Most curtains can be washed at home — but the method depends entirely on what they’re made of. Washing the wrong fabric type in the washing machine can cause shrinking, fading, or permanent damage to the weave structure. This guide covers how to check your curtain’s care label, which washing method to use by fabric … Read more
Blood stains are protein-based, which means the most important rule is simple: always use cold water, never hot. Hot water permanently sets blood stains by cooking the protein into the fabric. With cold water and the right treatment, fresh blood comes out easily — and even dried blood can be substantially removed with the methods … Read more
Wine stains are best treated immediately — the sooner you act, the easier removal becomes. Red wine contains tannins and chromogens (color pigments) that bond to fabric fibers rapidly, while white wine stains are invisible when wet but yellow when dry. This guide covers emergency treatment, dried stain removal, and methods for fabric, carpet, and … Read more
Coffee stains are tannin-based, which means they respond well to dish soap, white vinegar, and enzyme cleaners. The sooner you treat them the better, but even dried coffee stains can be significantly reduced or eliminated with the right approach. This guide covers coffee stain removal from all common surfaces — fabric, carpet, upholstery, and even … Read more