| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Underarm Stain | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have a number of shirts with a yellow underarm stain, most from a previous year's perspiration. ...
A: Kenneth, You can try lemon juice on a damp shirt. But the best product is for whites and whites ...
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| how I can clean my mdf panel door | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I have a mdf panel door, it is very beautiful but it has a big problem that its become dirty with ...
A: Does the door have a "finish" on it, i.e. varnish, wax,paint, etc?? I've never had this question or ...
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| stains in new front loader machine | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I have had a new front loader washing machine for a few months now and it seems as though I am ...
A: Shawn, Front loaders take a lot less soap, that could be one problem. If you've been using too ...
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| black pastel | 10/3/2008 |
Q: how can I remove black colored pastel shaving that have been rubbed into our light brown woollen ...
A: The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost EVERY stain ...
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| pink clothes that used to be white!!! | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a gorgeous new Adidas jacket, white with red cuffs and collar. I washed it with other ...
A: Helena, Mary Ellen's Set-In-Stain Remover can be found at this website: ...
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| pink clothes that used to be white!!! | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a gorgeous new Adidas jacket, white with red cuffs and collar. I washed it with other ...
A: Helena, Do not put any of the pieces in the dryer until they are how you want them. The dryer ...
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| RIT Dye removal | 9/23/2008 |
Q: How do I clean black RIT Dye stains from a light colored berber carpet?
A: Richard, There are several things you can try. Can't guarantee any of them. ALWAYS TRY ANY ...
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| How to remove Hair Gel (sticky) from Leather couch? | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I have tried using warm soapy water however it is not budging.Can you suggest how to remove hair ...
A: First try rubbing alcohol on a Q-Tip. Try it on a very small area. If that works clean the whole ...
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| Cleaning ceramic tile floors | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I can't seem to get my ceramic tile floors sparkling clean. End up with a hazy film. We have private ...
A: Using a "microfiber" mop and ONLY water will leave the floor streak-free and clean. The microfiber ...
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| Yellowed vinyl blinds | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have a whole house full of vinyl blinds and I paid a lot for them as I live in an old restored ...
A: I'm skeptical that you can get those blinds "white" again. Here is one method of cleaning them: ...
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| toilet cleaning | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Do you have any suggestions for what to use for automatic toilet cleaning. I am disabled and it ...
A: Go to this website--I think your solution is there. ...
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| Kerosene smell in clothes | 9/4/2008 |
Q: My husband is in the Army he spilled kerosene on a towel. He came home and washed that towel with ...
A: Put a cup or two of Mr Clean or Simple Green in hot wash water and let it set for a few ...
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| hard water stains in tubs & toilets | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have tried many cleaners CLR & Limeaway do not work, have you any ideas for removing these stains
A: Maryann, Spray warm vinegar on the surfaces and sprinkle "20 Mule Team Borax" over it. Then use ...
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| red popcycle stain | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My car has light beige carpeting in it and my grandson put a re popcycle in a cup and is melted and ...
A: The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost EVERY ...
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| kitchen sink | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have a light colored porcelain kitchen sink that suddenly looks dull and dirty. I clean it but ...
A: Use some warm vinegar then sprinkle some "20 Mule Team Borax" on the stained areas. Let it set for ...
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| yellow on linolium | 8/19/2008 |
Q: We have 2 area rugs in our kitchen. Under the rugs it is all yellow on the linolium. Do you have any ...
A: This is a problem lots of people have. Try using a "floor stripping" solution, you can find this at ...
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| Car Seats | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old little girl who has made a mess of my new car...my upholstry looks terrible. Do ...
A: The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost EVERY stain ...
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| red stain on carpet | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I had a red rug from Ikea in front of my sliding doors to protect the new beige carpet underneath. ...
A: The product below is great-I would also recommend the carpet shampoo for a carpet cleaning machine. ...
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| MILDEW SMELL IN LAUNDRY | 8/11/2008 |
Q: MY HUSBAND LEFT THE LAUNDRY IN THE WASHER FOR A NUMBER OF DAYS AND THE CLOTHES DEVELOPED QUITE A ...
A: Good Morning Janet, It may not be the clothes that are producing the musty smell but the washer ...
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| kerosene lamp | 8/9/2008 |
Q: how do you clean the stain from the kerosene out of a lamp
A: Soapsuds containing ammonia, or suds made with a detergent, are very good for cleaning away the soot ...
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| Stain from rubber backing | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Last year you answered a question about a carpet stained from the rubber backing of an area rug ...
A: Greg, I must have had heat stroke that day--if you have a stain on your carpet from an area rug it ...
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| Removing Water Stain from car seats | 7/28/2008 |
Q: My Mom has a 2004 VW Passat. There is a water mark on the passenger seat, and I would like to know ...
A: Sorry for the delay. The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have ...
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| urine oders | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have a brown microfiber couch that my cat peed on. We got it up but it left an awful smell. What ...
A: I would recommend "Nature's Miracle Natures Miracle Stain and Odor Remover" that you can usually ...
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| White rubber watch-bracelet needs cleaning | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Hey there, thanks a lot for your time in advance. My mom's husband has this watch with a white ...
A: Mary, You might try this product "Mary Ellen's Set-In-Stain Remover For Whites". I know it's ...
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| carpet stain | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I'm wondering if you know of a product or solution that will remove paint from a berber carpet. ...
A: Sarah: The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost ...
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| Acrylic bathtubs | 7/21/2008 |
Q: What can I use to clean an acrylic bathtub?
A: Laura, My father used to be a plumber and he recommends the tips on this site: ...
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| Removing Furature Wax | 7/18/2008 |
Q: Do you know how to remove furniture wax from wood tables without removing the stained finish?
A: "Formby's Furniture Cleaner" is the product I have used for many years to clean all that "grit" off ...
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| rust/iron stains in bathtub | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Early this yr we were able to remove rust/iron/? stains from very old porcelain bathtub with a ...
A: To remove rust and other stains from toilets, tubs and sinks is warm vinegar poured over the area ...
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| swimsuit stain | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I hung my white swimsuit over the metal shower rod in bathroom after rinsing it out in mild soap ...
A: Don't you just wanna kick yourself when you do things like this??? But never fear....there are two ...
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| cleaning computer screen | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I got marks from a sharpie marker (black) on my monitor. It is that soft type any suggestions on ...
A: You didn't say what kind of screen you have. If it's the old kind that has the glass-use rubbing ...
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| Stains on oak dining table | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 19th C. dining table which is never used with a table cloth. The stains were quite ...
A: I think your question might be better answered by an expert in "woodworking". I know what to do if ...
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| Algae removal from white swim suit | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I recently went swimming in a lake in a white bathing suit. The fabric directions said to wash in ...
A: If I want my whites "white" then I soak them in warm water and "Mary Ellen's Set-In-Stain Remover ...
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| smoke smell in my leather purse | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Could you tell me how to get the smell out of my leather pocketbook. A friend who smokes gave me a ...
A: My mother would LOVE your name-she collects angels! The product "Ozium", as aerosol found in ...
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| Swimsuit | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I went swimming in a lake last weekend and it turned my white swimsuit brown. I rinsed it out and ...
A: If I want my whites "white" then I soak them in warm water and "Mary Ellen's Set-In-Stain Remover ...
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| vinyl boat seats | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I decorated my boat for a 4th of July parade with red, white and blue metallic garland. The red and ...
A: Caution: 1. Powdered abrasives, cleaners containing abrasives, steel wool and industrial ...
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| Kerosene oil in pool | 7/5/2008 |
Q: Good morning... This morning about 8 ozs of Tiki Lamp oil spilt into my pool. How can I clean it? ...
A: Kelly, This is from my sister who has a pool. She says the onl;y product that has worked for her ...
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| dog urine stain | 7/1/2008 |
Q: My dog urinated on my berber carpet and I can't seem to get the spot out of the carpet. I tried ...
A: Noreen, The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried ...
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| bedsheet fuzz balls | 6/27/2008 |
Q: OMG...I've had it with buying the proper bedsheets that don't create the pesky fuzz balls. How does ...
A: Jodi, Check the label of your sheets that ball-up. I'll bet they are a low "thread count", 250 ...
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| stained/moulded laminate flooring | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I dropped a glass of water on a laminated floor, covered it with a towel, but forgot and left it ...
A: Matt, I don't have a lot of experience with laminate flooring but here are a few tips: * For ...
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| Front loaders | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I am using a top loading washing machine since some time and I want to change it. This machine could ...
A: Anne, This is from Consumer Reports: Regular top-loading washers. These fill the tub with water ...
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| methylated spirits | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have heard that methylated spirits is a good basic household cleaner and is relatively safe. Is ...
A: It cleans most kinds of ink off non-porous surfaces. For example, it can remove 'permanent' marker ...
