Q: My brother tracked in, on his work shoes, grease and oil from an auto repair shop. I have old, worn hardwood floors from when I purchased the house and haven’t been able to redo them yet. The ...

Stains happen but they don't have to be permanent. Here are expert tips for removing the most common stains from clothes, carpets, and countertops.

The key is to use something strong enough to remove the stain, but not something so strong that it will damage the wood beneath. Like any surface, a wood floor can get stained and dirty, but you have ...