Homeowners cannot identify which product removes their specific stain
15 posts in the last 30 days, all from r/CleaningTips.
“Hi, so I recently bought a second-hand jacket and the care instructions specifically say I can’t put it in the washing machine. Normally, that wouldn’t be a problem because I put things in the washing machine anyway, but this particular jacket cost me $20 (which, for me, is a…”
“A few of my kitchen cloths have spots of mold where they've been sat wet or folded while wet. I've washed them a few times but the black spots still remain. Any tips? I live in a hot humid country so this is a frequent issue I have with cloths / towels etc.”
“I bought a dress to wear to my brother's wedding, and I only realized it was dry clean only when I got it home. How do I clean, and more importantly, sanitize this thing? I wouldn't have bought it if I had known, but the bride already approved it, so I am stuck with it now…”
Multiple posts detail frustrating cleaning challenges, ranging from mold infestations and lingering odors to stubborn stains on furniture and appliances. Users are seeking advice on effective cleaning methods for various surfaces and materials, highlighting a need for more powerful or specialized cleaning solutions.
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“Hi, so I recently bought a second-hand jacket and the care instructions specifically say I can’t put it in the washing machine. Normally, that wouldn’t be a problem because I put things in the washing machine anyway, but this particular jacket cost me $20 (which,…”
“So, I work in a hospital (note: I have OCD and as a result have bouts of germaphobia ESPECIALLY after stressful weeks) and recently bought bleach for when I want my clothes extra clean. Anyway, I wash washing some bedding (sheets, blankets, pillowcase, some stuffed animals) and decided to use a little bleach (as in less than a fluid ounce) to get them really clean. I had just put a little bleach into the liquid bleach compartment (about a fluid ounce or less) and a few drops (four or five, six m”
“Hey! I recently purchased an enzyme cleaner but it's for pet stains & poo. I'm wondering if I can still use this on my clothes and whether or not there will be consequences to it? If so, how many hours can it be soaked? submitted by /u/SquareCaterpillar445 [link] [comments]”
“Really embarrassed to be making this post, but I've been dealing with some depression-y stuff at the moment and left my dishes in the sink too long, and now a few have ended up with a few getting a bit of mould on them. I've seen online everyone recommend using bleach but I'm in a shoebox apartment for uni and I just don't think it's well ventilated enough for me to do so (at least not while I also have to be living in here). So, is there a next best solution that'll stil”
“Hi all, My parents have two different laundry areas, and the tub in the basement is absolutely filthy. I want to clean it out for them, but don’t quite know where to start. Please give me any tips and tricks you have!🙏 submitted by /u/Macc44464 [link] [comments]”
“The previous tenant left this for me it seems. I tried mold removal spray (Primoval) the Pink stuff paste, vinegar together with baking soda - nothing works. The washing maschine does not smell, and this stuff is not coming when I try to scrub it. submitted by /u/Marizenian [link] [comments]”
“A few of my kitchen cloths have spots of mold where they've been sat wet or folded while wet. I've washed them a few times but the black spots still remain. Any tips? I live in a hot humid country so this is a frequent issue I have with cloths / towels etc. submitted by /u/Sweet_Confusion9180 [link] [comments]”
“I bought a dress to wear to my brother's wedding, and I only realized it was dry clean only when I got it home. How do I clean, and more importantly, sanitize this thing? I wouldn't have bought it if I had known, but the bride already approved it, so I am stuck with it now. Edit: Forgot to post the material, it's polyester. submitted by /u/Klutzy_Seesaw_1204 [link] [comments]”
“I am concerned about the health effects of mold exposure and also about not being able to fully remove the mold so I was wondering if I should just throw them out or if I can actually fully clean them? submitted by /u/SilentSeraph88 [link] [comments]”
“Sorry my first post was a little harder to see because i was wearing the shirt. The shirt doesn’t smell like anything so i’m wondering if it’s dye? Or someone mentioned it could be from my washing machine submitted by /u/No-Lemon-8803 [link] [comments]”
“I threw my daughter's dresses in the wash on cold gentle with no stains, out of the washer they all had these dark grey splotches on them. I found a crumpled up sticker or paper remnant in the load, I am thinking this is possibly ink from that? The third photo is 10 minutes after using shout, so my shout is not lifting the stain much. If anyone knows how to help it would be much appreciated, these are my daughters favorite dresses of freaking course 😩 submitted by /u/MagicalGorl”
“Hi, i got some clothes from the early 2000s. They have waited in a closet for like 20 years in a humid city and some of them smell bitter. Ai says it might be because of mold spores. Is there a way to clean them without the molds spreading to other clothes? Like i don't want my clothes or my washing machine to get molds. If it's not possible i will just throw them to the trash. submitted by /u/Ok_Internet5512 [link] [comments]”
“What kind of detergent can remove mold stains from my cloth bag?! submitted by /u/HeroHamda [link] [comments]”
“What gets breast milk out of clothes??!!? I’ve tired tide to go, oxiclean prewash stain stick, dish soap, baking soda and lemon juice and I’m rapidly running out of clothes. Today is my baby’s 3 week birthday and I couldn’t be happier she’s out and healthy and growing. My breastfeeding journey has been a bit of a nightmare so I’m currently just pumping but when I do, sometimes drops of breast milk end up on my clothes so now basically all of my nursing shirts and dresses have stains on them and”
“hi everyone, i’m asking for some help with laundry related cleaning. my sister recently bought this skirt and washed it for the first time with our other white clothes. we use dye free fragrance free detergent and no fabric softener or anything like that. when the skirt dried (flat hang to dry), multiple orange stains appeared. we had no idea what caused this as the skirt was white before and nothing in the washer was orange. we’ve washed so many whites and nothing has ever come back orange. i s”
“I washed this brand new white button-down with a red rain coat and this is how it looks taking out of the dryer. How can I salvage the shirt? submitted by /u/napolitanospizza [link] [comments]”
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“I struggle with mold smell in towels even after washing. Dang kids. Does all purpose bleach help!? I’m scared to try it? submitted by /u/In-plane-sight-hid [link] [comments]”
“Honestly sounds like mold? Try running a really hot/sanitary cycle through the washing machine and see if that helps. Not sure on the hair situation...”
