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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Carpet Rejuvenation | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: What tips and tricks would you recommend for a house that pretty much is carpeted throughout and is ... A: Sorry to be so long getting to this, I was having heart surgery last week and forgot to forward this ... | |
| Unslightly glue between vinyl tiles | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a finished basement that has vinyl floors. My mom trusted someone she has known and he did ... A: The only way I know of to do this is to use a glue remover. It seems one of two things has ... | |
| Bath Towels | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I'm at my wits end buying bath towels that shed...on me, in the washer,the dryer, etc. Can you ... A: This is not really a STAIN question but I'll try. Buy a GOOD brand. Buying a somewhat expensive ... | |
| cleaning hardwoods | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: Can I use a small steam cleaner on hardwood floors? A: Well, First of all are you sure you have a steam cleaner. OR, is it an extraction carpet cleaner. ... | |
| pen and fabric stain | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: My Mr. Wonderful left a ball point pen in his pocket that made it clear through to the dryer where ... A: You say PEN all over them but I think you meant INK. In my business I have an ink remover. It ... | |
| flag restoring | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 48 star flag. It has a medium amount of mildew on the edges and some of the ... A: Here's the problem we have. If I had the flag in front of me I could test it for colorfastness and ... | |
| removing baby oil out of shirt | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: i recently damaged my brand new shirt by staining it with baby oil, so now its got dark patchy marks ... A: What is the shirt made from? Baby oil is mineral with some fragrance in it. Any good detergent ... | |
| damaged spanish tile | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: We recently bought a foreclosed home. The spanish tile has been water damaged and has a white ... A: I am going to work on the assumption you are talking about Mexican clay tile that has no glaze on ... | |
| laminate flooring and how to make it shine | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: What is the best product to use to make laminate flooring shine and kept it shining I have tired ... A: Barb: The beauty of laminate flooring was that it didn't NEED shining. You really need to ask ... | |
| laminate flooring | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: can a rubber backed mat under a rolling chair be used on laminate flooring. A: Sorry to duck this but honestly it's all going to depend on the brand and type of flooring and the ... | |
| keorsene spill | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: A kerosene lamp got knocked over and wasn't noticed right away. About 2 ounces of fuel spilled out ... A: You've done the right things. My best guess is the kerosene has seeped into the cushion below the ... | |
| Fire place flue | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: We have a newly installed stainless steel chimney flue inside our home. We left the protective film ... A: A basic rule of cleaning is you get it OUT (or off) the same way it got on. Particle soil is ... | |
| permanant marker removal from microfibre sofa PLEASE HELP!!!! | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I tried lemon juice and vinegar on my new brown microfibre sofa on a permanent marker dot because I ... A: If you can send a picture that might help but, my guess is you didn't discolor it you have scrubbed ... | |
| Black pen on photos | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I wrote on the back of some 10 photos(gloss print) with black pen and put them away, only to get ... A: This is not my specific area of expertise but, I think there is very little you can can do. ... | |
| carpet stain | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: About two weeks ago my son spilled tomato sauce (Chef Boy-Ar-Dee) on our beige Berber carpet. I used ... A: Given what you told me I think you may have left a good amount of soap in the carpet. THAT is what ... | |
| Paw prints on porcelain floor | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: We can't remove the paw prints from our porcelain floor without tremendous effort. It's not a ... A: OK Well I did some research and I have seen it a lot just never knew the difference between that ... | |
| protectant for large silk sectional couch | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: Is there some way to spray something on my silk couch to protect it from spills? Can I do it, or is ... A: In nearly 30 years I've dealt with silk upholstery only a few times. It's very touchy and should be ... | |
| Black Foot Print on yellow painted wall | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: We just moved into a house. I was running on my treadmill and hit the wall with my foot. How can I ... A: MUCH of this depends on the kind of paint on the wall. If it's a cheap flat wall paint you likely ... | |
| Spilled cooked chicken juice in cloth interior car seat | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: My husband is a caterer, and placed a cooked pan of chicken on the back seat. Unknowingly, the ... A: What you have when you have meat is decaying flesh. The juice has that same protein in it and is ... | |
