Question: Lipstick stain removal i dried some whites with lipstick in the pocket of a pair of pants, is there anyway to remove it from my clothes, if so how? -- lisa skibinski skib1734@yahoo.com 1 Aug 2002 (Ref:0211)
Answer: Lipstick Stain. Try using alcohol. It worked for me. -- Samantha Rodriguez snospamrodrig@pnsptd.net Jan 6 2006
Question: Boiled Sweets. Where in Canada and the UK can I buy the 'Old Fashioned' type of boiled sweets? -- Teena Swift ts3342@abracadab.com 28 Jan 2006(Ref:1181)
Answer: Boiled Sweets. Try the following
for sources in the UK -
http://www.aquarterof.co.uk
http://www.rememberthese.co.uk
http://www.mrsbrowns.co.uk
http://www.treasureislandsweets.co.uk
http://www.villagesweetshop.com
Regards -- Ricky Schmidt Glasgow UK
Question: INK ON ACTION MAN My son decided he would 'tattoo' his action man with a ball-point pen. Now he wants the scribble removed. Suggestions greatly appreciated. John john@toomey99.freeserve.co.uk (Ref:0551)
Answer#1: Ball Point Pen
Removal
Try using aerosol hair spray applied directly to the stain. ( I usually
isolate the stain with an old cloth) spray it, leave it overnite and
launder as normal. Good Luck! The cheaper the hairspray the better.
jlangelaan1@cognspeco.ca
21/07/2005
Answer#2: Ink Removal. Hi, Try spraying him (the action figure) with hairspray, then scrubbing him with an old toothbrush. rinse under water, and repeat if necessary. -- tracynospam.shaw@calgarynsphealthregion.ca 06/09/2005 (Ref:1182)
Answer#3: Removing Ball Point Pen from Plastic Toys. Dear John, My daughter had a very expensive baby doll once that she scribbled all over in ball point pen. Nothing worked but after many phone calls to the manufacturer, one very kind employee rang me back with this tip. I didn’t actually believe that it would work, but it did in fact completely remove the ball point pen from the doll. What you need is “Oxy 10” pimple cream (I live in Australia so I don’t know what the equivalent outside Australia would be – some kind of 10 X strength pimple cream from the pharmacy I guess). You then rub this cream all over the toy/doll and let it dry. Then coat it again in the cream and put it out in the sun. The pen should just vanish. As I said, it worked for me but you might want to try a small area first. I also used it when my daughter scribbled all over the plastic cover of a school book and it worked as well. Best of luck. -- Karen knospamb@rtmnsp.com.au 01/11/2 005
Question: Hair Spray on Walls. No matter how carefully I am, when I sprayed my hair with hair spray in collects on my wall. How can I clean the hair spray off the wall without ruining the paint. Beverly "It's all in the socks!" Beverly Gulbranson bgulbran@smarthealth.com 19/05/2005 (Ref:1132)
Question: Removing Hairspray How can i remove hair spray from painted bathroom wall? -- jiddo.thomas@verizon.net 23/01/2005 (Ref:1051)
Answer: Hair Spray Remover. Baby wipes !!!!! yes that's what i said, it works for me every time! -- Darleen djgnospamiguere@hotnspmail.com 30/10/2005
Question: Commercial Laundry Starch Removal Anyone out there with shirts that are "glued shut" because of starch build up? After using the same commercial laundry for 5 years and always asking for "light" starch-I've been told that the starch has actually turned into a type of glue. The proprietor confessed that someone obviously had put more starch than necessary into my husbands shirts...and now he can't push his arms through the sleeves and trying to wear the thing makes him sound as if 2 cats are playing in a thick new brown paper bag. How is it best to remove this built-up starch? Help! STAT! Thanks! Desperate in West Tennessee! Nanashouse1950@aol.com (Ref:0449)
Answer: Starch In Shirts. I used a large pot (canning) with one gallon milk and water to cover for every two men's button down cotton shirts. Bring to boil simmer for one hour rest for one hour. Pulled the shirts rinsed in sink put in washer. -- Valerie Pinneo vnospampinneo@housnspton.rr.com Jan 13 2006
Question: Cleaning velvet cushions. Can anyone tell me the best way to clean Velvet covered cushions -- Ian Clark guardsman@home.com
Answer: Velvet Cushions. I used Woolite and a sponge with great success after vacuuming for about 3 days to get all the grit and dust out. -- Carolyn Canady ccannospamady@knnspology.net Jan 15 2006
Question: Candle Wax out of Berber carpet? Hello, We would like to know how to get out candle wax out of Berber carpet? We are getting ready to move out of this house and would like to know how to get rid of the wax. Any thing would help thank you. Angela -- asimmonds1819@cox.net 5 Jan 2003 (Ref:0912)