“Is it ok that is smells musty? Best ways to remove the smell? submitted by /u/billnoob0 [link] [comments]”
“Hi all, washed my Patagonia bag with Marseille soap but these white stains won’t go away even after multiple rinses submitted by /u/hjldoz [link] [comments]”
“Hello everyone! I know obviously that I need to just replace everything that is covered in mold but I am in a terrible living situation and just have no money to be able to get a new mattress or anything. This one was only $150 but took a huge hit to my money from it. Any tips on how to get as much of the mold out as possible is so appreciated and thank you to everyone on this sub helping people everyday! 🙏💓 Edit: i should've put this in the post initially but I do have a fan blowing under”
“Any hope in removing at this point? submitted by /u/Fridge-Pants [link] [comments]”
“my mattress has a 2 big sweat stains and i have the laundry powder, will it work on it without ruining the mattress? submitted by /u/Ok-Cheesecake-9520 [link] [comments]”
“My son started a new job in a warehouse and it doesn't have air conditioning. Needless to say his clothes stink by the end of the day. What can I use to get rid of the smell? I've tried vinegar already and the smell is still there. submitted by /u/Mission-Strength6577 [link] [comments]”
“If so, how would I clean it? Thank you!! submitted by /u/16pidgey [link] [comments]”
“I’m hoping someone here can help because I really don’t want to have to throw this bag away. I have a black Free People Quilted Carryall bag (100% polyester) that has developed white mold (I think from a previous mold-ridden apartment 🙃) and I can’t seem to get rid of it completely. I’ve washed it multiple times in the washing machine (I added vinegar to one wash, but not directly onto the bag), sprayed it with a shower head, and scrubbed the areas with a toothbrush+stain remover spray. It look”
“Ive been putting about a cup of white vinegar in each load and it helps a little but everything comes out smelling musty. Is there any way to fix this? submitted by /u/MediumAcceptable129 [link] [comments]”
“My boyfriend spilled aioli on his shirt last night, came home and let dawn dish soap sit on it for a few hours then rinsed and let it air dry overnight. We’re in an Airbnb so we don’t have access to a washer/dryer. The spot has only gotten bigger since he tried to clean it. Is it just that the dawn isn’t fully rinsed out? Feels like we rinsed it so much but need this shirt for a concert tonight help! Edit: shirt is 100% cotton submitted by /u/No_Revolution_5979 [link] [comments”
“I tried vigorously wiping at it with a Lysol wipe to no avail. What else should I do, if anything? submitted by /u/PrimeSenator [link] [comments]”
“We have used mold cleaner, soaked in warm bath with white vinegar, washed with borax, washed on very hot setting (despite what label says). Nothing is working!! These are for wedding in 2 months time please help! submitted by /u/PrimNathanIOW [link] [comments]”
“I just moved across country into a new rental home with my family. A few hours after moving in and walking around the house with socks on I noticed that the bottom of my feet were littered with some type of animal hair. My eyes started itching and I would randomly start sneezing. This infuriated me because we literally had to pay $500 for a cleaning fee before moving in. I got a broom started sweeping all the floors ( the entire house is LVP flooring). There was hair EVERYWHERE. I have never own”
“Finger for scale. They're on couches too. They turn into dust when I touch them. Is it something dangerous? How should I clean?? Should I just toss these clothes into trash? edit: I just saw that there are bluish-black particles too. submitted by /u/creakbeak [link] [comments]”
“I feel defeated. I had all these clothes in a bag for a few months because I was moving and I cleaned them before but they were trapped in the hot, humid Texas air for a while and they have this horrible smell. I have tired to get rid of it by washing them, for some things it worked but not everything. But now my washer and drier have that smell. I feel so defeated. I tried diluted white vinegar with water, baking soda to remove the odor, and disinfecting wipes on my appliances. Any advice will”
“Leather cowboy boots that belonged to my uncle. They’ve been in my parents’ basement for who knows how long, and the damp made them moldy. Id like to clean them and keep them if possible submitted by /u/TheFlyinOctopi [link] [comments]”
“Hello all! A little backstory: About 10 years ago, some family members decided to move out of their primary residence and downsize after their kids moved out. The problem is that they are hoarders and because of that, they never cleaned up the old house and never sold it. It has been sitting around unoccupied, though powered and air conditioned/heated this whole time. I (and some other family members) have been trying to help them clean since they originally moved out, but the owners are very se”