| Lamp Oil on furniture and wall | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I spilled some lamp oil on a black painted wood furniture and light painted wall - how can I remove ... A: If you are seeing the OIL then use something that will dissolve oil. Sometimes WD40 works for this. ... | |
| dog smell | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: No matter how clean my house is I still sometimes smell dog when I walk in my house! It really ... A: You say you smell "dog" and you talk about carpet and bathing the dog. Check with a groomer that is ... | |
| Gasoline odor | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: my husband washed heavily gasolined clothes in my Miele wash machine.I have tried tide and ... A: You must FIRST replace your husband. It's DANGEROUS to wash things soaked in gasoline in an ... | |
| cleaning marble | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I just recently found some marble pieces someone had given my husband years ago. They have been ... A: A good home supply store should have cleaners for you. Take a piece in and find out if it's Natural ... | |
| carpet stain | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: My 8-month old black lab ate a book which had a lot of black ink in the binding; at least this was ... A: Sorry to be so long. Somehow a couple of questions hit my junk file. A professional carpet cleaner ... | |
| do-do stains | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: Our little dog went do-do (diarrhea) on our beige carpet. Have tried cleaning it with soapy water, ... A: What you have left is likely dyes from dog food. Call a professional OR try using hydrogen ... | |
| faux wood blinds | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I have white faux wood blinds that have turned yellow and I would like to know how to clean them and ... A: The way I do it is to clean them in a bath tub. You may have to experiment with different things to ... | |
| How to remove a black nail polish stain from a curtain | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: Hi I'm 11 years old and I was trying to put on nail polish for my dog and he run and I made a stain ... A: Chante, You must have help next time to hold the dog still. The best way to remove this is to use ... | |
| Plant stains on cream colored leather couch | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: My cat apparently chewed some of the leaves on a bouquet of flowers and it didn't sit too well in ... A: I don't see how nail polish remover would work and it could harm the leather. I don't think vinegar ... | |
| moth balls | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a small camper we use in the summer that has been plagued with mice getting in. Last year I ... A: What were the mothballs for????? I hate the smell but I have to say the only way I know of to get ... | |
| footprint stain on bathroom ceramic tile | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: recently had ceramic tile installed in bathroom. In having the house cleaned by a service, I noticed ... A: WOW! Tell me more. Did you only notice AFTER the cleaning service had left? What color is the ... | |
| cleaning a laminate floor | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: a soda can exploded and soda is on my laminate floor. i tried to wipe it with a wet, soapy towel. ... A: A damp towel. Some laminate floors will fall apart if they get too wet. I'd use a bucket of warm ... | |
| Killrust on tiles/powder coated handrail | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I have spilled some killrust on tiles and a powder coated handrail. To clean the brushes after using ... A: I am not familiar with Killrust but it seems from a web search it's essentially a primer for rusty ... | |
| Wood Stain on Linoleum Floor | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: How do I remove wood stain spots off of my linoleum bathroom floor? They have been there for a ... A: WOOD STAINS??? If you really HAVE linoleum it's possible but unless your floor is fairly old you ... | |
| Automatic Shower Cleaner | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I've been using Johnson's Automatic Shower Cleaner for some time with great results, except that I ... A: I have used an automatic shower cleaner and have not run into this. The REAL cause of mold growth ... | |
| Blak ink stains from sweater (uniball water proof pen) | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Any ideas of how I can remove a black ink stain from a sweater? I think it is from a black uniball ... A: I use a product with the name INK AWAY but it's only available to professionals. Keep in mind ... | |
| stain on linoleum | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a large blue dye stain on my linoleum from a plastic bag. the stain has been there over 8 ... A: It's very unusual for color from a plastic bag to run. The color is put into the bag when the ... | |
| question continude | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: hope your able to help. washed my bed sheet the other day and dried it well so there were no patches ... A: If it took a couple of days to dry it very well could be mold however, it's more likely that it's ... | |
| dying carpet | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: is it possible to dye light tan carpet with dark brown rit dye and any advice,i will be using a rug ... A: It IS POSSIBLE but difficult. The RIT dye should be used in a washer submerging the carpeting. ... | |