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| Wool Rug | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Sijka, could you please tell me how to clean an oriental wool rug? It is not spotted or real dirty, ...
A: Gisela, The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric cleaning and stains!!! I have ...
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| Removing nail polish from metal | 5/31/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to remove nail polish from a metal surface? The polish is a sheer red, and the ...
A: Maria, Is the metal a cast iron-really heavy. Is it painted black? I'd first try to wash with a ...
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| Berber Carpet Pencil lead Stain | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My toddler spilled pencil lead from a pencil sharpener on our olefin berber carpet (cream colored). ...
A: Mary, The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost ...
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| Removing Automotive Grease | 5/17/2008 |
Q: How can I remove a black automotive grease stain on my red microfiber ottoman? Stain is not deep. ...
A: Janie, The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost ...
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| Pencil eraser marks on dark table | 5/12/2008 |
Q: My daughter made an A with a pencil eraser on our brand new espresso finished table. I tried ...
A: Val, You might try "Orange Glo" . Also I like these products on this website. They revive old ...
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| stains on glasses | 5/10/2008 |
Q: We are sorry, but ken becker wasn't able to answer yourWhen I removed my wine glasses from their GE ...
A: Ann, Your glasses are not stained! They are "etched"/ Dishwasher granules when used over time ...
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| iron burn | 5/7/2008 |
Q: my daughter scorched her polyester shirt with the iron how can i remove the stain
A: Polyester is a synthetic, related to nylon, sort of in the plastic family, and because it melts, ...
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| Wall Stains | 5/4/2008 |
Q: My roommate had bright red sheets that have transferred and stained the painted walls pink. I've ...
A: Erin, Before I tell you what you can try you have to promise that you will try them on a hidden ...
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| black shower tile | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Clorox Clean Up was sprayed on my shiny black shower tiles. You can see the spray outline on the ...
A: Chris, I think I'd first make a solution of warm/hot water, 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1/2 cup 20 ...
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| removing oil crayon marks | 4/29/2008 |
Q: My son just finished a beautiful book cover for school. However he left oil crayon smears (not ...
A: Michele- Go to the "crayola" website http://www.crayola.com/ and click on Parent Tips, from ...
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| Swim suits | 4/17/2008 |
Q: You recommended using a solution of aquamarine dechlorinization product detergent and water to treat ...
A: Barbara, All I've done is mix the dechlorination solution with a little "cheap" laundry detergent ...
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| Kerosene on leather | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I spilled some kerosene on my leather boots. I've tried just about everything from dish soap which ...
A: Tony, Well, you really got me on that one. I've never had such a question so I let my fingers do ...
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| hardwood floors | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I have Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. I decided to clean them with Orange Glo hardwood floor ...
A: Sorry for the delay-busy, busy weekend! To remove the grimy build up use 1/2 C. vinegar and 1 ...
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| washing microsuede comforter | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I want to know can I wash it in the washing machine..I don't have the tag on it anymore. I have ...
A: Angie, Microfiber is the newest fabric for furniture, comforters and clothing. I haven't had a lot ...
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| mopping ceramic tile floors | 2/11/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to mop ceramic tile floors? We just had our grout cleaned and sealed and want ...
A: Alan, I see you've been reading some of my answers--YES, microfiber is the best thing since ...
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| Wood dining room table | 2/10/2008 |
Q: During the holidays we put a towel between the table and the dining cloth to remove some wrinkles... ...
A: Shiela, Try this method on the spots: # Apply a small amount of non-gel toothpaste to a damp, ...
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| getting lamp oil out of laundry | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Unbeknownst to me, a full bottle of Ultra-Pure Candle and Lamp Oil (99% pure paraffin) fell into my ...
A: J- Try washing them in Dawn Dish Soap. You may have to do it several times and use the warmest ...
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| cleaning kitchen cabinets | 2/8/2008 |
Q: We have mahogany wood kitchen cabinets. They have acquired dark stains around the door handles ...
A: Linda, Wow, I'm cleaning the exact cabinets you are asking about. It's been a long process to ...
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| Ink on microfiber sofa | 2/7/2008 |
Q: How can I safely remove an ink mark from the arm of a microfiber sofa?
A: Donna, I've found the only product that REALLY works to get ink out is "Ink Away". It isn't easy ...
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| removiing mineral deposits made by water | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Recently I purchased a black graphite kitchen sink and now it looks awful from deposits left by the ...
A: Eva, The very best product that I have found to clean those hard water spots is found in any ...
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| black rubber | 2/2/2008 |
Q: we have a beige carpet so we partially covered it with a rubber backed mat and now the black rubber ...
A: Rob, Try some WD-40 and rub it away. After using the WD-40 you'll need to clean the oily stain. ...
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| stained up carpets | 2/1/2008 |
Q: please help! I was wondering if you knew what to do with these certain stain issues... there is ...
A: Dominique, First I'll give you the info on the best carpet stain remover I have found, then I'll ...
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| mopping up winter salt | 2/1/2008 |
Q: What should I used when I am mopping up tile that has winter salt stains on it. I am having a ...
A: Robyn, Cleaning Ceramic-Tile Floors Materials and Ingredients: 1 gallon warm water 1 Tbs. borax 2 ...
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| rust stain | 1/25/2008 |
Q: Sijka, How do I remove a rust stain from white synthetic (nylon) material without risking damaging ...
A: Robert, There are two products i RECOMMEND. My favorite stain remover for "whites only" is ...
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| stains on flat paint walls | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have a few marks on my wall that looks like water was spilled on the wall or was splashed, can I ...
A: Kim, Try the "Magic Eraser" first. Try it in an non-obvious area first. Another thing to try ...
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| Carpet stain from a printed box | 1/15/2008 |
Q: My children received an item for Christmas in a box that was printed with red ink. We noticed a ...
A: Diane, The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost ...
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| Floor grout | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I sealed my new tile floor with a spray sealer purchased at a home-supply store. the sealer is not ...
A: Alan, I'm going to refer you to another category where you will get "Expert" advise to your ...
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| laundry | 1/12/2008 |
Q: How do you get the smell of mildew out of snow gear? All of our snow gear was wet and stored in a ...
A: Araceli, Wash your clothes with 1-3 cups of white vinegar and your detergent and add another cup ...
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| balterio slate laminate flooring | 1/7/2008 |
Q: We have installed the balterio slate laminate flooring in our dining and kitchen, my question is: ...
A: Ginger, Get a mop with a "microfiber" head and use that and hot water only. The microfiber tends ...
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| candle wax | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I had a candle spill on the arm of my sofa. Is there anything to get it off. The fabric is like a ...
A: Anna Lee, As with any suggestion you need to try it out on an inconspicuous spot first to be sure ...
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| orange wax deposit | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Please can you help? How can I remove the oily wax deposit left by oranges from my stainless steel ...
A: Kay, Start by washing the bowl just like you'd wash all your other dishes. After you have washed ...
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| Dry Cleaning | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I have a large heavy comforter that needs to be cleaned. The tag says dry clean only. This will ...
A: Karen, 2 things I need to know to advise you further: 1. What is the fabric on the outside of ...
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| sanitizing a mattress | 1/5/2008 |
Q: How can I sanitize a mattress?
A: Marilyn, Unless it is badly stained, I simply vacuum it. Then put it out in the sunshine & turn it ...
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| dye transfer onto clothes dryer drum | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I recently washed some red fabric placemats and then dried them in my electric clothes dryer. The ...
A: Chris, The first thing I would try is "Mr. Clean Magic Eraser". Second would be nail polish ...
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| Descaling a kettle | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I heard that you could use vinegar to descale a kettle so I googled this earlier today. The standard ...
A: Fi, The vinegar/water solution is good but you don't need to bring it to a boil. Try covering the ...
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| Ironing | 1/1/2008 |
Q: Its my first time to visit the site, I hope it will solve my problem, I have a new trouser (still ...
A: Shahir, As with anything I suggest, or anyone else, always try it on a hidden area before using it ...
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| Hard water stains and mildew | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I live in a part of Tx. that has really hard water and it causes mildew or mold. How can you clean ...
A: Ronnie, I have collected a few sites that say it better than I on getting hard water stains out. ...
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| perminent marker | 12/25/2007 |
Q: My son wrote on my walls with perminent marker (red). Some is gloss paint and some flat paint. I ...
A: Teresa, For this you;re going to have to "prime" the area with a Primer paint such as KILZ. Then ...
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| kerosene | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I just dropped a kerosene oil lantern on my cement floor. HELP! what is the best and safest way to ...
A: Jody, Put kitty litter on the spot and let it set for at least a day. That should soak up some of ...
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| Carpet Stain - Tree Skirt | 12/18/2007 |
Q: My Christmas tree skirt got wet and stained our carpet a bright reddish/pink color in many spots. ...
