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Question: candle wax on leather. I saw on your site some ideas on how to remove candle wax from fabric, but I got candle was on my favorite pair of soft leather shoes. I let it get hard and have not touched it, for fear of scratching the surface. Help! - DJC -- "Deborah Cassell" deborahcassell@hotmail.com 23 Sep 2002 "Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar." Drew Carey (Ref:0811)
superglue. Any ideas on how to remove superglue stains from trousers ? Thanks -- "Alex Smedley" Alex.Smedley1@btopenworld.com 22 Sep 200 (Ref:0248)
smell It seems every time we use the washing machine in the basement the floor drain smells badly, i use a lint guard, the smell lasts for a long time. hope you can help....jim -- "JAMES S. WORLEY" vze32r4u@verizon.net 16 Oct 2002 (Ref:0297)
Skunk smell Twice during the past 3 months we have had a skunk who seems to like hanging around our back door. Our dog got sprayed the first time and the whole house smelled of skunk for weeks - the other day my husband went outside and he, himself was sprayed by a skunk - now once again the whole house smells again - it seems this oil transfers onto and into everything - even the clothes hanging in the front hall closet. Tomato juice does nothing! Can someone help us to get rid of this terrible smell? -- "Phyllis Giesen" phyllis.giesen@sympatico.ca 27 Oct 2002(Ref:0317)
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.ca August 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 2006Candle wax A candle caught fire and blew up all over my bathroom. I have taken most of it off, except on the walls. The paint is a latex, semi-gloss. I cannot seem to make any headway. It was a red candle and the color does not want to lift. I tried an iron and this melted the paint. I live in an apartment and the owner will freak if I do not have it off soon! Help!!! -- "reneyve" reneyve@cox.net. 26 Oct 2002 (Ref:0800)
Cleaning a small closed in bathroom without ventilation While I was pregnant I discovered that scrubbing in the bathroom with fumey cleaners wasn't a hot idea anymore. What works great is ordinary liquid clothes detergent. It fought the toughest mildew and cleaned better than most bathroom cleaners on the porcelain, stainless steel and fiberglass. Everything shines like new and I can clean my tiny closed-in bathroom without a gas mask, not to mention the fact that I'm not leaving behind any harsh chemicals for me or my family to bathe in or breath. -- "Tracertonian" tracertonian@yadtel.net 18 Oct 2002 (Ref:0807)
Question: e-mail links How do I make my e mail address or web site a clickable link when I send it in text message to some one that I have sent a message to? -- "Lad Trojacek" lctrojacek@hotmail.com 23 Oct 2002 (Ref:0812)
DRYERS CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO CLEAN INK OUT OF MY DRYER? I LEFT A PEN IN MY WORK CLOTHES AND NOW IT'S ALL OVER THE DRUM OF MY DRYER. THANK YOU TRINA -- "trina" jtrckbenson@newulmtel.net TRINA-BENSON@MSN.COM 15 Oct 2002 (Ref:0813)
Question: Ink stains in dryer. If you found out how to get rid of the ink stains in your dryer.. let me know. I am afraid to use anything flammable for obvious reasons.... kbrasko@terraworld.net, 25 Jan 2004
Answer: Ink Pen Stain in Dryer: I don’t know how long ago this was for you or if this will be helpful still but this happened to me as well and I used a white rag with acetone (nail polish remover if you have it) and also isopropyl alcohol alternately. This worked very well with just a little rubbing. Try not to breathe too much of the acetone & alcohol fumes. -- Nick Apr 16th 2007
Answer: ink stain That happened to me and I used rubbing alcohol on a cloth or paper towel do it in a vented area, or a little at a time good luck Maznme2@aol.com 18/05/2005
Answer: Ink out of Dryer try lime away. MarieStellaA@wmnospamconnect.com 25 Oct 2003
Answer: Blue Ink Stain Removal. Best removal tool for blue ink is hair spray. Then you will need simple soap to remove the hair spray and ink. Works every time – even on hands! -- Deanne Fox. Jun 18 2007
Dents in Carpet I am moving the furniture around in my formal living room and there are dents in the carpet where the furniture was before. How can I get them out? -- "AVA LOWERY" oldtimers1@msn.com 22 Oct 2002 (Ref:0814)
Answer: Dents in Carpet. Try rubbing with an ice cube. Saw this tip in a magazine. Good Luck. -- maureen frank manospamureen@willnspey4755.fslife.co.uk May 3 2006
Answer#2: dents in carpet.Try putting a damp towel over dents in carpet and a warm iron and just iron the indents away. You can try increasing the temperature of the iron, but be careful. Susan Geiser. -- Apr 15 2007
Question: Suede boots! Help! I wore my new beige suede boots with a denim skirt the other day and the blue of the denim has transferred onto the suede. Does anyone know how to get it off?! Thanks. -- Fiona. flosster@excite.com 22 Oct 2002 (Ref:0815)
Answer: WHEN I USED TO WORK IN THE LEATHER BUSINESS, WE USED THE SOFTER SIDE OF AN EMERY BOARD FIRST, RUB THE STAIN GENTLY, AND BRUSH AWAY WHAT COMES OFF. TRY THE ROUGHER SIDE TO REMOVE THE REST.(USE A NEW EMERY BOARD) HOPE IT WORKS FOR YOU. KarennospamKjcnsp1956@aol.com 26/05/2005
Question: Cold candle wax on my toddlers shirt. My two year-old was digging with his fingernails in a cold red candle while my back was turned and wiped all the wax from his fingers and fingernails on his new yellow shirt. How do I get the wax off without it leaving a color or residue? Please help!!! -- Lori Freeman lori_freeman@hotmail.com 17 Oct 2002 (Ref:0817)
Answer: Candle Wax. You can damp a paper towel lay it on top of the fabric where ever the wax is then get your iron and put it on warm setting lay the paper towel over the stain and iron over it it will melt the wax and the paper towel will pick up the wax. -- jwnospammartin@farmersnsptel.com 16/12/2005
Towel Lint!! was this ever answered?????????????? Was there ever an answer for this question?? Thanks DP -- Don donsd@cox.net 20 Oct 2002 (Ref:0818)
Original post; TOWEL LINT How do i get rid of the excess lint on new bath towels? I got new bath towels and i have washed them but they still have a lot of lint. When you shower and dry yourself off the towels leave a lot of lint on you body. What can i do to get rid of all that lint? Thanks lupe chavez -- "Lupe Garcia-Chavez" lgchavez@abqpubco.com (Ref:0239)
Answer: Linty Towels. Hi I don't know how old this post is, but I'll reply anyways. First off there are 2 "linting" cycles in a towels life. One when it is new and one when it is almost garbage. The first cycle, which is the cycle that most people get annoyed by is to get rid of the excess fibers. Oddly enough lots of linting in the beginning is a sign of a good quality towel. High quality Egyptian cotton towels will need at least 10 washes and dries before this linting will decrease to "normal". The other shedding or linting period is when the towel is really old and decomposing essentially. Because of this you should wash your newer towels and older towels separately because the brand new or old ones will leave excess lint on your good towels.