| Sun block on wooden floorboard | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: My kids smeared sun block all over our living room floor! They really worked it into the floor ... A: You will need to find something that will dissolve the greasy part of the sun block. Try WD-40. ... | |
| Tiles/Bathroom | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have matt black tiles in my shower cubicle which have a cloudy white film on them, I have tried ... A: I have seen a situation like this once, where the adhesive was coming up and causing the stain. I ... | |
| Cleaning glass shower doors | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: Do you have any answer to cleaning glass shower doors once they have a build up of water marks or ... A: Glass cancer? That must be an Aussie phrase...oops, I see from GOOGLE that it is actually air ... | |
| carpet cleaning | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Our dog was sick on a pale carpet. We have tried various methods but still left with a dirty ... A: My best guess is that you have dye from food and MAYBE blood. A professional carpet cleaner can ... | |
| wierd stains after ironing | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I work for a professional laundry and we got a mysterious event today: 100% polyester white table ... A: Sorry I rejected this accidentally. I meant to just notify you that it's beyond my scope. I am not ... | |
| Cat Urine | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: My old sick cat has peed on my leather couch. It is has seeped down between the cushions. What can ... A: To clean the area you should use saddle soap or something that is safe for leather. Go to PETCO.COM ... | |
| candle wax removal | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: How do you remove candle wax from a glass mirror? A: ON a hard surface I scrape the wax off with a razor knife. If the wax is in large clumps then you ... | |
| Yellow spots form on bathroom ceiling/walls after showers | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have recently purchased our home and we painted our bathroom with the Sherwin ... A: This is really not so much a spot question as a moisture question. My best guess about the spots on ... | |
| Cat Urine | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: My old sick cat has peed on my leather couch. It is has seeped down between the cushions. What can ... A: Debbie. You need to do two things. FIRST clean the leather as best you can and then use a product ... | |
| pink mold on baby clothes | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed pink and black spots on my son's clothes (lately only pink) when they come out of the ... A: You labeled this as "pink mold". Is it just a spot on the clothing? Is it just on diapers or also ... | |
| Removing children's paint stain on white bathroom sink | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: my daughter's "washable" paint has left a stain on our new white bathroom sink. I have tried water, ... A: You are welcome. THAT is what we are here for. I've spent nearly 30 years cleaning carpets and ... | |
| Removing children's paint stain on white bathroom sink | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: my daughter's "washable" paint has left a stain on our new white bathroom sink. I have tried water, ... A: WOW! Well a lot of this depends on that the sink it made of. If it is really PAINT then you should ... | |
| shower gel spill on carpet | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: My son spilled nearly a whole bottle of shower gel on the carpet, what is the best way to get it up ... A: In my experienc3 there is only one way to solve this. Water and vacuum power. Wet the area and vac ... | |
| Bathroom Mold | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: hoping you can help me The home I've moved into has previously been done up as there was a leeking ... A: First of all, you can't get rid of mold. It is EVERYWHERE! You only see it when it becomes ... | |
| leather jacket | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have recently bought a leather jacket that has a logo on the right upper chest side. it's about 3" ... A: Cleaning leather I have done but removing patches I have not. BUT, it seems to me that unless the ... | |
| cat urine | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Our 12 year old female cat (who was fixed years ago) urinated many times in our hallway. It is ... A: I always defer to women on odors as they have better olfactory glands than I do. It's just ... | |
| porcelain tub stains and how to paint one | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: how do u get rust and scum stains out of an old porcelain tub and how would i paint it and with what ... A: Your local grocery, discount or hardware store should have a product that will remove those stains. ... | |
| kerosene in carpet | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: Kerosene was spilled in my car on the carpet. Someone suggested using Ozium. What is it and where ... A: Ozium can be found. Just Google it. IMO the thing to do here is take the care to a detail shop and ... | |
| waterstainsshowerglass | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I CANT SEEM TO GET THE WATER SPOTS OFF THE SHOWER GLASS CAN U HELP ME ?IT SEEMS LIKE THE GLASS IS ... A: WELL, I thought I had answered this but I didn't complete all the steps so here we go again. Sorry ... | |
