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Question: Cleaning Brass. I want a inexpensive and natural way to clean my cymbals. I tried lemon juice but that will take forever and a day! If you can help me in any way I would appreciate it! Thanks -- Tyler Ross Toledo,Ohio burtoncruzr165@juno.com (Ref:0200)
Answer#1: Lemon juice on tissues left overnight followed by a polish can work wonders. Ketchup and other bottles sauces left on for a time is quite effective. -- Dave Klystron www.qznaz.com
Answer#2: Cleaning Brass! I use to clean houses and we used lysol for brass fixtures. However, I have a brass chandelier and the person who gave it to me said to use liquid fabric softener! It not only works but smells awesome too!! I hope this helps! Meranda -- masnospamcomputers@gnspmail.com 05/08/2005
Answer#3: Cleaning Brass! The VERY BEST home cleaning for tarnish, rust , etc is plain BAKING SODA. Pour you some in a bowl and add just enough water to make a paste and put it on. For tough rust, rub paste on and and let it sit for a few minutes, rub and rinse. Also is a EXCELLENT deodoriser. -- Robbie robbienospam26@bellnspsouth.net Jan 2 2006
Question: Stains on leather. I have a question about my leather couch and chair which is a fairly light tan color. It has two red wine stains and I have had them professionally cleaned and could not remove the stains. First, do you have any ideas? The idea I had was to stain or dye them a darker color. Do you know if this can be done or do you have any other suggestions. Thank you -- John L. Pemberton jpemberton@beef.org (Ref:0201)
Answer: It is quite difficult to dye leather, suede is much easier, I don't recommend doing that, has anyone else got any suggestions? -- Ed
Question: Static cling. Help! My new polyester blouse clings to me like a magnet! How do I make the static cling disappear? -- "Victor & Helen Buttigieg" buttigie@idirect.com (Ref:0202)
Question: Age stains. I have a cross-stitched quilt, almost 31 years old, and a Baptismal gown, same age. Both have yellow stains. I have tried Wisk and dishwasher detergent (Cascade) to no avail. I am pretty sure both items are cotton or cotton blends as I have washed them repeatedly with no ill effects. Any help greatly appreciated, for my first grandchild. Thank you. -- Jo Freer freer@northnet.org (Ref:0203)
Answer: I have heard a mixture of fresh lemon juice and salt rubbed on spots and placed in sun will bleach out yellow in old stains. This information from my wise Aunt Sue. I would try it first on just one small area and see how it does. -- Good Luck, Patti Seizetheday
Answer: Age stains. Hi Jo. Has anyone suggested yet for yellowing cotton/cotton blends, to use any type of powder bleach, especially one for nappies is great! I have 100% cotton sheets & they tend to yellow over the winter sitting in the cupboard & this is what I soak them in (nothing else) in hot water, then rinse, to whiten them again for summer use. Helen -- Ray & Helen Russell . Apr 4 2006
