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| silverware | 5/17/2009 | Jan Hayner |
Q: Is it safe to put sterling silver flatware into the dishwasher on a daily basis?
A: This information is right the the Western Silver Company: Sterling silver is dishwasher safe, ...
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| laundry problem | 5/14/2009 | Jan Hayner |
Q: I hope you can help. My husband had some diesel fuel spilled on his clothing last week. We are ...
A: All of those chemicals that you tried all have at least one ingredient in them that when combined ...
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| car windows | 5/12/2009 | Robert Lamb |
Q: Can I safely use amonia to clean my car windows? EVERYTHING else that I have tried leaves streaks.
A: Ernie, You are now in my Window Cleaning 101 class! First of all, the most direct answer is, yes ...
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| wood ashes for cleaning windows | 5/4/2009 | Robert Lamb |
Q: So I've heard wood ashes are good for cleaning wood stove doors of glass. Are they good for ...
A: Tina, I would not use wood ashes to clean your windows or to try and remove hard water marks. Wood ...
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| Aluminum Screen | 5/3/2009 | Robert Lamb |
Q: What can I use to clean them my Aluminum screens?
A: Ted, Screen cleaning is relatively easy. Take a 5 gallon bucket and fill it with warm water. To ...
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| oriental carpet bleed | 4/27/2009 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
Q: I bought my oriental carpet a few years ago from an older couple, downsizing. I paid $50.00 for it, ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your rug. Since you've said you have problems with the colors running in ...
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| Housecleaning Costs | 4/23/2009 | Jamie Novak |
Q: I would like to get my house cleaned bi-weekly. I have gotten bids from a few local companies but ...
A: Kim that's a great question. I'm not sure why the estimates would be so different. Have they both ...
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| cast iron cookware | 4/21/2009 | Jan Hayner |
Q: I scrubbed the rust and mold off my old cast iron with STEEL WOOL before re seasoning, and now it ...
A: Steel wool can really do a job on cast iron, it is cleaning the residue left from that what can be ...
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| cable tidy | 4/17/2009 | Jan Hayner |
Q: Our study/home office is swimming in cables and wires. I really don't like the long tube like cable ...
A: Just copy this and put it in your browser. This is their ONLY business and they are dependable. ...
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| Old Karastan Rugs | 4/7/2009 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
Q: I have several Karastan rugs over 40 years old and I don't think any of them have ever been cleaned. ...
A: Sorry for my delayed response. You're quite ambitious! We've never had anyone ask us that question ...
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| Old Karastan Rugs | 4/6/2009 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
Q: I have several Karastan rugs over 40 years old and I don't think any of them have ever been cleaned. ...
A: You're very brave to try rug cleaning yourself! I think due to the age, condition, and value of ...
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| Throw/oriental rug | 4/2/2009 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
Q: I rented The Rug Doctor carpet cleaning machine the other day and cleaned the carpet in three rooms ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your rug. It sounds to me as though the foundation of your rug has shrunk. ...
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| Remove spray paint from a wood cabinet | 3/19/2009 | Jan Hayner |
Q: Help! I was spray painting the stove hood and got glossy black spray paint on my medium brown wood ...
A: The first thing that I would try is a little baking soda and salt on a wet rag. The baking soda ...
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| storing oriental rug | 3/18/2009 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
Q: please tell me the best way and what materials to use for storing my wool persian rugs. ...
A: If possible, the best way to "store" a wool rug is to loan it to a rugless friend who will keep the ...
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| Windows | 3/11/2009 | Robert Lamb |
Q: Do you know of a way to remove about 2 years build-up of pool (chlorine)spray on our windows? Thank ...
A: Marlan, You will no doubt need to use a restoration method professional window cleaners use. The ...
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| color running and pet stains in rug | 3/5/2009 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
Q: I purchased an old handmade rug (approx. 8x11) in Turkey 4 years ago. Unfortunately, my dog has had ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your rug. There are multiple steps that need to be taken in order to repair ...
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| Silk Tree | 3/1/2009 | Jan Hayner |
Q: I know how to clean the leaves of my 6ft silk Ficus tree, but the question is how do I clean the ...
A: Basically, you can use the same method for cleaning both items, a matter of fact, if you have a ...
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| cleaning vinyl | 2/28/2009 | Robert Lamb |
Q: I have windows that have vinyl frames, the frames have become dirty and I would like to clean them ...
A: John, Usually warm water with a little liquid detergent (dish washing detergent works well) will do ...
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| Cleaning | 2/27/2009 | Jan Hayner |
Q: What is the best method for cleaning pewter?
A: As you may know by know, I am always for cleaning things the old fashioned way. It is not only less ...
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| cleaning windows | 2/21/2009 | Robert Lamb |
Q: We live in a house with wonderful vistas of forest-covered mountains. Having clean windows matters, ...
A: Andrew, You are now in my Window Cleaning 101 class! First of all, I wouldn't worry about wood ...
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| lamp oil spill | 2/21/2009 | Sijka |
Q: a bottle of lamp oil spilt in the bottom wood of cabinet in my kitchen next to my dishwasher - I'm ...