| Dyeing carpet | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I first asked this question of the Rit Dye Company: Can a carpet be dyed? The person said' "Not with ... A: I'm glad you asked that question. I have been dying carpet for over 25 years. To the best of my ... | |
| Pink Mold on Laundry | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: My husband washed a load of hang dry laundry and didn't hang it up right away, so it was damp in a ... A: If you have washed them in bleach and the spots are still there, it's likely that they can't be ... | |
| Newspaper Stain | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have put my arm onto a newspaper, black ink, the ink has transfered onto my brand new white ... A: I've had pretty good luck using a 50/50 mixture of ammonia and water. Be careful that you don't ... | |
| sanitizing used bathing suit (black & white) | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: How can I make sure my bathing suit that was worn by someone else is clean and sanitized without ... A: What are you sanitizing it from? If the person has a communicable disease you need to ask a doctor, ... | |
| clothing stain-chocolate | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I have chocolate stain on a pair of slacks. How do I remove the stain? A: As usual try this on an inside leg or some other inconspicuous place first. I have to guess that ... | |
| moping with orange glo | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: can i use orange glo for hardwood floors on tile flooring A: I don't know that it would HURT anything but what would be the point? I feel fairly certain that it ... | |
| Mold formation in towels | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering how long it takes for mold to develop on a wet towel and would a basket of wet ... A: Mold is only harmful to you if you are sensitive to it. If you ARE sensitive to it you should let ... | |
| Stains on vinyl flooring caused by wheels on furniture | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a Beaumont kitchen cart that can move on wheels that I purchased 1 year ago. While cleaning I ... A: You will need something that will dissolve the oil. Try WD-40 if that doesn't remove it try paint ... | |
| yellow plastic sheeting | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: So i am a builder at heart i made myself this greenhouse out of wood and plastic sheeting about 5 ... A: Alissa, This is really beyond my expertise but I am answering hoping you will experiment and let ... | |
| school bag | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: my daughter left a sandwich in her bag and it went mouldy now the bag smells of mould .how can i ... A: Try using a solution of 10% household bleach on a cloth. Keep in mind that any cloth that the ... | |
| Mold and Musty Smell | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a mobile home at the lake and it had been closed up and vacant for 7 years. I thought ... A: You will probably need to find a way to keep a dehumidifier running all the time. See an ... | |
| Manganese stain | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I just got a stain in shirt from the chemistry lab. It is a brownish stain from Manganese. I want to ... A: Then I go back to my original answer and say to try the things for sale to remove IRON stains or ... | |
| Manganese stain | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I just got a stain in shirt from the chemistry lab. It is a brownish stain from Manganese. I want to ... A: You've got me on this one. My well water has lots of it AND iron. Before I put a softener on it I ... | |
| Laundry: Gray T-Shirts turning PINK! | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: my husband has a few dark t-shirts that I wash. From time to time there will be lighter spots, but ... A: Wow, well when I have gotten spots like that it comes from one of two causes. Liquid fabric ... | |
| remove liquid paper from wood desk | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: How can I remove liquid paper from my wooden desk? A: Liquid paper comes in two forms. ONE oil based and one water based. I THINK the water based one is ... | |
| How can I remove red stains from white walls? | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: It recently stormed and we'd left the windows open. The red curtains got soaked and stained the ... A: Depends a lot on if your paint is washable. Cheaper paint is not. Try using warm soapy water. ... | |
| carpet | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: This may be an unusualMy wife would immerse her hands in melted wax (warm) to help relieve ... A: Dick, It's not unusual and it's easy. Use your clothes iron and terry cloth towels. Heat the iron ... | |
| lamp oil spill on berber carpet | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: The cat knocked over a hurricane lamp that had lamp oil in it. I blotted it with numerous paper ... A: What I think has happened from your description is that the carpet in that area has de-laminated. ... | |
| cleaning leather | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Do you know of anything that will take ballpoint ink of leather? Thanks, Jo A: There are a couple of things I have used that work for me. FIRST try rubbing alcohol. IF that ... | |
