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Question: Chapstick stain. Chapstick in the tumble dryer, does anyone know how to remove the pink stain splatter? Please! -- Ciara McMahon why@bigfoot.com (Ref:0271)
Answer: Chapstick can probably be loosened and removed like wax, it can be frozen with a piece of ice and picked out, or it can be loosened with white spirits
Question: Stains on floor. When I place rugs with rubber backing on my vinyl floor, it creates a yellow spot underneath. Why does this occur? How can the yellow spot be removed? -- irett@rcn.com "Minni". (Ref:0272)
Question: Red beans. 5 PM Monday, cooking now 24 hrs in crock pot, had been soaked overnight before that. No salt was added. I was unable to find hints on the web so far. Books only advise not to cook them with salt (knew that). The beans are a couple of years old. Thanks, -- "Ilse" IlsP9@aol.com (Ref:0273)
Question: Smelly silk fabric. I need some help. I just bought a dress that's made of natural rough Chinese silk, and when I washed it the dress smells of raw silk. How can I get it out of this lovely dress without ruining the fabric? -- G.pavolier@erols.com (Ref:0274)
Answer: Have you tried Febreeze? -- Judy jburton30@compuserve.com
Answer: I had the same problem. I washed the suit in cold water and then put a cup of lemon juice in the rinse water. There is now no smell on the suit. I am not yet sure if I will have to repeat the treatment the next time I launder the suit.
Answer: If you are using fabric deodorants it is prudent to wait until the spray has dried completely before wearing the garment or using the fabric object, especially pet pillows, as some of these sprays are a bit toxic and have been known to cause illnesses in pets. We have even had a reader say that a friend had lost an expensive parrot through using such a spray. www.qznaz.com
Question: Skunk smell. My dogs got into a skunk & ran through the house. Any ideas on getting this smell out? -- CMcint9987@aol.com (Ref:0275)
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.caAugust 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: Noisy pipes. Our water pipes sometimes make a loud "hammering noise" after the toilet has been flushed or sink, etc. has been used, especially first thing in the morning when water has not flowed through the pipes for several hours. Is this serious? Can it easily be fixed? Thanks for any help. -- dmcmahon@pwcgov.org (Ref:0276)
Subject: RE: Water Hammer. Having read one of your tips on preventing water hammer of which the cause is usually a worn ball valve in cold water storage tank, the resultant hammering is caused by unsupported pipe work (cold feed) next to the storage tank. Usually the plumber can’t be bothered to do the job properly but a couple of 15mm pipe clips attached to suitable battens placed near the tank will stop the hammer. Additionally a new ball valve assy, make sure the rising main to tank is turned off first before changing ball valve. Regards peter wells13@ntlnspworld.com 29 Oct 2005
Question: Smell of paint thinners. Can you please advise if you know of a way to get rid of the smell of paint thinner? Thank you -- PeterRyanR@aol.com (Ref:0277)
Answer: Paint Thinner Odor on Car Seat How can i get rid of Paint Thinner odor I spilled on my car seat. As soon as I spilled it I got out the Bissel Green Clean Machine, sucked up what I could, and used their cleaner on the seat. I then sat the car out side w/ the windows down and everything. Thank you camaronospamwner@yifnspan.net (Jonathan Rundle)
Answer: The smell of solvents do eventually go on their own. Just make sure that the room is properly ventilated -- www.qznaz.com
Question: Urine odours. We just recently moved my grandmother to nursing home and we cannot get the urine odor out of her bedding and some clothing. Any suggestions would be helpful. Jewles366@aol.com (Ref:0278)
Question: CD Player Repair. Sir/Madam, a good tip for fixing a CD player is to clean the laser lens with methylated spirits or preferably isopropyl alcohol, (doesn't leave residue). I've got to the point now (after 10 years) where it doesn't work on my CD player, any tips? (Ref:0279)
Answer: Make sure the player is off as laser may permanently harm your eyes gallileo@bigpond.com
Question: Mildew on books. I have a problem in that our basement was flooded several years ago and my mother put some very special books in a box and taped it shut. Now the books are filled with the smell of mildew and are very important to me. (But I can no longer stand to be in the same room with them.) Please help with any suggestions. -- Lisa LisaRoseBowman@worldnet.att.net (Ref:0280)
Question: Laundry disaster. Hi there, I have a skirt I bought in a Retro shop from the 1970's made of some heavy man made material, sort of like crimplene. I washed it on too hot a wash, and now I cannot get the creases out. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks -- Trudie trudie@bbbamford.freeserve.co.uk
Question: Removing bathtub non slip drips and glue off tub. How do you remove the glue from the bathtub from the nonslip strips that were taken off? Everything that I tried won't work -- Marlene Kaja Sun, 05 Sep 1999 kajamick@execpc.com
