Cleaners Battling Persistent Stains

“There’s used to be a wall tapestry here, and when it was taken down the wall had these marks. I’ve used erasers, baking soda & water solution, dish soap, the pink stuff, and all purpose cleaner, and the marks have gotten smaller but are still noticeable. Am I going to have to sand it off and repaint the wall? submitted by /u/Odd_boi_ [link] [comments]”

“Hey everyone, I moved into this place and there’s these orange stains on the tile flooring. Doesn’t come up with regular mopping or vinegar, I have zero clue what it could be but I’m hoping there’s a safe way to get it up? Thank you submitted by /u/Jolly-Lingonberry104 [link] [comments]”

“We’ve tried just about everything we can think of from bleach to windex (not together haha) to soap scum detergents and all purpose cleaners. Nothing seems to touch it no matter how long the cleaner soaks nor how heartily we scrub. It’s a rental and the landlord is extremely unresponsive. The walls themselves aren’t obviously water logged based on how they sound along with the lack of overt water leakage elsewhere. We leave the bathroom fan on close to 24/7 to try to clear out as much moisture a”

“How to get rid of these counter-top stains? Here's what I have tried: Lysol spray, method all purpose spray, and dish soap. Nothing seems to even lighten them. Please help. Thank you in advance ☺️ submitted by /u/eatsbiryani [link] [comments]”

“I genuinely have no clue what caused this stain. The only guess I have is I used Circroplox shampoo because that accidentally squirted and I didn’t clean it enough in time (I tried to recreate it but couldn’t). How do I get this off? Feel so stressed by this submitted by /u/Gratefullyundead91 [link] [comments]”

“I’ve been getting random stains on my clothing after a wash. It’s not on all of the clothing. I use a clear liquid dye-free detergent. I’ve ran a clean cycle on my washer with a tablet in it but still happening. Any ideas? submitted by /u/Bigbriv77 [link] [comments]”

“Any tips for this? I have tried oxiclean, the pink stuff, and magic eraser with no success. Pls help! submitted by /u/SexQBus [link] [comments]”

“Some cleaners are not good but also dont spray it directly on the surface, spray it on the cloth [re: Interior Cleaner Spots. How do I Remove?]”

“This is from a glasses case that I threw on the wall out of anger but it left stains. Tried soap, water, and oil. Didn’t work. No judgement please just tips thanks. submitted by /u/puffycloud444 [link] [comments]”

“the floor between my toilet and shower has had a green stain ever since i moved in. i’ve tried dr. bronners castille soap, dawn, cloralen, and clorox plus tilex mold & mildew remover. nothing seems to yield any improvement. i don’t have much cleaning knowledge, as i clean most things with dish soap, sanitize with diluted isopropyl alcohol, and call it a day. any advice? submitted by /u/Recent-Arm-8466 [link] [comments]”

“I had hang up my wet clothes in my room (black trousers) then after night i saw this stain on the floor. I tried to use dish washer liquid to clean but seems like it doesnt work. Anyone has previous experience with the this kind of stain please give me some advide : (( Because im living in student accommodation, im so afraid if they gonna ask for compensation due to this. submitted by /u/Green-Dimension-5689 [link] [comments]”

“I've tried several ways of cleaning stubborn toilet seat stains (will put the pic in comments so it's not right at the top). Nothing conventional works - bathroom cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, Barkeeper's Friend. I'm afraid of doing anything to abrasive to the toilet seat without more knowledge. What should I use? submitted by /u/scimav [link] [comments]”

“The other day I dyed my hair in the bathroom and forgot to check for stains behind my moisturizer and then found this big stain sitting right there. I tried to scrub it with soap and water but obviously since it had been like 4 days since it happened it didn’t come off. Any idea how I can get it out? submitted by /u/PastMuch4522 [link] [comments]”

“Hello all, So I have a nice dry fit shirt that I managed to get some dirt and grease stains on (pure stupidity on my part I leaned over an engine bay). The shirt is almost entirely white. However, the shoulders have a grey pattern on them and there is also a red Polska logo patch on the breast. So bleaching it is out of the question. I've included some pictures so you can see what I can talking about. There are some other stains of the same kind but they were hard to pick up on camera. I&#39”

“Stubborn stain on my stove top, I’m guessing oil buildup and something else that spilled and burned on there. I’ve been using this degreaser to no avail. Any suggestions? submitted by /u/legend-of-laurel [link] [comments]”