Answer: Wax in Carpet. In the event you haven't gotten a response to your question about getting the wax out of the carpet... i have the perfect solution for you ... or if you have already moved here is some helpful advice for the future.... lay down newspaper over the wax take a hot iron over the top of the newspaper and the wax will melt right into the paper.... same idea works for carmel and those icky fillings that come in valentines candys except don't use the newspaper use a wet towel... otherwise you'll just end up with newspaper and candy stuck to your carpet... hope i could help.-- Brandie W. RDCnospamtransportation@mnspsn.com Feb 26 2006
Question: Shower Floor We built a new house 3 months ago, they use a plastic floor now in the showers. My problem is where our feet are dirty when we get in the shower it stains it. I have tried bleaching it, using a bathroom cleaner, using Greased Lighting, even scrubbing with a brush but nothing takes it off. Does anyone know how to clean these? I would appreciate any help. Our shower floor look like it is already 5 years old. -- babbs0824@nspcharter.net 20 Jul 2002 (Ref:0206)
Answer: Comet Bathroom Spray Disinfectant. Should help. www.pasternackstruevalue.com/17bacl.html Starla Shaulis Feb 25 2006
Anwer:Rremoving Stains from Plastic Tubs.Use Mr. Clean's magic sponge - works great -- J Rose Feb 25 2007
Question: Iron query. I was trying to find the best way to clean the outside part of the iron that is, the part that actually heats up and irons the clothes. It seems to have spray starch build-up. thanks, -- dye. Galloway@gte.net (Ref:0195)
Answer#1: Iron Gunk Remover Tip -- I'm not sure where your from but in the US, WalMart stores now carry a product that removed the stuff from the underside of the iron. The come in small 1 ½" to 2" tubes. You heat the iron, put the stuff on the hot iron, wipe away stinky stuff (for me its stitch witchery since I quit using it) with a cotton cloth that can handle the heat. Then when it cools down, I use a soap/water rag to clean it again. This product at Walmart is usually where they sell the tub hangers and there are two tubes per package for less than $2. Also, peanut butter will remove gum. It dissolves it. I managed to fall asleep when little and my mom/grandma used it to get the gum out of my hair without the need for a buzz job hair cut! Cathi Catherine Banks cnspbanks@tceq.state.tx.us 14 Oct 2003
Answer#2: Iron Residue. I just had this problem w/a brownish residue. I tried polish remover, Avon
skin so soft, and more. The solution was right in front of me! Liquid dish detergent was the last thing I tried and it work quickly and easily! I just put it on a warm wet cloth and wiped off the residue. Try it! -- S. L. Hood' monospamtherhood@penspoplepc.com Feb 16 2006
Question: Red wine stains on a white cotton shirt. How should I remove them? -- "David Faszholz" JEANDAVEFASZ@webtv.net (Ref:0106)
Answer#1: Red Wine Stains . I heard that pouring white wine on red wine will remove the stain. Hope that helps! -- S. L. Hood monospamtherhood@penspoplepc.com Feb 16 2006
Answer#2: Red Wine Stain. I ran across your question on ask jeeves. Red wine stains= OXY Clean! Don't you know that by now! haha.......... also clean blood and ketchup/tomatoe -- Charity Blevins charnospamityblevins@honsptmail.com Feb 14 2006
Answer: Removing Red Wine. Hi, My husbands grandmother showed me this trick. Hope it helps. I don't think it works on a real old stain. When you spill red wine or anykind of red juice you boil a pot of hot water. Then put the shirt over the sink (take it off) it works on tomato sauce too. -- Angela' . Sep 13 2006 2006nardonenospam1010@vernspizon.net
Question: Skunk smell Twice during the past 3 months we have had a skunk who seems to like hanging around our back door. Our dog got sprayed the first time and the whole house smelled of skunk for weeks - the other day my husband went outside and he, himself was sprayed by a skunk - now once again the whole house smells again - it seems this oil transfers onto and into everything - even the clothes hanging in the front hall closet. Tomato juice does nothing! Can someone help us to get rid of this terrible smell? -- "Phyllis Giesen" phyllis.giesen@sympatico.ca 27 Oct 2002 (Ref:0317)
Answer#1: 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 geva@sympansptico.ca August 10, 2004
Answer#2: Skunk Smell.
