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Question: Mildew removal. Can anyone tell me how to get rid of mildew that I have growing on the back of a dresser and chest of drawers in a bedroom? I have tried a water/bleach solution and wiped it on and have also washed them with ammonia/water. It keeps coming back and I realize it is due to moisture in the room but what can I do about that? The room faces north and east and never gets much sun on the outside walls. I live in Florida where we fight humidity all the time. Please HELP!!!!-- "Gillian Oren" gil_dano@netvision.net.il
Question: Carpet stains. How do you remove stains from cats (hairballs). Because they put so much dye in their cat food it leaves a red stain. Any suggestions?? Most appreciative -- James P. Mitchell jpmitchell@a1access.net
Answer: 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 ice-cream dish half full of water). Then sprinkle the powdered borax over the area quite liberally. (I make a point of buying Borax that looks like talc in texture as there is also one which looks like dry fibreglass 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
Answer # 2: Hairball Stains........You said that your cats leave stains on your carpeting from the dyes in their food? Have you thought about switching your brand/color of catfood? Maybe to one that's NOT red? --Krissy dakotanospamjean2000@yahnspoo.com 17/09/2005
Answer #3: Cat Food Stains. You probably already have solved your cat food stain problem, but I have the same problem on beige carpet. Woolite Oxy Deep stain remover is a miracle and very easy to use; you just spray it on, let it sit for 5 minutes, then wipe with a damp cloth. Very often, I cannot even find the stain to wipe it up 5 minutes later; I search for the wet spot! -- rrnospamel@swnspbell.net 26/09/2005
Answer #4: CAN OF SPOT OUT WORKS WELL TO GET OUT KITTY STAINS MARY KATTZ (hairball stains).
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: dyeing fabric chair. please help, I have two fabric arm chairs that I want to dye a dark colour . I have fabric dye and need info on how to do the job .can anyone help me with how to do the job ?? -- "Linda Hedrick" theoriginalbrat@telus.net
Question: Stinky sink! I am single and do not know how to get rid of that terrible stink in the sink. I get to where I close out both sides because the smell gets so strong. I do not leave anything in the disposal. I have tried baking soda, it does not even touch the odor. Running hot water and ammonias does not do anything. What can I do to get rid of this terrible odor??? -- Help! "Linda Van Gelder" dagirl@usinternet.com ref:0061
Answer: Bi-carbonate sprinkled in the sink and add vinegar. It will fizz and should reduce the smell -- Anon
Answer: Chlorine Bleach diluted 1:1 is usually effective. Sometimes the smell is due to insufficient water in the "traps" or "U bends". These are designed to hold water which stops the gas from the drains and sewer coming back up -- www.qznaz.com
Answer: 15
Stinking Sink Solutions: A friend of
mine Tom also has the same problem:
The 15 solutions we came up with to resolve his stinking sink problem
were as follows:
1. STOP USING THE SINK AS A URINAL.
2. HAVE THE PLUMBER DISCONNECT THE TOILET BOWL FROM THE SINK SEWER
LINE, LET THE WASTE RUN ON THE FLOOR, THIS WAY THE REST OF THE
HOUSE WILL SMELL LIKE THE STINKY
SINK AND YOU WONT NOTICE IT AS MUCH!
3. TAKE THE DRAIN STOP OUT AND PLACE A FRAGRANCE CANDLE IN
THE DRAIN!
4. TRY BRUSHING YOUR TEETH MORE THEN ONCE A WEEK.
5. STOP CLEANING YOUR GOLF BALLS AND SOAKING YOUR SOCKS IN
THE SINK.
6. STOP POURING YOUR HOMEMADE SOUP INTO THE SINK.
7. TRY SHAVING USING THE KITCHEN SINK TO SEE IF YOU GET THE
SAME SMELL!
8. TRY NOT LET THE WASTE WATER FROM BEHIND YOUR EARS GO DOWN
THE SINK, USE PAPER TOWELS.
9. THOSE MICE YOU CAPTURE IN YOUR BEDROOM, (From Bob and Bobs
Condo) SHOULD GO OUT WITH THE REGULAR GARBAGE NOT THE WASHED DOWN
THE SINK!
10. TRY BUYING THE 90% LEAN BEEF FOR NOW ON!
11. STOP USING THE CHEAPEST COLOGNE, OR ON SALE COLOGNES.
12. THE JUICE OOZING FROM THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CANS, SHOULD NOT BE
COLLECTED AND USED FOR CLEANING THE BATHROOM SINK, TRY SPENDING
SOME MONEY ON BLEACH!
13. CUT OUT THE PRUNE JUICE AND DRIED PRUNES FOR A WHILE!
14. START FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS ON THE XLAX AND METAMUCIL!
15. A PROVEN SOLUTION TO GET RID OF THE SMELL, MUST MAKE A 2 LITER
BATCH:
2 Liter
Bottle of 100% PROOF Vodka.
20 Fresh Squeezed LIME JUICE.
1/2 Liter of Triple Sec.
Blend with Crushed Ice
Pour 1/2 of the mixture down
the bathroom sink. Let Sit for 1/2 hour before using the
water.
Consume the other 1/2 of the
mixture in less then 10 minutes.
If the sink still stinks you
"wont" care!
Repeat
Process! Kevin J. Devine kevinnospamjamesdevine1@veriznspon.net 5th Jul 2006
Answer: I replied to a question that the woman asked about stinky sinks. I went to www. google.com to ask about getting a grease stain out of carpets and I found your site. Great site! I told the lady that if she puts chicken bones in her disposal and runs it real good that will keep her blades sharp and take a lot of the odors out and then run cut up lemons in the disposal and that the acidity in the lemons will take a lot of the odor out and keep it out. A butcher told me this years ago and it works. Thanks again for this terrific site you have. Nonie Conklin -- nonieanna@bak.rr.com 21 Oct 2002
Answer: Query ref:0061 foul odor in sink Try orange peels. Leave for about an hour then turn the disposal on -- Twinsnbrats@aol.com 11 Oct 2002
Question: Steam Heat Problem.We have radiator (steam heat) in our home. The upstairs radiators don't seem to be getting hot like they should. What could the problem be and how do I fix it? "James Thomasson" jctmit@dam.net and "Myra Thomasson" cwdz@ivillage.com
Question: Removing Polyurethane. This summer while applying a coat of polyurethane to my kitchen cabinets, I accidentally dripped a spot of it on the stove surface, the stainless steel sink, and the laminate countertop. By the time I found the three spots, they had already hardened. How do I get this off? Can I get this off? -- krieger krieger@ameriga.net
Answer: Have you tried dipping those sections in very hot water and gently trying to loose the plastic? Just wondering if it would work. -- JM
Question: Bubblegum. How do I get bubble gum out of black cotton pants? -- eitak310@a0l.com
Answer: To remove chewing gum from clothes freeze, or cover the gum with ice, then crack and scrape off. - Marjory Simpson.
Subject: Stuck on Gum. - When my daughter was little she fell asleep in the back seat of my grandma's car and smeared her gum all over the upholstery. It was summer time and very hot. I was sure the seat was ruined. Anyway, I had some mineral spirits on hand and decided to give it a try. I wasn't sure if it would affect the color of the velour, but figured the seat was ruined already. It removed the gum easily and didn't bother the color (maroon) whatsoever. What a relief! -- Renee Charbonneau 23/04/08
Question: Grease stain on clothing. I have a grease stain that has already been washed and air-dried and did not come out, is there any way I can get it out, the garment is red in color. Thank you, -- Alana G. Baker alanabgo@hotmail.com