“Hi. We moved into our home and the shower has this awful orange/pink/brown residue or staining all around it. I've tried standard shower cleaner and even some bleach, but its not moving. It looks horrible and in places has a rough texture. Its also into the grout of the tiles I'm looking for advice on how I can fix this. Any products etc. I am Uk based. Also I'm pregnant, so anything hardcore is have to get my husband to clean with! Thankyou in advance xxxx submitted by /”

“Hi all, i am looking for advice on how to restore my sink. My partner does not recall the product he used that made the sink look like this. It’s been a couple of months this and it’s still there. Are there any products to restore or make this look less intense? Thank you submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded_File_35 [link] [comments]”

“I put a shirt on this white painted table top and applied Grandma’s Secret Spot remover to it and left it there for a few hours. Clearly a bad move on my part. The soap soaked through and left this mark on the table, which is similar to an oil stain on clothing (ironic given that GSS is used to remove oil stains from clothing). Is there any way to get it off of this table top without ruining the paint? submitted by /u/Aruaz821 [link] [comments]”

“How would you clean the stains out of this bathtub? A Mr. clean scrubbie? Borax? Bleach? Or it’s not clean-able? Thanks! submitted by /u/inoticeiwonder [link] [comments]”

“The bathroom counter had multiple stains from either makeup or hair dye, I'm not sure what exactly. I've tried the good old 5-1 Irish spring but that did nothing. No amount of normal spray cleaner and scrubbing is even making a dent in it. We move out Wednesday, is it time to just accept the hit to our security deposit? submitted by /u/UglyButUseful [link] [comments]”

“What is a good cleaning product to clean my walls with? I want something that has a pleasant scent that doesn’t smell like typical Lysol or industrial cleaner. submitted by /u/suzylovesvanilla [link] [comments]”

“Moved to new home and plastic bath has stain at one end of bath, tried scrubbing a bit with bicarb to no avail. Any possible cleaning tip to remove or reduce will be appreciated. Thank you submitted by /u/flying_circuses [link] [comments]”

“Hello, I don’t know what this stains are, but they only appear on the sides of my countertop. If you have any idea on how to treat it, would appreciate ! Thank you submitted by /u/loprimee [link] [comments]”

“I moved into a 1960s house 2 years ago. Ever since, yellow splatter-type stains have been randomly appearing on the walls a few weeks after they’ve been last cleaned. At first, I thought my cat or dog was urinating on the wall, but it doesn’t really make sense. The stains also appear in the bathroom where the animals aren’t allowed, and they can be high on the wall/cabinets (eye level, and I’m 5’8). They also never smell like urine. My only other idea is nicotine? We don’t smoke, but when we mov”

“I’ve had these white, splotchy stains on my bathroom tiles for years. I recently spent hours trying to clean them with a scrubbing brush, steam cleaner, and even a magic eraser, and they wouldn’t budge. My main theories for where they came from are: 1) possibly paint? Someone painted my bathroom ceiling without putting a tarp down over the floor. I don’t think the big stains were there immediately afterwards, but there were lots of tiny flecks of paint 2) maybe I used too high a concentration of”

“Hello all, I’m looking for a good solution to dealing with this awful yellow stain on my bathroom vanity. It’s from where our soap dish used to sit. I have tried several tips I found on the internet including a baking soda paste and barkeepers friend but nothing I’ve tried seems to work. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! submitted by /u/Schnellin [link] [comments]”

“Hey everyone I just got my apartment and these stains were left by previous tenant. I think they tried to clean it up with a pink cleaner and it left a lot of stains. Tried a magic eraser and some generic cleaner but didn’t do much. Not sure the material of the tub. And the pink stains are all over the toilet as well. Any recs? submitted by /u/bulldog7119 [link] [comments]”

“Polyester button up. Used fashion tape to close gap, forgot to take it out, washed and dried it and now adhesive is baked into the shirt. Any tips to save the shirt? submitted by /u/Legitimate-Knee2658 [link] [comments]”

“Hello, my parent's have a 20yr+ bathtub that needs cleaning. I'd like to replace the whole thing, but that's not an optioj for me at this time. Would appreciate any tips on how to get rid of these stains and get it sparkling white again. submitted by /u/Ill-South6878 [link] [comments]”

“I accidentally spilled Green Gobbler on my bathroom sink counter. I'm not sure what kind of counter this is. It dates from the 60's. It looks like it bleached it. I notice other water stains on it too. Using an abrasive powder just made it worse. submitted by /u/Fit_Application9547 [link] [comments]”

“Looking for stain removing tips! I just thrifted this puffy jacket. I thought this was mud at first but after washing it looks more like paint. Any tips on getting it out? Jacket is recycled polyester submitted by /u/Different-Contact-40 [link] [comments]”

