet bowls, but there are still some things to be aware of. First, if you have brown or red stains in your toilet bowl, they’re likely the result of rust stains, which is not something that Stain Solver is good at getting rid of. In this case we recommend muriatic acid. But this is a MUCH more dangerous chemical than Stain Solver is, and it’s critical to use PPE like rubber gloves when dealing with that sort of cleaning product. If you’re regularly seeing this sort of staining it could mean that you have very hard water, or even pipe corrosion. If this is the case, we recommend talking to a qualified plumber to see if they can help you get your plumbing fixtures up to snuff. Finally, regularly cleaning your toilet properly is the best way to avoid this kind of buildup, so make using Stain Solver on your bathroom surfaces a regular part of your routine. Final Thoughts Stain Solver is an excellent toilet bowl cleaner, and can be use to whiten surfaces all over your bathroom, and elsewhere in your home as well. Check out our full library of cleaning tips to see how it can help to amplify your best cleaning efforts and make your whole home sparkling clean!  

Red wine stands at the top of the mountain when it comes to notoriety. Not only is difficult to get out, it always seems to find its way onto the white fabrics in our lives! Well have no fear, Stain Solver is your silver bullet when it comes to getting rid of your toughest red wine Stains. In this article we have a video about how to get red wine stains out of napkins, and a case study for how to remove them from a white shirt.

It’s Joe from Stain Solver here, and I’ve got a story for you… one that’s important if you wash your dishes in a dishwasher. I moved into a new apartment recently, and was on the lookout for places where I could use Stain Solver to keep things sparkling. One of the places that I knew food debris and grime could get trapped was in the filter of dishwashers, so I went to check it out. It was so much worse than I thought it would be. Brace yourselves… I was horrified! The plates, pans, silverware, and glasses that I eat off of go through that dishwasher, and who knows what kind of germs were growing in there. It was a hardened mass of food particles, dirt, hair, detergent residue, a banana sticker, and who knows what else. Be glad that the geniuses over in silicon valley haven’t figured out how send smells over the internet because it was… not nice. Luckily, here at Stain Solver we figured out the best way to clean your dishwasher filters, so you’ll never need to worry about food bits, calcium deposits, unpleasant odors, or other grossness lurking in your dishwasher. So without further ado, let’s talk about how to clean your dishwasher filter with Stain Solver.   Do Dishwashers Have Filters That Need To Be Cleaned? As you can see from the above photos the answer to this question is a resounding YES! Dishwasher filters are a critical part of the appliance, and are what makes it possible for it to get rid of the left over bits of food that stay on plates when they go in the dishwasher. Just like any other part of your home, a little bit of maintenance goes a long way, and staying on top of keeping your dishwasher filter clean can help you avoid a situation like the one that I encountered with a truly disgusting filter that I had to clean. A Telltale Sign Your Dishwasher Filter Needs Cleaning Luckily, you’ll get a big clue that it’s time for a cleaning. It’s pretty obvious when your newly cleaned dishes aren’t getting as clean as they used to. If your glasses are starting to look cloudy, or food debris isn’t coming off of plates, it might be time clean the filter. The filter is a big part of how your dishwasher cleans your dishes, and if it’s not cleaned properly it can impede the ability of the machine to clean dishes. Why Is It Important To Clean Your Dishwasher Filter? It’s important to clean your dishwasher filter for a few reasons, but the most important one is cleanliness and safety. The warm, moist environment full of food particles that a dirty filter creates is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Not the kind of things you want near plates and glasses you eat and drink from. Outside of the health concerns, we’ve already mentionde how a clogged filter can seriously impede the cleaning ability of your dishwasher. If your dishes aren’t coming out as clean as they used to, a dirty filter could be to blame. Finally, a dirty filter can small