L.R. asks from Minneapolis, MN on February 18, 2008
Stain Help!
Hello moms
I have an issue that I just can't seem to resolve so I thought I would ask you.
While on a cleaning spree today, I moved out my microwave and discovered a large red stain on my countertop! It looks like Kool Aid or something. Anyway, I have tried and tried to scrub it off to no avail. I rent, so I have to get the stain off or pay for the countertop when I move. I really don't want to do that, so is there anything you suggest to remove it? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
So What Happened?™
Well, I have tried a "combo platter" of a lot of the responses here and slowly but surely the stain is fading. I think one or two more scrubbings should get it out once and for all. Thanks for all your great tips!
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P.K. answers from Minneapolis on February 19, 2008
I've had great luck with 409. It usually gets out pen, marker, koolaid, etc. Let it soak and try it a few times. If it's a bad stain, the 409 should gradually reduce the intensity until it's gone.
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T.S. answers from Minneapolis on February 18, 2008
H.B. answers from Des Moines on April 02, 2008
Not sure if anyone else mentioned this or not, but I get lots of stains out with Magic Erasers. They work great.
M.C. answers from Minneapolis on February 18, 2008
I'd try the Mr. Clean white pad-magic pad like previous poster stated. I don't know if it'll help or not.
A.V. answers from Minneapolis on February 19, 2008
Try Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser. I have not had stains like what you mentioned, but it does work wonders on other stains. I have used it to remove tarnished silverware and it came off without hard scrubbing. My sister used it to remove old paint that got stuck on her vinyl sidings on the side of her house. Came off without too much work. Its a white eraser you can get at stores for like $2. You get it wet, scrub, and it just erases stuff off. Works great for walls too!! Good Luck!
C.H. answers from La Crosse on March 29, 2008
try spraying windex on it and letting it sit for awhile that works on a lot of stains
S.S. answers from Minneapolis on February 18, 2008
Have you tried a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? Those tend to get stains off of my counter and table that cleansers haven't been able to. How frustrating...good luck!
C.H. answers from Lincoln on February 19, 2008
Try good old fashioned bleach water. You may want to soak it. I've had that problem before. And it got it up or it at least lightened it to where you could barely tell it was there. Good Luck
T.L. answers from Minneapolis on February 18, 2008
hi L.
The Clorox Bleach Pen works wonderful for those kinds of stains. I had the same stain. It worked wonderful.:) T.
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