A: Ann, The only carpet cleaner/stain remover I recommend is Joe Campanelli's products. You can go ...
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| carpet stain | 12/17/2007 |
Q: How do I get old stains out of the carpet ?
A: Michelle, The only carpet cleaner/stain remover I recommend is Joe Campanelli's products. You can ...
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| bathtub ring | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I would like to completely remove the ring in a bathtub. I have even tried commercial cleaners used ...
A: Donna, The first thing I would try is Spray the area with white vinegar then sprinkle some 20 ...
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| How do you remove pen marks from plastic covering? | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Well the other day my son wrote on a seat covering in my car and I'vr tried nail polish remover, ...
A: Nihad, You might try hairspray first. But is that doesn't work I like "Ink Away" to get ink out ...
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| Cleaning a down parka | 12/11/2007 |
Q: My parka says to machine wash it, and preferably machine dry in in a bag. What kind of bag are they ...
A: Sheila, Those stackable washer/dryers are pretty small for a down parka, I used to live in Alaska, ...
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| paw prints | 11/30/2007 |
Q: We have kitty paw prints all over our fine wood furniture. We have tried many supposedly great ...
A: William, The wood needs to be cleaned and I recommend "Formby's Furniture Cleaner" to do the job. ...
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| Mildew smell in clean towels | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have some bath towels that were purchased about 6 years ago. Within the past 6 months the towels ...
A: Addie, It indeed could be your washer. Fill the washer with warm water and 1-2 cups of bleach ...
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| Metal Stains on Porcelain sinks and tub | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I had some work done on a bathroom, and the contractor left metal marks from his tools on the ...
A: Monica, Here are several things to try: -600 grit wet/dry sandpaper (used gently) with Soft ...
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| RUBBER BACKING STAIN ON CARPET | 11/21/2007 |
Q: HOW DO I GET A YELLOW STAIN FROM THE RUBBER BACKING OF AN AREA RUG OUT OF MY CARPET?
A: Barbara, The only thing I can suggest to do is to get a wax stripper product and use it on the ...
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| Ironing clothes | 11/14/2007 |
Q: My iron spits brown water spots ocassionally, I don't leave any water in the iron when not in use. ...
A: Pamela, I tried a solution of vinegar and water then straight vinegar-neither worked for a ...
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| Stain from my dog. Not what you'd think. | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Every morning i walk my dog from his sleeping place in the laundry down the hallway into our living ...
A: Lisa, The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried ...
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| blinds | 11/12/2007 |
Q: How do I clean levleor blinds that have gotten dirty from oil heat and look black - I tried woolite ...
A: Ann, In your case I would look in the Yellow Pages under "blinds" then you should find a category ...
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| linoleum floor | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I live in SC - red clay everywhere! The linoleum in my kitchen shows major traffic patterns and I ...
A: Myra, What you probably ned to do is "strip" the whole floor. Use a floor stripping product and ...
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| Grease stains on walls | 11/8/2007 |
Q: i have chicken grease all over my wall and blinds, do you know of any cleanser that will get the ...
A: KT, I've used a product called "Awesome" for a degreaser and it did a good job. And I got it at ...
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| Ironing clothes | 11/7/2007 |
Q: My iron spits brown water spots ocassionally, I don't leave any water in the iron when not in use. ...
A: Pamela, You need to clean your iron. Put boiling white vinegar into the iron and turn it on to ...
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| microfiber | 11/6/2007 |
Q: How do I get urine out of a microfiber couch cushion?
A: Teri, Does your cushion have a zipper to remove the covering? What kind of urine is it-human ...
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| blood on white wool carpet | 11/4/2007 |
Q: broadloom white field with blue lattice design. Blood stain from last night. Nothing was done. ...
A: Denise, With all methods, first test them on an inconspicuous area. I'll give you 2 solutions. ...
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| microfiber sofa | 11/3/2007 |
Q: My sons rountinely lay on the sofa to rest and on the arm is a buildup of hairspray, hair gel, etc. ...
A: Michelle, All of the methods below should be tried on an inconspicuous area of the sofa first) ...
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| Tile cleaner left white stains on shower floor | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I used Lysol bathroom cleaner on my tile shower floor to clean soap scum and now when the floor ...
A: Tawnya, Tile and Grout Cleaner Ingredients: 2 cups baking soda 1 cup borax 1 cup hot water Steps: ...
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| Table Stains | 11/1/2007 |
Q: During a party last night my desk got punch all over it (vodka, rum, gin, cava, cherryade etc) and ...
A: Becky, I'm not able to help but if you direct your question to an expert in woodworking, you may ...
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| Wine colored pant suit | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Instead of using a wrinkle releaser spray, I accidently sprayed Tilex on wine color slacks to a ...
A: Ned, Don't you just want to kick yourself---it sounds like something I would do!!! Since the ...
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| carpet stain | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I watered a tree I have in my living room, the water did not come thru but it evidently wet the ...
A: Ann Marie, Here's the BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have ...
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| Cleaning Laminate floors | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I have Pergo laminate flooring from my front door down a long hallway and into my kitchen. Like most ...
A: Sandi, I like the Hoover FLOORMATE for ease of cleaning. There are several models. I like them ...
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| Medicine stains on my bed | 10/26/2007 |
Q: My mom spilled poly visol (infants liquid vitamin) on my bed, how to I get the stain out. I have a ...
A: Nat, Thanks for the question. One remedy is using my favorite stain removal product--it's ...
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| Carpet Odor | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I have an 8 x 10 imported wool sculpted rug from the middle east purchased thru HSN shopping. It has ...
A: Kelli, Wool rugs are a natural fiber and can be cleaned. "Steam" cleaning is just a term for hot ...
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| PUMPKIN STAIN on NEW linoleum floor! | 10/24/2007 |
Q: HELP! I just carved pumpkins with my son & got a huge orange area on my brand new linoleum floor. ...
A: Melissa, Did you try a "pre-treating" laundry solution? Since it is new, I don't want to give ...
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| wet towels | 10/20/2007 |
Q: When using washed towels and wash cloths they develope a bad odor as soon as they get wet or even ...
A: Lori, There are several things you can try: 1. /add 1/2 C "20 Mule Team Borax" with your detergent ...
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| smell on leather | 10/19/2007 |
Q: my leather suite smells of damp due to a flood the suite was not touched by the water but i can ...
A: Theresa, Putting the furniture outdoors for a few days might help--that's a LOT of work! I've ...
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| What can I do to remove body-oil stains from bed sheets? | 10/17/2007 |
Q: My husband has oily skin that leaves an oily residue over his entire side of the bed and his ...
A: Heidi, I like using Dawn dish soap to help get out greasy stains. Good washing action requires ...
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| Cleaning vinyl window blinds | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have some white vinyl blinds that have become off white and yellow, I believe from smoke from the ...
A: Sallie, I'm skeptical that you can get those blinds "white" again. Take the blinds down and ...
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| OrangeGlo on Laminate Floors | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have brand new laminate floors and I want that "WOW" shine to them, so I tried OrangeGlo for ...
A: Brandy, Once you get a wood/laminate floor there is only ONE cleaning solution you should ...
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| removing coffee odor from thermos cup | 10/8/2007 |
Q: is it possible to fully remove all traces of coffee from my OXO thermos cup, especially the plastic ...
A: Elise, Go to the Dollar Store or to any store and get the cheapest "Denture Cleaning Tablets" that ...
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| Candle wax on quilt | 10/6/2007 |
Q: During a power outage last night, my husband accidentally dripped red (!) candle wax on a quilt ...
A: Pat, Method #1: Firstly do not rub and pick it out (you may destroy the fibers and get rub marks) ...
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| Permanent Marker on Leather Lounge | 10/4/2007 |
Q: My 1 year old decided it would be fun to scribble with permanent black marker on our new light ...
A: Rebecca, Try rubbing alcohol first. If you have some "Avon Skin-So-Soft" try that. If those ...
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| cleaning with borax | 10/3/2007 |
Q: So I've come across some recipes for cleaning with borax. It kills bacteria and germs, but my ...
A: Lindsey, Borax or Boric Acid is used as a pest repellent but as a human you would have to ingest ...
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| window cleaning | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I have washed the windows of my house with the help of professional window washer, and can't seem to ...
A: David, Question about the "film" on the outside windows.....is it from water spots? Or is it ...
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| ink off old baby crissy doll | 9/25/2007 |
Q: My niece got a hold of my very old doll and now I can't remove the ink stains. Doll is soft rubber. ...
A: A product called "Ink Away" will probably be your best bet in removing that ink from the doll. It ...
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| 100% polyester shower curtain | 9/21/2007 |
Q: Sijka, I have two 100% polyester shower curtains which I bought from Walmart. I love them in the ...