BAD! If there’s a nasty odor coming from your dishwasher, a gross filter might be the cause. How do I know what kind of dishwasher filter I have? Dishwashers will have one of two kinds of filters in them, a self-cleaning filter, or a manual filter. Older dishwashers (those made before 2010) will have the self-cleaning variety. There is one pretty important caveat here, as the self cleaning filters don’t really do that good of a job of cleaning! The dishwasher that held the mess you saw above was a self cleaning one, so even if that’s the kind you own, you should still clean your dishwasher filter. Newer models will have manual filters that are explicitly designed to be taken out and cleaned. Manual filters require cleaning on a regular basis to keep your dishwasher working at top capacity, it’s just a part of the routine maintenance of those appliances. If you’re not sure what kind of filter your dishwasher uses, a quick google search or perusal of the owner’s manual should be able to help you find out. Finding and Accessing The Dishwasher Filter For self-cleaning models you’ll have to remove the spray arms in order to get to the filter. Here is where I located mine: In newer models with manual filters you should be able to see it at the bottom of the dishwasher when you pull the lower dish rack out. Take the filter out of the dishwasher (in some older models you’ll have to remove the center part from the circular plastic grid that surrounds it) and get ready to clean! How to Clean Your Dishwasher Filter Now for the fun part, the cleaning! When I first pulled the filter out I tried to take a sponge to the outside of it and break up some of that dense junk on the inside with dish soap, but to no avail. This is where Stain Solver came to the rescue. Step-By-Step Instructions to Clean a Dishwasher Filter Here’s how I used Stain Solver to give my dishwasher filter a thorough cleaning. Filled up a large bowl with hot water and added a half cup of Stain Solver, and stirred until completely dissolved. Removed the center portion of the flat filter from the apron and submerged it in the Stain Solver solution. Let sit for an hour, then removed from the solution. If your filter isn’t as gross as mine was this might be all that you need to do, but this first soak was enough to get the gunk loosened, but not removed. Here’s what I did next. Used a sponge, hot soapy water, and the end of a fork to dislodge some of the debris from the center of the filter. I also was able to use a soft bristle brush (you could probably use an old toothbrush if you’d like) to start to remove some of the gunk stuck on the outside. Avoid using a wire brush here as it could damage the filter. Poured out the old Stain Solver solution and made up a fresh bowl, and put the filter into the new solution. Periodically rinsed the filter with warm water as new debris got dislodged, until all of the gunk and foreign objects were gone. Used a sponge with dish soap to gently scrub the remaining bits of gunk off (sometimes a little elbow grease goes a long way!) and then rinsed with warm water. The Results It’s a few more steps than some folks might like to take, but once you see the results I think you’ll agree it was worth it! Check out how clean the filter looks: It looks like a brand new filter! I’ve noticed a serious difference in the cleaning performance of my dishwasher as well. More Dishwasher Cleaning Tips While this article focuses on a deep clean of your dishwasher filter, there are some other things that you can do to ensure that you don’t have to do this sort of manual cleaning as often. Scrape food left over off of your plates before you put them in the dishwasher. This helps avoid the kind of buildup that you saw in my filter! Extra points if you rinse your dirty dishes completely! It takes just a few minutes, but can really make a big difference in getting your dishes clean and and keeping your dishwasher running at its best! We might sound like a broken record, but rinse your dishwasher filter often! A little bit of effort every few weeks helps you avoid a big job like the one I had. Give your dishwasher a vinegar bath! Fill a bowl up with distilled white vinegar and place it on the top rack of your dishwasher, then run a wash cycle using hot water. Final Thoughts We hope that this helped you figure out how to clean the filter on your dishwasher, or maybe just inspired you to take a look under the hood and make sure there wasn’t a gross mess lurking there!

