# Stain How-To

> Simple fixes for every stain and mess at home


## Posts

- [How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine (Front-Load and Top-Load)](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-clean-smelly-washing-machine/): A musty washer smell comes from mildew and leftover detergent in the gasket, drawer, and filter. Here's how to clean each spot and keep it fresh.
- [How to Remove a Toilet Bowl Ring (Hard Water and Rust Stains)](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-remove-toilet-bowl-ring/): That ring at the waterline is minerals from your water, not dirt. Vinegar and a pumice stone take it off. Here's how.
- [How to Remove Mold and Mildew From Shower Grout and Caulk](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-remove-mold-from-shower-grout/): Black spots in grout and caulk are mildew feeding on moisture and soap residue. Here's how to remove it safely and stop it from coming back.
- [How to Remove Hard Water Stains From Glass Shower Doors](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-remove-hard-water-stains-shower-doors/): Cloudy shower doors are mineral deposits plus soap scum. Warm vinegar dissolves the minerals and dish soap cuts the scum. Here's the method and how to keep the glass clear.
- [How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances Without Streaks](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-clean-stainless-steel-appliances/): Streaks on stainless steel come from residue and wiping the wrong direction. Here's a simple routine that leaves fridges and dishwashers spotless.
- [How to Clean a Burnt Pan (Stainless, Nonstick, and Cast Iron)](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-clean-a-burnt-pan/): Don't throw out that scorched pan yet. A little water, vinegar, and baking soda lifts burnt food without hours of scrubbing. Here's the right method for each type of pan.
- [How to Clean an Oven With Baking Soda and Vinegar (No Harsh Fumes)](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-clean-oven-baking-soda/): A baking soda paste left overnight loosens even baked-on grease without strong chemical fumes. Here's how to clean the oven, the racks, and the glass door.
- [How to Clean a Mattress (Stains, Smells, and Deep Cleaning)](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-clean-a-mattress/): Mattresses collect sweat, dust, and stains, and you can't toss them in the wash. Here's a simple deep clean plus how to treat common stains.
- [How to Get Pet Urine Out of Carpet (Stain and Smell)](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-get-pet-urine-out-of-carpet/): The smell is the hard part, because urine soaks into the pad below the carpet. Here's how to clean fresh and old pet accidents so the odor doesn't come back.
- [How to Get Ink Out of Clothes (Ballpoint, Gel, and Permanent Marker)](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-get-ink-out-of-clothes/): Most ink dissolves in rubbing alcohol, as long as you work from underneath so it doesn't spread. Here's how to remove ballpoint, gel, and marker stains.
- [How to Remove Yellow Armpit Stains From White Shirts](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-remove-yellow-armpit-stains/): Yellow underarm stains come from sweat mixing with deodorant, and chlorine bleach can make them worse. Here's the paste that works and how to prevent new stains.
- [How to Get Coffee Stains Out of Clothes, Carpet, and Mugs](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-get-coffee-stains-out/): Coffee is one of the easiest stains to remove if you get to it before it dries. Here's how to clean coffee from clothes, carpet, and stained mugs.
- [How to Get Blood Out of Clothes, Sheets, and Mattresses](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-get-blood-out/): The one rule for blood stains is cold water only. Here's how to remove fresh and dried blood from fabric, sheets, and a mattress.
- [How to Get Grease and Oil Stains Out of Clothes (Even After Drying)](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-get-grease-out-of-clothes/): Grease stains don't dissolve in water, so you need something that breaks down oil, and the best tool is already by your sink. Here's how to remove fresh and old oil stains.
- [How to Get Red Wine Out of Clothes, Carpet, and Couches](https://stainhowto.com/how-to-get-red-wine-out/): Red wine looks like a disaster, but most spills come out if you act fast and use cold water. Here's what to do for fresh and set-in stains on clothes, carpet, and upholstery.

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