I know this post in is like 3 years old, but I had to respond. I heard
that
Massengil (yes! Massengill) works wonders! I think when I heard about
it, the person recommended the Spring scent. I'd love to try it to see
for
myself!! -- S. L. Hood monospamtherhood@penspoplepc.com
Feb 16 2006
Question: Moths. I have these little moth like insects that are living in my kitchen. They were in the house when I moved in. They mostly stay in the kitchen area. They measure about 3/4 inch in length and have a similar wingspan. As it has warmed up outdoors, I am seeing more of these. I have placed cedar blocks in the cabinets, and I kill as many as I see. Any idea how to get rid of these? -- Stephen Greene GreeneStephen1@email.msn.com
Answer :Re: Moths in the Kitchen : Dear Stephen, Once many years ago I had the same problem of tiny beige moths flying around the kitchen. In desperation I took everything out of the cupboards and found that the moths were coming from an old box of cornstarch where they were hatching out. In the trash, problem solved. Hope you find the source. -- Teresa West twestv@gmail.com Mar 12 2006
Question: Paint on Denim How do I remove a latex paint stain from a pair of denim jeans? Wendy & Charles Lum punilum@wavecable.com 16 Mar 2004 (Ref:1027)
Answer: Removing Latex Paint from denim : I used Stain Devils Chewing Gum and Adhesive Remover. After I scraped as much paint off as possible, I used the Stain Devils product which dissolves the latex. I scraped more off and kept at it until most was removed. Then I laundered the jeans. This got it out. Use the remover in a well ventilated room or outside! Good luck. -- Mlmckenna@aol.com Mar 13 2006
Question: Dents in Carpet I am moving the furniture around in my formal living room and there are dents in the carpet where the furniture was before. How can I get them out? -- "AVA LOWERY" oldtimers1@msn.com 22 Oct 2002 (Ref:0814)
Answer: Dents in Carpet. Try rubbing with an ice cube. Saw this tip in a magazine. Good Luck. -- maureen frank manospamureen@willnspey4755.fslife.co.uk May 3 2006
Answer#2: dents in carpet.Try putting a damp towel over dents in carpet and a warm iron and just iron the indents away. You can try increasing the temperature of the iron, but be careful. Susan Geiser. -- Apr 15 2007
Question: How to remove blue ink stain out of beige carpet. Yes, I recently was cleaning out my waste can. I had already sprayed the wastecan with purple power (a cleaning solution). I knocked the waste can over and the blue ink ran out onto the carpet. I used Dirt Devil carpet shampoo on the spot. Now I have a huge blue streak/spot on my carpet. Please help me in this matter! WalkerHappy1@aol.com 22 Feb 2004 (Ref:1039)
Answer: Stains on Carpets. I have found that shaving cream will remove most stains. Don't use too much but it does take a bit of rubbing. Good luck. -- JOHN NARANJO jonospamhnandrowena@sbnspcglobal.net Feb 7 2006
Question: Hot pan on Oak Table Help!!! I put a hot pan on my oak dining table, and I need to know how to remove it. Can anyone help me? Thanks. -- leydig@adelphia.net (Sherry Leydig) (Ref:0569)
Answer#1: (Ref:0569) Hot pan on Oak Table reply You need to remove the black scorch mark, then re-colour the wood if it's stained. Try sanding the area very lightly with a very fine sandpaper. You can purchase a crayon-like colouring stick from some furniture stores. Sand an inconspicuous area first and try shoe nugget or coloured wax to put back the wood colour before trying it on the table top. Another tip is cigarette ash rubbed on with a soft cloth in a circular motion. I've never tried that one myself, but it's an old "Wives Tale" remedy. Has to be only a light scorch though. -- Kirsty Brown orgnspaniser@paradise.net.nz
Answer#2: Hot Pan on Table. Try mayonnaise; something about the oil helps raise stains. Then you may have to sand and refinish, as the other person said (sorry!) -- Lauren Matheson matnospam@uninspmelb.edu.au Feb 13 2006
Question: Cleaning outdoor furniture. What is the best way to clean PVC white plastic furniture to remove stains and dirt? -- Gail Boland gab2me@ameritech.net (Ref:0250)
Question: Burn mark how can i remove a burnt mark on a blouse -- trish22lax@hotmail.com 5 Nov 2003 (Ref:0945)
Answer: Burn Mark: I'm known as someone who can fix anything, but, there are limits. If some spot is unfixable, I use iron on patches. Cut the burnt place out, cut a patch from someplace & put the patch around the patch & Viola! it's gone. Depends on the place, of course, the fabric. Can you sew it into a dart or a seam? Can you put a decorative patch on the area? See it as a challenge. Can the area be cut off & made into a shorter garment, or have shorter sleeves. Hope this gives you some imaginative ideas. b -- bobbi koch bobbinospam41@comnspcast.net Apr 21 2006
