How to Clean Your Own Room?How do I clean my own room up? I want it to look nice.
Cleaning an Old Kilim?I have an old kilim that I bought at the flea market. I wonder how to clean it. I'm afraid of the colors running or that it may shrink.
Any ideas?
Keeping Mice Out of Vehicles?How do you keep mice out of your car when it sits for a while? We have a camp truck that sits for period of time. Mice seem to get into the car. Is there a way to keep them out?
Sweat Odor in Room?Can anyone help? My 9 year old son sweats really bad a night while asleep. It leaves an oder in his room. I wash his bedding twice a week and vacum daily with carpet freshener. Does anyone have any advice for me. Thank you
Channon From N,Y
Removing Glue from Contact Paper?I have some contact paper on kitchen wall I am going to remove, (been there forever) does anyone know how to get the sticky stuff off after the contact paper is removed? Has to be something non toxic, as we have a parrot and do not want to harm him. Thanks for any info.
Rose
Looking for Ways to Use Cascade?My friend gave me a big bottle of Cascade but I don't have a dishwasher! What are some other useful ways to use use Cascade without putting it to waste?
Softening Suede?I have a suede shirt I got at a thrift store. It's a beautiful blue color but stiff as a board. Any ideas about how to soften the suede? Flora from Boston
Fur on Winter Coat No Longer Fluffy?My son has a eskimo coat with fur trim around the hood. He got it wet and the fur is not fluffy anymore and he will not wear it. It is a new coat perfectly good condition but I can't get the fur fluffy. How can I fluff the fur out again. kate
Can You Hand Wash Velvet?Can you hand wash velvet that is "dry clean only"? Has anyone ever tried? I don't have a lot to lose as this is a runner that was on sale.
Let me know if you have tried with success or failure to wash your velvet fabric.
Thank you!
Ginny
Removing Contact Paper Glue?What is the best way to remove the glue left behind after contact paper has been on a shelf for a long time?
Joanne
Refilling Scented Oil Warmers?We inherited several of the plug-in scented oil warmers (ours are Airwick) when we bought our house. I would like to use them, but the refills are so expensive and they only come in a few scents. Does anybody have any ideas on how to refill the little bottles, or even if you can?
Camilla
Remove Tape Residue from Dry Erase Board?Our dry erase board use to be used for employee schedules. They used black electrical tape (at least 4 years ago) to create a grid. I recently removed all of the tape and there is a black residue left. I need to know what I can use to safely clean this board to remove that residue. We don't want to spend money on a new one if we can salvage this one.
Thanks,
Rene
Permanent Marker On Cabinets?My husband and I are remodeling our kitchen. He measured and measured and now we have a line on our brand new cabinets. Did I tell you this line is BRIGHT RED. If any of you know how to get permanent marker off of Wood Cabinets please let me know. MR Clean Eraser will just ruin the finish.
Getting Glass Out Of Clothing?Has anybody had any experience getting smashed glass out of clothing. Or do you reckon the clothes are a gonner. It was a picture frame with glass that was smashed over some clothes, a woolen jersey and scarves.
Shelley
Ink On Blinds?My daughter got black ink on my white window blinds, does anyone have any tips to get it out?
Mothball Smell On a Rabbit Coat?i have a rabbit coat. it was stored in mothballs in error, not by me someones else. How can I get the smell out.
Cleaning Up a Beauty Shop?I have been hired to clean a beauty shop. How can I remove all the hairspray build up off the walls, blinds, and floors. It hasn't been cleaned this good for years! Help, I don't want to have to spend a week on it.
Removing Labels from New Vanity Top?We have a new cultured marble "onyx" vanity top in one of our bathrooms. How do I get the labels off?
Jan from South Carolina
Cleaning The Insides Of Leather Coats?I need an inexpensive way to clean the insides of some second-hand leather coats.
Hand Sanitizer - For Home or Office?I am looking for a easy homemade sanitzer I can use at work and home. Especially at work since I work at a desk where multiple people use it on different shifts.
Thanks - Laww
Solution For Cloudy Mirrors?I have two inexpensive mirrors in my home that are driving me nuts. They have "stains" on them that I can only describe as like water stains and very cloudy. They look dirty all the time. Any idea on what I can do.
Cleaning Spray Paint Off a Driveway?Is there anything that will take spray paint off a driveway?
