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Question: Candle wax on my table and stereo I recently had candle wax spilled on my desk and all over my stereo. What is the easiest way to remove it with out damaging either? -- Jennifer Oldread joldread@cbbakersfield.com 5 Nov 2002 (Ref:0880)
Question: Coffee maker I have a new coffee maker which I've had about two months. The coffee always has a "plastic" taste to it. I've tried vinegar, dish detergent solution, and even a mild bleach solution, and still the coffee has this taste. With previous new coffee makers, the taste would go away after several uses, but this one has been used almost daily without any improvement in the taste. Any suggestions? -- kristalyn82@hotmail.com 27 Nov 2002 (Ref:0895)
Answer: ref:0848. Gum on leather couch This may or may not work but wont cost anything to try. Hold an ice cube to the glob of gum until it freezes. It should then lose its stickiness and be easily pulled loose. Logan at Jenkinsrawhide@aol.com 30 Nov 2002
Question: Spider ladder I saw in www.hints-n-tips.com on the miscellaneous tips and pointers page - there is a mention of Spider Ladders and that they can be bought. Would you know where I might be able to purchase one. -- Any help would be much appreciated. -- Anna Mulrooney Anna.Mulrooney@chxp.co.uk 9 Dec 2002 (Ref:0849)
Question: Ink on your couch I used hairspray It works great on everything walls carpet etc.. Gail Stotlar -- gstotlar@msn.com 20 Nov 2002 (Ref:0850)
Question: Shoes Any hints on removing scuff marks from the inside heels of shoes? Thanks. -- Deborah Calhoun dcalhoun@morris.edu 01 Nov 2002 (Ref:0851)
Question: hairspray How do you get hairspray off a bathroom sink? -- Alan Kessel akessel@adelphia.net 8 Nov 2002 (Ref:0852)
Question: musty odor How do I get a musty odor out of an old smelling dresser so clothes don't pick up the musty smell? Thanks you K Little littlek@acninc.net 5 Oct 2002 (Ref:0853)
Question: Crystal bowl I have a large crystal bowl that someone melted a giant candle in. I think they left it out in the hot sun with a giant candle and it melted. I don't know how to get it out without hurting the crystal bowl. It's 2/3 full of the candle. any ideas? -- paulina leepaulina7887@yahoo.com 27 Sep 2002 (Ref:0854)
Answer#1: How to remove candle wax from glass votive containers A chandler's tip (used to clean equipment)...
1.Take a disposable aluminum pie tin that does not contain any holes (check for holes by first filling with water, then dry out THOROUGHLY before proceeding to the next step).
2. Preheat your oven to 175-200 degrees. No hotter, as wax is flammable at high temps!
3. Place the aluminum pie tin inside a deep, glass baking dish to catch any possible wax spills. (You do not want to spill any wax inside your oven when using this technique, as it will smoke and catch fire later at higher temps).
4. Place your votive containers upside down inside aluminum pie tin, so that as wax melts, it will drain into the pie tin.
5. Place in oven, and check every 20 minutes. When wax has liquified and drained into pie tin, remove from oven.
6. Glasses will be hot! Pick up with a paper towel to prevent burned fingers, and wipe glass thoroughly with paper towels to absorb any residue wax. If wax has spilled into glass baking dish, wipe with paper towels while it is still hot.