Answer: Burn Stains. Light burn marks can be removed by placing a dampened cloth with vinegar over the stain. Iron with hottest setting possible for the fabric. For white cotton, cover the stain with a dampened cloth of a water/peroxide solution and press a hot iron over the cloth. -- Clara' saxnosppon@fronspntiernet.net Sep 10 2006
Answer: Cleaning Patio Furniture: I lived in AZ and our white lounger chairs (vinyl straps) would turn almost a dirty orange color. Someone told me to wash them off with a garden hose and then set them in the sun. Sounded crazy, but I did it and it worked! I had tried all kinds of cleaners and scrubbing and everything! Hope it works for you! Joannenospammoh@anspol.com 3rd Jun 2006-
Question: Blacklisting Stolen Phones. If my mobile phone is stolen how can I have it blacklisted, I believe that there is a number that I should record to be able to have it this done- Curtiss McDonnell Saltash UK Reply 4 Jul 2006 (Ref:1202)
Answer: Blacklisting Stolen Phones. You should make a note of the IMEI number on your phone; you can find it by tapping *#06# into your phone or by taking a look under the battery. The IMEI - International Mobile Equipment Identity - numbers of mobile phones are stored in a database containing all valid mobile phone equipment. Axel Klystron Perth Scotland - 06 Sep 2006
Question: Wedding Dress I recently purchased a wedding gown for my daughters wedding in October of 2001. I must store in my home until it is time for the alterations, which is 3 months prior to the wedding. Do you have any suggestions on how to keep the dress, bead work and lace from yellowing? The dress is made of 100% polyester. Also, there are smokers in the house, and how do we prevent any smoke odors from absorbing into the gown? Thank you, Devittph@aol.com (Ref:0026)
Answer: Smoking and Wedding Dresses : Do you have a place that is pretty airtight or away from the house? Wrap the dress to airtightness w/ natural lavender or whatever for bugs & other smells (like plastic wrap), & put it in a closet that isn't close to the smoking. Send the smokers outdoors but that still won't eliminate it all. Store it at someone else's house. Store it at the store you got it from. Don't do mothballs or other chems; they'll just be worse. Hope it helps; research. -- bobbi koch bobbinospam41@comnspcast.net Apr 21 2006
Question: Drilling Porcelain Tiles I need to drill holes into Porcelain bathroom tiles and I have been told I need a special drill bit as they are exceptionally hard. Can you advise on the best makes to use and where I might purchase them? Many thanks Scott.Jameson@dixons.co.uk (Ref:0263)
Answer : Drilling Porcelain Tiles. If you still need the solution to your question then you need http://www.365drills.com Sales at 365drills sales@365NOSPAMdrills.com (Remove NOSPAM) Apr 18 2006
Question: Burnt on grease I have a thick layer of burnt on grease on my black gas stove top. I have tried Brillo, scrubbing. Any suggestions? Don't want to harm the surface. Bonnie bfezekas@adwynne.com (Ref:0655)
Answer: How to Remove Burnt Grease from Stove . Mr. Clean "Magic Eraser" works the best on that kind of stuff.......You will be amazed -- Sandy Kittle Apr 3 2006
Question: Drying Flowers I would like to know how to dry flowers at home - if any one knows please!!!!!! thanks. lavender@netvision.net.il (shlomit kliger) (Ref:0530)
Answer: Drying Flowers at Home : Hang your flowers upside down in a warm dark place where you seldom go. Let hang till dried. They come out a little darker, but you will like them when the process is done. -- Sandy Kittle Apr 3 2006
Question: Drying Flowers I would like to know how to dry flowers at home - if any one knows please!!!!!! thanks. lavender@netvision.net.il (shlomit kliger) (Ref:0530)
Answer: Drying Flowers at Home : Hang your flowers upside down in a warm dark place where you seldom go. Let hang till dried. They come out a little darker, but you will like them when the process is done. -- Sandy Kittle Apr 3 2006
Answer#2: Take your flowers and place a rubber band around the stem. You can use a paper clip on the end with the rubber band and hand the flower stem up-side down. Make sure the petals are formed the way you want the flower to be presented. Hang in well-vented area for approximately three weeks. I used to spray after they are completely dry with clear just to preserve better. It depends on the kind of flower. -- Bob Baisley Aug 5 2007
Question: Pencil marks I am trying to remove pencil marks from painted walls. I discovered lines & measurements under old wallpaper in our house...any quick/easy way to remove these pencil marks.. I have tried Fantastic, Ajax, Comet and nothing is very effective. Please advise. Karen Chanady chanady financial chanady@attcanada.ca chanady@attcanada.ca (Ref:0566)
Answer: Ref:0566). Hi use magic eraser made by Mr..clean -- Souder Family' May 18 2006
