| Cleaning & Laundry |
| How much power has a hand held vacuum cleaner compared to a full size one? |
There is no comparison really. Smaller hoover = smaller motor and less powerful suction. Combine that with the smaller space for collected dirt and fluff and useless. No sooner do you start to h... |
| How often should you wash your blankets? |
I guess you will be watching TV almost every day. So, if you are using those blankets everyday, you should wash those for once in 20 days minimum. If you have kids, they will jump or put their fe... |
| How to get rid of musty mildew smell from a life jacket? |
I normally use diluted bleach spray to get rid of mildew... ... |
| How do you remove a permanent marker stain and how does it work? |
on hard surfaces "vim", or "comet" or "old dutch" or "soft scrub" work really well.
on carpets, "folex" removes just about any kind of stain.
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| Is it possible to get wax off of clothing? |
Sounds nuts but put them in the freezer. It should crack right off.
(works well for glass candle holders you can't get all the wax off of) ... |
| How do I remove the fishy smell from the sponges I found on the beach? |
Soak in vinegar and then wash well with Dawn dishwashing detergent. Allow to dry outside. ... |
| How can you clean an old tapestry? |
My wife takes her needle points to the cleaners when she is done working on them, before putting them behind glass.
Ask them if you signed a waiver (releasing them from everything) , will they do ... |
| How to remove peg marks from a dress? |
Wash it in cold water. ... |
| How do you dry your shoes in the dryer, when the door pops open every 5 minutes? |
If you must dry your shoes in the dryer, try putting a towel or a throw blanket in with them, it keeps them from bouncing around as much. Your shoes will last longer if you just set them on a regis... |
| How do I get toothpaste off of my fabric couch? |
It'll come out fine. Though do it sooner rather than later. Just use warm water and a soft sponge or clolth and dab at it till it's all gone. ... |
| Where can i find listings for housekeeping positions, in hotels downtown? |
Check your local newspaper in the "Want Ads". ... |
| How do i get ink off my hand? |
Try some rubbing alcohol.=) ... |
| How can i get cigarette smoke smell out of my room? |
store a gram of coffee beans or charcoal in your room it normally absorbs bad odors and alike.
or buy scented candles ... |
| How do I keep my clothes from fading? |
Clorox colors! It's made to get colored clothes clean. Also, try washing your clothes inside out if you're worried about screen print fading. Always wash cold because heat is harsh. Oh, a... |
| How do I get the mothball smell out of my steamer trunk? |
Saturate the felt with a spray of white vinegar and water.Leave it open and put a fan on to dry it.When dry, if it smells spray again.The spray will not hurt the felt.They use to say to put wadded ... |
| How to get rid of cooking smell from the house? |
boil some water and vinegar and just let it simmer.
also, keep this website handy: ... |
| How long does it take to do laundry at the laundry mat? |
whenever i go, it usually takes approx. 1 hour....so ur guess is quite accurate.... ... |
| How can I get wrinkles out of my suits? |
You can take them to a cleaner and have them get the wrinkles out or if they are machine washable then just get a damp cloth and put them in the dryer for a little bit. ... |
| How do I remove the soap smell from my plastic bottle? |
Run them through a dishwasher... ... |
| How do I get pen/marker off of paint without damaging it? |
"Goo Gone"....Works great and is specifically made for it so that it doesn't damage paint on walls :) ... |
| How do you remove slush/snow/salt stains from clothes? |
Normal washing should be fine ... |
| How do you clean an electric oven? |
Easy off Fume Free Oven Cleaner! It is a miracle product, it takes little effort and doesn't stink up the whole kitchen or gag you. You may need to use a scrungy to scrub off some baked on f... |
| What is the best way to get blood out of clothes? |
This absolutely works, no matter how bizarre it may sound to you:
Stretch the blood stain over a bowl
Pour pure hydrogen peroxide over the stain (allowing the peroxide to drop thru, into the bo... |
| What is the best way to clean a stainless steel pot? |
Tip #1: The new "Power Dissolver" by Dawn works quite well.
Tip #2: Try Barkeeper's Friend. It works very well on stainless steel. Sprinkle the powder on a wet scrubbing pad, let ... |
| What would be best to remove spray paint from brick that has been on for many years? |
GoofOff will take it right off. You can also use a pressure washer and blast it off. But, if you like instantaneous gratification, go to the hardware store and buy GoofOff. I took off paint on s... |
| Is it ok to wash ALL clothes in cold water? |
Yes, I've been doing it for years. As long as your clothes aren't especially dirty, then there is no reason why you would want to wash them in anything but cold water. Warm and hot wate... |
| How can you remove blood stains? |
Hydrogen peroxide and cold water. first pour some peroxide on the stain, rinse with cold water, keep pouring peroxide on the stain until it is gone. Then launder as usual.:) ... |
| How do i wash my white adidas shoes? |
my son always takes a toothbrush and makes a mixture of bleach & water and uses the toothbrush and cleans them and puts furbreze inside of them to make them fresh ... |
| How do I clean a slightly discolored 13x9 glass baking dish? |
Soak it in some hot soapy water, then take a Brillo pad to it... ... |
| How do I get that mildewy basement odor out of clothing that has been in storage in cardboard boxes? |
Febreeze makes a laundry additive (it is not a soap) for removing odors. This works wonderfully! Also, if the clothes are colorfast (won't bleach or bleed) you can use
borax. I use the fe... |
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