Cleaning & Laundry - August 2006

I purchased old nesting Tupperware containers at a charity sale. The containers are good condition, unfortunately, the containers have a strong plastic smell. What methods and/or products can I use to get rid of the smell and still be able to use the containers for food storage? Or is the material the containers are made out of in the process of degradation?

2006-08-09 10:54:59 · 9 answers · asked by max2lucy 1

2006-08-09 10:50:45 · 18 answers · asked by cuddles07039 1

2006-08-09 10:45:19 · 7 answers · asked by Nikki 1

2006-08-09 10:35:50 · 14 answers · asked by tamigirl40 1

2006-08-09 09:52:35 · 4 answers · asked by NHMQ 1

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Simple Green! I use this on all laundry stains. It is much cheaper to buy than the stain removers in the grocery store. Just spray it on a stain and then throw in the washer. Lynn Tetreault
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You can use Prell shampoo to remove stains like grass, blood, etc. on clothing. Just rub it in good before you throw the item in the washer. Penny, MI
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To remove stains of all kinds, even red mud, just use Windex with ammonia. Kay Johnson, Prattville, AL
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Liquid dish soap works on almost any clothing stain that hasn't been washed and dried yet, especially oil or butter stains. I don't use the more expensive laundry stain-removers any more. Just make sure you use light-colored dish soap, especially on light-colored fabrics. Robin Collett, VA
To get tough stains out of almost anything use Ajax Dish Liquid (Orchard fresh smells the best). Pre-treat the area with a moderate amount and let it set for about 5-10 minutes then wash inside out. Lana Bradshaw, MI
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Spray 409 on clothes stains then wash. It works wonders

2006-08-09 09:48:17 · 3 answers · asked by Sandra♥ 5

we just moved into an old house which was just painted three weeks back. The paint fume is still strong in the house. I placed snake plants through out the house for now. Does anybody know how to get rid of the smell fast?

2006-08-09 09:04:14 · 8 answers · asked by manaspa 1

I know there are some without dye, but most have dye in them. It seems counter-intuitive and unnecessary.

2006-08-09 09:00:06 · 8 answers · asked by gypsy50309 6

2006-08-09 08:22:48 · 8 answers · asked by Lucky 2

2006-08-09 07:49:06 · 16 answers · asked by Twinkle 1

bought new drinking glasses, cant get the adhesive stickers off

2006-08-09 07:33:03 · 21 answers · asked by beverl y j 1

Even my new ones, after just one use, smell funky?? What to do??

2006-08-09 07:09:03 · 10 answers · asked by nascarmommy 4

Need helpful tips on housework, I have 3 children no partner :-( and can't afford a cleaner. Any ideas?

2006-08-09 06:59:15 · 15 answers · asked by claire 2

I went away for the weekend and when I came back my snake was dead. The smell was horrible. I have let my house air out for two days, but the smell is still in the wood.

2006-08-09 06:54:49 · 3 answers · asked by mcakzk 1

2006-08-09 06:52:50 · 8 answers · asked by lisaandmax 2

2006-08-09 06:44:49 · 4 answers · asked by WILLS316 1

2006-08-09 06:21:05 · 3 answers · asked by blueyedqt76 2

2006-08-09 05:39:46 · 11 answers · asked by Tammy 3

I have a baking pan that is completely black from being burnt over and over again, I want to get the burnt off of it and make it like new again (and no i can't buy a new one because this one fits in my tiny stove, my new one doesnt so I have to keep this burnt one)

2006-08-09 05:29:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-09 04:11:53 · 5 answers · asked by Maggie608 1

2006-08-09 04:03:37 · 4 answers · asked by Binky 2

2006-08-09 03:41:14 · 4 answers · asked by lipstick7000 1

The gum is under my couch but I still want to remove it without losing any color from the rugs. The gum has been there for a while and its flat and embedded in the rug.

2006-08-09 03:33:04 · 17 answers · asked by moskie257 2

I heard that adding 2 quarts of a dark beer to laundry while washing would make everything very soft and pleasant smelling, what do you think?

2006-08-09 03:18:12 · 6 answers · asked by skyguy 3

I have tried soapy water, nail varnish remover and vinegar (that was my moms suggestion!) It still hasnt budged though.

2006-08-09 02:44:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-08-09 00:36:09 · 9 answers · asked by resolve43 1

this transparent label with many sizes (32 33 34 35 36)
found on Jeans in stores...

2006-08-08 22:17:51 · 5 answers · asked by Tarek W 2

My wife and I live with the inlaws in S.E Asia, the house is normally immaculate. Our bed room is very small with a great deal of books and papers - she has a lot of clothes and little things everywhere. I picked up my book which is right next to the bed at night to see 3 of these little buggers run out from the pages - I squished them on sight! We've pulled the bed from the wall and thouroughly vacuumed it and the walls and crevices, tomorrow we plan to put all of the books and clothes in plastic bags with the hopes that if there are any more bed bugs - they will die in the plastic bags!

We really don't want to alert her mam as she WILL respond badly and look for someone to blame - so we'd prefer to get rid of these things without her knowing (or) if she were to find them herslef and we could just play dumb and be surprised!

They haven't really bit us all that much - we seldom have any bites do you think that this meens that there aren't so many bugs at this stage?

2006-08-08 22:13:06 · 9 answers · asked by randarui 1

2006-08-08 21:33:21 · 8 answers · asked by Vicky S 1

I am remodeling a condo (almost finished), but one of the showers is SO nasty. It is cultured marble and the door is textured glass. It was a rental for 17 years, and it is nasty dirty with mildew, rust stains, and just dirt. I've tried all kinds of things to clean it, and it gets some gunk off, but not all of it, so it still looks dirty. Any ideas on how to get it REALLY clean without harming the marble? Thanks!

2006-08-08 18:39:56 · 18 answers · asked by Amber E 5