| remove ink from leather wallet | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: How do I remove a black line of ink from a green colored wallet A: Leather is a tough one. Almost any kind of chemical you use to remove the ink will likely damage ... | |
| Lily Stamen Pollen Stain Removal | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My bouquet of Lilies fell onto my Berber rug.The carpet now has a yellow stain where the stamen hit. ... A: Assuming that it really is what is commonly referred to as berber (that's not something I would ... | |
| Musty smell in flat | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: We have recently bought a flat and noticed no musty smell when looking around. However, we now ... A: It's possible that what you are encountering is a smell simply from your flat being closed up in ... | |
| Mystery carpet stain | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: There is a present and ever growing carpet stain in our livingroom, against a north facing wall on ... A: I could probably give you a better guess if I was looking right at it. (feel free to attach a ... | |
| Sunscreen Stain | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: How do you get rid of those tough orange stains left on clothing? I've tried Spray & Wash, Shout, ... A: Let us know what is successful for you. ALSO I was wondering is it only on white clothes or all of ... | |
| rug cleaning | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: A friend gave me a beautiful and expensive wool area rug when she moved:unfortunately it smells like ... A: Assuming you want to do this yourself.... go to PETCO or a similar store and get a urine ... | |
| Sunscreen Stain | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: How do you get rid of those tough orange stains left on clothing? I've tried Spray & Wash, Shout, ... A: My best guess is you have a sunscreen with a "tanner" in it. That would be some kind of pigment or ... | |
| Polyesterµsuede comfortor | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: What can I use to remove baby oil stain from light colored polyester/microsuede comfortor? A: Use a weak solution of something like DAWN. Something designed to cut through oils. TEST THIS in ... | |
| auto carpet stain | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: Bern...I left a cap loose on a jug of juice in my son's GM truck. I think it was "Hawaiian Fruit ... A: This is one that may be better left to a professional. HOWEVER, if you feel daring and want to try, ... | |
| laminate floor | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I spilled red nail polish on my laminate flooring. How can I remove the stain without harming the ... A: Peggy: The best way to remove nail polish is with nail polish remover, HOWEVER, you must be very ... | |
| Body wash spill on carpet | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I just read one of your answers about the soap with the red dye being spilled onto a carpet. Will ... A: The key to removing this is going to be patience. Get a spray bottle with white vinegar in it and ... | |
| removing food stains from MDF | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I made the mistake of leaving a tuna mayo roll in a brown paper bag on my computer table. The ... A: SORRY, I see now that you had MDF in the subject. HERE, (Southern US) we just call that fiber ... | |
| granite/detergent stain | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: My wife and i each left our laundry detergent sitting on our new granite counter top and it's left a ... A: I have always been told that stains cannot be removed from granite BUT the best way to know for ... | |
| Stain Removal from 100% Polyester Comforter | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a new comforter with 100% Polyester top and a polyester/cotton on the bottom. My ... A: Keep in mind that if water alone caused this browning then ANYTHING you do to it could make it ... | |
| cat urinated on my mattress | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: How can I remove the stain and most importantly the odor caused by my cat peeing on my mattress? A: MOST of the time you will not be able to remove the stain. Well actually you may be able to remove ... | |
| yellowing on carpet | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I have new white carpet. I recently had a sick cat who was urinating on the carpet. After she was ... A: Angie: Years ago I went snow skiing for the first time. I took some money into a local outdoors ... | |
| Cleaning Hand Towels | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I have some Light Blue hand towels that we use in our bathroom and altho i have washed them and they ... A: Cheryl: I have the same kind of trouble at my house with light colors. In MY case it's due to ... | |
| cleaning water stains on bathroom walls | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: i'm looking for a way to clean water stains off the bathroom walls. in reality, i guess they aren't ... A: FIRST let me apologize for taking so long. I missed your question some how. It would help to know ... | |
| Travertine Shower - green stuff | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have green stuff around the bronze fixtures (hinges) which holds the glass shower door on the ... A: The "green stuff" is common on copper it actually forms to protect the metal. Your bronze being a ... | |
| hard wood floors | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Hope you might know this answer, but i heard that using white vinegar on hardwood floors is good. i ... A: Gina: How to care for your floors will depend on what kind of coating is on them. HOWEVER, if ... | |
