Your countertops aren’t only an investment purchase; they’re the pièce de résistance of your kitchen. So keeping them looking their best (read: free of unsightly stains) is pretty darn important. We ...

Note the location, color, and texture of the stain to figure out what it could be from. Water, grease, and tannin stains will all require different cleaning methods, as will different countertop ...

Concrete driveways, patios, and garage floors may take a beating, but that doesn’t mean they must show the signs. While these rugged surfaces are bound to receive their share of errant oil, paint, ...

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Stains in stone countertops can be a pain to get out. Ideally, you'll have stone sealed regularly so nothing gets through the seal, but if you're in between cycles or haven't had your sealing done ...

Q: I have noticed a white powder around the edges of my concrete walkway. Should I be concerned? A: The white powder is the result of efflorescence, which occurs when a soluble salt, such as earth, ...

Prompt cleaning is the most effective way to prevent kitchen grease stains. Use baking soda to absorb oil stains from countertops, and a degreasing agent to remove it. Be sure to clean your countertop ...

Q: I found your Dec. 3 advice about removing rust stains from concrete pavers to be quite interesting. I have a problem with stains on concrete, though not from rust. We recently put down a concrete ...