Removing Egg From Stucco?How can I remove egg from stucco?
Removing Poster Paint from Skin?How do I get poster/finger paint off my toddler's hands? She was at preschool today, and her hands are stained blue up to her elbows?
Eucalyptus Oil For Wallpaper?Will eucalyptus oil remove wallpaper glue left by paper? The top layer comes off but underneath is stubborn.
Removing Fingernail Glue?How do you get fingernail glue off of an eye glass lenes? Does anyone know?
OCD Cleaning Advice?I have OCD and my main worry is transfering disgusting things like urine from one place to another. My daughter's diaper leaked on the couch and we washed it with soap and water and used a household upholstry cleaner.
Cleaning Steel on a Yacht?Cleaning Steel on a Yacht. wondering how to clean stainless steel on a yacht?
Burn Marks On Manmade Marble?Burn Marks On Manmade Marble. How do I remove burn marks from man-made marble vanity top?
Fingernail Polish on Skin?Removing Fingernail Polish from Skin. My daughter has red fingernail polish all over her! How do I get it off of her?
Glue for Cuts in Hair?My son recently had a cut glued together at the hospital. They got a little glue happy and glued his hair to his scalp. How can I safely remove the excess glue?
Cleaning a Vinyl Fence?Does anyone know what works to clean a vinyl fence? We have stains from seagulls and other birds that have dried and we have not been able to get it clean. I tried the magic eraser and that did not work.
Cleaning Clay Flower Pots?How do I clean my clay flower pots? they are stained white on the outside, looks like lime.
Cleaning Water Bottles?How do you keep the 5 gal. refillable water bottles clean? If you suggest using vinegar, what is the recipe?
Removing Sharpie from Hair?I have a serious problem. My young daughter has some how used a red sharpie to color her hair. Does anyone have any tips?
Emptying a Bagless Vacuum Cleaner?I have a bagless upright vacuum cleaner and I hate it. Whenever I try to empty the dirt canister I get filthy dirty. Is there a trick to doing this so dust doesn't fly everywhere and get all over everything, including me?
Stains on a Pewter Baby Cup?How do I clean water stains on a pewter baby cup? At least, I think they are water stains.
Oil Based Pencil Stain?Does anyone have any idea how to get an oil based pencil stain out of a paper product, such as a hat box?
Designer Canvas and Leather Bag?I purchased a designer bag at an auction and didn't realize how badly it needed to be cleaned until I had it in my hands... but I still loved the style of it and got it anyway thinking I could clean it and it would be fine.
Reconditioning A Dry Erase Board?How do I recondition a dry erase board?
Removing Soot From Candle Jars?Does anyone have any good ideas on how to remove soot from the inside of candle jars?
Removing Chewing Gum from Concrete?Any advice for removing chewing gum from a concrete path? It's awfully hot outside now and the gum is gooey. I don't have a clue as to how to remove it.
Cleaning Spray Paint Off Trees?Any advice for cleaning spray paint off trees?
Leather Fading on a Dooney and Bourke Bag?I have a Dooney and Bourke bubblegum colored "IT" bag. The pink leather has started to appear faded, almost whitish and there are a few spots like that on the purse? Does anyone know why this happens or how to clean it?
Removing Adhesive Bonding from Ironing Board Cover?My ironing board cover has an adhesive fabric bonding on it. How do I get it off or do I have to buy a new cover?
Refilling Swiffer Mop Containers?Has anybody had any luck in filling the Swiffer mop containers, if so how did you do it.
Does Arm and Hammer Laundry Detergent Kill 99.9% of Bacteria?Does Arm and Hammer Laundry Detergent kill 99.9% of bacteria?
What Is Washing Soda?Does anyone know what 'washing soda' is?
Cleaning a House with a Long Haired Cat?I have a question about housecleaning. I have a small housecleaning business and I have a question about a particular house. This house is a large, two-story home owned by a retired lady in her late 70's. She and her long haired white calico cat are the only ones living there.
Removing Carrot Stains From Clothes and Plastics?Does anyone know how to get rid of carrot stains on clothes and plastics? Thanks.
Cleaning a Ceiling Fan?What is the best way to clean a ceiling fan?
Cleaning a Moses Basket?I am expecting my second baby in 6 weeks and need to clean up a palm moses basket which has been stored in the loft. It needs disinfecting thoroughly before I place a newborn in it - is there a way to do this without soaking it in chemicals?!
Cleaning Memory Foam Pad?How do you clean memory foam mattress pads?
Cleaning Tarmac?How do I get tarmac back to black and clean?
Removing Graffiti Without Repainting Wall?How can I clean graffiti off rough walls that cannot be painted?
