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Subject Aluminium and Alzheimers From Russell Hall and class We are very interested in finding out the link between aluminium and Alzheimer’s and the affects of aluminium on the human body and would be very happy if you could shed some light on this subject for us Thankyou -- Chanel College chanel.col@xtra.co.nz
Question: Concrete Stains How do you remove oil and grease stain from concrete? -- Terry Wenck Terry.Wenck@tca.net
Answer: Shaving cream. I pasted shaving cream all over a shower/tub that had grime built up, and let sit for a few hours. To my dismay, with a little elbow grease, my tub looks brand new, and the odor bearable. Also, this can be used on oil stains in the garage and on the driveway. -- Gail A. Devine devine1s@pacbell.net
Question: Polishing scratches out of Windshield Hello, I had a bad scratch in the glass of my automobile windshield. In trying to buff it out I only made matters worse and now there is small area (2" diameter) that is hazy from fine scratches and still has the straight line deeper scratch. Is there some compound that will buff out these scratches and return the windshield to its original clarity? -- "Fred Gendler., Jalisco" MX fred@laguna.com.mx
Question: How to put a towing hitch on a car? Is there a web site that shows you how to install a towing hitch on a car? Is it just a matter of drilling some holes & then bolting it on? -- "Leo Beilin"
Question: Low oil pressure. Hello I have a problem with my oil pressure. It is low and I don't know what the problem is. "Jonathan Hendrickson" jhendric@rcvideo.com Any ideas on these automotive related problems anyone?
Subject: Oil Pressure . Hi. There's no date on the message, so I hope you've got some answers. Maybe not, so here goes. Low oil pressure is usually because the bearings are worn out, but could be other problems too. Old engines get sludge built up inside, especially if the oil isn't changed often enough. Sludge can build up and clog the screen in the oil pan so not enough oil can be picked up to lubricate the engine. It basically "starves" for lack of oil. If your red light is on, or the oil gauge reads almost zero, your engine will fail very shortly. Of course, you checked the oil level on the dip stick, right? I assume so. You could try adding some oil thickeners like STP oil treatment and see if the pressure comes up. You may need thicker oil like 50 wt. if the engine is old and worn out. If by the time you get this message the car still runs, I'd get to the nearest mechanic asap. You may be looking at a new motor sooner than later. Good luck. -- Paul McCloud .. 12/04/08
Paul McCloud
Service Technician for PianoSD.com
www.pianoservsd.comQuestion: Syrup on a Wood Coffee. Table I've discovered a syrup puddle that is several days old on my wood coffee table. How can I wipe this up without using water? I'm afraid that anything that touches the syrup will stick to it and the table. Thank you! -- "Sarah S" sarahs@slip.net
Question: Solar Hot Water Heater I'm looking for plans for a solar hot water collector, the basic black lined box with looped copper tubing Thanks. -- "Jennifer Miller" jennifer@scaletrading.com
Question: Eggs and brick Our house was "egged" and I cannot get the residue off the bricks. It looks like shellac was thrown on it. How can one get this off?
Question: H2O DAMAGE. MY TRUCK'S "TOOL BOX" LEAKED , THUS SOME SPECIAL BOOKS & PAPERS GOT SOAKED. SOME OF WHICH ARE IRREPLACEABLE HELP!!! -- IAMWG@aol.com
Question: Soften scratchy bed sheets? I purchased a set of fairly expensive sheets for our guest bedroom, but, even after washing several times, they are scratchy and uncomfortable. Anyone know how to soften up cotton sheets quickly? Thanks! -- Sealeburg@aol.com
Didya!!: Did you get an answer to your question about the cotton sheets?
I am having the same problem. I was searching the internet for a solution to the rough sheet problem. I came across your question and wondered if you found anything that works. I'd hate to have to discard a new set of high quality cotton sheets because I can't soften them up.
Thanks for sharing the answer if you found one. Micky Wienk Spearfish, SD -- micvin@spe.midco.net 30 Mar 2004
Didya!!: Scratchy Sheets Did you ever find out how to soften the sheets. I bought my son Spiderman sheets and a comforter and he doesn't want to sleep with them because they are not soft. They are very stiff even after washing a few times. Please write back and let me know what you found out. Thanks Sandy dudley -- sdudley3@tampabay.rr.com 13 Apr 2004Answer#1: Soften sheets. I was looking for a way to soften sheets that I got too. In the past, one sure-fire way that has worked for me is to wash them with Soda Ash (pure Sodium Carbonate) and Synthropol detergent. These are both items I had on hand for hand dyeing fabric. But alas, I am all out of these two products and they aren't available locally.
So, I was wondering if you got any answers to your question and had any other ideas?? Thanks. -- Jill jinospamkurtz@cablenspone.net 16/08/2005
Answer#2: How to Soften your Sheets. To soften stiff sheets: Wash them with a cup of salt. You might have to repeat the process two or three times. Do this after you've washed them the way you normally would. OR Add a cup of vinegar to the last rinse. landnospamry@rcnnsp.com 05/10/2005