“I ran an ionizer in my home due to liking that fresh after rain smell however because of water intrusion there is mold in my walls and I read that ozone and mold VOCS can interact and there is a burnt ozone smell in my clothes especially in a closed closet and I have three. What do I do to get the smell out of my clothes? I have tried baking soda wash to know avail but enzyme cleaner is coming tomorrow. I am going to try that but I read Enviroklenz laundry enhancer may work. Please tell me there”
“Idk what to do my 12 year olds room STINKS I keep a very clean house, my husband refers to it as “sterile”. Change sheets weekly, vac every 2-3 days, bathrooms and mop weekly, daily kitchen wipe downs etc etc. My kids room has been smelling AWFUL lately and first I thought ok maybe it’s the dog because she lets her sleep on her bed sometimes But it doesn’t smell like dog really, and the dog doesn’t stink up the rest of the house, she really doesn’t smell bad at all, and anyway we’ve had the dog”
“(Sorry if I used the wrong flair!) (Added NSFW tag just in case the stains are blood) I bought this beautiful bag at the flea market without doing a full inspection and found some stains inside one of the inner sections. I’m really praying that the stains in pics 2 and 3 are makeup/food and not blood. As for pic 4, I’m really hoping that it’s not mold. I don’t want to risk ruining it, especially because this is my first big girl designer bag haha. If I absolutely have to, I’m open to getting a p”
“We were on vacation & the person who was suppose to come check our house apparently never showed. The fridge/freezer of course went out when we were gone and all my breast milk/homemade baby food melted and spilled all over the fridge and now there is mold. I cleaned with fabuloso and after dawn soap and water but the freezer still smells. Any tips ? submitted by /u/Bitter_Use4226 [link] [comments]”
“Yikes. I’m horrified. This is the current status of the inside of our Venmar Constructo air exchange. Is it safe for me to clean this by myself with proper PPE or do I need to reach out to a professional? submitted by /u/crenches [link] [comments]”
“I just moved in to a new apartment and it smells a bit old / musty / funky. The previous owner was a smoker, so definitely did not help. The apartment has child window locks, so I can’t open the windows more than a few inches and get some good circulation. Any other ideas to help de-funk it? submitted by /u/Persimmon_North [link] [comments]”
“Any help would be hugely appreciated. Basically i was moving around 3 weeks ago and when moving a box of clothes I dumped a load lf washing straight out of the machine onto dry ones. I’ve been on holiday and have now came home to a box of clothes that stink. Is there any way I can safely clean these clothes so that they’re wearable again? submitted by /u/Standard-End-9042 [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone! This is my first Reddit post, so please be kind. 😊 I’m considering buying a Maison Berger catalytic lamp and was hoping to hear from people who own one. My partner and I live in a house with three indoor cats. We keep our home very clean and recently invested in a HEPA air purifier and a steam cleaner. I’m a big fan of cooking, so between that and the litter boxes, there are occasional household odors I’d love to minimize. I’m not looking to mask odors with heavy fragrance. I want”
“As the title says, is this fixable? I burnt it while frying an egg. Forgot to turn the heat down, turned away for a couple of minutes and this is what's left now. I did wash it with a soft sponge and soap as usual, don't want to scrub because I know that'll ruin it for sure. If it helps, it's a Carote non stick frying pan. Anyway to fix this? submitted by /u/melgirlnow88 [link] [comments]”
“Not sure if this can be "cleaned" or should i post this in this sub but if anyone has ant tips how do i remove this without damaging the box i would appreciate the help,for context its lego box from 2012 submitted by /u/NeckRepresentative83 [link] [comments]”
“please help me- recently my boyfriend flipped an entire pan of fishsticks to the bottom of the oven and set off the smoke alarm. we havent been able to use the oven since because neither one of us know how to clean it. i tried to door dash the “easy off spray no fumes” but my doordasher is evil and got me the erasers instead(no hate to him ik hes working hard). i called the number on the box and the person i talked to gave me a kinda whishy washy answer. can someone smarter then me just tell me”
“I went for a few day vacation and i came back home to this. I swear this wasn’t there before. I am new to handling this and I have purchased Lysol Power Bathroom Foamer and Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer but they haven’t worked. I read that I should turn to acidic solution but before I do any more purchase, would love to get some tips on how to handle this. submitted by /u/mkgibrown [link] [comments]”