Homeowners cannot identify or remove stubborn stains on surfaces
Several posts express frustration and difficulty in maintaining homes, ranging from persistent stains on outdoor furniture to cleaning neglected grout and dealing with roof issues. Users seek advice and solutions for common household problems.
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“We are buying our first home, YAY! The previous owners smoked inside, its not bas bad like the walls aren't yellowing or anything but want to give it a good clean obviously before we paint. We are also taking some of their furniture like a…”
“I moved into an old house where there were clearly dogs, a baby and a couple who couldn’t keep up with cleaning. How do I get this to feel not grody? It’s giving me the ick. How can I clean the small corners? I know it’s paint on floor in some areas but I just want it to feel like the grime is gone. submitted by /u/kellogsbekah [link] [comments]”
“going in with a soapy cloth isn’t super effective and it’s hard to get into the little crevices. it seems like the dirt/dust/pollin just gets extra sticky down there. submitted by /u/winooskiwinter [link] [comments]”
“Customers grandson accidentally sprayed the garage while staining the fence next to it. I’ve tried mineral spirits and pressure washed. submitted by /u/ComplexVillage8284 [link] [comments]”
“I figure you good folks have experience with old grimey floors. This is one of my biggest annoyances but is low on our needs list since it is currently functional. I’ve tried cleaning before but barely any came up with lots of effort. My friends suggested more heavy duty cleaners or floor stripper. I’m looking at Zep heavy duty floor stripper. Area is kitchen and hallway. What do you think? Any advice or experience? Tools or scrubbers or scrapers you suggest? thanks! submitted by /u/”
“I am in the process of moving out and I promise the homeowner I would clean these marks off the walls from where I had pictures hung. I thought it was just dust, but I've scrubbed like crazy and there's no more dust on the surface but the marks are still there! Has anyone dealt with this before? What's the quickest way to take care of it? submitted by /u/RiskyMama [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, first time poster here and I need some tips! I recently bought an apartment with a gorgeous balcony with glass rails (see pic for reference) but I do not know how to clean it!! I cannot lean over because I get dizzy, I cannot squeeze my hand on the side or on the bottom and I cannot cleaning from the outside (2nd floor). I have a squeege with a long rod but how am I supposed to get detergent on the outside? I also want to avoid using too much water because there is another balcony r”
“Does anyone have advice on how to remove wax from a suede leather couch?😓 submitted by /u/PanthaRei90 [link] [comments]”
“Hello, this might seem stupid but I'm asking anyways. Trying to better myself and part of that is cleaning up my first rented home. Whats a good schedule to follow that isn't so demanding? Is something like once a week good for cleaning everything? Any good products or does it really matter that much? Could I just mix my own stuff together? Thanks submitted by /u/Ashamed-Crazy-8733 [link] [comments]”
“Thanks for the tip, will see if I can get this product here. Yeah I'm aware that a deep clean is difficult with such porous stuff, I mostly want to do a good wipe down for a bit of ease of mind. It doesn't look too bad tbh.”
“Customer states kids threw something on the house it’s sat there for a few years… what’s the best all around solution to remove gunk if it’s not organic? What’s the best go to APC? submitted by /u/Ok_Grape2371 [link] [comments]”
“hi! i just bought my first house and it occurred to me i don’t know how to maintain it. my parents weren’t big on teaching me hygiene and cleaning so i had to learn myself. when i ask them they always just say ill figure it out so i am here to figure it out! sorry i have lots of questions! i find tidying not something that i think about so i generally properly clean my room and pick up after myself for 10 minutes every night and wash my bedding once a fortnight. how often should i be cleaning my”
“I do em separate because doing them both in one day is too much. But after an exterior wash, I’ll wipe the interior down with a microfiber cloth.”
