Drying sets many stains, which is why it's smart to look over clothing carefully before tossing it in the dryer. That ink or chocolate stain may never come out once your favorite shirt is blasted by ...

Dear Heloise: I recently had a new sofa delivered to my home, and the two men who delivered the item were rather young. One fellow asked if he could use my restroom, and I told him that he couldn’t ...

Gently lift excess oil with a paper towel or cloth, but no scrubbing; you don’t want to paint the room! Dish soap or liquid laundry detergent is your stain-fighting sidekick—dab it on, let it settle ...

Finding a set-in stain on a favorite shirt is not fun. The heat of a dryer often acts like a permanent seal, bonding oils and pigments deep into the fabric fibers in a way that seems impossible to ...

Remove an accidental splatter, stat!