Question: Storing clothes: Is there anything to use except moth balls to store clothes in a trunk? Dfrancis01@aol.com (Ref:056)
Answer: Ref:0560. Hi, we use bounty liners or cedar chips. both do a great job. -- 'Souder Family'. May 18 2006
Question: Rust stains in white cotton: What will remove rust from white cotton material? -- Lorrie Nold -- loirv@ccp.com (Ref:0712)
Answer: Rust stains in white cotton: To remove the stain, rub with lemon juice and salt. Leave it several hours. It's even more effective when placed in the sun. Wash as normal. - - Patti kpmnospam@wtnsp.net Seizetheday
In Australia we have a product called Rustiban available at pharmacies only. It's a tiny plastic bottle with liquid in it of which one only needs a drop or two onto the cloth which has been moistened with water. Rust spots disappear while you watch. I t works wonderfully. Only on white cotton as far as I know. Don't get it on your fingers or skin as it is corrosive --maroofnsp@globalnsp.net.au
I believe that there is also a stain Devil available for rust on fabric. Oxalic acid is sometimes suggested in old books on stain removal, however it is poisonous and should only be used with caution. -- 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. -- 17 Jan 2003
Answer: Rust Stains : Go to your local grocery or wal-mart and purchase a bottle of "Whink". It is a copper colored bottle with white lettering. This is my Miracle stuff for all rust stains on any material. You just squirt the whink directly on the stain, and the rust spot dissapears instantly. If it doesn't, it isn't rust. I even use it on the kitchen counters when a rust stain forms from a metal can being placed for a time with moisture under it. Hope this helps. -- dbschoe October 1 2006
Question: Mildew Smell. We recently had carpet and vinyl installed in two new rooms. On day two, my husband put the washer and dryer onto the vinyl, and as luck would have it he forgot to hook up the washing machine. Our daughter then went in and started a load of clothes and before we knew it we had about an inch of water sitting on the vinyl and about two feet of our carpet was also soaked. We used a dry vac to clean up as much water as possible from the carpet, but now a week later we still have a mildew smell in the room. My question is, "How can I get that mildew smell out of the carpet?" It is driving me crazy, because now if we leave the door to the room open it affects the rest of the house! Any tips you can offer would greatly be appreciated! Thank you -- "Veronica Carreon" vcarreon@texas-city-tx.org (Ref:0397)
Answer: Mildew Smell from Carpet. Steam clean or clean with rubbing alchol (color test first). this will kill the mildew spores. follow up with Febreeze. -- Tracy Storey' Oct 12 2006
Question: Cleaning clear glass cups. A friend has given me some old clear glass coffee/tea cups. They have white spots that appear to have been caused by a dishwasher. How can I remove these spots? Thank you. -- Sharon Viar VernShar@webtv.net
Answer: Clear Glass Cups. Believe it or not, I removed white residue from glass cups with SOS pad and it didn't scratch the glass. -- JimPoRetired May 27 2006@
Question: Nylon curtain I HAVE A LARGE QUANTITY OF NYLON CURTAIN IN A UGLY LIGHT GREEN. DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW I CAN STRIP THE COLOR AND MAKE THEM JUST PLAIN OLD WHITE. ANY HELP WILL BE MOST APPRECIATED. -- Margaret Bishop" maggie1949@earthlink.net (Ref:0637)
Answer: Stripping Color from Curtains. Try using 1 part amonia & 1 part water. It did wonders on mine!!! -- Sandy Kittle. Apr 3 2006
Question: Help for shrunken wool. Hi! I need help in returning a slightly shrunken wool sweater to its former shape. I remember a tip once given that suggested soaking the garment in a solution of cold water and vinegar(?). This would restore the original shape. Is this correct? Do you have any tips? Please advise -- "Vera" jnahornyj@neo.rr.com (Ref:0074)
Question: Re: Shrunken Wool sweater Hi, I found the following query on your site: Question: Shrunk Sweater I accidentally shrunk a lambs wool sweater by washing it and drying it. The label says "dry clean only." Does anyone know if their is any way to undo the shrinkage and return the sweater to its original shape? I would appreciate any help. JULY2383@aol.com (Ref:0359)
Answer: How to Un-shrink a wool sweater ... Hi – I was trying to figure out how to make a sweater smaller and came across this article on un-shrinking…http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Un-shrink-A-Wool-Sweater&id=9105 -- Michelle. 'Dave & Michelle' Sep 24 2006
Answer: Shrunken Sweater. Sometimes it happens to us all, in a careless moment we throw our brand new Aran sweater in the washing machine or dryer, shrinking them down about eight sizes and rendering it un-wearable to all but our children’s action man or Barbie Doll.
