Remove a heat ... using salt and olive oil. Apply the paste to the stain and let it sit for about an hour. "The salt helps absorb the stain while the oil nourishes the wood," Cosco explains.

Soak the stained garment in cold water in the sink as soon as you notice the stain. (Make sure water is cold, since hot water ...

Some types of stain perform better than others on blotch-prone wood. In general, gel or heavy-bodied stains work best. Since ...