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Question: Ball point ink stains. A ball point pen broke in my dryer. How do I get the ink out of the clothes (all cotton)? -- Helen helen@odegard.com Helen Granberry (Ref:0646)
Answer: Most experts advise using methylated spirits (methyl alcohol), followed by a wash. UK based readers are fortunate for they can easily buy a "Stain Devil", a range of chemical stain removers, one of which is designed to remove ballpoint stains. They are available but less easily found in the US. The manufacturers are a company called Carbona, www.dyemagnet.com -- www.qznaz.com
Answer: Stain Devils Hi, I notice in the how to remove stains section, someone recommended "Stain Devil" and implied that it was not readily available, except in the UK. If you ask your search engine to find "Westons", they are a pharmaceutical supply company that advertise on the web, and have "Stain Devils" for all manner of stains. P.J.Morant. -- P.Morant@btinternet.com 17 Jan 2003
Answer: Use hairspray -- Davina Martin
Question: How to get wax off a concrete fireplace hearth I have a wax stain on my hearth about 8 inches in diameter. I have tried a hair dryer but the wax is too deep to get off. Any help would be appreciated.JosephImplant@msn.com (Joseph Sassone) (Ref:0678)
Question: Candle Wax I recently saw a submission saying there is no way to get out candle wax... Not true... Its easy... Just use a cloth or brown paper bag... And iron over the stain... The candle wax will then transfer to the cloth or bag... Just make sure to keep the iron in motion so as not to catch the bag on fire... In college... A candle melted all over our new carpet... And this trick worked like a dream! -- Amy Gehrt agehrt@whoitv.com
Question: Getting candle wax off of berber carpet Hello I spilt candle wax onto my berber carpet. What can I do to remove the wax? Thank you. -- Stephanie D. Isom Isom_S@bls.gov (Ref:0706)
Question:
Candle wax stains The best way to get rid of stains is not to get them, there are a few
simple ways to avoid them.
1. Buy better candles, cheap candles have
lots of additives in them that cause them to stain worse, try a candle
that is nothing but paraffin wax, scent, color, and steric acid (the acid
helps the candle wax burn away so there is little to no dripping.)
2.
even dripless candles drip if there is a draft near where they are
burning, make sure they are not near any open windows, fans, or heater
vents.
3. make sure that the candle holder is big enough to hold any
spillovers.
4. never blow out your candles, use a snuffer, if you don't
have one a shot glass or juice glass over the wick until the flame is out
works great. and
5. if you have just put a candle out don't move it
until the wax has solidified again. -- bobonsptiger@juno.com
(niki nance)
Answer: I know that candle wax can be dissolved in carbon tetrachloride, however it is toxic and should not be used indoors, methyl alcohol is also supposed to dissolve wax so perhaps rubbing alcohol will work. -- Davina Martin
Answer: Has anyone tried "Dabitoff"? it is dry cleaning fluid and can be used for a whole host of similar stains. Please give any feedback on this one as it is a frequently asked question. Regards -- www.qznaz.com
Answer: Candle wax can be dissolved in carbon tetrachloride, ("Dabitoff") however it is toxic and should not be used indoors unless there is very good ventilation. Placing a garment in the freezer or applying ice can make the wax brittle and it can then be broken up. Please give us feedback on this one as it is a frequently asked question. Regards -- www.qznaz.com