Getting Rid of Cigarette Odors Inside?
Have you cleaned your furniture? Upholstered furniture and mattresses will hold on to that smoke smell. Even wooden furniture (be sure to clean the sides, not just the top) and cabinets need to be cleaned well to remove the tar and nicotine residue. You might...
Myrrh for Treatment of Toenail Fungus?
I didnt watch Dr. Oz, but I recently heard on a local call-in show that Vicks Vaporub works. Just rub in on top of the nail and the skin around it each night before bed. I dont have any personal experience with this, but the doctor on the show said he had tried...
Removing Permanent Marker from Clothing?
Rubbing alcohol. Place a washcloth under the fabric and saturate the stain with alcohol, using another washcloth to blot the stain. If the alcohol dries before the stain is gone, pour on more alcohol and blot again. Keep doing this - it should remove the marker...
Removing Ink on Clothes?
Try rubbing alcohol. Put something absorbent (old towel) under the stain, pour on a little alcohol and blot with a clean cloth. Since the alcohol dries quickly, you may need to repeat a few times. I used it to remove an ink stain from clothing that was dried...
Sewing Machine Top Thread Keeps Breaking?
Have you changed the needle? If not, try that. Sometimes a needle will get slightly bent and cause all kinds of trouble.
Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color Advice?
Since I assume your appliances are closer to the cabinets than the table legs, I would paint the cabinets to match the appliances.
Uses for Scalloped Tree Ring Bricks?
Assuming these are the curved ones, you can just make a round flower bed.
Removing Dried Paint from Carpet?
Go to Home Depot and get some Goof Off. Its petroleum based and smells pretty strong, but it will remove the paint. Youll find it in the paint department. Theres a similar product called Goo Gone, but it doesnt work as well on dried paint.
Removing Soap Scum on Shower Tiles?
Use steel wool pads (SOS, Brillo, etc. - I buy WalMarts store brand). It will take some time and elbow grease, but its the only thing Ive found that really works. And no, it wont scratch your tile.
Removing Sharpie from Hair?
Try saturating the colored hair with rubbing alcohol. You might have to apply more than once - it dries very quickly. If the color comes out, you need to wash your hair afterwards.
How Can We Get Rid Of Litter Odor?
The first thing she needs to do is get at least 2 more litter boxes - 3 or 4 would be even better. Not knowing what kind of litter or litter boxes she has, these suggestions may or may not apply:
Removing Hair Dye That is Wrong Color?
I dont know if this works because Ive never tried it, but Ive read that washing your hair with baking soda will remove some of the color. Put about a teaspoon or a little more baking soda in your hand, add shampoo, mix them together and wash your hair as usual...
Lengthening Draperies 9 Inches?
Lengthen them with a band of contrasting fabric. It can either be a solid color or a print that coordinates with other fabrics or furniture in the room. Ive seen lots of new window treatments that are made like this.
Pads for an Antique Rocking Chair?
Go to Home Depot, Lowes or your local hardware store and buy felt strips that are made specifically to put on the bottom of furniture to keep it from scratching your floors. They also make the furniture very easy to move.
Cleaning Rate for a Friend?
Are you truly helping him clean or will you be doing all the work yourself? If he is helping, too, I would probably charge around $50 a day. If youre doing it all by yourself, I would charge at least $75 per day. Maybe more, depending on the amount of work...
Dye Transferred to Colored Clothing?
Saturate the stains with straight rubbing alcohol - then wash as usual. Ive used this method several times. It works most of the time, but not always. But its cheap and wont do any harm. Worth a try...
Removing Ink from Clothing?
Obviously, this answer is late, but if the stain is still there or if this happens again, try rubbing alcohol. If thats not available, use something that contains alcohol - hand sanitizer, hair spray, mouthwash, etc.
