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Question: Dance Wax. We are country dancers with a dance scheduled in a new location tomorrow night. Unfortunately we didn't realize that they didn't have dance wax until after 6 p.m. this evening. To our dismay, the Cut Rate China Store in our town was already closed and won't reopen until Monday. Is there anything we can substitute for dance wax that will work? I appreciate your help.-- Cheri Wright Grsmyer70@aol.com (Ref:0021)
Question: Dying clothes. My daughter wears uniform skirts to school and I recently had to let the hems out of them to finish the last two months of school. The plaid skirts did not show a "previous hemline". I've heard that the solid navy skirts can be dyed with Rit dye. Now, I have 4 khaki skirts with a lighter khaki ring running 2 inches up from the bottom of each skirt. The skirts are made of 60% cotton/40% polyester. I have not dyed anything since the 60's when we had fun tie-dying our T-shirts. I've searched the net and have a few ideas but am a little squeamish as I don't want to have to purchase new uniforms so close to the end of the school year. Anyone with experience in dying the "previous hemlines" for this type of fabric, your input will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely,-- BP Harless Bpharless@aol.com (Ref:0022)
Answer: Dylon makes dye pens that sound like the answer to your problem - if you can find the right color -- Regards Roxanne R
Question: Roof Mold I need the solution to clean mold off a roof. I think it is 3 equal parts of bleach, water and something else. Do you know what the 3rd ingredient is? Thanks! Tracie McKay BORN. Leading Business Through Technology 1-800-964-2676 Tracie.McKay@born.com (Ref:0023)
Question: Antique Spittoon. I have an antique spittoon that is tarnished so bad it looks like it is painted brown any Idea of how to make it a little easy on me to get it off I really like the old look but would like it more if it was polished (this thing is from the 1800's). -- "Jim Silva" silvafam01@sprynet.com (Ref:0024)
Answer: The brown coloration could be the most valuable part of the spittoon! (who says I exaggerate?) We do not have a resident antiques expert here on the site but I have heard of people who have polished off the patina on a metal antique and by doing so halved its value. -- www.qznaz.com
Answer: I agree with www.qznaz.com. I am not an expert but I hear it all the time on the Antique Road Show. Best thing to do is let it alone unless your positive you don't ever want to sell it and possibly make a small fortune. Have a nice day. -- Patti Seizetheday
Answer: Tarnished antique spitoon. You queried regarding the removal of tarnish. DON'T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If it's truly an antique, its value will be significantly diminished by polishing!!!!!!! This applies to ALL antiques. When in doubt, just leave the item alone. The patina that comes from age is desirable to those that value such things. -- Regards, k Jun 25 2007Question: 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)
Question: Enamel Paint on carpet. Does anyone have an idea for removing enamel paint from a carpet? (Ref:0027)
Question: Softening up those 180 count sheets. I just bought a set of 180 thread count sheets - poly/cotton 50/50. I washed them once with soap & liquid fabric softener to get the sizing out of them, but they sure do feel stiff. Any ideas on how to get them to really feel soft? -- Louise Cafolla caf@bignet.net (Ref:0028)
