Learn how to clean pee off furniture or carpets with one surprising household ingredient!

Lightly rub the stains with a mixture of 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of salt and 125 ml (1/2 cup) of white vinegar. Let dry, then vacuum.

For larger, darker stains, add 30 ml (2 tbsp) of borax to this mixture, and use it the same way.

For deep, stubborn stains, make a paste of 15 ml (1 tbsp) vinegar and 15 ml (1 tbsp) cornstarch, and rub it into the stain with a dry cloth. Let dry for two days, then vacuum.

For paint splatters, use a solution of 7 ml (1 1/2 tsp) vinegar, 7 ml (1 1/2 tsp) laundry detergent and 500 ml (2 cups) water. Wash paint stains before they dry and rinse with cold water.

For fruit juice stains, mix 15 ml (1 tbsp) of detergent, 25 ml (1 ½ tbsp) of vinegar and 500 ml (2 cups) of water. Apply this solution to stains & pat dry.

For coffee stains, mix equal parts water and white vinegar, then apply this solution to the stains.

+Cornstarch

The tile: an ink stain on the carpet! In this case, a little spilled milk might cause you to swallow your tears. Mix milk and cornstarch to make a paste. Let this mixture dry on the carpet for a few hours, then brush off the dry residue and vacuum. Cornstarch is also great for absorbing grease and oil stains. Sprinkle stains liberally, leave for a few hours, then vacuum.