Cleaning & Laundry - September 2006

I moved into a basement apartment at the beginning of September. The place isn't bad, but for some reason, the room I'm renting STINKS. I can't locate the source of the odor. I thought it was my pets, (I had pet rats and a hamster) but I haven't had them in over a week. I've aired out the room and cleaned EVERYTHING, but yet it still smells bad.

I can't quite describe the smell either... I've had 3 people come in and smell it for me, no one can determine what the smell is. I'm seriously frustrated and sick of the smell. I've tried Febreeze sprays, Renuzit Air Fresheners, Arm and Hammer fresheners.. and yet after a very short while the smell returns.

My roomates are complaining, I'M Complaining, and my land lords are determined to say the smell is my pets. (Which currently don't even live here!)

How can I get rid of the smell or locate the source? I'm frustrated to the point of crying. =/ Maybe I'll go live at my school.. ugh!

2006-09-18 06:45:45 · 24 answers · asked by Shelley 3

2006-09-18 06:42:33 · 11 answers · asked by Ciara D 1

I spilled spagetti o's

2006-09-18 06:22:58 · 10 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2

2006-09-18 06:19:23 · 8 answers · asked by barbara 1

2006-09-18 05:55:28 · 7 answers · asked by austintx 1

I did laundry last night at a new laundry mat & I for got to add softener. When I was folding the clothes & putting them away, I noticed they were unusually hard. Is there a way to soften them up without having to wash them all over again?

Thanks

2006-09-18 05:53:20 · 6 answers · asked by Amy 3

Gray acrylic paint stains on a white cotton T-shirt... thanks.

2006-09-18 05:34:33 · 9 answers · asked by mnbvcxz 1

My dog just decided to have a poo on my daughters lovely pink carpet which is basically brand new. Does anyone know any tips to removing dog poo stains and odours with household products. Ive already used disinfectant.
Thanks.

2006-09-18 04:57:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-18 04:37:35 · 15 answers · asked by June H 1

I have one of those rubber-backed bathroom rugs in my bathroom. It's about time to either clean it or get a new one. Can I put it in the washing machine? Will this damage the machine or the rug? And also, can I put it in the dryer or will that ruin it? There isn't a tag on the rug with instructions so I haven't a clue.
Thank you :)

2006-09-18 04:30:46 · 17 answers · asked by Kansas 3

Is there any way to get mold out of clothing? You know, those little black dots that all run together?

2006-09-18 04:07:15 · 4 answers · asked by Curious?? 2

is there anyway to iron my shirt using minimum time.. or taking very less time.....
Please dont tell me to give it to laundry.. i want to do it on my own.

2006-09-18 03:42:06 · 15 answers · asked by Pradeep Rao 1

2006-09-18 03:35:18 · 5 answers · asked by Deepak R 1

2006-09-18 03:33:00 · 15 answers · asked by Garry M 1

My washer is POSSESSED... It leaves all of my husbands clothes alone, but CONTINUALLY bleaches my stuff. I havent used bleach or any bleach product in that washer for OVER 2 years!!! So many of my clothes have been ruined... it cant be perfume because it bleaches places that the perfume NEVER touches... Unless my skin is secreteing BLEACH.. I dont know what it could be... has this happened to anyone else? Did you ever figure out why it was happening? Please let me know!

2006-09-18 03:18:59 · 8 answers · asked by Angel Eve 6

My aunt would like to start making homemade soap, but can't seem to find lye to do it. Is Lye sold in stores? Whats the brand name? Are there ANY soap recipes that can be used that are Lye-free? Thanks.

2006-09-18 02:12:22 · 6 answers · asked by Just me. 4

I have been doing laundry for a family with 3 boys and 2 girls and have noticed all the males in the family have skid marks in the underwear. Is this unusual? I haven't encountered this before myself.

2006-09-18 01:50:26 · 9 answers · asked by mnemows 2

She has a white dress on with white feathers on the bottom edge and for her wings.The dust on them is awful and I dont know how to clean them I know it cannot go in the washer. Hand washing?? would that work.?????

2006-09-18 01:36:32 · 6 answers · asked by LINDA C 1

2006-09-18 01:28:01 · 13 answers · asked by XT rider 7

I just moved into my a condo and the unit has a FE washing machine, i have used it a couple of times without any issues but every now and then the machine doesn't drain its water after the washing cycle is complete. I'm trying to figure out why and weather I should call in someone to take a look at it.

2006-09-18 01:10:47 · 8 answers · asked by sat-yahoo 2

2006-09-18 00:49:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've already washed 3 times and still have quite a bit of the sticky stuff left.

2006-09-18 00:11:12 · 12 answers · asked by pinkbubble 1

help please they look like crap

cheers

2006-09-17 23:28:38 · 21 answers · asked by stretchy_baby69 2

We have tried oven cleaner. Soaking too. Can I put them in my oven with oven cleaner on and turn on the self cleaning setting?

2006-09-17 17:57:23 · 9 answers · asked by Melody 4

2006-09-17 17:48:29 · 15 answers · asked by challgarth 1

My mother says Mr. Clean has his ear pierced the way he does because he used to be a pirate. My brother says about 10-15 years ago having his one ear pierced meant he was gay. I say that niether are correct. Who's right?

2006-09-17 17:22:56 · 16 answers · asked by aquariantears 1

I have this sleeping bag and its like average size and its kinda puffy and such, can I wash it in a normal washer and my washer thing say heavy duty or something like that? so can I?

2006-09-17 16:35:31 · 13 answers · asked by Candice_Awesome 2

The carpet on my stairs look a little gray around the edges, and I think it's soot from a nearby train. Any suggestions for products or home-cleaning methods to get rid of it? I'm looking for alternatives to professional carpet cleaners.

2006-09-17 16:30:23 · 5 answers · asked by m c 1

2006-09-17 16:28:36 · 12 answers · asked by mica 1

2006-09-17 16:20:51 · 11 answers · asked by sim24 3