Luckily I have a contact with some inside knowledge on this matter so I asked my friend Mark Shenton owner of www.woolovers.com if there was a way to un-shrink a wool sweater, he started laughing even before I could finish my question.
Well people, today’s your lucky day, I have used the information this Shenton character gave me and I have now mastered the black art of wool un-shrinking and am here to share it with you.
Here we go….
When wool gets wet and warm, the fibres in the wool lock themselves together and don't want to let go, resulting in shrinkage (you can get wool warm or wet, but not both), which kind of makes washing wool garments a dangerous business.
To un-shrink the wool, soak the garment in warm water with a mild wool friendly soap for about 10 minutes. This unlocks the fibres in the wool. Then lay the garment out on some towels in a cool place. Stretch the garment out to its original dimensions. The stretching pulls the unlocked wool fibres away from each other. Once this is done relax and allow your wool garment to dry. The absence of heat from the drying process allows the wool fibres to set in place without locking together and shrinking the garment again.
That it, long story short: you will have a good as brand new, fully functional sweater again. Take Care, Al -- Scannospamlan22@anosppol.com. Nov 18 2006
Question: Removing Laquer. My copper pans have a lacquer finish on them, and I was told to remove it before cooking with them. can you tell me how to remove it? thanks, candy -- candy3149@comcast.net 13/12/2004 (Ref:1036)
Answer: Removing Lacquer. Clean lacquer from copper pans from the outside so they can be safely used for cooking. 'CHARLES MOSCATELLO J' Mar 28 2006
Question: Removal of Fake Suntan Cream: Help how do you remove this from palms of hands -- RobJanHamilton@aol.com 22 Feb 2004 (Ref:1073)
ANSWER TO QUESTION. DON'T KNOW HOW I CAME ACROSS THIS BUT I DID. WHEN I HAVE USED TANNING LOTION I USED COMET (THE POWDER CLEANER) TO REMOVE IT FROM HANDS. WORKED FOR ME :) GOOD LUCK -- Susanne hammysnosppmom@veriznspon.net. May 4 2006
Question: 3/4 size sheets. Does anyone have any idea where I can buy 3/4 size sheets for my antique iron bed? If not, how can I alter a full size fitted sheet to fit? -- Sue monkeyC@nycap.rr.com August 13, 2004 (Ref:0993)
ANSWER: 3/4 SIZE SHEETS: I FIND THEM IN SEARS SALE CATALOGUES. BONNIE -- Bonnie Doyscher Nov 10 2006
Question: "Stwizler" My child vomited on our light blue carpet after eating a "Stwizler" that was all red. Please help with any suggestions. I tried "Resolve" carpet cleaner immediately but there is still a large stain. Thank you! -- The Benenati Household -- sben@clarityconnect.com (Ref:0710)
Answer: We did a search for that odd word Stwizler on the internet but no success. The food dye must be a common one so it should be relatively easy to find a stain remover that does the trick. We are still asking around for you. If you can find out the name of the product a search on the web might get a response from the manufacturer of the candy -- www.qznaz.com
Answer: Red Candy Stain. I think your problem is that the candy is spelled: TWIZZLER—no S. Good luck -- 'gurowitz' . Dec 15 2006
Answer Stwizler. I have had considerable success with Borax to take stains out of carpet. First dampen the area with warm vinegar in water (just a dash in a icecream dish half full of water). Then sprinkle the powdered borax over the area quite liberally. (I make a point of bying Borax that looks like talc in texture as there is also one which looks like dry fibeglass type slivers and I don't like that one). Leave the mix to dry and the stain just comes to the surface of the borax powder. Quite magic. Vacuum when dry. JM
Question: Removing melted wax from wall-to-wall carpet Hi, Does anyone know how to remove melted beeswax from nylon carpet? I'm scared that if I use the "iron method that I will damage it. -- Masonjarz@aol.com (Ref:0521)
Answer: Try wd40 -- Norm Ooley Dec 28th 2006
