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Question: Sticker stains. How do you remove old stickers from a Formica top and window glass. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks -- "Maria Sforza" 102733,36@compuserve.com (Ref:0039)
Answer: Goo Gone works great on removing adhesives left behind by stickers, store stickers, gum, etc. It is found in Sears Hardware Stores and other department stores. Good Luck. -- Patti Seizetheday kpmnospam@wtnsp.net
Answer: Rubber cement thinner which you can buy at most art supply stores and some office supply stores removes most adhesives used on labels. Scrape off as much of the paper from the label as possible before applying the thinner and rubbing with a cloth or paper towel. It works great on glass, Formica and most non porous surfaces but will cloud many plastics. Also, it is extremely flammable. Lighter fluid often will also remove rubber based adhesives -- Bob Lipson boblipson@aol.com xyz
Question: Stain on angora sweater. Can you suggest a solution to the shedding of an angora sweater? I would love to wear this beautiful dressy silver sweater but dancing with my husband in his dark suit is not such a good thing. Thanks -- Joann Buhler buhlers@earthlink.net (Ref:0048)
Answer: Put the angora sweater in a plastic bag and then put it into the freezer for several hours before wearing it. I really don't know why this works but it does -- Nancy Abu-Ayyash
Question: Musty smell. Hi, I own a 50-year old home that, in a couple of the bedrooms, there is a constant "musty" smell. Is there a product or home remedy out there that will help to eliminate this odour? -- janet.prosser@probecard.com (Ref:0055)
Answer: Damp Rid is wonderful for removing must. Damp Rid is designed to be used in the container it comes in. Damp Rid absorbs moisture out of the air, it dissolves, leaving an orange liquid in the container -- Jeanne chadnospam@alanspweb.com
Answer: Musty Smell . Two parts cornflour and 1 part borax -- kathynospamluten@anspol.com 01/06/2005
Question: re-using soap bars. has any body any ideas about re-cycling soap bars that have become too small to use? can you re-make them into bigger bars? Thanks –- Mustafa Askari atwist@jonet.com (Ref:0057)
Answer: Utilising these little pieces of soap that are always left over. Add a little glycerine and mash them up with a little warm water and you will have a liquid soap that is gentle and economical -- essie2000@netscape.net
Question: Moths in the Pantry. HELP!! Every spring season brings moths to my pantry that wont leave till fall!!! I've tried moth crystals in there but they wont go away! They also eat through plastic bags and get into everything. I would put everything in jars, but the cabinets are not that big. Any ideas are greatly appreciated!! -- Kenneth Rehmer krehmer@iland.net (Ref:0068)
Answer: We had similar problem, complete elimination of the grubs is the way we did it. We had to regularly check all the stored foodstuff and keep nuts flour and grain in airtight containers. -- Sara Brightwell
Answer: You can reduce any bug problem by the following tips: When you buy flour or cornmeal, freeze it for twenty-four hours before placing in canister. I would also look very hard at using plastic seal containers for all dry goods like flour and breakfast cereals, rice, etc. If you buy the right size containers, maybe you can stack and still have room. We live in southern Texas and cock roaches was our dilemma. However by doing the above and not using any sticky shelf paper, which they like to eat, I have had no more troubles. Also, if anybody else has cock roach problems, get rid of wall paper as they like to eat paste on that as well. In fact any glue like substance feeds the critters. Good Luck -- Patti kpmnospam@wtnsp.net
Question: Utensil marks on china. Does anyone know how to get utensil marks off china. All my plates have silvery marks on them!-- J. Peterson Alabama JenR007@aol.com (Ref: 0080)
Answer: This is caused by the metal cutlery abrading the glazing coating the service. Try an old fashioned remedy from an old fashioned man - toothpaste! (Betcha it works!) -- Alan englishnsp.bob@tesco.net
Answer: Black Metallic Marks on China. Hi, I have a very useful tip for people who are struggling with black metallic marks on their china. Simply purchase a bottle of cook top cleaning creme for smooth range tops. Rub a small amount on the area and it will take the mark right off. Works great! -- Cindy Stull Toysalot@ptd.net 12 Jan 2004
Subject: Removing Marks on Dinnerware. Saw your tip online on how to remove silver marks from dinnerware- THANK YOU SO MUCH- it worked great. had just purchased new dinnerware and first use left the silver marks. I tries a number of cleaners- nothing happened. Saw your tip and figured I would give it a try- they came right off! You have no idea how relieved I am! Thanks for the tip- i will be sure to pass on!. Nancy Friess -- . 31/01/08
Question: Cleaning the Inside of a Dishwasher. I need to know how to clean a rusty residue from the inside of my dishwasher -- Bonnie Snively bsnively@eohio.net (Ref: 0087)
Answer: There are several things you can do to clean rust like build up from inside your dishwasher. You can run it empty with a cup of white distilled vinegar to clean out stain. If stain is still there, try a lime, rust and scale cleaner and run empty. I run vinegar through once a month and this prevents hard deposits from getting a head start. Good Luck -- Patti Seizetheday! kpmnospam@wtnsp.net
Question: Dust from Jersey Pea Stone. I recently built a dog kennel and used small white stone for the dog pen area. The problem is that the dogs get full of the dust and track it all over the house. I've sprayed the stone, used fabric softener, and it's rained about 10 times since I put it down. All these things have not cured the problem. Has anyone else experienced this problem? What can you do beside pave over with cement? -- Michael Hiller mhiller@amre.com. (Ref:0088)
Answer: Have a chat with a builder, there are sealants that can trap the dust. Mention the fact that it is for a dog pen as some chemical treatments may be unsuitable -- Anon