A: Sue, The shower curtain should be cleaned every time you shower, just a simple quick rinse to ...
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| crayon on upholstery | 9/17/2007 |
Q: Please help! I have not yet tried tackling this stain for fear of further damage, so nothing has ...
A: Rebecca, I'm going to give you the Crayola website where they have a SUPPORT category with stain ...
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| Red Clay Stains | 9/5/2007 |
Q: How do you get red clay stains out of baseball unforms?
A: Carole, Here are a few things you might try--soak the uniforms in the hottest water you can stand ...
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| removing wite out from my car seats | 8/31/2007 |
Q: My 2 year old son spilled wite out on my cloth car seats, what can I use to get this out?
A: Christi, Scrape as much of it as you can off the seat. Make a little bowl of warm water and Dawn ...
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| Nail Polish in Suede Jacket | 8/28/2007 |
Q: HELP!! I went to get my nails done when the lady dropped nail polish on the floor, of course it ...
A: Melanie, I would take the jacket immediately to a reputable dry cleaner and give the bill to your ...
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| Bathroom Floor- HELP PLEASE | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I live in an apartment and they put in a new bathroom floor. Its pretty cheap I think. It looks like ...
A: Karen, The only thing I can suggest might be one of the the "Carbona" stain removers. You can ...
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| yellow stain | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I inherited a number of table linens that are made of a poly spun fabric possibly with some cotton ...
A: Bev, By far the BEST stain remover for White fabric is "Mary Ellen's Set-In-Stain Remover for ...
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| nail polish stain | 8/24/2007 |
Q: i accidently spilled nail polish on my bed sheet and i cant get it off....so i was wondering if you ...
A: Sidrah, Looking through my stain removal data--try Windex or, and I know this sounds funny, Bug ...
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| Stain removal | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I have a black tank top which has white deoderant stains on the underarms, I have tried to soak, use ...
A: Debbie, I doubt that it's available in Australis but it is available on the internet. Here are a ...
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| linoleum floors | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I have linoleum floors in my kitchen and was wondering what was the best way to get them really ...
A: Victoria, If you really want to get it REALLY clean and "start over" with it....here's what I ...
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| leather | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I was wondering how to remove pen ink from leather. I appreciate any suggestions. Thank you for ...
A: Nikki, The only product I recommend for removal of ink from anything is "Goo Gone Ink Away". It ...
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| Motor Oil | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I have a white bedspread that was stained with what I believe is motor oil (it came in on my cat). ...
A: David, Yes, wash the shower curtain in the washer and you can also dry it on low or "air" if it's ...
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| River Water stain removal | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I have a white bikini that has multi strings that tie around the neck and back and at the sides of ...
A: Mophead, To really clean and whiten all white fabrics I recommend using "Mary Ellen's Set-In-Stain ...
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| Oil stains on outdoor terracotta tiles | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have a fairly large area of unsealed terra cotta tiles stained with oil. The stain was there for ...
A: Gareth, Usually I recommend kitty litter to absorb oil stains on concrete. But the terracotta ...
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| get the yellow out of tile floor | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I would like to know what I can use to get my kitchen tile floor back to white again. I have a ...
A: Removing Stain on Linoleum or Vinyl from Rubber Backing of Area Rug The yellow stain on your kitchen ...
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| staining different types of wood | 7/13/2007 |
Q: Can I stain oak and white pine and get the same stain results and appearance on the wood?
A: Chad, The stain will bring out the lines of the grain of both woods. They will not look the same. ...
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| stain on vinyl boat seats | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have stains on my vinyl boat seat and transom covers from the dye of wet towels sitting on them in ...
A: Rick Vinyl is porous and tends to absorb stains. Stains are often permanent. You may try an ...
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| stain removal from blouse | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Please let me know if there is anything that will remove hair dye from a 100% linen, white blouse. ...
A: Pat, For stains on white fabrics I use "Mary Ellen's Set-In-Stain Remover for Whites". You can ...
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| removing stain | 7/4/2007 |
Q: how can I remove a raspberry juice stain from my car seat please?
A: Declan, The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost ...
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| unwanted color in laundry | 7/3/2007 |
Q: How can I remove unwanted dye, that bleed into my clothes?
A: Lori, If you've dried the item in the dryer there is little you can do to remove the color. You ...
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| lint removal | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I don't know if this is your area of expertise or not, but I do need some help. I bought two ...
A: Rosemary, You really have me stumped!!! Does the microfiber on the blankets "ball-up"? Even that ...
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| Stained sofa | 6/28/2007 |
Q: We have a cream colored sofa that has hot a number of stains on it - one of them was coffee but the ...
A: At this point, Catherine, a professional cleaner is the only thing I would advise. You'll just ...
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| red clay stains in carpet | 6/27/2007 |
Q: What would I use to get red clay(just moved to charlotte,nc)out of my beige carpets? New to area and ...
A: Anita, The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost ...
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| Cartridge ink on beige tile grouting | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I've just moved into a new house and have a tiled kitchen. Due to a shaking incident I have a ...
A: James, If the tile grout was "sealed" there is a possibility of getting the stain out. I ...
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| Ink stain on couch | 6/16/2007 |
Q: What can I use to get pen ink out of microfiber suede couch?
A: The product that I recommend for ink removal is "Goo-Gone's INK AWAY". It's not the easiest product ...
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| floor stain from bathroom rug | 6/15/2007 |
Q: How do I get rid of stain that was caused my bathroom rug with rubber backing?
A: Rhonda, Removing Stain on Linoleum or Vinyl from Rubber Backing of Area Rug The yellow stain on your ...
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| Ink or marker on leather | 6/14/2007 |
Q: - I am a beginner collecting vintage baseball gloves. Often the gloves I obtain have previous ...
A: Tom- I have used and have advised others to use (and they have with good results) a product ...
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| granite countertop stain | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I made a big mistake and used lysol bathroom cleaner (not the bleach kind) on my black granite ...
A: Sarah, Contact the manufacturer or dealer for their recommendations. Granite countertops are ...
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| carpet stain | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I left an old yearbook on my beige carpet which left a stain that I can't get out. It has also ...
A: Patricia, The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost ...
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| To Iron or Not to Iron Bed Sheets | 5/25/2007 |
Q: My husband requested I iron our bed sheets for that nice crisp, wrinkle free feel. I've never ...
A: Sheri, My first thought of course is, "Let him iron the sheets!!". But I DO have a better ...
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| Stain/Mark | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I have a number of brown marks on cushion flooring that is caused by rubber feet on table legs. I ...
A: The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost EVERY ...
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| Carpet stain | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have just moved a planter that was in my lounge, I have found that the carpet has stained black ...
A: Jan, The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost ...
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| Ink stains | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I got an ink on a rubber doll of my sister's and I don't know how to get it out.
A: the only product I have found to work on ink stain is "Ink Away"- it's hard to find but you can go ...
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| whiteout stain | 5/11/2007 |
Q: recently a bottle of white out fell over and stain my car seats. i have read to use wd40 and that it ...
A: Whitley, I've not researched this particular stain--but I will work on it this weekend and get ...
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| meldew removal | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I have just purchased a house and the shower has tile. The gout between the tiles is black and I ...
A: Susan, If you've used all those products with no results, I regret to tell you that the grout is ...
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| nil polish stain on wood | 5/7/2007 |
Q: i spilt nail polish remover on my parents new table. it is oak wood with a stain finish. there is ...
A: Rachael, EEEK! The acetone (if the pokish remover was acetone based) has actually eaten away at ...
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| puppy stains | 4/30/2007 |
Q: i have a 7 week old puppy and the stains on the carpet are getting stinky. what's the best thing to ...
A: Bev- To get a urine stain out of carpet, act quickly. Blot with paper towels or a clean white ...
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| How do I get white deoderant marks out of a black lace shirt? | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I have a black shirt that has white deoderant stains on the underarms. How do I get the white stains ...
A: Emma- Unfortunately, the very products used to control and prevent perspiration can sometimes leave ...
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| Colors that bled in the laundry.... | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I have a polo style shirt that is is white with widely separated dark green stripes. The shirt was ...
A: k- Next time DO NOTHING until you really know what to do! The bleach was probably a bad idea, ...
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| smoke ceilings | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I moved in this house that must have been smoked in for a couple of years. How do I remove the ...
A: Sherri, Now, I want to warn you that you will NOT like this answer---but having gone through this ...
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| stains and granite countertops | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I have a blue dye stain on my granite countertops that I can't seem to get rid of. My husband ...
A: Shelby, I have a couple of websites that give advice on getting stains out of granite ...
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| clean antique cotton bedspread | 4/20/2007 |
Q: Friend, I have inherited a cotton crocheted bedspread from my great-grandmother. It is over 100 ...