Question: Clogged drains I'm looking for a safe home remedy to clean my sinks and tub. Any ideas? "Lisa Donati" Ldont263@msn.com (Ref:0675)
Answer: Safe Home Remedy . If you are looking for safer products products for your home i have what you are looking for. We have a product that cleans really really well. I was amazed the first time I used the product and it is safe for you and your family , and environment. It also smells great not like the harsh chemical smell. My email is tnyseitz@yahoo.com or call 828-584-2573. Or you can check out my website: www.sydneysmom.fourpointgroup.com. -- Tonya. Feb 18 2007
Question: Pen on Suede HELP! please, please, please. does anyone know of a way to remove a ballpoint pen mark from my new suede jacket? sue m. suedondan@xtra.co.nz (Ref:0717)
Answer: WHEN I USED TO WORK IN THE LEATHER BUSINESS, WE USED THE SOFTER SIDE OF AN EMERY BOARD FIRST, RUB THE STAIN GENTLY, AND BRUSH AWAY WHAT COMES OFF. TRY THE ROUGHER SIDE TO REMOVE THE REST.(USE A NEW EMERY BOARD) HOPE IT WORKS FOR YOU. KarennospamKjcnsp1956@aol.com 26/05/2005
Answer: Remove Pen Mark from Suede. Try rubbing alcohol, it works 100 %. Rgs Glen. -- Max Kangisher. kangmesa@worldonline.co.za. Feb 23 2007
Question: Blinds. 1) How can I remove the dust and dirt build-up on my Venetian blinds? 2) How do I get rid of the sewage smell that emanates from my kitchen drain? -- Thanks, "Leslie, Kirk and Leslie Brachman" keenopak@telusplanet.net
Answer: Remove Dust From Venetian Blinds. Clean the venetian blinds well with water solution or the solution "awesome" sold at the dollar store works great on a variety of items. then once the blinds are cleaned, run a bounce sheet over it on a regular basis, keeps the dirt from building up. the trick works well on ceiling fan blades also. -- Gloria Kildani Jul 5 2007
Question: Removing Nicotine Stains. I have 5 hand made quilts that were stored in a room where smoking was allowed. They were not in sealed bags, so all of the exposed edges are yellow with nicotine. I have not found anything to take the stains out. If you get any suggestions, please pass them on to me. Thanks Joyce strom -- joy515@sbcglobal.net. Jan 23 2007 (Ref:1327)
Answer: Quilts. If you use a heavy solution of oxyclean powder in a tub full of warm water with the oxyclean stirred in well, let soak overnight, rinse and wash as usual. jj -- 'Wilma Hassey. . Jul 12 2007
Question: Foolscap Paper: Why is foolscap paper so called? -- David Murchison qbox@akjol.com 7th July 2007 (Ref:1337)
Answer: The most popular paper of this size had a watermark of a fools (joker's) head and a cap. http://thetipsbank.com/papersizes.htm -- Dave Sharpe Tarzana LA 7th August 2007
Question: Wrinkled shower curtain liner How can I remove the wrinkles from my plastic/vinyl shower curtain liner? Thanks, I look forward to a helpful response. -- Sharon Sweet sdsweet@uswest.net (Ref:0349)
Answer: Wrinkled Shower Curtain. Have you tried putting your vinyl shower curtain in the dryer? Just long enough for it to get warm…then hang it up immediately…I am going to try that since my blow dryer didn’t work! Good luck! -- Kim Lowe 7th August 2007
Question: Is a Solar Keratosis a Cancer Proper or is it a pre-cancerous phenomenon, and can I ignore it as my doctor suggests? Karen Shipley kship1185@aolp.com April 29 2007
Answer: Solar keratosis fulfils criteria clinically, histopathologically and biologically for malignancy, i.e. SCC (Squamous Cell Carcinoma), as do the other cutaneous types of superficial SCCs, namely, arsenical keratosis, radiation keratosis and Bowen's disease; each of them, in time and without therapeutic intercession, has the capability to kill either by destruction of tissue locally or by metastasis widely. Ignore what your your doctor says and get treatment and perhaps another doctor. Andrew Donitz Phenix Arizona USA August 12 2007
Question: - What does the abbreviation P.P. stand for - This is used when someone is signing a letter on behalf of someone else? -- Darren Corbie dcorbie@nigurapom.com 12th June 2007
