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The article offers tips on how to eliminate stains at home and clothes. Among the recommendations are limiting the use of water when working on upholstery fabric to avoid water-ring stain, using plain white paper towels or clean white cloth to eliminate stain, and utilizing nonabrasive scrubbing pad on hard surfaces like stone countertops. Also cited are tips to remove stains from ketchup/tomato sauce, coffee, wine, tea, and mustard.

The article offers information on carpet cleaners, instructions for its use and suggestions for removing stains from carpets. It mentions the difference between a vacuum cleaner and a carpet cleaner and presents information on the way it operates. It includes tips for removing wine stains, paint and oil. It evaluates several carpet cleaners including the Bissell Proheat 2X Lift-off Pet 15651 and the Hoover Dual Power Max Pet FH51001.

Presents a variety of products to use in order to remove stains from a number of household items. Cleaning procedures; Stain removal items worth having on hand; Types of stains listed in chart form alphabetically with instructions for removing.

The article presents information and advice for consumers on carpet cleaners. The article compares hiring a professional cleaner, buying a carpet-cleaning machine and renting one, including machines from Bissell and Hoover. Carpet stain removers are evaluated, including Seventh Generation Natural Carpet Spot and Stain Remover. INSET: Out, out #@&$ spot.

The article evaluates several spray-on stain removers, including OxiClean Max Force Spray, Tide Plus Ultra Stain Release and Persil ProClean Stain Fighter.

The article offers suggestions for cleaning flat screen televisions (TVs) such as turning of the TV, using a dry soft cloth and tackling stains; dampening the cloth slightly with distilled water, and gently clean the screen.

Evaluates stain removers which promise to remove stains from fabric. Information about DidiSeven, De-Solv-it, Dev-Tec and more. Cleaning tips and recommendations.

The article offers information about how to wash clothing with particular stains or special fabrics. Topics include cleaning stains from chocolate, ink, or crayons; washing clothes made from wool or spandex; and how to machine-wash items including sneakers and stuffed animals. The dangers of washing waterproof items in a washing machine are noted. INSET: Pods that look like candy.

The article evaluates stain treatment products including Resolve Laundry, Shout Advanced Action and OxiClean MaxForce 4in1Power Spray.

The article reports on the results of an evaluation of several on-the-spot stain removers by "Consumer Reports." An overview of the brands tested, the research methodology, and a chart listing the products in order of effectiveness, which includes CVS On the go, Tide to go, and Walgreens Clean to go, is presented.

The article presents step-by-step instructions for removing stains and spills. INSET: Recipes for disaster.

The article evaluates three quick-acting portable stain removers, including Shout Wipes Plus Stain Treat Towelettes, Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover and Janie Dry Stick Spot Cleaner. The products are rated on their ability to remove stains from various types of fabric without leaving wet spots behind.

Evaluates the product, Mr. Clean AutoDry, found to be an effective aid in preventing water spots and eliminating the need for hand-drying ones vehicle after a wash. Description of how the product works; Positive results of product testing; Consideration of cost versus usefulness.

Discusses a new stain removal system from Procter & Gamble and Black & Decker called Tide Buzz. Cost of the unit; Cost of the replacement solution and pads; Effectiveness of the unit on stains on clothing.

Evaluates various household cleaning products. OxiClean Active stain remover; Bissell Little Green Proheat Turbo handheld scrubber; Hoover SteamVac Jr. scrubber.

Reviews two home dry cleaning kits. The Custom Cleaner Home Dry Cleaning Kit and Dryel; Price of each kit; Effectiveness on stains and odor removal; How the kits work.