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Q: Concrete Stains How do you remove oil and grease stain from concrete? -- Terry Wenck Reply
A: Shaving cream. I pasted shaving cream all over a shower/tub that had grime built up, and let sit for a few hours. To my dismay, with a little elbow grease, my tub looks brand new, and the odor bearable. Also, this can be used on oil stains in the garage and on the driveway. -- Gail A. Devine
Skunked!!!! Hello, My dog just got sprayed by a skunk. We gave her a bath, rubbed tomato juice all over her, prayed, begged and the poor dog still stinks!! What can we do? Do you have any tips? Appreciate your help. -- Adéle Shaffer Reply
A: A friend of mine also had the same problem. If you can get the dog to sit still long enough, then cover the dog with tomato juice and then rinse him. The acid in the tomatoes takes away the smell -- K Taylor
A: Skunk Smell If you're trying to remove the skunk smell from your dog...try bathing him in tomato juice...works like a charm. -- Valerie Press August 10, 2004
A: Skunk Smell. They say to remove the smell of skunk from a dog or cat is not tomato juice. My cat got skunked and I called my Vet he said the best thing is dishwashing soap. The spray from the skunk is an oil based spray and the best thing is dish washing soap, dish washing soap has a special agent in it to get rid of grease from you pots and pans and plates, well it works the same way with the oil from the skink. I tried the tomato juices as she got sprayed early in the morning I then tried the baby wash bath soap and finally got hold of my Veterinarian and he told me about the dishwashing soap and that most certainly worked - hope this helped. -- 'Dave and Jan Bigg' 31/12/07
A: Skunked. Hi, I have had dogs my whole life. Use 1 quart *hydrogen peroxide*, 1/4 C. baking soda, and a little dawn dish detergent. Wipe the skunk oil off first with newspaper, but since you have already given your pup a bath. Wet him/her first, mix all together in a bucket, pour over dog, rub in and let set on dog for a while. Then shampoo with more dawn. Also if your dog ever gets sprayed in the face, rinse eyes and mouth with cool water to stop the burning. Also watch for vomit in the first 15 minutes. If this happens get your dog to the vet. -- nancy potucek. . 01/09/09
Caution - Mixing cleaning products can be dangerous also if you use Hydrogen Peroxide on animals or humans it should be diluted and carefully rinsed off afterwards. -- Webmaster
Q: Dirty Pavers I would like to know what I can clean our brick stoop and our concrete sidewalk with we just replaced half of our damaged sidewalk and now the old sidewalk section and brick look so dirty and aged. 22 Thanks -- mljnm Reply
A: Hire a pressurized water cleaner such as a Karchner -- essie2000
Steamed windows I have installed cellular shades. A great look but the windows fog up at night now that it is cold outside. I tried leaving them open a little but that just keeps the window from steaming in only that area. Any ideas? -- Marcy Dean Reply (Ref:0340)
A: Really another question, there are special coatings that prevent fogging, they are hydrophilic, i.e. they love water. -- AK
A: Steaming Windows. Wash Your window with shaving cream also do your bathroom mirror-- christy' Nov 3 2006
Soap slithers Can anyone help me?? I've been saving, " little slithers of soap, " for 3 years. I was hoping to learn how to melt them together to make regular size bars again. ( I tried microwaving a few pieces, but it started to turn into a monster. ) Any ideas?? THANKS, !!!!!!!!! -- Chris Adkins Reply (Ref:0348)
A: 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
Q: Pouring food grease down drain... -- when pouring food grease down kitchen drain, should you run hot or cold water while disposing of grease....or doesn't it matter if the water is hot or cold....thanks -- HOWARD BACHARACH Reply (Ref:0356)
A: It is always a mistake to pour grease down a drain. Detergents will emulsify it but only if you are getting rid of a small amount such as remains in a pan after most of it has been poured into the trash can. -- essie2000
Q: Covering plants in winter -- I have 2 bay trees a clematis, passion flower, honeysuckle, double flowering clematis and a peris in patio tubs. Do I need to cover them for winter protection or can I leave them to the elements. Hope you can help Thanks -- PiggeryPoke Reply (Ref:0357)
A: It depends very much where you live. If you experience hard frosts then I suspect that you will need to protect them. -- Webby1
Q: Teeth whitening What product on the market is the most effective for whitening teeth. I do not have hundreds of dollars for a cosmetic dental professional to perform this procedure. Any suggestions? --P and S of SF Reply
A: Having just bought a Braun Electric toothbrush I am delighted to notice an improvement in the color in my teeth. I have also started using a two to one solution of 5% hydrogen peroxide in addition to my normal tooth paste, it is probably the combination of the two extra measures-- Sara Sutherland Berlin Germany