WARNING: This article is kind of gross! We’re not going to sugarcoat it, this is one of our least pleasant cleaning tips, but if you need to get rid of dog vomit stains, this is the article for you. Okay, now that that’s out of the way, let’s get into this Stain Solver guide to cleaning dog vomit. All pet owners know the joy that a dog can bring into your life, but they can also bring some pretty unpleasant messes too. One of the worst parts of having a beloved pup is when they throw up on your rug! Cleaning up this mess can be an odious task, but thankfully with the right tools and products, you can make the job easier. Let's talk about how to remove pet puke stains efficiently, restore your rug to its former glory and keep your pup safe in the process. In this blog post, we will walk you through a step-by-step guide for using Stain Solver to clean up pet messes on rugs and carpet without having to call a professional carpet cleaner, saving you tons of money! Why Do Dogs Get Sick? If you wake up one morning to pet vomit on your carpet your first concern is probably for your dogs health! Here at Stain Solver we’re cleaning experts, and not canine health experts, so we’ll refer you to this page from the American Kennel Club for more information on how to keep your pooch in good health. Once you’ve made sure that your beloved pup is okay we can turn our attention to cleaning up the stained area. What to Do When Your Pet Gets Sick! Before we go into our step-by-step process we want to go over a few general best practices for cleaning up pet stains. Act Quickly! Acting quickly to remove dog puke stains is super important. Just like any other stain, the longer that you let pet vomit sit on the carpet, the more difficult it will be to remove. We recommend that you hold your nose and try to get the vomit out of carpet or rugs as quickly as possible. Cleaning fresh vomit is going to be a lot easier than waiting until it’s become a set in dried vomit stain. But if you’ve been putting off this unpleasant job for a little while, you don’t need to give up hope! It’s still possible to save your rug. Remove Fresh Vomit First We told you this article was going to be gross! You’ve got to make sure that you get as much of the icky solids and excess liquid off of the carpet as possible before you start the process below. Use a paper towel or a old towel you don’t mind throwing out to remove fresh vomit from the carpet. We also recommend that you wear gloves, but that’s a personal choice. Why Are Dog Puke Stains So Hard to Get Out? Dog puke stains can be difficult to remove due to the acidic nature of their vomit. The acidity can cause the stain to set in quickly and bind to carpet fibers, making it hard to get out without damaging the material. Additionally, dog puke often contains food particles which further compound the problem by creating a stubborn, sticky mess. Proper cleaning techniques and products are key to successfully removing these stains. How To Use Stain Solver as a Dog Vomit Carpet Cleaner Luckily, Stain Solver is the perfect cleaning tool for these kind of unpleasant messes. We’ll show you the step-by-step process to remove vomit from carpet and make your rug or carpet look like new. Here at Stain Solver world headquarters we dealt with this very same problem recently, and we’re going to show you exactly how we got some great results removing vomit from carpet. We’ve included a picture of the culprit, Tucker, when he’s being majestic and doesn’t have an upset stomach: But this is what he did to the rug in the middle of our living room: Not the prettiest sight, and it had some unpleasant odors associated with it as well. Luckily it was pretty easy to get rid of this vomit stain. Step-By-Step Instructions Materials Here is what you’ll need in order to clean vomit off your rug. Stain Solver Hot water Paper Towels A soft bristled scrub brush. Optional materials: A spray bottle Dish Soap Now that you’ve got all of the stuff you’ll need, it’s time get cleaning! Note: Stain Solver is safe to use on most fabrics, but can be damaging to wool or silk. We recommend conducting a spot test in an inconspicuous location to ensure that no discoloration occurs. Prepare The Stain Solver Solution First you’ll need to prepare the cleaning solution. For jobs like this you’ll want between a half-gallon and a gallon of water, so you’d mix a ½ cup to a cup respectively. Consult this chart for information on how to scale this if you want to use less or more water. Mix the Stain Solver powder and hot water together, and stir until completely dissolved. Apply The Stain Solver on the Affected Area Pour the solution onto the stained area, and let it soak. You’ll quickly start to see