Whether you’re building a snowman or shoveling the driveway, salt, slush and snowy weather can leave your clothes and shoes —and thus yourcarpets —looking less than stellar. Here’s how to get rid of some of the most notable winter stains:

Most laundry detergent stands up against stains and odors to keep clothes looking fresh, but if you use too much detergent, there’s a chance you’ll make a bigger mess. But how much is too much? The amount of laundry detergent you need depends on a few factors: load size, concentration of the formula and the type of laundry machine in use — high efficiency or standard.

Nothing rains on a parade quite like a stain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t fight back. Here’s a list of some of the stains and odors Bac-Out eliminates.