7. If wax has been removed, but a light waxy film remains, wash votive glasses in hot water or run through dishwasher.
8. Let wax cool and solidify inside pie tin. When completely cool, throw away. The best tip of all is a preventative one. Spray a light coating of vegetable cooking spray inside votive glasses before inserting votive candles. Melted candles will slide out easily later! -- Fawn Martin Rubedo Candles Organization: Rubedo Candles info@rubedocandles.com www.rubedocandles.com 14 Sep 2002
Answer#2: If you put water in the glass then it is possible to SLOWLY heat it up in a microwave oven to a temperature that would soften or perhaps even melt the wax. If there is gold patterning on the glass do not microwave. -- Patience Chan Hong Kong
Answe#3r: Dry Cleaning fluid, if you can get it, dissolves candle wax. www.qznaz.com
Answe#4: How to remove candle wax from glass votive containers Place the candle holders in the freezer for a few hours (2-3 hrs at least) then take them out and use a butter knife and "pop" out the old wax. Works for me every time. Then if you want to, wash the holders in really hot soapy water to clean and re-use them again. -- ITSRISS@aol.com 21 Oct 2002
Answer#5: Candle Wax in Votive Cups Hope you were able to get the wax out of your votive cups. A prevention hint--next time put a small amount of water in the bottom of the votive cup and then place the candle in it. The water will keep the wax from sticking and the candle remains will come out easily. -- Annette Robertson mousnospamtique@sbcglobal.net 31 Dec 2003
Answer#6: Removing Candle Wax From Glass Holder In answer to cleaning candle wax out of Glass Votive cups or any glass candle holder. If you heat water ( in the tap if it gets hot enough ) to just before boiling you can A: set the container in the water and put a little in the holder. Take the container out of the water ( carefully the water WILL burn you) the melted candle wax will slide right out. Do not let water in holder cool down, dump water out of it before attempting to slide out wax. hotmarinesgirl99@earthlink.net June 27, 2004
Answer#7: Wax Rremoval from Votive. Found easier way, prior to use, so thought I'd let you know! Place Dawn, Joy, etc, in bottom of votive, prior to use. Afterwards left over wax just pops out and you can wash votive in dishwasher. Hope this helps! Leah --Leah Barwick. Oct 15 2007
Question: Fishponds How do I winterize a fishpond? It is plastic and I am afraid the plastic will crack if it freezes . Any suggestions? Thanks. -- MRB7147@aol.com 29 Nov 2002 (Ref:0855)
Question: wax on a wall Hi, I have splashed my wall with candle wax and I'm having difficulty getting it off. I've got some off by using a cloth and iron, but it is still leaving a pink stain on the wall. Is there anything I can do to get the stain off? -- Kelly Welch KWelch@fossil.com 26 Nov 2002 (Ref:0856)
Question: Rust Stains I left my cookie sheet on the kitchen counter over night it was wet under the cookie sheet and the next morning when i went to wash it it left a rust stain on my counter, I'm having a hard time removing the stain. Any suggestion will be welcomed. Thanks Chris. -- chrisouellette2001@hotmail.com 25 Nov 2002 (Ref:0857)
Question: Funky odor in new suede coat... Can anyone advise on getting out a funky odor in a new suede coat? It has a suede shell...and a polyester quilted lining. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! -- Clay claycha@earthlink.net 24 Nov 2002 (Ref:0860)
Question: Paint removal on leather jacket How do I remove paint stains from a leather jacket without damaging the leather? -- ADAM NIECHCAJ niechcaj@msn.com 23 Nov 2002 (Ref:0861)
Answer: Paint removal Hi there I have just the same problem with spray paint. I have been searching the web and have come up with trying baby oil!! Cheers Cheryl Cheryl.Bernard@sepa.org.uk 5 Nov 2003
Question: Nicotine on Glassware I recently received some antique glassware from a friend whose mother has passed away. Unfortunately they are horribly stained from years of smoking, any ideas on how to clean and remove this without setting the stain the way a dishwasher does? Thanks!! Lara -- LaPoucelle@aol.com 23 Nov 2002 (Ref:0862)
Answer: cleaning glassware. Try tri sodium phosphate (TSP). It can be purchase at a paint store and probably Walmart. Wear rubber gloves. Janice Murphy jnospammurphy@jam.nsprr.com 15 Sep 2003
Question: How to remove odor from old musty leather handbags I have old leather handbags in great condition, but they have this awful, musty, smell that irritates the sinuses/allergies. I can't use them until I remove the smell. How do I get rid of the odor, if at all possible? -- Bicenten76@aol.com 22 Nov 2002 (Ref:0863)
Answer: Musty Leather Leather Goods To remove mildew from leather goods, wipe them with a cloth moistened with dilute alcohol (one cup denatured or rubbing alcohol to one cup water). If mildew remains, wash with thick suds made from a mild soap or detergent, saddle soap, or a soap containing germicide or fungicide, then wipe with a damp cloth and dry in an airy place. Polish leather shoes and luggage with a good wax dressing.
Shoes contaminated with fungus growth on the inside often develop unpleasant odors. You can remove this kind of mildew with low-pressure sprays specially intended for freshening shoes; these sprays are available at shoe and department stores. Use these products as directed. http://www.fcs.uga.edu/pubs/current/C767.html -- "David T. Lichtor" davidnospamjd@sprintnspmail.com Bicentennospam76@anspol.com