the stains lift from the carpet fibers, as Stain Solver does its work. This is where you can use a spray bottle if you see fit, though we gently poured from a cleaning bucket like this one and found it to work well. Lightly Scrub and Reapply as Needed We’ve found that for this type of job it often works best if you reapply the solution a few times over the course of a few hours to see the best results. What we found was that we’d see a lot of the dried vomit and stubborn stains rise to the top, but just kind of hang out there. When this happened we would take some dish soap and a soft scrub brush and lightly brush the stained area, removing the vomit stain more effectively. After a light scrub we re-applied some more Stain Solver and found that it took care of all the vomit stains very effectively. Rinse and Dry Once you’ve gotten all of the stains out of your carpet, we recommend rinsing with cold water and letting it dry out. Once that’s done, your carpet should be looking good as new! Check out the results that we got using this exact method! Why Is Stain Solver Such an effective solution for Cleaning Vomit? You might be wondering how exactly Stain Solver is so danged good at removing pet stains, and if there’s anything in it that could harm you or your pup. The secret to Stain Solver’s cleaning power lies in a safe chemical reaction that occurs when it’s mixed with water. The active ingredient in Stain Solver, sodium percarbonate, turns into hydrogen peroxide, a common household chemical you probably have in your medicine cabinet right now! Hydrogen peroxide “decomposes” (which is just a fancy chemistry word for turns into) into water and oxygen over time. Because of this Satin Solver is safe to use around pets, plants, and children, much safer than many commercial carpet cleaners which use harsh chemicals for their cleaning. Final Thoughts There you have it! Stain Solver is the best way to clean dog vomit, but works well on all kinds of pet stains, from cat vomit to all sorts of other spills, Stain Solver will make it easy to clean up all your toughest messes, without the need to call a professional carpet cleaner.

It's happened to us all; the dreaded coffee stain. If you're the kind of person who needs a cup of coffee in the morning (like us here at Stain Solver) then you've likely spilled at least one cup of coffee all over yourself, your carpet, or your dog. While we can't help you get coffee stains out of your dog (seriously... don't use Stain Solver on a dog) we can definitely help you get rid of your toughest coffee stains on all of your favorite clothes. Yep, even dried coffee stains that have been there for years. Yep, even on colored fabrics. Yep, even that white sweater that you LOVE but you dumped an entire mug on that one morning. Let's get started on our Stain Solver guide to coffee stain removal. Why Are Coffee Stains So Hard To Remove? Let's start with a quick discussion of why it's so danged difficult to remove coffee stains in the first place. It all comes down to something called tannins. Tannins are the compounds in coffee that give it its dark color, which is beautiful to look at in a mug, but not so nice to look at when you spill coffee on yourself! These kinds of compounds are present in notorious stainers like red wine, which Stain Solver also happens to be excellent at cleaning! These tannins, along with the lipids (or fats) in coffee are what causes the coffee stains to be so persistent. It begs the question... Can Coffee Stains Be Removed? Luckily, the answer is a resounding yes! While a standard laundry detergent or the leading stain remover (we won't name any names...) might not be able to take care of your toughest coffee stains, Stain Solver is up to the task. Step-By-Step Process for Coffee Stain Removal Now that we've talked about why it's difficult to clean coffee stains, we'll go over a step by step process for removing coffee stains, and show you what kind of results you can expect when using Stain Solver to clean up after your coffee spills. A Coffee Stained White Sweater Before Check out this white sweater that was badly stained. This is what we'll be using as our case study today. Check out that big ugly coffee stain right in the middle of it! This stain had been dried for over a week too, and was firmly stuck in there. Some people might assume that this sweater has seen its last days, but not us! Let's show you how to remove coffee stains. What You'll Need to Remove Coffee Stains One of the best parts about this project is that all you'll need is Stain Solver, hot water, and a sink! Step 1: Prepare the Stain Solver solution Fill up a sink or large basin with HOT water, then add a cup of Stain Solver powder. Stir