Removing a Label?How do I remove the glue label on the shelving I bought? I tried a razor but it scratches the paint.
Juice Stain on Mattress?Does anyone know how to remove red juice stain from the mattress. My daughter spilled red juice on the mattress and I cant seem to get it out.
Cleaning a Polyurethane Rain Jacket?I have a rain jacket that looks like fabric but is mostly polyurethane and it can't be laundered or dry cleaned. Any ideas on what I could use to sponge clean it with that wouldn't require rinsing and would make it smell nice?
Removing Goof Off Stains on Vinyl Windows?I used goof off on a vinyl window to remove paint which it did.
I cannot get the stain goof off left on the vinyl windows. What do you suggest I use? Thanks for any help you can give
Removing Carpet Adhesive from Concrete?Help! Does anyone know how to remove yellow carpet adhesive from concrete? Is there a way without using harsh chemicals?
Rotten Egg Smell in Dishwasher?We have a rotten egg smell in our dishwasher when it is turned on. We have rust in our water that I think turns the dishwasher black in the bottom. Please help me with this.
Stain from Nail Polish Remover on Black Plastic?I spilled nail polish remover on a black plastic surface. Is it possible to remove the dullgrayish stain that now appears?
Egg Stains On Painted Door?How do I remove egg stains from my painted front door? The neighborhood children were playing a game of let's torture the neighbors. School won't start again until September.
Keeping Baking Soda from Clogging Pipes?Years ago I used baking soda to clean my kitchen sinks and countertops. But then we found out that the washed away soda had over six months become a rock in my kitchen sink pipes. It cost almost $200 to have it snaked out and it broke two of the plumber's snakes before he could break it up.
Nicotine On Wood Cabinets?I have some wood kitchen cabinets with natural stain with heavy nicotine on them. How can I clean them back to thier normal look?
Alternative to Bleach?I want to know a cleaning product that cleans just as well as bleach?
Freezer Disaster?My family and I went away for a 5-day trip and the freezer was left
open. We HAD 300 pounds of shrimp! The water ran through the carpet and through the new wall and on the concrete under my new kitchen cabinets. The smell is unbearable.
Getting Mechanical Grease Off a Suitcase?On a recent flight from NY to Denver, my brand new suitcase got stuck "behind" the luggage carousel and is now covered with grease. It is your typical mechanical grease and the suitcase is your typical poly canvas blend. How can I get the grease out of my new suitcase so it looks new again?
Restoring the Enamel Inside a Crockpot?I have a crockpot with a removable crock and I kept it plugged in with water in it on low to warm baby bottles in a hurry and now it looks as if the enamel, or whatever the inside is made of, has come off in spots.
Sweat Smell on Leather Belt?I have a strange problem. The other day, I was returning from the mall. I closed the front door and all of a sudden smelled something. I checked all over the room for the source of the smell. I sniffed everything in the room, and finally resorted to smelling my clothes.
Super Glue On Hands?How can I remove dried super glue from my hands?
Removing Pine Sap from Treated-wood Deck?How do you get pine sap off a treated-wood deck?
Cleaning Kids' Pools?Last year I read a post about keeping kids pools cleaner by using regular bleach. I have lost the post and now need to know. Anyone remember or have any information?
Cleaning Metal Heater Covers?I live in a fairly old apartment, but love my little home sweet home. I am trying to figure out how to clean the front of the heater in my bathroom. It is one of those built in the wall heaters.
Home With Iron In The Water?I am moving into a home that has a lot of iron in the water. Does anyone have suggestions for cleaning commodes, washer, swimming pool, etc.?
Wax on Dryer With Clothes on It?I spilled hot wax on my dryer and my clothes what can I do?
Cleaning a Burberry Purse? have a Burberry purse. Anyone who knows what that is knows what kind of material it is. It is a vinyl material. I got some dirt on it. I don't know what it was from but its black and faded.
Cleaning Up Spilled Household Ammonia?Can anyone tell me what to do if you spill clear, common household ammonia on a rug or, in fact, on anything at all? I don't have kitty litter and I live in an apt. I opened windows, doors, etc., but I still don't feel comfortable that I don't know EXACTLY what to do when I spill ammonia. I am transitioning from expensive household products to homemade and vinegar, baking soda, borax I can deal with.
Removing Sharpie Marker from Cement?Okay, this may sound lame but does anybody know how to get sharpie off cement? We had a few vandilizers and need help!