Answer - p.p refers to per procurationem (by agency), a Latin phrase meaning that you are signing the letter on somebody else's behalf Alison Letherbridge Sutton Surrey England 12th August 2007
Question: Blinds. 1) How can I remove the dust and dirt build-up on my Venetian blinds? 2) How do I get rid of the sewage smell that emanates from my kitchen drain? -- Thanks, "Leslie, -- Kirk and Leslie Brachman" keenopak@telusplanet.net
Answer: Remove Dust From Venetian Blinds. Clean the venetian blinds well with water solution or the solution "awesome" sold at the dollar store works great on a variety of items. then once the blinds are cleaned, run a bounce sheet over it on a regular basis, keeps the dirt from building up. the trick works well on ceiling fan blades also. -- Gloria Kildani Jul 5 2007
Question: Removing water stains on varnish. I have tried to find out how to remove a water stain from a varnished table. I AM BEGINNING TO DESPAIR. Does anyone know how to remove a water stain from a varnished table. PPPPLLLLLLEEEEEAAAAASSSSSSEEEE. -- di@arnotec.co.uk 13 May 2004 (Ref:1044)
Answer: Water Stains on Varnish. I first put a little tooth paste on a damp washcloth and rub around the water stain in a circular motion. The paste is slightly abrasive and will raise the grain to blend in the stain, a little bit. Then, wipe it with a clean damp cloth and dry. Lastly try rubbing a walnut across the stain, letting the oils from the walnut soak into the wood. It works great to hide scratches and other damage. For very bleached out stains, I use Old English furniture treatment. It helps to put a darker tint back into the wood. Hope this helps. -- 'Christa Rutelonis' Aug 12 2007
Question: Melted carpet When attempting to remove wax from our carpet by ironing over greaseproof paper we somehow managed to melt our carpet! We are in rented accommodation and we need a way to minimise the damage. Can anyone help?! -- "Dunne, Nick" ndunne@westminster.gov.uk (Ref:0303)
Response#1 Melted Carpet: Hi , Ive done exactly the same as you, I think. Im left with a very hard dark patch on the carpet. Did you get any tips, and did it work???? Sue 20 March 2007 Reply
Reply#1 Melted Carpet: Blimey this was a long time ago! No we essentially melted the carpet and there was no way back from there. If you've done the same then you'll either have to ignore it or the carpet will have to be replaced. We were renting at the time and had to claim back on insurance once we knew the landlord wanted to replace the carpet. Nick 'Dunne, Nick' Mar 20 2007
Reply#2:
Repairing Carpet. Your question wasn't dated, so hope this reaches you in time.
For any damage to carpet, go to a clothes closet, or an inconspicuous place and cut a patch to fit the damaged spot. Cut it slightly larger so you can trim and fit it in. The fibers should blend in fine once you glue it down. There is a right way and wrong to laying carpet, so be sure and turn the patch so the fibers lean in the same direction. Don't know how to explain this exactly, but think you will get the idea.
I've used this method before on burned spots and it worked fine. Use a good glue.
Good luck. -- 'Sade'
. Nov 8 2007
Question: Help Help. How can I get creosote out of clothes. My daughter sat on a log treated in creosote and now has black stains all over them. Thanks. -- Kelly Hill missypooky@look.ca (Ref:0306)
Answer: Creasote . Use nail polish remover I just got a huge stain today and it came out only with nail polish remover good luck J. -- Aug 28 2007
Question Nicotine Stains Does anyone know how to remove nicotine stains from cloth curtains? --Val "Val Robinson" (Ref:0143) vrobinson@beckpowell.com
Answer: Stain on Curtains. I use ammonia on every thing that is yellow. I pour straight on, will not bleach colors, then wash in machine. I mix 2oz in 16oz bottle and clean everything that will not go into washer. We are smokers and it works great for that yellow closet stain across the hangers, pour on straight. Hope this helps. PJ -- Aug 29 2007