“I tried with ciff “easy professional bathroom foam” (this usually cleans everything). btw, i am from bulgaria, so i dont have irish springs here submitted by /u/serpent_decker [link] [comments]”

“Put the stain part in the tub so you can run water over it after! Use bleach (I use the low splash one from Walmart) mixed with baking soda & a tiny bit of water! I put it in a bowl! Wet the area a bit then use the toothbrush to apply the mixture! It doesn’t have to be thick it can be watery! It takes the stain right out! Afterwards rinse with water then put it to wash! submitted by /u/Samantha_1233 [link] [comments]”

“We moved into this apartment a couple months ago and these stains have been haunting me since the day we got here. It seems to likely be grease as it's coming from directly under the vent fan / behind the stovetop. Manual scrubbing with a vinegar/water solution didn't help so I'm here to see if the good folks of Reddit have any tips! Thank you in advance! submitted by /u/naaande [link] [comments]”

“Hi all! I'm desperately needing some advice. The other day my dogs salmon oil spilled all over my counter. It took 2 towels to clean it up. I didn't think anything of it and threw them in to wash with a load of other blankets and sheets. Now EVERYTHING reeks of fish oil. Straight up stinks. I've washed this load with everything I know of- detergent, distilled vinegar, fabric softener, bleach, and all of the above combos and NOTHING is helping. What can I use to get the smell out? &#3”

“I'm trying to get my fitted bed sheets clean, but I have no idea how to get out the dark stains on the top of the bed sheets and make the entire bed sheets as clean as the side of it. Like the title says I'm someone that sweats a lot and is trying to start getting things clean again, any and all help is appreciate as well as any questions for people knowledgeable enough to hopefully identify if it's a sweat stain or not. submitted by /u/Ghostcocks25 [link] [comments”

“I have tried everything and each time I do laundry there’s always oil looking stains that were not there before. This happens to light and dark color clothes. I don’t know what else to do. Any other suggestions? no softener no pods minimal liquid detergent tub clean cycle religiously, alternating between Active tabs and vinegar/baking soda extra rinse cycle drain the water clean the detergent area submitted by /u/TechnicalSummer6568 [link] [comments]”

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“Hello people💜 We bought our house a year ago and I noticed what I thought was soap scum/dirt on bathroom counter. It is really hard to see unless you look at an angle with light from the window . You can see it in my 1st pic. I think the stain/residue/mark is some type of product that was rinsed off a paintbrush in the sink . This bathroom was recently remodeled before we bought the house which is why I think it’s a residue left over from clean up. I have tried all types of scrubbers: sponge, M”

“Hi, These stains showed up in our bathtub, and I am not sure if it is permanently damaged. My wife and I aren't really sure what caused them. Can it still be saved, or is it beyond repair? submitted by /u/Tom-Bono [link] [comments]”

“I’m a DIYer and learning as I go. I notice in my restroom has some greenish color under the old peeled paint. I’m wondering what that could be? I’m planning on redoing my restroom from sealing the brown paper, mud any imperfections and cracks, and painting. I’ve attached some pictures of the greenish color I mentioned. submitted by /u/krisp-potato [link] [comments]”

“Hi, I hired a deep cleaning crew to come today as we are moving out of our flat shortly. They let the countertops drip as they washed them onto the floor, leaving these stains as a result. They tried to tell me these are coffee stains that already existed, but there’s no way that’s true… these are fresh from a few hours ago. I’m not exactly sure if they are laminate or natural wood with a very poor finish on them, but I am freaking out as my landlady is extremely particular. I tried myself to ge”

“I just took them out from the laundromat and got these stains pretty much everywhere. How do i get rid of them? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Medium_Magazine_5878 [link] [comments]”

“I’ve tried a few different things like pink stuff cleaner but it doesn’t seem to do anything. Help! It kind of looks like makeup to me? submitted by /u/Ant7000 [link] [comments]”

“Hi guys I wanted help on how to clean the shower walls? I tried applying multiple products like toilet bowl cleaner, bars keeper and somehow the lines/streaks don’t seem to come off? Any advice is appreciated submitted by /u/asitwas4you [link] [comments]”

“Does anyone have a tip for cleaning these tiles? vinegar is not recommended so I have just tried cleaning it with a wet cloth without any success. submitted by /u/Savings_Food_4083 [link] [comments]”