A: Try cat litter to absorb the oil. Sprinkle it and leave for a couple of days then remove and ...
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| clean up mold and mildew in bathroom | 2/20/2009 | Jamie Novak |
Q: I just bought a house. This house is old. The bathroom has mold and mildew everywhere (including ...
A: Congratulations on your home. With a little elbow grease sounds like you'll have a home you love! ...
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| Get Orginized | 2/16/2009 | Jan Hayner |
Q: I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old My home is not orginized at all I need help with all the areas ...
A: You bet I do, I can help you work through every room of your home, just by using check lists. Go to ...
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| Removing Smells from the carpet | 2/9/2009 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
Q: I have wall to wall carpeting but the carpet has a mouldy smell. I had the carpet shampooed and ...
A: I'm sorry about your carpet. Unfortunately, I don't have very good news. If in fact the moldy ...
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| removing wax out of carpet? | 2/7/2009 | Sijka |
Q: I knocked over a candle tart and it splattered all over my wall, carpet and side of my desk. How ...
A: First use the side of a credit card to scrape off the excess wax off the surfaces of the wall and ...
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| cleaning/reconditioning knotty pine paneling | 2/2/2009 | Sijka |
Q: My new great room has floor to ceiling (20 ft in some areas!) pine paneling that hasn't been cleaned ...
A: If you "sand" the paneling you will be taking the finish off of it. If it is really needed though, ...
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| wet washcloths | 1/19/2009 | Jan Hayner |
Q: What's the best solution for where to put 5-10 wet washcloths between their use in the shower and ...
A: Try using a diaper genie, or simply hang a short clothes line near your washer and hang them on the ...
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| Cleaning antique ivory fabric couch | 1/16/2009 | Sijka |
Q: I have an antique jacard type fabric (cotton, I guess) ivory couch. The new cat peed on it so I had ...
A: I would first contact the company that did the cleaning and have them correct/redo/etc. I have ...
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| Cleaning | 1/12/2009 | Jan Hayner |
Q: Simply: here trying to organize and clean my mom's house who passed on. My concern are mini-blinds. ...
A: Well, the tired and true method of using the hose is stil used today. However, klike you said, it is ...
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| Bar soap scraps | 1/8/2009 | Jan Hayner |
Q: Is there any way to reuse bar soap scraps??? I hate throwing them away
A: I sure do have some ideas for you that you can use bar soap scraps for! Go to this website for some ...
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| really....really burnt on broiler pans | 1/3/2009 | Jan Hayner |
Q: I have 2 broiler pans my daughter broiled stuff on and they are really, really burnt. Is there a ...
A: I am sorry that it took me so long to answer, I just received your email. This solution works very ...
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| paint chalk on windows | 12/28/2008 | Robert Lamb |
Q: I can't remove a white film that's kind of streaky from my patio door windows. Since the paint on ...
A: Ann, If the streaks are between the glass, you are correct, you have a broken seal (a very common ...
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| cleaning grout | 12/27/2008 | Jan Hayner |
Q: We recently put ceramic tile in our kitchen. Yesterday I spilled a glass of grape fruit juice on ...
A: Anytime you get anything with a red base spilled on something, you have a problem. The stain just ...
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| Slow draining bathroom sink | 12/24/2008 | Jan Hayner |
Q: Hope this is in your area of knowledge. Sounds like a simple thing, but I am a new home owner and ...
A: You may have more problems than just a slow drain. You could have roots in your drainage system and ...
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| Ceramic Stove Top | 12/19/2008 | Jamie Novak |
Q: I have a ceramic stove top. I turned off the burner and as it was cooling down I forgot and put a ...
A: Rachelle thanks for the question. I'll start by saying we've all done things like this so you're in ...
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| ANTS! | 12/17/2008 | Jamie Novak |
Q: I don't know if you can help me; i didn't see 'pests' as a topic on Allexperts. We have ants in our ...
A: Terri thanks for your question. As you saw I'm not an expert in this area but I can image how ...
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| Clutter Intervention | 12/16/2008 | Jamie Novak |
Q: I need a clutter intervention...My mom's home is full of clutter. I need to find a way for her to ...
A: this is one of the top questions that is sent in and I wish I had better news for you. But the ...
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| Red Stain on top of microwave | 12/15/2008 | Sijka |
Q: I have a red stain left from a candle on the top of a microwave. The wax is gone but the stain is ...
A: You might try a paste made from Cream of Tartar and the juice of a real lemon. Make the paste, ...
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| spilt lamp oil | 12/10/2008 | Jan Hayner |
Q: My husband knocked over an oil lamp and splashed oil on the shelves the lamp was on, as well as the ...
A: First, put kitty litter on the shelf and carpet and let soak for about 30 minutes. This will absorb ...
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| I chipped my coffee cup | 12/7/2008 | Jamie Novak |
Q: I chipped a few pieces from the top of the cup when I was returning from an overseas trip. However ...
A: It sounds like this is a job for Elmer’s Craft Bond Ultra Stix All/Craft Bond Ceramic and Glass ...
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