“Hi all, I spilled Coke on my couch today. Is there any way to get rid of this hideous stain? TIA! submitted by /u/Temporary_Guide7379 [link] [comments]”
“I’m a stay at home Mom getting more in to really deep cleaning since we are settled in to the house we’ll be in for many years, and feel like nothing I do gets our master bath shower looking better. I’m sure some of this is staining in the grout, but a lot of it is definitely mold. We have a fan in our bathroom that we use during/after showers. Redoing our bathrooms is on the list but not in the budget just yet. Give me your best tips on how to get it as white and clean looking as possible!  ”
“I just bought a house frozen in 1950, who should I go about cleaning this? Obviously pressure washing is out of the question. submitted by /u/Jpyzik68 [link] [comments]”
“Hi! I’m looking for some advice on how to clean my apartment. It’s not just the dust, but this is a prevalent, main, issue for me. I moved into this apartment 2 years ago, when I moved in, the conditions were not amazing. There is a lot of backstory behind why I moved in without properly assessing the apartment, but it’s done now so we move. The agents claimed it WAS deep cleaned before I moved in, which was a blatant lie, or the cleaners were just awful at their jobs; I clean my apartment about”
“Sorry for posting this separate, was difficult to post the update. Super appreciated as we have a guest coming over and really needed to get this done! I used a dry scrubby sponge instead of a dry brush as I couldn’t find one. There was a spray called Folex; spa treated the paint and scrub it off with a dry brush and then use lots of lots of Clorox wipes For the creases used a pencil and Clorox wipes around it to scrub everything out. Not perfect results, but I’m definitely happy and thanks for”
“Any ideas how to clean this without it being so painstakingly annoying that I want to curl up and forget about it for another 5 years? submitted by /u/violet_kot [link] [comments]”
“thanks! any recommendations for paint cleaner? I'll try that later today or tomorrow”
“Any tips for slime stain, like the type kids play with, on hardwood? Afraid we might be living with this one for a while. submitted by /u/bennettpro4 [link] [comments]”
“Rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer and lots of paper towels or napkins also work. I normally notice it when I'm near my car and I typically have hand sanitizer and an assortment of unused fast-food napkins.”
“Hi, does anyone have any tips for these stubborn rust stains on stone kitchen bench top? Thanks! submitted by /u/finnshe [link] [comments]”
“There are some things around the house that look perfectly clean—until you wipe them and suddenly realize just how much dirt was actually there. For me, it's things like light switches, door handles, cabinet tops, and window sills. You don't really notice the buildup until the cloth tells a completely different story. What's something in your home that always looks clean until you actually start wiping it? submitted by /u/barton_Sasikanthan [link] [comments]”
“Hello. Does anyone have tipps for me? submitted by /u/the_Moole [link] [comments]”
“How do I save these cushions? Or at least get the stain out as much as possible? submitted by /u/Immaworkinprogress [link] [comments]”
“Clorox wipes did absolutely nothing and the mattress, pillows and sheets were all thrown away. Edit: I do recommend the zip on mattress protectors from Walmart, it really put up a good fight. submitted by /u/XentschuldigungX [link] [comments]”
“Saw this on my furniture. Has been accumulating for some time. I wiped once but after a few days it's back. What is this on my furniture? submitted by /u/mumnum123 [link] [comments]”
“It's a rental property. I monthly clean my bathroom. submitted by /u/Cute-Eye7179 [link] [comments]”
“I'll remove the salt lamp but how do I clean this off submitted by /u/neonrider2018 [link] [comments]”
“I’ve just bought my first house there’s only me and it’s a small 2 bed terrace obviously I want to keep it clean and it’s new so I’m super motivated but I spend a lot of my weekend cleaning. So I’m wondering what’s the average? Are the big sunday resets on TikTok normal? submitted by /u/Winter-Somewhere-590 [link] [comments]”
“Wine? No clue. Enzyme cleaner lightened it a bit. I just bought the house, stain included free of charge. If I can’t get it out I’m just gonna put my couch over it submitted by /u/hitherekate [link] [comments]”