Cleaning Out Soap Bottles?Does anyone know how to remove the fragrance from the 2 gallon Tide, Era, and other bottles to reuse for water jugs? I have a dry water well at my barn and 3 horses that need drinking water this winter. Thought these bottles would be ideal for water transport.
Cleaning Plastic Dish Strainer?I need something to help me clean my plastic dish strainer. It has a build up of soap, I do not have the money to buy another one. I know its only a couple dollars for one, but money is tight.
White Purse Has Yellowed?I have a Dooney and Bourke bag with multicolored hearts all over it and it is made out of vinyl I think. It has turned a yellowish color since I got it a couple years ago. Does anyone have this problem and does anyone know how to clean it so it looks white again?
Removing Glue from Front of Microwave?How do I clean the glue off the front of a new microwave?
Removing Beads that are Super Glued to a Camera?My daughter super glued beads on her new digital camera. I have tried finger nail polish remover and goof off with no luck.
Cleaning Plastic Bead Curtain?I have the colored plastic beads hanging in a doorway between the kitchen and living room. I am looking for a way to clean them while hanging as they are very old. I used to take them down and put in the bathtub, but they and I both are too old for that now. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I have already tried spraying them with vinegar with newspapers underneath to catch drips to no avail.
Can I Soak an Embroidered Pillow Case in White Vinegar?I am embroidering a pillow case for my friend Nancy, that has cancer. She can't tolerate fabric softener. I can't either with allergies. Anyway, can I soak the pillow case in white vinegar with the embroidery thread done? I don't want to hurt the work I have done.
Removing Smell from Wooden Trash Can?I recently purchased a wooden bin from a thrift store. It was listed as a trash can. It smelled badly of trash and cigarette smoke. I washed it with soap and used Clorox. I have also used baking soda. But can not get rid of the bad smell in the wood. Is there any hope?
Removing FLOAM from My Furniture?How do I get Floam out of my furniture?
Disinfecting a New Mattress?The other day my fiance and I bought a bed. The thing about the bed is that it was the display mattress, where people can lay/sit on it. The reason for buying the display one was because it was a great deal, a $600 mattress for $335. I was wanting to disinfect it but I am unsure what to use. I was hoping to use the Clorox Anywhere Spray, but its for hard surface only. Does anyone know what I could use?
Vinegar to Remove Sticky Substances?Can vinegar remove sticky substances?
Removing Glue from Teflon?How do I remove glue from Teflon? The glue is from the paper that was glued to the pan when I bought it.
Coke Stain on Velour?I have a juicy couture velour purse that is turquoise and gold. About a year ago I spilled coke on it and didn't do anything about it, just stuck it in a closet. Now, I want to try to get the stain out. What do I do?
Removing Gel Pen Ink From Contact Paper?How can I remove black gel pen from contact paper? The gel pen leaked onto a table which is covered with a very light colored woodgrain look contact paper and is about 2 cms round. When you touch the stain gently with a finger you can feel it is slightly raised and has some movement.
Getting Rid of Skunk Smell?Getting rid of skunk smell?
Removing Krazy Glue Gel From Hands?How can I get Instant Krazy Glue Gel off my hand? It dried on the palm of my hand and is rough. I tried dish soap and water, and then WD-40. But the crustiness on my skin still remains.
Wood Banister Cleaning?I just bought a house and the banisters are gummy-sticky dirty. You can actually scrape some of the yucky stuff off them. I'm wondering if there is anything that would dissolve this stuff. They are nice wood so I don't want to mess them up.
Cleaning a Mobile Home That Was Infested With Mice?I recently purchased a used mobile home. I know it must have been infested with mice. There were traces everywhere. Now I have been in it for 3 months and I can still smell a "rodent odor" can someone tell me how to get rid of this?
Using Rid-X on Dog Feces?Would it be safe to use Rid-X to help clean a backyard with dog feces?
Cleaning and Organizing My Room?I really need advice on how to clean my room. I spend almost every weekend cleaning it but I am just not organized enough to keep it clean. If any one has any tips please help.
Removing Fabric Imprint On Table?Something sticky seeped through a table runner onto my dining room table. It has stripped off some of the color and left the imprint of the fabric. It smells like a liquid room freshener. How do I get it out?
Getting Your Damage Deposit Back?We are moving and want to get our deposit back on this apartment. Should we leave this apartment "ready to move in" condition? Should we paint the white walls? Any advise?
Getting Rid Of Rotten Meat?I read the feedbacks about getting rid of spoiled food smells in the freezer, but what's the best way to handle the rotten meat?
