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Question: washing machine stains Help! I just received a used washer and dryer as gifts. The catch is that one (I suspect the washer) leaves what looks like grease stains on the clothes. How do I find out and repair the problem? Thanks brickey@281.com (Katy Brickey) (Ref:0490)
Question: How can I make the bottom of my pots and pans look like new? From years of fire, and grease they now have a crackly look. I can't get it to look like I want with the sos pads - They are still good to use but just "ugly". veronica@tex1.net (Veronica Mitchell) (Ref:0491)
Question: Old mirrors I recently found an old mirror in the attic and would like to restore the frame and mirror and make use of it on my dresser. The problem is that the mirror is hazy in spots. I have tried cleaning front and back, I have tried using a blow dryer on the mirror, front and back, but nothing seems to help. Does anyone have any suggestions? Patriciapenton@aol.com (Ref:0492)
Answer: Hi Patricia - Leave the mirror alone, mirror repair and renovation is a job for experts. Mercury used in mirror manufacture is one of the most poisonous materials in our environment. Some experts rate it at 5,000 times more toxic than lead and that should be avoided. Heating a mirror could allow some mercury to "gas out" and enter the lungs. Take care Ed. QZNAZ Webmaster
Question: Old mirrors
Thanks Dave, I've been known to blow up a stove, so rest assured I'll leave this alone!! Besides, I'm getting used to the "antique" look. Again, thank you. -- Patti - Patriciapenton@aol.comQuestion: Sour smelling wood. I found a wooden file cabinet at a resale store that I would love to buy. However, once I opened the drawers, the smell almost knocked me over. It smelled sour. Can this smell be "removed"? How? -- Patriciapenton@aol.com (Ref:0493)
Answer: Hi Patricia some sodium bicarbonate in a saucer in each of the drawers will usually do the trick. Ed
Question: Tomato meat sauce. how long can it keep in the refrigerator? -- Olegolfers@aol.com (Ref:0494)
Answer: Hi, If it has just been cooked then it will keep for up to a week in a normal fridge. Keep it well covered or sealed in. Ed
Question: Burnt Copperclad pot I was boiling water and forgot about it when I was sick. Now the bottom (cooperclad) looks funny and the inside of the pot is black. I know there is a recipe out there for cleaning the inside, but just cant remember. Can anyone help? -- Quickbits@aol.com (Ref:0495)
Question: Fading clothing: I have heard there is a way to stop blacks and navies from fading if soaked in vinegar and water. But my question is what is the mixture for this? I don't remember how much water to how vinegar to do this with. thxs "Tammy Vaughan" Tammy.Vaughan@bcbsnc.com (Ref:0496)
Question: Unclog perfume atomizer Can anyone offer a method of unclogging perfume bottle atomizers (not aerosol)? Thanks -- cathyp@qsginc.com
Answer: Hi Cathy, A single strand of wire taken from a piece of multicore wire usually does the trick -- Richie Cochrane
Answer: Perfume Atomizer. A long time ago I read to use alcohol--put it in the bottle and use the atomizer. Good luck --Fran Bornosghere Dec 13 2006
Subject Aphids
Please provide a list of aphid resistant trailing plants -- (mahendra patel)
mahendra@patelhome.fsbusiness.co.uk (Ref:0497)Question: Hard Water Stains
Hard water ring in the toilet- get a cleaning grade pumice stone (available at hardware/home stores and some super markets)-rub the stain gently, it may take a little time. On shower doors- Use a lime removing product (I like Lime-A-Way or the Works Tub and Shower Cleaner)-apply a generous amount and let sit about 15 minutes-scrub with a light duty nylon scrubber (usually white or yellow)-you may need to add more cleaner or a little water. Don't be surprised if it takes two or three tries and one or even two bottles of cleaner to remove the stains if they are bad. To prevent or slow the build up use Clean Shower Daily Shower Cleaner or dry the glass after you are done your shower. Mega-Maid@yahoo.com, hughnspborg613@yahnspoo.com (Hugh Casey)
Question: Sliding tablecloths. Can someone please tell me how to keep my tablecloth from sliding off the table???? adrian33@pacbell.net (adrianne norris) (Ref:0498)Subject Sticky Residue? Hope you can help me solve a baffling problem. I have a desk mat, one of the clear plastic "soft" variety--Artistic "Krystal View" is the brand name. When new, it was beautiful. I put photographs and important calendars under it since it is designed provide both viewing and a cushioned surface. Unfortunately, it's impossible to clean. I've tried liquid detergents such as Palmolive Dishwashing Liquid, cleansers (Ajax) and window cleaner (Windex) all to no avail. There is a sticky residue, perhaps from cellophane tape, on the surface of the mat and I cannot remove it. Any suggestions? These mats are expensive--around $25--so I'd like to return it to its clear appearance.