“I have noticed that some areas get messy much faster than others so I try to give those spots a little attention each day instead of waiting for a big cleaning session. Which area of your home needs the most frequent cleaning and what routine works for you? submitted by /u/Emergency-Work8554 [link] [comments]”
“My husband and I moved into a company house. The dishwasher is smelly and doesn't drain properly. The sink has little sink bugs. I am happy to clean out the gunk/clogs, but I'd also like to fix our set up if there's an actual problem. I'm not sure where to start. Should I open our dishwashing tube and clean that out? Or start somewhere else? I've already cleaned out the dishwasher filters within the dishwasher. They don't have maintenance personnel who can help, so I'”
“The past few weeks I've noticed yellow stains around the house and have no idea where they are coming from. They are on the carpet, in the bathroom cabinet, on my shoes, on the tile and now I've noticed in my car as well. I've tried dish soap, laundry soap, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide and cannot get the stain out of the carpet to no avail. Its not turmeric, iodine or urine. I Dont know where it's coming from or how to get rid of it. I feel like I am losing my mind 😫 what a”
“Hello. I just bought a house and this is the state of the range hood. What is the best way to clean it? Is it safe to use a steamer on it? Thank you! submitted by /u/xGabriellaMGx [link] [comments]”
“Any suggestions how to clean them other than a stiff brush and a lot of elbow grease submitted by /u/dbqsaints [link] [comments]”
“I’ve tried everything I can think of… but I could’ve forgotten something or simply not thought of a solution one of y’all might have as a go-to. Please share your wisdom! Pardon the bad background 😅 submitted by /u/Street-Violinist-953 [link] [comments]”
“I just tried barkeepers friend. Not sure what the discoloration is from but the other bathtub isn’t like this one. submitted by /u/Such_Paramedic_8812 [link] [comments]”
“Someone dropped his coffee and it got on the ceiling somehow. He said he tried to clean it... but I'm not sure he did. How do I clean the ceiling? It's that rough ceiling BS. I can barely reach it on a stool, but the material is weird, and I'm afraid of getting it too wet. I have a microfiber washcloth thing I was gonna use, but what solution should I try? I'm scared I'll like... dissolve the ceiling or leave weird forever wet looking spots. submitted by /u/Phaeri”
“Saved these awesome little barstools from the dump and one has a few nail polish spots on it. Anyway to clean without stripping the faux leather? submitted by /u/Exotic_Cry9459 [link] [comments]”
“These floors are driving me mad… what can I do to help submitted by /u/Zestyclose_Simple_38 [link] [comments]”
“We have no idea how they got there. Two kids in the house so my guess is we know Who did it.. any help would be appriciated. submitted by /u/arnelb [link] [comments]”
“For the longest time I would spend a couple of hours cleaning on the weekend and still feel like my home was messy by the next day. It was frustrating because I felt like I was putting in the effort but never seeing the results. A few weeks ago I decided to pay attention to what was making the place look untidy so quickly. I noticed it was not the big cleaning jobs that were the problem. It was the little things that kept building up during the day. Shoes by the door mail on the table dishes lef”
“I’d suggest reading what I actually wrote, but it seems like you’re committed to the conclusion you’ve jumped to. Ozone can be good as one of the final steps; it only treats what it can reach so circulating the HVAC helps. OP can research effective methods of inactivating mold and physical removal. Vinegar ain’t gonna cut it. 😂”
“I'd start with the ozone for a long period, then everything else then ozone again personally.”
“It's poop. I just didn't want to put it in the title. I'm in a new place and for the love of god I cannot make the poop not get stuck on the toilet bowl. It is not a diet thing where it's stickier than usual. I do clean the bowl every single time there's even a spec left because that's the obvious thing to do but I never had the issue where every single time it would get stuck. I'm accepting all kinds of products recommendations, tips and tricks. It's driving me m”