Questions tagged [stain-removal]
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Cleaning black stains from redwood
I am using redwood 4x4s for the posts on an exterior deck. EVERY 4x4 at the Home Depot is stained with black from the binding straps, etc. See pic. Obviously this is not going to work if we're going ...
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Used the wrong color wood stain on a Cypress post
I am looking for advice on a home DIY mistake. We have 4 cypress posts in the front of our house, and 2 cypress posts in the back. They are new and had never been finished. I stained the back two ...
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Completely remove nicotine stains and odors from walls?
We're in the process of buying an apartment that was previously occupied by a heavy smoker for 20+ years. This isn't the unit, but the damage is about as bad.
I've scoured the internet for examples ...
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Improve weatherworn, stained rubber saddle on outdoor playground toy
I installed a rocking horse for our kids. (saved from a neighbour's trash).
The black rubber saddle on it looks weathered as can be seen in the photos below.
I am looking for a way to make it look ...
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What technique could I use to re-color the doors, moulding, and cabinetry in my house?
Our house is nearly 10 years old, and we are starting to feel that the color scheme adopted by the people that built it is starting to feel outdated.
As you can see in the pics, the flooring, doors, ...
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How to clean wood stain off of vinyl porch?
I refinished our dining room furniture out on the porch, and stupidly didn't put a tarp or anything down. Now there is woodstain all over. The porch is plastic (maybe vinyl, not sure what the ...
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How to remove dark stains on light-colored granite countertops
There are dark stains on my 2 year old light color granite countertops, even though I applied 2 layers of sealer* when they were brand new. They were purchased directly from a large wholesaler by a ...
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What can be done about a milky residue left on engineered flooring after cleaning?
My wife and I are having major renovations done in our house by a local builder and although he has done a fantastic job with everything up to now, we are not happy with the engineered flooring that ...
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How can I remove Ink stains from my dryer?
Long story short, I washed some clothes that had ink pens still inside. I throw them in the washer, and now that the clothes are dried, I see inks stains ALL over my dryer. It literally looks like ...
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Granite stained by Liquid Nails
Obligatory apology: I am only an ambitious DIY'er and feel I can learn to do almost anything on my own, but that only works if I ask the right questions. Apparently I missed one. So yes, I am a doof.
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repair ceiling leak stains
After a heavy rainstorm, I saw stains on the ceiling of one of my rooms. What’s the proper way to repair stains on the ceiling caused by rainwater leak from the roof?
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How to remove this black stuff at my countertop corner joint
Wondering if anyone has tips on how to properly remove and clean this. I've got scrubbers, soap, but they didn't really work.
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Dye laminate which lost its color because of detergent
A bottle of detergent for toilets leaked on my laminate for 3 days.
The laminate became filled with it on a small area (less than 10cm²).
The floor lost its colors and it slightly tinted in blue (the ...
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What could be done to clean black staining from red brickwork?
I have recently purchased an old house (built in approximately 1900) in the United Kingdom as a renovation project.
The brickwork under the porch has been fairly well protected over the years and is ...
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Sanding solid stain off
I've been told I can not strip this stain off and need to sand it off. The spindles can stay as they're in good shape still. It's about 800 sq feet plus stairs. What would be the best and most time ...
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How to safely clean/remove recent mouse urine stain in carpet
I recently dealt with a singular mouse that got into an open door (when roommate/landlord was bringing in groceries) and, in the midst of hunting down the mouse, it urinated on the carpet, leaving a ...
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How do I safely bleach basement cabinets?
My basement has built-in cabinets and posts that are stained a dark brown and I want to lighten them - ideally something closer to white oak. I researched online and found that a chlorine bleach is ...
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Should I use Concrete dissolver or Muratic acid to remove splatter?
Concrete splattered all over the siding on my shed while I was mixing a batch for my patio. I have done a light google search and seen there is muriatic acid and some kind of concrete dissolvers. ...
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How to remove crayon off the wall?
I'm doing a project I have to make a spray that erases crayon off the wall without removing the original paint.
How do I do that?
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How to remove chemical stain from granite composite?
I've left a sponge soaked in alkaline anti grease cleaner on a granite composite sink AND on worktop that is covered in plastic (?) laminate, and now there are two white burn marks.
Is there any way ...
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How to remove hair dye stains on hardwood floor?
