Is anybody else banned from eating on their sofa because of their regular spillages? Or is it just me? Either way, staining the sofa and then subsequently trying to remove said stain is a common issue ...

Place it with the stain facing down on a clean cloth to absorb any cleaning agents. Treat the stain. Mix a 5% Orvus solution with water (or laundry detergent with water) and add to a spray bottle.

These will help prevent an oil stain from setting into the fabric, making it easier to lift when you're doing laundry later on — just sprinkle on, let sit for a half hour at the minimum, and ...

Organised mum Chantel Mila, from Melbourne, has shared her simple method for removing tough oil stains from your clothes - and it guarantees perfectly crisp laundry every time.

What is a surprise, however, is how much I’ve grown to love and rely on this humble cleaning spray—and not just for fabric stains. Defunkify Stain Remover Spray (Pack of 2) $25 ...