Plastic tub in mobile home has yellowed?Can anyone tell me what in the world will make these plastic tubs in a newer mobile home white again? We bought this one after it sat empty 2 years and I have tried everything, even clorox to get these tubs white!
Spray Bottle For Cleaning Products Stop Spraying Before It's Empty?I love your Clorox Cleanup and don't use anything else for all my cleaning needs, however, I am getting a little tired of the nozzle not working when there is still at least a half an inch of the product still left in the bottle, I feel like I am being cheated of some of the product, any comments will be appreciated.
Leaf Stains on Vinyl Seats?I need help removing leaf stain from the vinyl seats on my boat. I need something strong that will not harm the white vinyl.
How do I remove paint stains from cement?I was painting my kitchen chairs outside and put newspapers around so the paint wouldn't stain the cement but there are a few drops here and there. Is there something that can take it out?
Uses for Car Compound?Can I use a mild car compound on formica counter tops?
Cleaning My Son's Comfort Blanket?My 2 year old son has a blanket that he takes everywhere with him. He uses it as a comfort blanket and often has it him in his mouth, chewing and sucking on it. I try to clean it on a regular basis, but it still smells. I was just hoping for some advice on how to wash it to get the smell and stains out.
For How Long is Rubbing Alcohol Flammable When Used for Cleaning?I have used rubbing alcohol to clean ink in my dryer. When will the dryer be able to be used as this stuff is flammable?
Removing a Design from a Shirt?How do I get print (the design) off of a cotton shirt?
Cleaning Shortcuts?I'm disabled and can be on my legs for only short periods at a time. There's got to be some "short cuts" when it comes to cleaning, dusting, etc.?
Wax Poured Down the Drain?One of our kids did a NO-NO and was playing around with a candle. The "excess" wax was poured down the bathroom drain. ARGH! The house is a rental, pipes are 70's vintage PVC. What can I do to remove the wax?
Plexiglass Cleaner?I have a desk lamp that has plexiglass. What is the best cleaning method to get the sparkle back to brighten the light?
Removing Algae from the Side of a House?I will be putting my home up for sale. There's an oak tree that has grown and doesn't let the light filter through on one corner of the house and there has become a green like as algae on the house. I need a thrifty hint on how to get rid of the algae-like stuff.
Wrinkled Prom Dress?I am new to this but I have a prom dress that I wore to my senior prom and am using it for another prom. My mother mailed it to me and the bottom half is now wrinkled.
Where Can I Find Borax in the UK?I've often seen Borax mentioned in postings. I'm in the UK and no one I ask has heard of it - does anyone know if it can be found under a different name?
Disinfecting Used Shoes?How do you clean shoes that have been previously worn? Is there some kind of home remedy or disinfectant spray?
Cleaning a Ventilation System?I'm about to move to a new apartment, and now I have clean up my old apartment before I give it back to the landlord. I have to clean this "air ventilation system" which I never use. Anyway, I opened it today, and it's dusty as hell. Canned air, compressed air isn't going to do the job.
Removing Paint from a Christmas Stocking?How can I remove Puffy paint from a Christmas Stocking?
Cleaning a Foam Mattress?We bought a used travel trailer this spring. When we took the cushion covers off to wash them, one of the foam mattresses was very moldy and mildewy. We want to try to clean it ourselves before we spend money on a new one.
Cleaning a Spackled Ceiling?I have a Spackled dry wall ceiling and it is stained yellow. How do I clean off the ceiling without damaging the Spackle?
Housekeeping and Shopping in a Wheelchair?I use a wheelchair to get around in my home and out in the public. I need ideas for housekeeping and shopping in department stores.
Cleaning a Straw Handbag?How can I clean a straw handbag?
Removing a Logo From a Motorcycle Seat?What can be used to remove, say "Honda" emblem from motorcycle seats. The seats are either leather or vinyl with the logo evidently painted on the back of the seat in white letters. I want to remove the letters.
Using Boric Acid or Borax for Pest Control and Cleaning?Does anyone have a success story about using boric acid or borax for pest control and or cleaning tips with it?
Permanent Marker on Formica?How do I remove sharpie permanent marker off of a formica table top?
Cleaning a Retainer?I have recently had my braces removed. I have 2 retainers I have to wear every night. The only retainer cleaner I have ever used is from Aquafresh. They are denture tablets, you soak them in a tablet and hot water. The thing is I can rarely find this product. Does anyone know of another way to clean your retainers?