A: Magdalena, I've cleaned my grandma's lace tablecloth using Tide with Bleach alternative. I used it ...
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| t shirt transfer marks | 4/19/2007 |
Q: i have just ironed my partners tshirt, and it has a transfer on the front of it . I have accidentely ...
A: Laura, In my experience, once a transfer is ironed on you can not remove it entirely. But in ...
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| Cleaning steel siding | 4/17/2007 |
Q: What would you recomend for cleaning gray steel siding? It has some calking. Its about 13 years old. ...
A: Patsy, While aluminum siding is virtually maintenance-free, you can take a few steps to ensure it ...
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| soap spill on carpet | 4/16/2007 |
Q: A bottle of bath soap spilled on my carpet while I was at work (I have cats). Added to the ...
A: Sue, You have me heart-felt sympathy--I once spilled a gallon of pain on a beige carpet!! And this ...
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| body oil stain | 4/15/2007 |
Q: What can I use to remove body oil from my micro-fiber couch?
A: Marc, The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost ...
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| stained leather wine lists | 4/12/2007 |
Q: The lists are beige leather that get ink stains on them. We tried hairspray, glass cleaner and milk. ...
A: Patricia, "Ink Away" is the only product that I recommend for removal of ink from ANYTHING!!! It ...
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| Smoke in leather couches | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Good Morning. I purchased two leather couches used and when I got them home I started noticing ...
A: Tim, It sound like your couches need a GOOD CLEANING!! The one product I like and use is ...
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| tub-sink cleaner | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a hardcore cleaner, something that put nearly takesa all stains and dirt off. Can ...
A: This product is the BEST cleanser I have found to date. I also have a tub that is hard to clean and ...
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| white vinyl leather | 4/3/2007 |
Q: desperately in need of help. I have a white vinyl leather boat cushion. The cushion was inside a ...
A: Stephen, Have you tried "Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser"? Don't know if it would do the trick but It ...
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| cleaning the couch | 4/3/2007 |
Q: It's the durable type fabric. the backrest has pretty dark sweat stained area.......What would you ...
A: Mike, This is the BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried ...
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| Iron Shine | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I got a item back form the ironing service and it has a shine mark on the material where it has ...
A: Method #1 Sponge vinegar on affected area. Turn piece over and press with iron. Method #2 * ...
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| stains on fake marble | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I have a kitchen table with black fake marble on the top. It now has water stains and maybe stains ...
A: It is impossible to restore the color and eliminate scratches from plastic laminate (brand name: ...
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| a white swimsuit that has yellowed | 3/25/2007 |
Q: How do I get my white swimsuit that has yellowed over the winter, to look white again?
A: There is a product called "Mary Ellen's Stain Remover for Whites" that you can usually find in ...
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| laminate flooring | 3/24/2007 |
Q: We just installed harmonics laminate flooring in the kitchen. I really liked it until I had to mop ...
A: To get the marks off the floor use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Then you need to use a cleaning solution ...
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| wax build-up | 3/22/2007 |
Q: "We live in a apartment, and the cleaning lady cleaned the kitchen floor with a wax based ...
A: I use "Armstrong's New Beginning Floor Cleaner and Stripper" available at any home store. When I've ...
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| Wax on cloth | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I am trying to figure out the best way to get a pretty big amount of thick wax out of my table ...
A: Wax Away is a product that I've used http://www.alltvstuff.com/wax2.html If there is a stain ...
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| suede | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I have a suede jacket of which a had a bunch of chocolate milk spill on me. I tried wetting it with ...
A: Corey- I have no REAL experience with suede stains but here is a website that may be helpful. ...
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| Leather Jacket Cleaning | 3/10/2007 |
Q: I have acquired a leather jacket & it needs 'freshing up' but I can afford to take it to a leather ...
A: Leather CPR™ Conditioner and Cleaner If you have leather that needs cleaning -- and almost everyone ...
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| Smelly plywood? | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a home that had dogs and cats. The smelled of the carpet in one of the bedrooms ...
A: The ONLY solution is to replace the plywood. There is NOTHING that will take that smell ...
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| Jello stain on my cushion | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I spilled a few drops of liquified cherry jello on my ottoman cushion. I can't tell what the fabric ...
A: The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost EVERY ...
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| suggestions? | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I have a terrible problem. I recently bought a very expensive serving fork/spoon set that is nickle ...
A: I suggest you ask a reputable jeweler. They may suggest a type of polish or the use of an ...
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| heat damaged berber carpet | 2/28/2007 |
Q: I was laying out a quilt top on my cream colored berber carpeting and noticed an area that needed to ...
A: The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost EVERY ...
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| stain removal | 2/27/2007 |
Q: how do i remove hair dye from my bathroom floor
A: Here are 4 ideas for you in order of least harm to flooring: 1) rubbing alcohol 2) hairspray 3) ...
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| ink stain | 2/22/2007 |
Q: How do I get an ink stain out of a shirt?
A: I just fell on to another site on the web that may be your best source for Ink Away: Go to this site ...
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| Hummus Stain | 2/21/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me of any solution that might remove a hummus stain from a rug. Thanks
A: The BEST product ever for carpet, upholstery and fabric stains!!! I have tried almost EVERY ...
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| Black Film on Linoleum Flooring | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I have a white linoleum flooring in my kitchen which is about 10 years old. I wash the floor once a ...
A: If you've not stripped the old polishes and wax from the floor in 10 years-begin with a thorough ...
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| ceramic tile | 2/20/2007 |
Q: My new ceramic tile kitchen floor gets dirty so easily. Is there any finish I can put on it to ...
A: Routine Care and Cleaning Clean wall tiles by wiping with a damp cloth or sponge. Sweep or vacuum ...
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| Ironing | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I am trying to lengthen a pair of black pants for my daughter. They are 98% cotton amd 2% spandex. ...
A: After trying the old stand-by-vinegar- with little success, I found a "Rajah Cloth" and it ...
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| RED WINE STAIN ON VINYL FLOOR | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I'm so glad to find this site. I have a few spots on my white vinyl flooring where I spilled red ...
A: #1- Try plain rubbing alcohol - isopropyl alcohol in water at a 1 part alcohol to a 3 parts water ...
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| Cleaning Tile | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I have a marble tile shower room in my bath. I have a build-up of "soap scum" on the marble tile. ...
A: I have several thoughts and hints--you can choose among them, but I will tell you my preference! 1. ...
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| stained leather chair | 1/28/2007 |
Q: how do I clean body oil and natural hair oil that have stained the headrest and arms of a leather ...
A: The leather used on furniture is of high grade and should be treated as such. I REALLY suggest ...
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| automatic dishwashing detergent | 1/26/2007 |
Q: What is going on? My aluminum bottom pots (and anything aluminum) come out very dark or black. ...
A: Here is a great explaination of "why" this happened http://www.uexpress.com/mrhandyperson/ And ...
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| Flat Top Stain Removal | 1/21/2007 |
Q: Am looking for something that will work. I'm hoping that the "whynk" or "bryte" is available in my ...
A: Your question is a bit unclear but I'm going to try anyway! I THINK you're talking of a flat top ...
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| stain on leather jacket | 1/18/2007 |
Q: my grandson's leather jacket was painted on in art class at school. do you know what will remove ...
A: After using the olive oil or Wd-40--use a leather cleaner/conditioner--the cheapest can be found at ...
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| silver cleaning | 1/15/2007 |
Q: Sijka-read past response to water/aluminum process. Not interested. I read an advertisement in the ...
A: Here are several sites that you might be able to use: ...
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| Stain removal | 1/12/2007 |
Q: I wonder if you had any advice on how to remove splashes of candle wax, that we have managed to get ...
A: Take a couple of layers of brown paper bag and lay on spot. Use a warm iron to "wick" the wax into ...
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| Cleaning Screen Windows | 1/11/2007 |
Q: What is the best way to clean screen windows and doors?
A: I have used a power washer for years to clean my screens.I take them off the windows or doors first, ...
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| cleaning cigarette smells | 1/10/2007 |
Q: Can you offer a solution (or cleaner) for getting cigarette smell out of curtains. They are ...
A: Wash them well with detergent and a couple cups of vinegar. If that doesn't get the odor completely ...
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| leather dye transfer | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I have a mahogany leather tote that keeps bleeding on to the papers in it and the clothes it ...
A: I don't have any experience with this type of problem. My suggestion is to call a shoe repair shop ...
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| Wax on leather | 1/4/2007 |
Q: How can I remove wax of a leather couch?
A: To remove "excess" wax, put ice cubes in a plastic bag and set on the area. Once frozen, use a ...
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| Ironing cotton | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I have a cotton /polyester tablecloth but it seems like it is more cotton. At the ironing board I ...
