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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Like any surface, a wood floor can get stained and dirty, but you have to be really careful with how you clean it. You shouldn't use harsh chemicals, ...

Ralph asks: We have some beautiful oak flooring beneath the old carpet in our house, but there are a few stains. Is there a way to remove those without sanding the whole floor? Danny Lipford: ...

If there’s one subject that shows up in my inbox more often than any other, it has to be rust. Ugly, orange-ish stains on tubs, showers, toilets, washing machines, sinks and even stainless steel. One ...

Q: I left a can of bathroom cleaner on my shower floor, and now it has a rust stain. I’ve tried everything Home Depot sells, as well as everything Heloise suggests. I also tried white appliance paint ...

Q: I have a cast-iron skillet that I have been using for a few years. It has brown, rust-colored stains that don’t come off, no matter what I do. I’ve tried kosher salt and a small chain, soap, a ...

If you've just moved into a home with hardwood floors and (thankfully) haven't had the chance to clean up a stain, it's imperative to take as many preventive measures as possible to avoid future ...