I made a stupid mistake of not cleaning hair dye stains from hardwood floor immediately and now it has been almost 3 months. I tried with Clorox regular bleach but it is not working.
Any suggestions ...
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Remove silicone stain from ceiling
I made a mistake and ended up with a very light coat of cured silicone spread in the ceiling. So looking at an angle, this ceiling area is shining.
I can't just scrap it off because it very thin and ...
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Vomit etching on stone floor
My daughter was sick on the stone (I assume it's marble - that's what it looks like) floor. It was cleaned up right away, but now there is a visible (from the right angle) dull spot on the floor ...
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What's the difference between paint remover and stain remover?
Background. I have a wooden surface that is stained, lacquer/sealed. I want to remove the stain/lacquer/sealer to apply a different stain. I will also be sanding or chipping slightly from the wood ...
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How do I clean this grey stain from my bathtub?
Below is an image of my bathtub, which has this grey stain. I just moved in and it was already there so I don't know what caused it.
Is this possible to clean?
If it is possible, what do I use? (I ...
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Removing washing paint stains from clothes
As house windows and doors was being painted by enamyl paint got paint stains on clothes how can we remove wash or remove paint stains
The paint stain has been dried
tried white vinegar baking ...
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Safest solvent for removing concrete stain
I’d like to remove Behr solid concrete stain from a patio. What would be the safest product for stripping it off? https://www.behr.com/consumer/products/floor-coatings-sealers-and-prep/concrete-stains/...
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How can I remove these strains from brickwork?
I have a brick wall that has had water drip down it for some time. How can I remove it?
Is painting over it the only way?
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What is the best way to remove latex paint from a shower liner?
What is the best way to remove latex paint from a shower liner? The shower I have has a one piece liner along three walls. It looks like it was painted with latex paint which is now peeling off. ...
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How do you clean up tung oil that has dried on a concrete porch
A neighbor's granddaughter got tung oil on her concrete porch while staining the front door. Unfortunately, it's been a few months now and I'm trying to help her find a way to remove the stain.
I ...
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Removing old sealant from wood
I was reading up that different finishes can be removed with different chemicals (paint thinner, alcohol, etc) based on the finish. Is there any way to identify what this finish on the wood in the ...
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Rusty marks on bathroom sink top
I have several stains on my bathroom vanity tops that look like rust. I think they have been caused by things being left on sink tops for too long and water leaving marks around these objects. They ...
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Grass feed rust stains on concrete
Applied recently "Scotts® Green MAX™ Lawn Food" to my lawn without knowing that the iron could stain my driveway concrete and ended up with some very ugly rust stains after the rain came down later ...
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Splotches on carpet
Hi, pictured are splotches on my carpet. I have no idea how they got there -- my best guess is that I spilled water at that location one or multiple times and the dirt stuck to the carpet fibers ...
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How to remove this type of stain from marble/stone floor?
In reference to the photo, these are stains I spotted when looking directly under light right beside my bath mat. Its also very close to my toilet. I'm not sure if there stains due to heavy water or ...
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How to repair damage to laminate floor?
I was hoping to get some advice on how to repair damage to a laminate floor. Carpet cleaner was used on a mat covering the floor which then soaked through to the laminate. There is now an area of ...
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Yellow staining on marble countertop by faucet handle
We have a finished marble countertop that is exhibiting staining as pictured. This seems to be below the surface, as it still feels smooth. Any ideas on what is causing this, it has been growing over ...
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How to remove black water stains from maple
I have black water stains on clear maple window sills. I have tried multiple applications of wood bleach after I removed the finish. The stains are much lighter but darken up when I wipe with a wet ...
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How to remove over stain from finished woodwork on my stairs
We recently had our wood floors refinished and the floor guys carelessly got the water based stain on my wood casework. The casework is stained and finished with a glossy poly of some kind. I can't ...
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Dark water stains on wood
How do I get dark water stains out of wood? Do I have to sand it? I accidentally left a cup on this Antique wooden buffet and it left a dark round mark that also is kind of white. I'm currently hiding ...
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Gel stain is too dark on a brand new fiber glass door. How can I fix it?
Can I take the stain off?
Use a lighter stain on top?
Or do I use paint on top?
I hate the dark color and want it off. I wish we didn't stain it at all.
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