A: Be sure that when you wash the tablecloth, you use a "full" tub of water. Sometimes if you don't ...
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| How to treat back flush odor | 12/28/2006 |
Q: I want to ask about how to treat the back-flush problem in a bathroom. It is not an uncommon ...
A: Your may actually have a plumbing problem. In both a sink and bathtub there is a pipe that will ...
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| Paint on Carpet | 12/28/2006 |
Q: Over the holidays we had some painting done to our walls. Some of the paint got on the carpet and ...
A: Sorry for the delay--I wanted to try some new products on a paint stain like yours so I knoew the ...
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| nail polish | 12/26/2006 |
Q: My daughter spilled bottle of nail polish on my white tile floor.....HOw do I get it clean?? thank ...
A: Nail Polish Stains: On resilient flooring (vinyl, tile, linoleum), rub with a cloth dampened in a ...
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| how to remove nail polish remover stain | 12/25/2006 |
Q: here is the answer to your question. any suggestion would be great. thanks in advance, go "Is it ...
A: I'm wondering if you would use a spray clear "satin" finish over the entire surface of the desk. ...
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| how to remove nail polish remover stain | 12/24/2006 |
Q: i have spilled nail polish remover by accident onto a wooden desk, and it has left a clear stain ...
A: Yes, my guess is that you DID take some of the wax and possibly even some of the stain off the wood. ...
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| staining from ironing | 12/23/2006 |
Q: I do use a liquid fabric softener. How is this significant to the problem at hand? Doesn't seem to ...
A: I've had the softener make those marks but not consistantly--I am going to suggest that you clean ...
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| LAUNDRY/STAIN REMOVAL | 12/22/2006 |
Q: how CAN i GET THE RED DYE OFF OF THE WHITE COLLAR AND CUFFS OF A SHIRT THAT BLED
A: There is only one product that will put the "white back" in those cuffs and collars-BUT you will ...
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| rug problem | 12/20/2006 |
Q: i bought a round red rug from ikea and it's giving me problems. i have beige carpet at home, and ...
A: I'm not sure I understand .... Pieces of the red rug are coming off (loose pieces?) AND the dye from ...
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| stain | 12/18/2006 |
Q: My son colored all over the white cloth seat of a chair with a fuschia permanent marker. It's ...
A: There is only one product that I have found to remove ink and permanent marker stains without ...
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| carpet | 12/16/2006 |
Q: IS IT POSSIBLE TO DYE A CARPET? WE HAVE A WHITE BERBER, IN GOOD CONDITION. IT IS IN A HIGH TRAFFIC ...
A: Just another thought---if you are "steam cleaning" your carpet--what kind of detergent/solvent are ...
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| Cleaning Tile Floors | 12/15/2006 |
Q: Bought a new house, great spanish tile floors that have suffered years of abuse..scratched, ...
A: I refer you to the following website for the answer to your question. I personally have not dealt ...
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| stain on carpeting | 12/14/2006 |
Q: .. I changed my cats food to MEOW MIX and she got sick on my cream colored carpet. The stain is now ...
A: The BEST product that I have found in my research (and ONLY one I will ever use) for carpet, ...
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| removing black pen ink from oak wood | 12/13/2006 |
Q: My five year old started writing her name in black pen ink on the side of my brother and ...
A: A couple of ideas: You might use some "0000" steel wool wrapped around the tip of a ...
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| cleaning linoleum tile | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I have white linoleum tile in my kitchen that is in good shape but is yellowed. I don't think it is ...
A: It may be a build up of wax and polishes from over the years. I get a good floor stripper-Bissell ...
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| kerosenespills | 12/5/2006 |
Q: i spilled kerosene in my carpet in my car.how do i get the smell out. help
A: I've not had any experience in this area, but researching websites--here are a couple that might ...
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| Dog Urine | 12/4/2006 |
Q: Well we can't move. Isn't there anything to get rid of that lingering smell of dog urine?We just ...
A: I'm doing to refer you to several websites for answers..... ...
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| Dog Urine | 12/4/2006 |
Q: We just moved into a new apartment where the previous owner had a large dog that peed all over the ...
A: You're not going to like this----look at your lease--and move!! If the landlord does not see the ...
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| candel wax in clothing | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I'm just a kid and so i was messing with a candle and i spilt wax on my new sweatshirt and i was ...
A: Scrape off the wax you can then get an iron and set it on "high". When the iron is hot-put a couple ...
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| Stain on top of Clothes Dryer | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have a stain on top of my new white clothes dryer. It was caused by my leaving some printed ...
A: I went right to my dryer and tried a few things--- Soft Scrub cleanser helped a little when scrubbed ...
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| lipstick | 11/29/2006 |
Q: Unfornatunely a tube of red lipstick was left in a pocket during wash cycle and drying cycle. When ...
A: Here are several ideas: Keep in mind that lipstick is an oil-based cosmetic. Therefore, you want to ...
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| ball point ink stain on a load of dried laundry | 11/28/2006 |
Q: i was able to read your answer to a similar question about ink removal in laundry. you said that ink ...
A: It is hard to find-I found it at BEN FRANKLIN--I have found it. You might also try an office supply ...
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| paint on leather | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I recently was painting and got a couple spots on my leather couch. I tried to remove them a wet ...
A: Paint stains may be impossible to remove entirely. Carefully scrape to remove any excess paint. Mix ...
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| mildew | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I accidently left a damp towel on my bedroom carpet. There is no stain just the smell of mildew. I ...
A: fist thing I would try is a spray aerosol "OZIUM" that can be purchased at hardware or grocery ...
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| mold | 11/21/2006 |
Q: We have this big wardrobe in our basement with old books, etc. Our basement wall got damp and the ...
A: The paperback on the wardrobe should be replaced if there is active/inactive mold or mildew on it. ...
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| nail polish | 11/10/2006 |
Q: How do I get nail polish off my wood coffee table? My three year old just spilled a bottle and tried ...
A: Do not apply nail polish remover to the stain; it will quickly damage finish. Instead, soften the ...
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| Remove a Stain | 11/10/2006 |
Q: It was a red hat and the color on the hat seemed to bleed when he sweated in it. Anyway - one day ...
A: After testing about every stain remover on the market, I have found the BEST!!!! It is only ...
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| Cleaning Glass Shower Doors | 10/24/2006 |
Q: What is "CLR" that you refer to in an email question regarding cleaning glass shower doors?
A: CLR® (Calcium, Lime Remover) Enhanced Bathroom & Kitchen Cleaner Quickly cuts through calcium, ...
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| mineral deposits on granite | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I have a granite countertop in my bathroom that shows signs of hard water deposits. I am nervous ...
A: I use "humidifier cleaner" that you can find at any hardware store. Just spray it on (you can use ...
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| mineral spirits | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I have just had my kitchen cabinets refaced in cherry wood. The installer is telling me to use ...
A: It's ok--just use it sparingly. There are also other cleaners for cabinets but your installer ...
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| Wall mold | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I'd thought I'd read somewhere that salt is an excellent ingredient for ridding of mold. It seems a ...
A: I have never heard of salt used to remove mold. If you're referring to mold on the grout between ...
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| nail polish stain in tub | 10/16/2006 |
Q: How should we remove nail polish from a brand new tub (painted by our toddler) without damaging the ...
A: Here's a trick for removing stains and dirt encrustments from sinks and other ceramic surfaces. ...
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| Bathroom | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I am getting ready to re-do my bathroom. First I would like to clean the white walls. There are ...
A: Trisodium phosphate has been used by painters for years and years as a heavy duty degreaser and ...
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| How to clean kerosene out of a rug | 10/13/2006 |
Q: What is the best cleaning solution to get kenosene or lamp oil out of a carpet?
A: Kerosene has to evaporate to release the smell. You could put baking soda on the area, put a fan ...
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| Leather smell | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I received a 10 yr old tan leather sofa from a friend. It emits a distinct leather smell I simply ...
A: That "leather" scent doesn't come from the leather itself, but from the chemicals used to process ...
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| nail polish | 9/19/2006 |
Q: how can i get nail polish out of my wood table
A: Do not apply nail polish remover to the stain; it will quickly damage finish. Instead, soften the ...
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| carpet stain | 9/19/2006 |
Q: my son spilled purple nail polish on an off-white carpet. How do I get it out? Nail polish remover ...
A: Now THAT'S a stain!!!! But let's try to assist you! I have tried a lot of stain removers on ...
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| red nail polish remover | 9/16/2006 |
Q: I spilt some pink/red nail polish on a white laminate floor. What will remove the pink/red stain ...
A: Melissa, I have no experience in that area but I would recommend asking several ...
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| Carpet cleaning | 9/10/2006 |
Q: We have a rental house that has just become vacant. I was horrified when I went in for the first ...