until completely dissolved. Note: you can use warm or cold water, but it will slow the dissolution process substantially. Use hot water if at all possible. Step 2: Soak The Garment This is the easy part! Simply put the stained garment in the solution and let it sit for two to three hours. This is even on the safe side, and if the garment has a fresh stain, or one that isn't very pronounced it could take even less time. Step 3: Wash and Dry as Normal After soaking for an hour, you can take your garment from the cleaning solution and gently rinse it with warm water. After you've done that, you can put it through the wash using whatever is your preferred laundry detergent. The Big Reveal Three easy steps to remove coffee stains from your clothes! Now, are you ready to see the difference that Stain Solver made on these dried coffee stains? Boom! The stain is gone! And not like kind-of-sort-of-you-can-hardly-see-it gone, gone gone! Additional Tips For Removing Coffee Stains Now that we have looked at how to use Stain Solver to clean set in stains, let's discuss a few more tips that we've found to be useful in our quest to find the absolute best ways to remove coffee stains. Act Fast! While Stain Solver is great at getting rid of even really old coffee stains, there's no doubt that coffee stains come out much easier when you tackle them right after spilling coffee. If you act quickly you likely won't need a full soak to remove the stain, just mix one quart warm water with one quarter cup of Stain Solver and apply to the stained area. You can use a wet cloth to apply the solution, or simply pour it on. Be Patient! Allow plenty of time for the solution to work its magic before washing and drying as normal. If you take your garment out and some stain remains, don't fret, it's just a matter of time! Make yourself (another) cup of coffee, pick out a good book, and let it sit for a little while longer. Before you know it you'll take it our and viola! The stain is gone. Some Important Fabric Safety Notes Stain Solver is incredible at removing a coffee stain from synthetic and cotton fabrics, but you SHOULD NOT use it on silk or wool. It can seriously damage these fabrics, and we don't want that! If you're trying to clean stains from wool or silk, we reccomend either taking it to a dry cleaner, who will have specialized tools and equipment, or using a very mild liquid laundry detergent specifically made for those kinds of fabrics, such as Woolite. Why Is Stain Solver So Good at Removing Coffee Stains? You might be wondering why Stain Solver is such an effective stain remover, and we don't blame you! Luckily there is no hocus pocus, and no magic in what makes our product so effective, just science! It all comes down to the use of our active ingredient, sodium percarbonate. The Power of Peroxide When you mix Stain Solver powder with water, a safe and natural chemical reaction occurs, leading the percarbonate to become hydrogen peroxide, yep, the same hydrogen peroxide as you probably have in your medicine cabinet right now! When that peroxide is created, the oxygen bubbles are what lifts the stains from the clothing, allowing you to safely and effectively remove coffee stains. Even better, it's safe to use on colored fabrics as well as whites, unlike traditional chlorine bleach. Stain Solver can help you restore all kinds of stained fabrics, not just coffee! Check out some of our other cleaning tips for more advice and inspiration. No matter what kind of stain you're trying to solve, we've got you covered. Final Thoughts! Well, there you have it! We hope that you've found this guide useful, and that its given you some insight into the best way to use Stain Solver in conjunction with your regular liquid laundry detergent to solve even your most persistent coffee stains. Stain Solver is the best way to get coffee stains out of your favorite clothes, whether they're made of cotton or synthetic fabrics. The next time that you have a coffee spill, don't freak out! Just reach for Stain Solver and watch as it removes the coffee stain quickly and easily.

If you're lucky enough to have bluestone on your property - whether it's a walkway, patio, or other feature - you know that it's a beautiful and durable material. But like any stone, bluestone can get dirty over time. In this blog post we'll go over how you can clean even the most stubborn stains from your bluestone patio and landscaping features using Stain Solver, a safe and effective natural cleaner. We'll talk about what bluestone is, why you should clean it regularly, how to use Stain Solver on your bluestone, and why Stain Solver is such an effective blue stone cleaner. Let's jump into our guide on cleaning bluestone!