Cleaning a Laundry Line?I'd like to start hanging out my laundry again. There is a laundry line on my back porch, but I haven't used it in years.
Preventing Polo Shirt Collars from Creasing?This is continuing to drive me crazy. The collars on polo shirts crease or curl up, destroying the look of a shirt. I've tried 100% cotton, 70-30 cotton, poly etc.
Removing T-shirt Dye From Skin?How do I get T-shirt dye off my hands?
Removing Beer Bottle Labels?How do I remove beer bottle labels?
Sweat Seems To Bleach Everything I Use?I googled sweat bleaching out clothing and got this site. I couldn't believe how many people have this problem. Mine only happens in the summer, the sheets only on my side, only the towels I use and only my clothes. If I sit on the carpet you can see bleach spots shaped like my hands. No acne meds. It has to be my sweat. I am a huge diet coke drinker, could it be caffeine effecting my PH levels?
Cleaning a House for Someone With Allergies?My new fiance has a huge problem with allergies. I don't keep any windows open but he seems to still have wheezing, cough, tight chest, runny nose, and really itchy eyes. I don't know how to clean my house to get rid of it or what vacuum to buy for my Pergo floors.
Reassembling An Ocello Mop?I bought an Ocello mop, it is a string mop. I just used it recently, I took it apart to wash it and now I can't seem to be able to put it back together again. Could you please help me? Thanks.
Advice For Cleaning Up and Getting Rid Of Stuff?I am trying to clean up my condo. I have done really well. I am cleaning as I pick up, put away and straighten. There are repairs that need to be done and I can't do them. I have asked and am going to put up a sign at church asking for help. As I put stuff away I know it doesn't go in that place but I don't have room in the place where it should go.
Getting Rid Of Mushrooms Inside House?How do you get rid of a mushrooms growing in a beam in your house? We never had them before and a couple weeks ago they started to grow and I can't get rid of them. Please help.
Cleaning Heavy, Lined Drapes?I have not one, but five sliding glass doors in my house! They are everywhere! I have hung on them heavy, lined drapes that I bought on sale from J.C. Penney's. They each also have a valance on top. What I would like to know is can I clean them any way other than dry cleaning which is what the tags say?
Getting Rid Of Mold In Birdbath?I have an old stone birdbath that has mold on the inside. Any clues as to removing it? I don't want to replace it.
Cleaning Up Stuffed Animal Stuffing?My daughter's dog likes to shred stuffed animals. Is there an easy method of picking up the fluffy stuffing?
Cleaning the Outside of a Thermal Coffee Pot?My request is about a thermal coffee pot that I no longer use for coffee but would like to get it cleaned up for taking to the park . . .
Removing Garlic Smell From Jar Lid?I like to keep and reuse glass jars from food products for storage, crafts, etc. I recently used up the last of my bottled garlic and love the jar. The only problem is that the cap still smells strongly of garlic even after hand washing, several dishwasher cycles, soaking in white vinegar, and soaking in lemon juice. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of the smell? Thanks!
Removing Wood Stain From Vinyl Siding?How do I remove sealer from vinyl siding? I got my brother to help me stain and seal my fence about a month ago. It got all over my house and a small section of my neighbors'. We tried to clean up the stain on the siding with mineral spirits and Goof Off. Now the finish has a nice glossy sheen to it. I would like that gone. I've used Goof Off, mineral spirits, and gasoline. Nothing seems to get the stuff off. It keeps smearing a thin layer of stain. Please help.
Removing Scuffs On Door?My back door is scuffed up from kids dirty hands. How do I clean this off without ruining the gloss?
Using "Lovin' My Bags" On Pleather?Will "Lovin' My Bags" products work on sealed pleather? I have a dye transfer on a very expensive pleather bag!
Removing Caulking From Shower?How do I remove caulking from my shower?
Cleaning Handbags?How do you clean handbags?
"Simple Green" Left Bleach Spots?Simple Green left bleach spots on my asphalt. Any suggestions to fix it?
Cleaning Up Olive Oil?I accidentally broke a bottle of olive oil on our concrete floor. Any help on how to clean this up and keep it from turning rancid and stinking?
Other Uses for Laundry Detergent?I just bought a new front-loading wash machine and I have to use special low suds detergent in it. So, I am left with a very large box of regular Tide detergent. Any ideas on how I can use the Tide in other cleaning tasks?
Removing Algae From Patio Bricks?How do I remove dark green algae from bricks on the patio?
Super Glue on Cellphone?My husband accidentally got super glue all over the back of his cellphone where the battery is. Does anyone have any idea what I can use to get this off?
