Because no surface is exempt from being plagued by stains, we need as many remedies as we can get. As you know, stains can be caused by anything including a careless spill, eating mishap, or pet. Nothing is safe!

With that in mind, you can either prepare by preventing stains from taking hold or knowing what to do in case disaster strikes. Somebody’s got to be the clean-up hero. Sharing the secrets of his stain-fighting tactics today is Household Hacker.

He’s got a few things you can add to your arsenal. It doesn’t matter if you need to tackle something in the kitchen, garage, or on the floor, he’s got you covered. Check out these stain removing tricks and click on the video to learn more!

  1. Pillows

    You know how your pillow turns yellow and dingy after a certain amount of time? That buildup of old sweat, blood, makeup, and drool discolors the fabric and can carry bacteria too. Ew. You wash your pillowcases, so why not wash your pillows too?

    Follow Household Hacker’s recipe by mixing together 1/3 cup white vinegar + 2 tablespoons Borax + 1/3 cup liquid laundry soap. An optional ingredient is 2 tablespoons of powdered dish detergent. Pop 1-2 pillows into the washing machine and pour the mixture into the detergent chamber or water-filled machine.

    Launder in hot water with extra spin and rinse, and remove. They should be white again! You can either dry the pillows in the sun or on medium heat in the dryer.

  2. Carpet Spills

    If you have carpet in your home, then you know difficult it is to keep it pristine. Wine, juice, or food – you name it – have a way of tainting those fibers in a deep way.

    Here’s one solution: 1 cup warm water + ½ cup hydrogen peroxide + 2 tablespoons liquid dish soap. Stir it up and apply it generously to the stain. Use a scrub brush to clean it, pat it dry with an old rag or towel, and you’re good to go!

  3. Wooden Cutting Boards

    Cutting boards see a lot of action, but they’re not the easiest to clean. Skip the soap and give them some TLC with a little lemon and salt. For wooden boards, squeeze ½ lemon onto the stain and sprinkle it with a good helping of coarse salt.

    Rub the other lemon half into the stain until the salt has dissolved or until the stain is gone. Together, both agents act as a natural disinfectant and deodorizer.

    Dry and store your cleaning board in an upright position.

For more stain removing tips, don’t forget to watch the rest of Household Hacker’s video. You’ll be taking notes on the one for candle wax and soot.

If you have leftover cleaning solution from any of these recipes, store in a glass jar with a tight lid or plastic spray bottle. Save it for next time because you will probably need it!

Are you ready to add these tips to your stain-fighting toolkit? Which of these are right on time for you? What’s the most stubborn stain you’ve encountered?