A: Honestly, I have tried almost every type of household carpet steam cleaner and they do an adequate ...
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| green stain | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I have a metal frame lawn swing I keep outside only in the summer months. The swing section has a ...
A: You timing couldn't be better!!!! I found THE BEST stain remover-it's made for carpeting but it also ...
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| carpet stain | 9/6/2006 |
Q: Dropped black chimney soot on carpet. How can I clean. Please save my marriage. Thank you Jerry
A: OK, Jerry, let's see if I can help you..... I have tried almost EVERY stain remover made in my ...
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| antiprespirant | 9/3/2006 |
Q: do you know of a way to remove anti perspirant stains from a shirt which has built up over time ...
A: If the color of the shirt is white-use Mary Ellen's Set-In Stain Remover for Whites (it also comes ...
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| shower mold and mildew | 4/25/2006 |
Q: we are considering having our 5' x 5' tiled roman shower re-done using "bathfitters"....an acrylic ...
A: Bob, I really don't know the answer to that question, but I may have a suggestion or 2. Clean ...
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| Cleaning paper walls | 4/19/2006 |
Q: How are you? I have the followingthe walls in my house are covered by decorative paper. I would like ...
A: Paul, I'm assuming the wallpaper you want to clean is "paper" wallpaper as opposed to vinyl or ...
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| Gel Stain | 4/18/2006 |
Q: Yesterday My dog chewed a black gel pen apart on my carpet. What is the best way to remove this ...
A: On the ink stain and permanent marker marks try "Ink Away", it's made by the same co. as Goo-Gone. ...
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| bath tub | 4/6/2006 |
Q: We moved into our house a little while ago and it looks like the people that lived here never ...
A: This is only going to be solved with a LOT of hard scrubbing! I had one of those once when I was ...
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| Cat urine/spray | 3/17/2006 |
Q: I'm hoping that you might be able to help me with this. I have 2 cats that have been ...
A: This is the worst problem that cat owners have. I have tried a lot of things and none have worked ...
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| White blotches on table | 3/16/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased an antique table that has some white blotches on the surface finish; probably ...
A: Here are some tips to try! 1) This is the one I like the best-it worked for me! -Apply a small ...
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| Removing grease stains from carpets | 3/16/2006 |
Q: Looks like a friend of mine has walked on some oil or grease and has stained his wool/nylon blend ...
A: Dawn dishsoap is really good on grease stains. Make a solution of Dawn (not with bleach) and water, ...
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| Stain on Carpets | 3/16/2006 |
Q: We left a bright orange plastic bag on our white/cream carpet, not thinking it would stain, but ...
A: The only things I can suggest are the following: OxiClean makes a stain remover-powder and ...
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| ink marks | 3/15/2006 |
Q: I MARKED A BROWN LEATHER SOFA WITH A BIRO THAT WAS IN MY BACK POCKET , HOW CAN I GET IT OUT , THANKS
A: you might try W-D40 or a leather cleaner. I'm not too well versed in leather stains. Good Luck, ...
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| bleaching a white top | 3/14/2006 |
Q: i went out in a little white vest top, i went to wash it and it has gone really discoloured with a ...
A: Nina- One thing you could do is to soak the vest in a solution of hot water, Tide with Bleach ...
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| Nylon stain | 3/6/2006 |
Q: I got vinegar on my nylon jacket and it seems to have left a stain. Is there a way to get it out? ...
A: I need to know what kind of stain-if you know it is grease based and what color your jacket is. In ...
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| Film/cloudiness on glassware | 3/6/2006 |
Q: I frequently drink Crystal Light drink mix (or similar products) and notice that the solution leaves ...
A: Water bottles do break down over time and that film is one of the symptoms, although I use them for ...
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| cleaning an iron | 12/1/2005 |
Q: I have an iron with a steam feature that won't work. I think it's clogged. How you you unclog a ...
A: You can try vinegar with a little water. Boil it up and pour it into the iron, turn the iron on. ...
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| Odor Removal | 11/22/2005 |
Q: We recently started our furnace(electric and heat-pump)and observed a very strong dead animal smell ...
A: Keep looking for the critter!! The smell will go away when the critter is REALLY crispy and REALLY ...
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| Wax removal | 11/21/2005 |
Q: I have a black candle that leaked thru and dripped onto my cast stone firplace mantel and hearth. Is ...
A: Pamela, The first thing I would try is a hot iron with paper tpwels. See if that won't get most ...
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| cleaning silver | 11/17/2005 |
Q: can u reccomend anything to clean a silver tarnished chain thanks cass
A: Cass, Small Jobs For small jobs, just use white toothpaste! Put some on your finger and rub it ...
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| stain removal. | 10/25/2005 |
Q: Please let me know the best way of removing a curry stain from a nylon top. thank you Answer - ...
A: Patricia, My first suggestion is to use Dawn dishsoap and apply it directly to the area and rub ...
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| Lipstick | 10/24/2005 |
Q: I have a number crystal wine and water goblets that have burned in lipstick stains from dishwasher ...
A: Make a paste of lemon juice and baking powder (finer and less abrasive than baking soda) and rub ...
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| How do you get cooking oil stains | 10/19/2005 |
Q: How do you get cooking oil stains out of cotton clohes. What can you also do about when colours have ...
A: Carolyn, For ANY oil stain use Dawn dishwashing liquid. Rub it into the area and let set, ...
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| Removal of emulsion paint stains | 10/19/2005 |
Q: made from fleece any ideas, they are two weekes old now. it was emulsion paint. Thanks for your help ...
A: Use "goof off", it works. You have to put it on and let it sit a few minutes and then scrape it ...
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| removing paint off glass | 10/6/2005 |
Q: I have a store front and would like to remove the large paint advertisment off of the front glass. ...
A: How about plain paint remover, sprayed on the paint then use a wide "spackling" knife followed with ...
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| subfloors - pet urine/mildew removal | 10/5/2005 |
Q: We just purchased a home that had 2 dogs and a cat. The carpets smelled very bad, they have been ...
A: I suggest replacing the plywood where there are pet odors and stains. I tried EVERYTHING in the ...
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| Removing smoke odors | 9/22/2005 |
Q: I live with my aunt and she's always smoking cigarettes. Since it's apparent that she's not going to ...
A: Kimberly, Honestly, you and your clothes will smell of smoke even if you do something. The only ...
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| Cleaning question... | 9/15/2005 |
Q: Sijka: My mother has a small Singer "steam presser" appliance...like the large ones used by dry ...
A: David, IF the surface is metal you can use steel wool pads. Go from a course to a find grit. ...
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| removal of tooth paste | 9/15/2005 |
Q: I got tooth paste on my trousers, what is the best method of removeing the stain, I tried taking to ...
A: Kenny, "Spray and Wash" have a towelette that has worked quite well on a lot of stains that are ...
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| Cleaning | 9/11/2005 |
Q: What is the best way to clean rusty cast iron ?
A: The traditional treatment for cast iron cookware is as follows. Build a fire and put the cookware ...
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| stained ceiling tiles | 9/2/2005 |
Q: We have large 6'x 12' acoustic tiles in our home. We had a roof leek which has been resolved however ...
A: Claire, here is a website that says exactly what I would have said-but it does it better. The Key ...
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| Glass Cleaning | 8/30/2005 |
Q: I have a coal fire with a glass viewer to heat my house and the glass has been marked or burnt by ...
A: Trevor, I'm going to lead you to a site that will give you your answers and suggest a couple of ...
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| Two stain problems | 8/30/2005 |
Q: 1. I have a water stain on a fabric covered cushion. Material is a medium weight cotton. I have ...
A: Kevin, We don't have hurricane's here-but we do live in Tornado Alley. But for some reason, maybe ...
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| discoloured stepping stone | 8/30/2005 |
Q: I have an outdoor stepping stone that is finished with stained glass. A lot of the glass that makes ...
A: Blanche, I use "Whink"-Rust Stain Remover on my rust. For this job, put some on a clean rag and ...
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| Cleaning an iron | 8/27/2005 |
Q: I've always had irons that accumulate a dark yucky stuff on the underside. This sometimes comes off ...
A: Patrice, Do you use spray starch? That is usually the culprit in making those dark sticky marks ...
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| how to whiten yellowed cotton | 8/22/2005 |
Q: I thought I'd try to sell my wedding dress - been in sealed box from cleaners for 25 years. Most of ...
A: Debi, First of all, think of donating your dress to a theater or a university theater, trying to ...
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| Tea stain on beige carpet | 8/20/2005 |
Q: I spilt some tea (boiling!) onto a beige carpet and immediately tried to get it off with water and ...
A: Care, Club Soda: Always Keep it on Hand Club soda is the best emergency spotter there is. Keep ...