Another point that is important is to never use fabric softener on towels because it removes its absorbency. Not only do most new towels have a coating on them that takes a few washes to remove that keeps them from being absorbent, but softener breaks down that ability as well. For new towels that don't absorb run them a few times with white vinegar added to the wash. That will break down the chemicals that impede the absorbency.
As far as linting goes you have to wash good new towels quite a few times before that will stop. Best thing for them is to wash them alone and then hang them out to dry because it will also blow a lot of the lint off the towels so it doesn't carry on to the next wash or to you lol. -- Tasha. 12/01/09Question: Marble (white) Scorched on Fireplace How do I clean a marble fireplace front that has been scorched by fire? I forgot to open the flu, lit the fireplace, then went away for 30 minutes. Flames came out of the fireplace scorching the white marble surrounded the fireplace. (6 inches by 24 inches) (I tried baking soda but no impact) -- Gary Sprehe" "gpsprehe@telocity.com" 29 Oct 2002 (Ref:0819)
Candle Wax removal from timber deck How do I remove candle wax from timber decking? We've just moved back into our house which was leased - last tenant spilled a lot of candle wax on the new timber deck which has NOT yet been waterproofed or stained. Cannot stain the deck until wax removed. HELP!! Coral, Australia -- Pyramidawds1@aol.com 29 Oct 2002 (Ref:0820)
Removing ink from suede? DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A WAY TO GET BLUE INK PEN OFF OF SUEDE. I HAVE A SUEDE COAT, AND IT HAS TWO STREAKS OF INK PEN ON THE SLEEVE. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!! -- "Nancy Rotz" nbrotz@innernet.net 25 Sep 2002
Ink on Suede. Hi did anyone respond? I have the same problem Thanks Laurie -- Beckmg2@aol.com 5 Mar 2004 (Ref:0821a)
Answer: WHEN I USED TO WORK IN THE LEATHER BUSINESS, WE USED THE SOFTER SIDE OF AN EMERY BOARD FIRST, RUB THE STAIN GENTLY, AND BRUSH AWAY WHAT COMES OFF. TRY THE ROUGHER SIDE TO REMOVE THE REST.(USE A NEW EMERY BOARD) HOPE IT WORKS FOR YOU. KarennospamKjcnsp1956@aol.com 26/05/2005
Question: Starch build up in clothes How do you get a starch build up out of clothes? --"Judy Porter" porterrj@bellsouth.net 6 Nov 2002 (Ref:0822)
Question: woollen sweater Does anyone know how to restore a woollen sweater back to it's original size after being washed in the washing machine? My 2 favourite sweaters (mohair & merino wool) were accidentally put in the machine!! I'd be extremely grateful if anybody has any ideas? -- "Mo COOPER" mo@crookedcottage14.fsnet.co.uk 7 Nov 2002 (Ref:0823)
Yellow Stains on White Wood Furniture I have a very good white bedroom suite (I think has some type of semi gloss clear finish) about 15 years old. Some of the edges of the doors have developed a yellowish stain. Can I clean this without ruining the finish? -- NV1997@aol.com 9 Nov 2002 (Ref:0824)
Getting Tea Stains off stainless steel spoons???? I drink a lot of tea and it stains the spoons that I use to stir it. Does anyone know how to get these stains off of stainless steel??? Thanks. -- "Heidi Poe" heidiapoe@hotmail.com 06 Nov 2002 (Ref:0825)
Response: Spoons and Tea Stains. Ask Jeeves sent me yr e-mail - I hope yr an expert on this topic as I'm running out of decent spoons to offer guests. Are there any easy solutions (pun) to my problem?? Rgds Mike mikerfreeman@hotmail.co.uk 12/12/2005
Answer: Tea Spoons. Soak them in diluted bleach such as Clorax. -- Janice Murphy 15 Sep 2003
Answer: Tea Stains. Hi, I just use baking soda with a damp cloth. It works and doesn't leave marks. I use this method on the teapot and cups as well. Hope this helps. -- 'Ron Bowman' ronnospp49@telusnsp.net. Nov 25 2006
Question: hairspray How do you get hairspray off a bathroom sink? -- "Alan Kessel" akessel@adelphia.net 8 Nov 2002 (Ref:0826)
Question: Shoes Any hints on removing scuff marks from the inside heels of shoes? Thanks -- Deborah Calhoun dcalhoun@morris.edu 01 Nov 2002 (Ref:0827)
