Stumped by stubborn stains?So was Mary until she figured out a few basic guidelines. Read this guideline first before you read about the specific stain. First the exception: Let professionals handle stains in linen,... |
Antique Lace, TableclothsAntique lace and tablecloths yellow with age. Bleach will only worsen the problem and cause lace to dry. The Earth friendly way to remove the yellowing is to fill the kitchen sink or tub with cool... |
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Baby ClothesNever use chlorine bleach on baby clothing. It is toxic to adults and especially toxic to babies and children. Hydrogen peroxide removes baby formula from clothing and the yellowing in... |
Ballpoint InkRemoving some ink can be tricky. Mary's rule of thumb: Keep a lid on it. Gel ink and inks made for writing checks will not come off. Keep the lids on the pens and out out of the reach of children.... |
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Beer and Alcohol StainsWhen beer or alcohol has spilled blot with several layers of toweling or grab the wet or dry vac. Immediately rinse it with cool water and then treat with Nature's Miracle, which is an enzyme... |
BloodBlood stains on most surfaces should be immediately treated with cool water only. Rinse carpet immediately with cool water. Then spray with straight hydrogen peroxide. (Date your peroxide and... |
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CrayonGratefully most crayons are now washable. Dampen a cloth with CleanEz. Blot, wait 15 minutes and blot with vinegar and water. Toothpaste is a mild... |
DirtEven the worst dirst stains clean easily with diluted CleanEz. Spray on the CleanEz, wait 7 to 10 minutes. Rinse with vinegar and water. If you are cleaning... |
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Discolored ClothingClothes discolor or turn yellow or gray due to chlorine bleach. Take that stuff to the toxic dump. Fill the washer will cool water, add 2 cups from a fresh bottle of hydrogen peroxide and half the... |
DyeIf your dog or cat looses its lunch on the carpet leaving a red stain, it is the red dye from their food. Switch to a neutral color food to end this problem. Dogs and cats are colorblind. They... |
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FecesRemoving fecal stains and odors can test your patience. Follow the directions on a bottle of Natures Miracle found in pet stores. Blot to remove. Rinse with plain water and dry. Repeat if needed.... |
FoodIf food spills on your clothes when you are out in public head to the restroom. Gently dab a bit of liquid soap on the spot and resist the temptation to rub. Let the soap set. It may look funny... |
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Adhesive and GlueRemove glue and adhesive by Dabing on full strength CleanEz. Wait 5 to 6 minutes then blot with vinegar and water. Do not rub to remove, reapply the cleaner... |
Grass StainsGrass stains can be difficult to remove so we often lean towards toxic stain removers to eliminate them. Let's look at an eco-friendly way to deal with grass stains. Grab your |
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Grease and OilRemove grease and oil naturally but first read the General Stain Removal Guidelines. Dab on a bit of concentrated |
GumAre there earth friendly ways to remove gum? You bet there are. Removing gum depends on the surface you are treating. On surfaces that could be damaged by a cleaner like hard surface flooring or... |
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Hand LotionHand lotion is another tricky stain to remove where people tend to try toxic cleaner after toxic cleaner because nothing works. Always remember the most harmful dangers of using chemicals to clean... |
Iodine and MethioladeWow talk about a stain where people turn to the most toxic of all stain removers, bleach, because nothing seems to remove these two stains. Read the general ... |
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Leather and VinylMary stresses to avoid the use of pens or drinks or foods around leather and vinyl furniture. Stains can be difficult to remove. Leather and vinyl must be cleaned and conditioned twice a year to... |
LipstickBe sure to read the general
Stain Removal Guidelines for Mary's
eco-friendly and helpful stain removal tips. First rub on our |
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Magic MarkerWhen the label reads permanent, that means permanent. There are very few ways, natural or toxic that will remove permanent magic marker. Try spraying the spot with foaming shaving cream or... |
MascaraMost stains including mascara come right off with our earth-friendly EPA certified CleanEz. Use it diluted, spray on, wait 4 to 5 minutes and gently rub.... |
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MilkThere is nothing more effective or all natural to remove milk than Nature's Miracle found at pet stores. Pour enough on the spot to thoroughly saturate the spot, whether it's carpet, bedding,... |
Mold/MildewFinding natual, green ways to remove mold and mildew can be tricky. Most people turn to bleach, which is a highly toxic product. Let's take a look at earth friendly alternatives. Bathroom... |
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Nail PolishNail polish is another tricky stian to remove. Be sure to follow the general Stain Removal Guide. Use a non-acetone fingernail polish remover. Dab on... |
Paste WaxTake every precaution when removeing paste wax from an automobile. The petroleum distillates contained in these products can also remove the original sealant and the paint if the vehicle has... |
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PaintMost people turn to toxic products like turpentine to remove paint. There are far safer and earth friendly ways to get rid of paint. Our CleanEz is not... |
Perspiration StainsPerspiration stains are the easiest of stains to remove using a green cleaner available in your grocery store or drug store. Do not use this method on silk, wool or dry clean only fabrics. Always... |
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Petroleum JellyAlways clean a stain as quickly as possible and petroleum jelly is no exception. Petroleum jelly is an oil based product. The longer it sets the more difficult to remove the stain, which means it... |
RustRemoving rust stains on Fabric, cloth furniture and carpet: Squeeze enough juice from a fresh lemon to thoroughly saturate the spot. Generously sprinkle on some salt. Refreshen the lemon juice... |
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SapMary Moppins EPA certified green cleaner CleanEz does an excellent job removing sap, oil and grease. For a vehicle: ab on just a bit of concentrated |
Shoe PolishRemove shoe polish from wood: The polish works into the grain of the wood and will be impossible to completely remove. Always put plastic down when working with shoe polish. First try blotting the... |
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SootCleaning soot from the fronts of fireplaces can be a dirty job so be sure to cover all exposed areas in front of and around the fireplace. Fireplace fronts: Soot can be easily and safely removed... |
TarNothing can be stickier to remove than tar from a vehicle. People use a variety of toxic chemicals to clean the tar off only they are harmful to Mother Earth. There are earth friendly ways to... |
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UrineRemove urine odors and stain naturally can be easier than you think. If you have pets or anyone in the home with incontenance problems always keep a bottle of Natur's Miracle on hand. You'll find... |
VomitRemoving vomit can be tricky without spreading it. Use a large cooking spoon and scoop up what you can into a bowl. A small Bissell type wet or dry vac helps remove the excess. Blot with a cool... |
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Washing ClothesWhite clothes often look dingy even though you are using bleach. Take the bleach to the toxic waste dump and switch to hydrogen peroxide or borax. Bleach actually yellows clothes and causes them... |
WaxRemoving the stains left by colored candles is difficult if not impossible. The heat from the wax sets the stain into the fabric or surface. The wax is easily removed but the stain may be... |
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