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Getting Rid of Stains on Suede

It’s boot season in my neck of the woods. This week’s lows are supposed to fall into the single digits and snow is on the way. That means my young daughter will be reaching for her fur-lined suede boots to wear to visit Santa. They are definitely not suitable for heavy snow, but I allow her to wear them when the weather permits. She plans to wear them to our Santa outing and while they are quite fashionable, especially for a first grader, they are also extremely susceptible to stains; namely food and protein-based stains that my kid attracts like … Continue reading →

Tackling Furniture Stains

How did your furniture fare during your Thanksgiving get-together? If your sofa saw more stuffing stains than your tablecloth, then you are likely in need of some serious cleaning solutions. Fortunately, there are a number of reputable commercial cleaning products on the market today that allow furniture owners to tackle stain-busting on their own without having to call in the experts. However, before taking on the task, you will need to locate the cleaning instructions on your particular piece of furniture. The manufacturer lists cleaning suggestions and warns against the use of certain products on cleaning tags that are attached … Continue reading →

Cleaning with a Shark

I am a sucker for TV infomercials. I’m enthralled by tomatoes that grow upside down, knives that cut through rusty nails and cupcakes the size of small third countries. However, the one product that I actively pursued owning after seeing it suck up a bowling ball on national TV was the Shark handheld vacuum. Yes, I am the proud owner of the Shark 15.6-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner with Motorized Brush. And yes, it actually works. Whereas I have yet to test its Twister Cyclonic technology on a bowling ball, the cleaner works well sucking up cereal and glitter spills. … Continue reading →