Thanks for your assistance! -- Melanie Melanie.Massengale@colorado.edu Melanie O. Massengale Systems Manager/Technician (Ref:0499)
Answer: Peanut butter, Cooking oil, WD40. All of the previous remove sticky residues. Avoid "Dry cleaning" Solvents as they could damage the mat. Try our "Sticky Residues Section"
Answer: Sticky Residue. Hi Melanie. Tupperware that has been in the cupboard for yonks will get that sticky, tacky feel to them like you speak of. Soaking in hot water with a powder bleach, (like one for babies diapers) will remove this. Powder bleach is also good for whitening cotton/cotton blends, it is safe on coloureds. Helen. -- Ray & Helen Russell rhrusnpspamsell@isagensp.aunz.net. Apr 4 2006 (Ref:1315)
Question: Rust Stains
I understand that Stain Devil produce a product to remove rust. Does anyone know where I can obtain a list of stockists? -- Lee@phoenixhealthcare.co.uk (Lee Shorter) (Ref:0500)Answer#1: Stain Devils Hi, I notice in the how to remove stains section, someone recommended "Stain Devil" and implied that it was not readily available, except in the UK. If you ask your search engine to find "Westons", they are a pharmaceutical supply company that advertise on the web, and have "Stain Devils" for all manner of stains. P.J.Morant. -- P.Morant@btinternet.com 17 Jan 2003
Answer#2: Stain Devil retailers. Hi, If you're still looking for Stain Devil, here's a website with all their products and a way to buy them. I've never seen it cheaper. That doesn't mean it doesn't exist, but I haven't found it and I've looked a bit. The stuff is truly amazing! http://shop.store.yahoo.com/hancockfabricstore/castde.html
Good luck, -- Kris chocolateynospam.kisses@gnspmail.com 01/09/2005Question: Patch copper tube
Is it possible to patch a pin hole in copper tubes in the bathroom. We can't afford a plumber and don't have much experience in this area. If you know how please let us know.Souida82@cs.com (Ref:0501)Question: Play Doh on carpet
Hi. Please could you tell me how to get hardened play doh out of carpets.
Regards GailFrom: ghock@bigpond.com (gail w hockham) (Ref:0502) (Ref:0503) (Ref:0504)Subject Stuck Decanter Top
Hi there, We recently used my Mom's decanter for a party at my sisters place. This beautiful decanter is very special to my Mom. However some bright spark pushed the top too far down into the decanter and we now cannot separate the two. We do not want to break this decanter and it also happens to have quite a bit of Cherry inside. We do not mind loosing the cherry as we would really like to save the decanter.
Please could you give us a solution.
a.. We have tried resting it in hot water. NOTHING
b.. We tried pouring oil around the seal . NOTHING
c.. We twisted and pulled as hard as we could. NOTHING
d.. We prayed really hard. NOTHING YET.
Desperate
Tracy Jutzen
Cape Town
South Africa
intacpt@capetown.intamarket.co.za (Ref:0502)Question: Livening -up old wood
My cabinets are beautiful but old and dark. The kitchen is small; however, I do not want to paint them. How do I liven-up the wood without stripping, sanding, and re-staining? Is there a secret recipe out there for refreshing / livening-up old dark walnut cabinets? Please help. Thanks bunches, Patti pb45cb@worldnet.att.net (Ref:0503)Question: Removing Wine Labels Intact
I want to keep my wine labels and I don't know how to remove them off the bottles without ruining them. Can anyone help? -- dwebster@bigpond.net.au (DWebster) (Ref:0504)Question: Flaking and splitting nails
What can I do to stop my nails from flaking and splitting? -- alicej@ic24.net (alicej) (Ref:0505)Question: Overheating Mercury Topaz
Your tips-n-hints on car repairs identified my problem with a 1993 Mercury Topaz that keeps over heating on me while idling at traffic lights. I'm certain that my problem is just a blown fuse to my electric cooling fan. My problem is LOCATING the FUSE!The manual indicates the fan has an in-line fuse. BUT from what little I can see from following the wires leading away from the cooling fan towards the rest of the mass of electrical wiring I do not see this in line fuse. Or at least ?I cannot tell it is a fuse.
How would I know it if I was looking at one? The normal fuses I have seen the in line fuses that allow for one to un- snap the fuse apart and pop in a new fuse. What are the other types? and how would I recognize them.
I'm hoping that is the only reason for this problem but I would like to try that first before I delve into the worse case scenario, going to the local mechanic!
Obviously I'm no mechanic, so enlighten me with some wisdom on these things.
Thanks, of course, Overheated in Texas -- SAVACHE@prodigy.net (BALDE G QUINTANILLA) (Ref:0506)Answer: It is probably easier to put in a new wire and fuse than try to trace the existing one thru the wiring loom. -- Mario Gol-Shekan Trysafe Milton Keynes England.