Tell me if this has ever happened to you: you cook a wonderful meal, but when you're trying to clean up afterwards you notice some burnt on grease that has become firmly stuck on your cookware. No matter how hard you scrub, this baked on grease stays put, and you wonder whether your cookware will ever look sparkling clean ever again. Don't worry, we're going to show you a simple and easy way to remove baked on grease that can accumulate on stainless steel frying pans using Stain Solver, a safe and effective oxygen cleaner. How do you get baked on grease? Before we talk about how to clean your pots and pans, let's first go over what exactly happens to make those nasty bits of baked on gunk and burnt on food. Fats are present in almost all food, and when they're exposed to heat they soften and break down, turning them from solid to liquid. But when they get to a high enough temperature, like when you cook food on a stove, the heat causes the oils to polymerize, or bond together and harden. These polymers are what create the non-stick surface on a cast iron pan, but they can be unsightly and problematic on stainless steel or glass. How To Remove Baked On Grease on Stainless Steel In this blog post we are going to cover how you can use Stain Solver to remove the toughest burnt grease from your stainless steel pans. First, check out this pan before Stain Solver was used to clean off the burnt grease stains: Not a pretty sight! You could soak this pan in dish soap for weeks and it wouldn't remove this baked on grease. Check out how well Stain Solver was able to remove grease on the pan we showed above: The pan looked almost unrecognizable! Luckily, with Stain Solver, hot water, and a little bit of elbow grease, you'll be able to get results just like this. Step by Step Instructions One of the best parts about Stain Solver is just how easy it is to use. Here are the steps that we took to clean off this frying pan. Step 1: Prepare and Mix the Stain Solver In order to see the best possible results, it's very important that you mix the Stain Solver properly. Fill up your sink with the hottest water that will come out of it, or even get boiling water if you're feeling enthusiastic, and then mix in 1 cup of Stain Solver. Stir until completely dissolved. Step 2: Soak Your Pans This is where the magic happens! Simply place the affected pots and pans in the Stain Solver solution and let the cleaning bubbles do their work. The Stain Solver will loosen up the stubborn grease with oxygen power.  For really dirty pans we recommend leaving them in the solution all day. When you start to see bits of congealed fat come to the surface of the water you'll know you're on the right track! If after a day there is still a substantial amount of baked on grease, you should drain your sink, repeat step one, and let it sit overnight. Step 3: Final Touches When you take the stained pan out of the water you'll notice that nearly all of the baked on grease has disappeared! The grease will have loosened considerably, and for the very last bits we recommend using warm water and dish soap with a non-abrasive sponge like brillo pads, and giving the affected areas a good scrub. What is Stain Solver and why does it work so well? Stain Solver is an oxygen bleach powder that can be used to tackle tough stains in your home, including stubborn grease built up on baking pans. It’s non-toxic, biodegradable, and safe to use around pets and children. It works by releasing oxygen molecules when it comes into contact with water, which helps to break down organic matter like oils and fats that are present in grease. When the safe chemical reaction occurs, the powder becomes chemically the same as hydrogen peroxide, which is a safe household chemical that happens to be very effective at removing baked on grease! Other Kitchen Messes Stain Solver Can Clean If you were thinking that there are other grease stains or kitchen messes that Stain Solver can help solve, you're quite right! It can help clean burnt on grease on all sorts of kitchenware, like cookie sheets, baking sheets, and even glass top stoves! Last Thoughts Removing baked on grease from frying pans doesn't have to be difficult—or dangerous—when you've got Stain Solver on hand! With its safe yet powerful formula capable of breaking down even stubborn grease deposits quickly and effectively without leaving behind any streaks or residues afterwards, what's not love about this amazing product? Plus, now that you know how easy it is thanks to this handy guide we've provided here today…what're you waiting for? Get out there and get cleaning!