Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

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If you’ve ever stared in horror at a toppled glass of red wine, a trail of muddy paw prints or, better yet, a no-idea-where-that-came-from stain that’s been haunting your carpet since last spring ...

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If you own an old car (or just a car, quite frankly), you may have experienced oil leaks while your car sits in your driveway or garage. Or perhaps your patio or stone pavers have unsightly oil stains ...