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The Bane of Stains: Red Wine

Whether you’re dealing with penned in children, financial stress, employment difficulties, or Pandemic Fatigue (yes, it’s a thing), you might need help easing out of the day’s stresses. For many people, one way to decompress after a difficult day is with a glass of wine – perhaps even two, but never enough so that it […]
  • Posted by Rod Barth
  • On February 4, 2021
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The Bane of Stains: Tossed Cookies

Okay, look: in all honesty, we tried. We did our best to avoid discussing this stain. We covered all the different stains we could, anything but this one. We explained more about carpets and area rugs, and even added another mini-series of articles to avert from it. Nevertheless, the subject unexpectedly came up one night. […]
  • Posted by Rod Barth
  • On January 14, 2021
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The Bane of Stains: Perfume

We recently covered how to deal with stains on your carpet made by eye shadow and lipstick. Along with those, there’s another makeup item that sometimes tumbles toward the fibers under your feet. In this post, we’ll be discussing perfume – or cologne, whichever you prefer. Samples of fragrances have been found in ancient Egyptian […]
  • Posted by Rod Barth
  • On October 8, 2020
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Lasting Effects

So, you finally did it. You made a significant investment to your home by getting new carpet installed. Or perhaps you improved your office, or retail shop with better flooring for the feet of your patrons. It’s fresh, it’s clean, and it instantly makes you feel a new level of comfort in your home – […]
  • Posted by Rod Barth
  • On October 1, 2020
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The Bane of Stains: Ink

That printer cartridge wasn’t as empty as you thought. Perhaps your pen leaked, or fluffy decided to use it as a chew toy. Or maybe the pandemic restrictions reignited your passion for authentic calligraphy, and you tripped. Whatever the case, unforeseen circumstances resulted in ink meeting your carpet. Even with today’s digital options, every household […]
  • Posted by Rod Barth
  • On September 17, 2020
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The Bane of Stains: Lipstick

Compared to eye shadow, lipstick gets reapplied much more often. It also gets applied in more locations – not just a bathroom sink or vanity, but any place there’s a mirror. In fact, with compact mirrors or selfie cameras, someone can touch up their lipstick nearly anywhere. With a bit of skill, even a mirror […]
  • Posted by Rod Barth
  • On August 13, 2020
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The Bane of Stains: Eye Shadow

Many members of the common American household today prefer to use the bathroom sink and mirror for applying makeup. Sometimes it’s simply more convenient than using a vanity – and in truth, a tile or linoleum floor is less subject to spills. However, there’s something to be said about a special place with all your […]
  • Posted by Rod Barth
  • On August 6, 2020
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The Bane of Stains: Mustard

Well, we discussed ketchup (catsup), red sauce, chocolate, and even gravy. It’s about time we discuss how to remove mustard from your carpet, right? After all, mustard is a classic condiment, just like its red counterpart. Its origin dates back even further than ketchup, to the time of early Romans. Very few people can enjoy […]

The Bane of Stains: Ketchup

A wise man once described French fries as “edible utensils designed for eating ketchup”. But we also find it to be tasty on hot dogs, burgers, chicken nuggets, hash browns… some people even put it on their eggs. Hey – it’s a versatile condiment that appeals to many people in many ways, so no judgments. […]

The Bane of Stains: Alcoholic Beverages

Having an occasional alcoholic beverage often helps with lowering stress or encouraging relaxation. We pair different wines with the foods we eat. Perhaps we like to have a nice cold beer after work, or a mixed drink when having friends over, or even a Jell-O shot. Sadly, no matter how careful we are, it doesn’t […]