Maintenance & Tips
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Removing ink stains from your sofa: a safe step-by-step plan with James
A leaking pen, a child who “just” draws, or a signature on your lap: an ink stain on the sofa happens faster than you think. The good news: in many...
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Removing yoghurt from carpet, sofa or floor: this is how you do it with James
A cup of yogurt tipping over: it happens faster than you think. And because yogurt contains proteins and fats, it can leave a sticky stain that attracts dirt and, once...
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Removing lipstick: get lipstick stains out of your sofa, carpet and floor with James
A lipstick stain may look small, but can be surprisingly stubborn. Lipstick often contains fats, waxes, and color pigments that quickly cling to fibers or soak into a floor finish....
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Removing chewing gum from carpet or rug (without damage): safe step-by-step plan with James
Chewing gum in the carpet: it happens faster than you think. One wrong move (pulling hard, hot water, harsh solvents) can damage the fibers or leave a permanent mark. Fortunately,...
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Removing paint from floor, sofa or carpet: safe step-by-step plan with James
Spilled a can of paint or got a paint splatter on the sofa after DIY-ing? It happens faster than you think. The good news: in many cases, you can remove...
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Removing ointment from carpet, sofa or floor: the practical James step-by-step plan
An ointment stain happens in no time: a tube of hand cream on the sofa, a jar of tiger balm that tips over, or a greasy ointment that accidentally gets...
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Removing grass stains: a practical step-by-step guide for carpet, sofa, and (PVC) floor
An afternoon in the park, sports on the field, or kids playing in the garden: it’s all part of life. Less fun is that green mark on your carpet, rug,...
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Removing limescale without damage: step-by-step approach with James for floors, bathroom fixtures, and interior
Limescale: you see it on taps and tiles, but also on floors, skirting boards and sometimes even on furniture legs or around a plant pot. The annoying thing is that...
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Remove pencil stains: get rid of pencil marks from floor, carpet or sofa (with James)
A pencil mark may seem harmless, but on a light-colored sofa, carpet, or PVC floor, it can end up in just the wrong spot. Fortunately, pencil (graphite) is usually easy...
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Removing shoe marks from vinyl, PVC or LVT: a safe step-by-step plan with James
A black shoe mark on your vinyl, PVC, or LVT floor happens in no time: a twist on the heel, a heavy shoe sole, or a new rubber sneaker… and...
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Removing tar stains: a practical step-by-step guide with James (without damaging your floor or furniture)
A tar stain is one of those spots that looks small, but can quickly become embedded in your floor or upholstery. Think of splatters from fresh asphalt, tar under your...
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Removing fruit stains from sofa, carpet and floor: the practical step-by-step plan with James
Fruit stains may seem harmless, but they can be surprisingly stubborn. Think of berry juice with colorants, citrus with acids, or banana that dries “sticky.” The good news: with the...