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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Soft upholstery can be a magnet for unavoidable household stains and odors, from food and drink spills to ...

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No matter how careful you are, it seems like splattering paint is inevitable. Whether it’s on your clothes, sofa or carpet, paint is destined to leave its mark. So, what do you do when your white tee ...

It's the most wonderful time of the year—until a guest at your Christmas party spills red wine all over your living room carpet, or sloshes their coffee across your best table linens. Holiday mishaps ...

Blot spills quickly, then treat fabric with dish soap + vinegar, rinsing and drying thoroughly. Use oxygen-based bleach for stubborn, dye-heavy alcohol stains (but never on wool). Always blot—not ...

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Note: This is not recommended for silk, antique or vintage upholstery or silk or wool carpet. Michael Jacobs, a cleaning professional with Service Pros Local, keeps it simple when removing milk stains ...

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