“I got this as a gift for my boyfriend's birthday, I stupidly decided to wash it (with cold water in the washer though) BUT when I took it out it is pink on the white strips!!!!!!! What do I do !!!!! I cant soak it because its RED. im literally panicking so badly. I haven't put it in the dryer and its still wet so PLEASE HELP :(((( (its much more visible in person than on camera) submitted by /u/raeoeo [link] [comments]”

“Sorry if this is the wrong sub to post, please redirect if so. At my parents restaurant, I noticed majority of our chairs have these types of stains and I was wondering what I could use to clean out these stains. Any suggestions ? Sorry for the bad lighting submitted by /u/ilikebasketballl [link] [comments]”

“Hi all, really not trying to throw this shirt out, so I’d appreciate some recommendations. Here’s what I’ve tried: Soaking the shirt overnight with a recommended dose of TrulyFree non-toxic Oxyboost. Then, the recommended dosage of Arm and Hammer commercial crisp + clean detergent with a recommended dosage of borax + a dose of TrulyFree non-toxic Oxyboost in the drum with the Bright Whites™️ cycle. Regular wash with the same detergent and bleach Regular wash with liquid detergent and bleach Now”

“Moving out of an apartment and trying to remove tough stains, need advice. Only lived here for 3 months but the plastic surfaces stained. The first one is a white plastic feeling kitchen counter. Looks like quartz but sounds and feels like plastic. I tried 15 minute baking soda and that didn't do anything. Second picture is a fiberglass tub bottom. I haven't tried cleaning this one yet as the inspector said they are tough and normally hire professionals to do it (which will cost me $200)”

“The machine is pretty new. Around 2 months old. We wash with heavy duty detergent. The stains weren't there before the wash. The water here is also kind of hard, but I don't think that is the cause. Thanks for the help submitted by /u/Obaroz [link] [comments]”

“I get these streaks in my bathroom walls and ceiling, especially after a shower. I try using a dry sponge mop to get them off but they keep coming back. If it accumulates on the baseboard, I’ll notice it has a bit of a funky smell. My landlord checked the air vent and said it’s working properly. What cleaning can I do to try to make sure it doesn’t come back? submitted by /u/halfback43 [link] [comments]”

“HOW DO I GET THIS STUPID STAIN OFF MY BATHTUB. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT CAUSED IT AND IVE TRIED BLEACH VINEGAR AND ALL KINDS OF CLEANING PRODUCTS BUT ITS STILL STANDING STRONG!!! IT LOOKS A BIT LIGHT IN THE PICTURE BUT IT'S PRETTY NOTICEABLE AAAAAAAAAAA AN I THINK THIS IS PORCELAIN OR CERAMIC?? IDKKK?? Ps this stain is older than me submitted by /u/Affectionate-Pen8191 [link] [comments]”

“Can anyone help me get these stains off my tile. I have no idea what made them and I have tried using Goof Off, Krud Kutter, Mr clean, soft scrub, & CLR. Nothing works. Not even a little. submitted by /u/EmergencyNetwork9287 [link] [comments]”

“Hello guys as you see my bathroom flooring have white patches. Can you recommend me applying agent for this? Should i use muriatic acid? submitted by /u/Westhinder [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone, As you can see in the pictures, I have some dark streaks on my bathroom walls. From Googling, it sounds like this is caused by surfactant leaching. I have tried using dawn soap and water, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, and finally a magic eraser, yet nothing has helped. Does anyone have an idea of what to try next? I’d rather not repaint if possible, but I understand that may be the only option left. Thank you! submitted by /u/sadextraspicy [link] [comments]”

“While I was cleaning out my brushes the watery paint shot out onto my shirt (100% cotton). I have tried warm water and dish soap, isopropyl alcohol, and diluted vinegar and nothing is working to get it out. What makes it worse is that my shirt is a light pink and the paint is a darker green. I’m scared of ruining this shirt bc it is a gift from my bf and I really love it. I know I shouldn’t have been wearing a shirt I love but I unfortunately wasn’t thinking. submitted by /u/Axe_Body”

“I’ve been trying to clean [surface/item], but there are still some stubborn stains that won’t come off. I’ve already tried [what you personally tried]. I don’t want to damage the surface. What cleaning method would you recommend? submitted by /u/Ok_Balance9244 [link] [comments]”

“Hi, I’m looking for advice cleaning this stained sink. From what I can tell it’s porcelain enamel. Were I a rental and the sink was like this since before we moved in. I’ve lifted it slightly with a vinegar soak followed by bicarbonate soda. Any other things to try? Thank you!! submitted by /u/realreader282 [link] [comments]”