Removing Slug Slime from Your Skin?Removing Slug Slime from Your Skin. How do you remove slug slime from your skin, fingers and hands?
Spray Paint On Acrylic Nails?I was wondering how you clean spray paint off of acrylic nails and hands! I have the solar acrylic nails and it just doesn't seem to come off!
Bad Smell on New Faux Fur Rub?I have just bought a faux fur throw rug. It has an odour. It is a dreadful synthetic smell, almost like oil or petrol. I have tried putting the rug through the washing machine but it still smells. Any advice anyone please?
Cleaning an Old Mirror?I recently purchased an old Vanity Mirror. It is absolutely beautiful, but we have tried to clean it endlessly, but can't seem to get rid of some of the "dark-color" streaks.
Cleaning a Mamasan Cushion?Cleaning a Mamasan Cushion. How do you clean a very large cushion, specifically a Mamasan cushion? No stains, just want to freshen it up. I would love to wash it, but not sure it will dry.
My White Barrel Handbag is Turning Yellow?I have a white barrel handbag and it is turning yellow. Any suggestions on cleaning it?
Cleaning a Hand Blown Vase?I have a vase - hand blown - which was dusty when I opened the box it was shipped in. After I wiped it with a wet cloth (clean) it left the inside of the vase gray - when it is wet it looks perfect - when it dries it is gray.
Musty Smell on Papers and Letters?Does anyone know how to get rid of the musty smell that gets in old papers and letters?
Buying a Wick for Plug-in Air Fresheners?Does anyone know where I can buy the wick that comes in the plug in oil air fresheners.
Does vinegar harm wood?Does vinegar harm wood?
Cleaning Up Ant Poison?What is something good to clean a counter that has ant poison on it? I want to make sure the ant poison is gone and the counter is safe to use again.
Getting Rid of Green Algae?How do you get rid of green algae? Is there a cleaner that will dissolve it or do I have to manually clean it? Any help would be appreciated!
Shining Hardware on a Coach Bag?How do I shine up the hardware on my vintage Coach bag?
Removing Spray Nozzles from Perfume Bottles?How do you remove the spray nozzles on perfume bottles. I'd like to transfer the perfume into smaller bottles. I heard it could be done but I just forgot how.
Removing Algae From A Boat?How can I get green algae off the bottom of a boat?
Life Without a Garbage Disposal?Life Without a Garbage Disposal. My new home does not have a garbage disposal in it. I thought all homes came with garbage disposals. I am used to putting everything down the garbage disposal. . .
Removing Hairspray from Wooden Doors?How do you get hairspray off wooden doors?
Getting Rid of Hard Water Stains?How do you get rid of hard water stains?
What is Octagon Soap Made Of?What is octagon soap made of?
Cigarette Stains on a Paper Light Shade?How do I remove cigarette stains from a paper light shade? It's an expensive shade and I don't want to throw it out.
Water Stain on a Poster?How do you get water stain out of a poster?
Removing a Label from a Fabric Placemat?How do you get a stuck on label off of a brushed fabric placemat?
Air Cleaner for an Apartment?I am looking for feedback about Ionic breeze or some sort of air filtration device for an apartment.
Ink on a Burberry PVC Nova Check Purse?How do I clean a small ink spot from a Burberry PVC nova check purse?
Sticky Residue on CD Cases?When moving, I secured my CD's into their wooden holder using packing tape. I have now taken off the tape and it has left a sticky residue on both the CD cases and the wooden holder. How do I remove it?
Cleaning a White Canvas Golf Bag?My son has a white canvas school golf bag with cardinal lettering, I am trying to find out a way to clean it safely without the lettering bleeding on to the bag and turning it pink.
Does making your own laundry soap save you money?I am looking into making my own laundry soap to save some money, but will I really save money? I get my detergent on sale at the discount store and I figure that it costs about 12 cents a load. To me, that is very good.
Wood Stain on a Fiberglass Boat?I have wood stain splatters/spray on a fiberglass boat, how do I remove the stain? I was spraying wood stain on my fence and the spray carried over to the neighbors boat.
Removing Paint From Slate?How can I remove paint from slate?
Sharpie in Hair?I have Sharpie in my hair. How do I get it out?
Mold on Paper Money?How can I get mold out of paper money?