Off Insect Repellent On Eyeglasses?I accidentally sprayed Off insect repellent on my eyeglasses and now I can barely see out of them. I have tried several things to clean them with no luck. Any suggestions?
Hairspray On Mirrors?Does anyone know how to get hairspray off mirrors?
Non-Toxic Grout Cleaner?Can someone recommend non toxic cleaner for grout for ceramic floor tiles. Grout is discolored from daily traffic.
Driveway Sealant On Vinyl Garage Door?I managed to get driveway sealant on my new vinyl garage doors. I tried a commercial tar remover and it left a yellow smudge. Is it possible to remove the sealant without leaving the smudge. Thank You.
My Family Doesn't Clean?I am quite frustrated and becoming depressed about the messiness of my home. My husband helps out very little and actually makes more mess than he ever helps with. My son, age 7, just messes. I wanted him to clean his bedroom and was going to pay him $5 to clean it up, which he seemed excited about, but all he did was drag out puzzles and leave pieces all over instead of clean.
Musty Smelling Sink Drain?What can I do to get rid of a musty smell coming from the sink drain?
Using Ammonia In Dish Soap?Can you use ammonia in dish washing liquid?
Fumes From Oven Cleaner?I used oven cleaner to clean my oven and now when I use my stove the fumes burn my throat. Can the oven cleaner be causing this?
Wax Stains on Clothing?How do I remove melted wax from clothing?
Getting Rid of Odors in a Cement Basement?I live in a 75 year old house and the cement basement smells horrible. It has a small pantry and a furnace room only. When I use the furnace the smell comes through the heat vents upstairs. I have mopped the floors with bleach, placed Damp Rid and other odor eaters down there and nothing seems to get rid of it. I have dryer sheets over the vents upstairs to mask the smell. Any ideas?
Removing Sharpie from a Sleeping Bag?How do you get sharpie out of a sleeping bag?
White Christmas Tree Has Turned Yellow?The branches of my white Christmas tree turned yellow. How can I get rid of this?
Hard Water Stains in Plastic Water Jug?I have a plastic water jug that I keep filled in the refrigerator. I have noticed that it has a white hard water stains in it. I tried filling it with vinegar and baking soda and rice and shaking it, but that didn't do the trick. How can I remove this white film from the inside of the jug. It has a small neck.
Removing Wood Glue on Tiles?There is wood glue on the tiles, courtesy of a handy husband. The glue has set solid. I have tried to scrape it off without much success. Is there anything that will dissolve it?
Getting Rid of Odors on Down Comforter?Last winter I bought a king size down comforter, it is dry clean only. When I took it out (I stored it in the duvet cover in a plastic bag that a blanket comes in) it smelled like maybe feathers. I didn't like the way it smelled. My sister said I could wash it at the laundromat. I took it there and washed it in a large machine.
Using Baking Soda to Clean Grout?How can I use the baking soda to clean my gout?
Removing Cheese from a Sponge?How do you get cheese off of a dish washing sponge?
Candle Wax on Wood Burning Stove?A candle was melted on my wood burning stove by accident. I wiped all the hard wax off, but it still keeps smoking when we light the stove. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The whole house fills with the odor of candle wax.
Using a Gutter Rake?Has anyone ever used a gutter rake and does it work?
Wearing a Mask While Cleaning?I'm wondering if anyone out there wears a protective mask while cleaning the toilet or bathroom? I found a clip on youtube with advice on bathroom cleaning, where the nanny presenting the clip recommends wearing a mask to protect your health while using toilet cleaning chemicals.
Stains on Nokia Phone?My favorite orange colored Nokia mobile has black stains on it. I tried water, alcohol prep pads, Clorox, Dettol, nail polish remover, etc. I don't want to cover up the stains. How can I remove them?
Charcoal Stains on a Rug?How do you remove charcoal stains from a rug?
Removing Sump Pump Oil Stains?Would someone kindly clue me in on how to remove the oil that has poured out of the small, yet monstrous, sump pump? Of course, I opened it by the sink, so it's on the countertop, countertop wood trim, wood cabinet door, my Levi's left leg, and a nice lake like puddle on the open face wood floor. It's a medium weight, clear, petroleum base oil. Thank you way ahead of time.
Drano Alternatives?Does anyone have anything suggestions for drain cleaners, instead of Drano?
White Stains on Red Brick Patio?My red patio bricks always turn white after it gets cold outside. Then when it warms up the white stays. Why is this and what is it?
Permanent Marker on Locker?How can I get permanent marker off my locker?
Removing Glue from Prescription Bottles?How do I remove glue from the prescription bottles?
Burnt Fabric on Electric Iron?I want to know how to remove burnt fabric on the metallic side of an electric iron.