| help a vase of flowers fell over and we didn't notice | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Wonder if you can help please. A vase of flowers tipped over and the water was not completely fresh. ... A: Christine: You carpet is likely fairly old. I haven't seen much wool carpeting in quite a while. ... | |
| remove old paint on jacket | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I painted my house couple weeks ago. I got satin paint on my jacket without knowing it. The paint ... A: The way to remove this SHOULD be at your figer tips. The paint can should have information on what ... | |
| Carpet Cleaning | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to clean my bedroom wall to wall carpet which smells mouldy. I have shampooed it and ... A: Eloise. If you really ARE smelling mold you need to find the source of it. It could well be under ... | |
| Nail polish on wooden floorboards | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: Could you please advise how I can remove a spot of pale pink nail polish from varnished wooden ... A: To begin with you are PROBABLY not dealing with varnish. Unless is fairly old flooring you probably ... | |
| Cleaning winter salts from hardwood floors | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: How do you clean winter salts from hardwood floors? A: Deidre: SALT is water soluble. WATER should remove this. HERE though is the rub. What kind of ... | |
| cat litter box odor | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: We have 5 cats, and even with frequent litter changes we have a problem with odor from the closet ... A: With 5 cats all using one closet I can see no way to avoid an odor problem. Perhaps you can ... | |
| rum and coke stain | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I need your advice desperately about a big glass of rum and coke spilled on our sofa. I sponged with ... A: You have 2 problems. ONE, the stain on the surface and TWO, the stuff that soaked into the filler ... | |
| odor in car | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: About a month ago, a strange "tuna" smell started coming through the vents when I turned the heat ... A: USUALLY when I encounter this odor it's coming from the carpeting. A wet carpet will sometimes give ... | |
| Coffee stains on carpet | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: my spouse spilled a cup of coffee in the bedroom on light beige coffee. I have tried every product ... A: Joan: First of all I apologize for being several days answering this. I was without Internet ... | |
| red dye transfer on microfiber couch | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I had a older red pillow that the dye transferred onto my beige microfiber couch. The area has a ... A: The cleaner likely used a Haitian cotton cleaning solution. It would likely have contained hydrogen ... | |
| bath towels mould | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I have for some reason mould on my bath towels only! they are not old towels lucky to be six months ... A: There's a question mark there but no question, SO, I endeavor to answer the question I THINK you ... | |
| Sticky carpet | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: we've had two puppies in the last 2 yr's so we've had some pee spots most got clean up.We used ... A: Not being able to see it OR smell it I'd have to guess that you have a couple of things going on. ... | |
| ink | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: my puppy chewed a pen and i have ink all over my wool carpit how do i get it out A: This is REALLY a time when you should turn things over to a pro. Depending on the type of ink you ... | |
| Rit Dye removal | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: How do I clean black RIT Dye stains from a light colored berber carpet? A: FIRST make certain that all DRY dye powder has been removed. Vacuum it as if you were trying to ... | |
| Carpet Odor | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I live in a pretty old house. Our carpet is very old and worn out and has an odor. One problem is ... A: Holly, There MUST be something under the carpeting but if part of the reason for it's existence is ... | |
| Carpet Odor | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I live in a pretty old house. Our carpet is very old and worn out and has an odor. One problem is ... A: Holly, In my experience most of the "sprinkle on" carpet odor products tend to filter down to the ... | |
| White out on seat | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I just recently spilled some White Out onto my BLACK office chair. The seat is just fabric. How do ... A: Katie: Thanks for being my first. I have used Liquid Paper Remover to remove the white correction ... | |
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Bern
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Anything about carpet cleaning, stretching, removing, and re-installing. I can answer questions about pet stains and odors and mold problems. I can tell you how to remove Kool-aid type stains and how to know when to give up and call a pro.
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I have been cleaning carpeting for 26 years.
Education/Credentials
IICRC certified in cleaning, fire and flood restoration, pet odor, dying, and odor control.
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