Things You Will Need
Stains from cooking can be tough to remove, as can organic stains like blood. But with a little perseverance and many household items, you will be up to the challenge.
Grease
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Make paste from three parts cornstarch or baking soda and one part water. Apply paste to the stain with your fingers. Rub gently.
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Wipe off the paste with a damp cloth or paper towel. Repeat this process until the stain is gone.
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Substitute a weak solution of water and dish detergent for the paste mixture and follow the above steps.
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Put a paper towel or a flat piece of a paper grocery bag over the stain.
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Apply an iron on the lowest setting to the bag or paper towel. Use this method to remove grease stains from non-washable wallpaper.
Blood
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Dampen a clean cloth with cold water. Do not soak; a wet cloth will spread the stain.
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Rub the stain gently.
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Blot the area with a dry cloth.
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Repeat this process until the stain is gone.
Crayon
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Mix 1/2 a cup of water with 1 teaspoon of liquid bleach. Wet a clean cloth with the solution and wring it out thoroughly. Apply the cloth to the stain.
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Dry the area with a clean paper towel or cloth.
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Go over the stain again until it is gone.
Food
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Scrape off food particles. Use a butter knife or a paint scraper. Be careful not to scrape the wallpaper.
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Scrub the stain with a mixture of mild detergent in a bucket of water, just enough to form bubbles. Continue until the stain has disappeared.
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Form a slice of plain white bread into a ball. Rub it on the stain to erase it. Repeat with a new slice as necessary to remove the stain.