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| carpet cleaning | 8/19/2005 |
Q: I need HELP!!! I recently spilled red and grey metallic nail polish on my carpeting!! What if ...
A: Judy, I've not had direct contact with this problem. I'll have to work on that one myself. I'm ...
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| Basement | 8/19/2005 |
Q: i hope you can help me or put me in the right direction. How do you get rid of musty smell on the ...
A: Nino, Have you found the source of the mustiness? That smell usually means soisture. Is it the ...
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| cleaner's solvent stains on clothing | 8/16/2005 |
Q: --no the dress did not have stains at first, the cleaner didn't redo it over... the contents of the ...
A: I would take it right back to the cleaners and demand satisfaction or a reimbursement for the dress. ...
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| Iron stains on bathroom fixtures | 8/12/2005 |
Q: How can I remove some really extreme stains from a bathtub and toilet? The stains are caused by ...
A: Arlene, I used to clean my friends' homes in an area where rusty water was rampant!! I HATED ...
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| cleaning wood cabinets | 8/6/2005 |
Q: What is the best solution for cleaning the greasy build up on wooden kitchen cabinets without ...
A: Glenn, There are a variety of wood cleaners that target grease. Check at the hardware store. I ...
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| film stain on glasses | 8/5/2005 |
Q: I have 2 coca cola glasses that have a heavy film stain on them. I have tried baking soda and also ...
A: Lynn, Get some "denture cleaning tablets"-get the cheapest-a dollar store maybe. Put 2 tablets in ...
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| carpet cleaning | 8/1/2005 |
Q: Do you have information on carpet cleaning? What works best? Or can you refer me? Thanks, ...
A: Dick, For years, I was all for cleaning the carpet yourself with one of those machines from the ...
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| Coloured clothes and pumpkin oil stains | 7/26/2005 |
Q: Hallo! I have two questions. 1. I had recently coloured some of my clothes with a couple of yellow ...
A: Sandra, Thanks for telling me your location, that really helps. 1. For the clothing--when this ...
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| Carpet | 7/19/2005 |
Q: I have very bad dirt stains on my carpeted stairs. I have the machine to clean the carpet but i ...
A: Shana, First of all, I have a bias against home cleaning machines, as they do not have enough ...
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| candle wax stain | 7/14/2005 |
Q: A few weeks ago I put away some candles on a melamine shelf to use at a later date. A couple of ...
A: Never had that problem--but you might try Clorox on a rag and let it set on the stain; try sink ...
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| Removing musty smell from INSIDE an old wardrobe? | 7/14/2005 |
Q: The inside of my old walnut wardrobe is smelling musty and affecting clothes with its smell,what do ...
A: Georgie, One way is to sand down all surfaces and varnish all surfaces. That's the SURE way. ...
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| keep white swimsuit white | 7/6/2005 |
Q: I have a beautiful new white bathing suit and would like to keep it looking bright white for as long ...
A: Courtney, You bet I've got an idea. RIT (the dye people) have several products to keep things ...
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| moldy odor in carpet | 6/30/2005 |
Q: Sijka, I have a wet carpet that has a moldy, musty odor and I hope you can help me to get rid if ...
A: Jackie, You really need talk again to your landlord and get him/her over there and smell it. If ...
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| tomato stains | 6/28/2005 |
Q: I have used straight bleach on a tomato stain (the bleach was a spill)...after trying everything ...
A: Whitney, There is a product that should do the trick for you. It's "Mary Ellen's Stain Remover ...
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| Cigerette Smoke | 6/28/2005 |
Q: I'm renting a small house that smells like stale cigerette smoke. I've washed all the walls, ...
A: Loretta, I found a spray called "OZIUM" that works quite well. It comes in a small and large ...
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| shower tiles | 6/18/2005 |
Q: What works best for shower tiles? They are gunked up with years of soap film. Thanks for any ...
A: Use a 1/2 and 1/2 solution of CLR and water. Spray it on and let set for aobut 10 minutes. Use ...
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| Carpet Protection | 6/17/2005 |
Q: Yes, I used the Rug Doctor carpet cleaner, made for the steam machines. The machine heats the water ...
A: Joan, I've heard of the liquid Scoth Guard but it's usually used my commercial companies. Call ...
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| Carpet Protection | 6/17/2005 |
Q: I had not had my light colored (Olefin) carpets cleaned since I had them installed. Then I ...
A: Joan, My first question is: When you used the Hoover Steam Cleaner, did you use any kind of soap ...
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| Ink stain removal from fabric | 6/15/2005 |
Q: Well now I've done it. I got a significant stain of water-based ink in my shirt pocket. It is still ...
A: John, John, John, Don't you know that is what those geeky plastic pockets are for-to prevent just ...
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| paint off fabric | 6/14/2005 |
Q: Do you know how to remove old dried oil paint form cotton fabric? A tablecloth. Thank you. Vicky
A: Vicky, If you have a good drycleaner in your town, consult them. Using dry-cleaning solvents on ...
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| pet odor/stain | 6/13/2005 |
Q: We are currently trying in vain to remove a cat urine stain and odor from a carpet in my daughter's ...
A: Robert, This is the question I HATE to answer because you won't like me. There is nothing that ...
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| cleaning marble | 6/13/2005 |
Q: How should I clean a grubby and weathered marble table top which spends all its life in the garden? ...
A: I'm going to refer you to a website dealing with cleaning marble gravestones. It can tell you more ...
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| Glass shower doors/tile | 6/9/2005 |
Q: I have a beautiful master bath with extensive tilework and glass shower doors. How do you keep the ...
A: The "SURE" way to keep that tile and glass clean is to wipe it down after EVERY use. Just have an ...
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| Black Marker Stain on Carpeting | 6/7/2005 |
Q: I think I've got a toughy for you. Our polyester carpet is about five months old(cream colored). ...
A: I've had the best luck with tricky questions like this by calling your carpet installer and ask if ...
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| Stain on Vinyl | 6/6/2005 |
Q: Somehow a yellow stain has gotten on my white vinyl flooring in the kitchen. I have tried bleach, ...
A: I have the same thing in my kitchen. The flooring company that came to replace the vinyl said it ...
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| Wax Clean up | 1/12/2005 |
Q: My wife spilled some hot red candle wax on our white rug. Any suggestions to remove it? Thanks Barry
A: I'm going to give you several websites you can use. If you can't get the color out please contact ...
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| silver cleaning | 1/8/2005 |
Q: I heard there is a solution to cleaning silver by lining a dish or pan with aluminum foil and adding ...
A: Tarnished silver can be cleaned if placed in a glass bowl which has warm water, salt, and aluminum ...
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| Mildew/Green fungus on roof | 12/31/2004 |
Q: No one in the roofing category seems to deal with this, so I wonder if you just might. Is there a ...
A: I have a neighbor who is a master roofer--I will ask him when he gets back from the weekend and will ...
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| Scorch marks | 12/29/2004 |
Q: How do I remove scorch marks from a carpet caused by cinders from our fire?
A: There is no way to remove scorch marks other that "shave or cut" them off. It's a very "careful" ...
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| How do you remove urine stains... | 12/19/2004 |
Q: How do you remove urine stains from a mattress?
A: Possibly the best way is to use a spray product that is specific for urine-go to a pet ...
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| Protecting wool carpet | 12/10/2004 |
Q: We just purchased a wool rug for under the dining table. As spills are certain to happen, can you ...
A: Ask a reputable carpet store for suggestions. No stain repellant will work all the time. You ...
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| Using ammonia on carpet | 12/6/2004 |
Q: I am trying to clean a vomit odor from my carpet. I used soap and water, Woolite pet stain remover, ...
A: Try a spritz of lemon water on the area (and beyond the area as the area cleaned gets larger as ...
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| red wine stains | 11/23/2004 |
Q: my girlfriend and I were at a garden party last weekend and someone carelessly spilled red wine on ...
A: I HATE wine stains!!! I have had good experiences with "Tide with Bleach Alternative" on wine ...
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| stain revision to earlier question | 8/2/2004 |
Q: Very light tan/yellowEarlier I asked about my Egyptian Cotton Sheets. I said they were stained with ...
A: OK__OK Here is your answer................. "Mary Ellen's Set-In-Stain Remover" for Colors. This ...
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| Carpet stains/kitchen floor cleaning problem | 7/31/2004 |
Q: My problem is a two-part one. First let me explain my problem with our carpet stains. We have beige ...
A: John, It is not an easy process if the area is alrge. If small cut a circular area out, using ...
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| Removing Ordors from a Mattress | 7/29/2004 |
Q: When my mother-in-law stays with us she puts Ben-Gay on before going to bed. How do I get the ...
A: There is a product called "Ozium" that you can get usually at any grocery store. |
