The Royal Guide to Spot and Stain Removal

FROM OUR EDITORS

The Barnes & Noble Review
Did you ever want a little book of stain removal tips to keep at hand in your laundry? Good news: Linda Cobb, the self-styled Queen of Clean®, has granted your wish. This pocket-size book draws from all the stain removal advice in Cobb's previous bestsellers, and now none of us will ever have to memorize the recipe for grease removal --- we can just look it up.

The book consists of three parts: a guide to stain removers; a section on cleaning different fabrics; and an A-to-Z spot and stain removal guide. Cobb's principles are simple: Not all stains are created equal (so treat an ink spot differently from a grease spot), and consider the fabric first (different fabrics deserve a different approach).

In her role as a stain stalker, Cobb has tried almost every product you can think of, so she can write knowledgeably about best uses of commercial products. She is also fond of secret stain removal products already in your cupboard, like baking soda, club soda, WD-40, salt, and shaving cream.

Cobb also offers homemade recipes for stain removers for washable fabrics. Here's her recipe for a Beverage, Fruit, and Grass Remover: Combine equal portions of: white vinegar dishwashing soap water Shake well and work the solution into the spot. Let stand a few minutes and then launder as usual. Cobb has tips for removing stains caused by barbecue sauce, nail polish, ink, ice cream, wine, Silly Putty, tar, and a lot more. Here's my tip: If you choose to lead your life by stain removal considerations, you should consider giving up mustard -- it's a stain even the Queen of Clean® finds hard to remove. (Ginger Curwen)

FROM THE PUBLISHER

"Out, damned spot!"

For some, it's an obsession. For the Queen of Clean® it's a snap! Now you can tame even the most vexing spots and stains with this handy pocket guide, drawn from the royal bestsellers Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean® and Talking Dirty Laundry iwith the Queen of Clean®. Here are Her Majesty's most sought-after stain removal secrets -- in one portable companion!

Banish Stubborn Stains: mustard wine spaghetti sauce lipstick grass stains chewing gum ink chocolate grease tar rust nail polish coffee and tea and so many more!

Discover Magical Solutions: Lemon juice, shampoo, salt, vinegar, and other inexpensive, effective spot treatments make light work -- and are waiting in your pantry!