All You can Remove

There is a billion-dollar industry in products that “remove” different things. You may want to remove pests from your home or yard, or there may be a stain you need to get rid of on your clothes. Making your own removal products or using what you have around the house is often simpler than you imagine and has the added benefits of being more natural and less harmful to the environment.

For example, many objects cause rust on concrete. A rusty tool may have been left on the floor of the garage, or you may have well water that contributes to the problem. Removing rust from concrete can usually be tackled with trisodium phosphate (TSP), lemon juice, or vinegar.

Covering up gray hair or creating a new color entirely for the hair keeps stylists busy and is a mainstay of their profession. If you opt to save a little money by dyeing your hair at home, you should be aware that the dye can stain both your skin and clothing even if you are careful. How to remove permanent hair dye? For dye on your skin, use baby oil, baking soda, or toothpaste. For clothes, depending on the material, try rubbing alcohol or ammonia.

Blood on your clothes or sheets can be embarrassing but there is no need to worry! Get blood out of clothes with homemade recipes, or you can try meat tenderizer, an enzymatic cleaner, or peroxide.

Lipstick adds a little color and flair to a woman’s features. It doesn’t add anything to your clothes but stains, however. Remove lipstick from clothes with alcohol or liquid laundry detergent. If you have already washed and dried the clothing, try using hairspray and a little scrubbing.

Thankfully, skin tags are benign skin growths. Depending on where you have these flaps of skin, they can be unattractive. Get rid of them with some effective but unconventional means. Garlic paste, apple cider vinegar, essential oils, and lemon juice all have shown promise for removing skin tags.