Cleaning & Laundry - October 2006

Im not asking for the best brands, Im asking for the best technique. I already add a bunch of softener, which does help, but I want my laundry to smell even better.

2006-10-25 10:13:56 · 14 answers · asked by menina 2

How do I get into the habit of keeping the house clean, without getting sick of it? When I get sick of it, I stop doing it, and then hubby gets mad. Help?

2006-10-25 10:07:06 · 15 answers · asked by Heather 2

2006-10-25 10:05:38 · 3 answers · asked by ann 1

I got some engine oil on a cotton blazer. How would I get the stain out? It's dry clean only, due to the lining, but I'm currently traveling. Thanks!

2006-10-25 09:47:35 · 6 answers · asked by LRB 1

Is there any hope? They've already been washed once on a regular cycle and dried.

2006-10-25 09:27:36 · 3 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6

2006-10-25 09:23:22 · 15 answers · asked by zndgd 2

2006-10-25 09:04:47 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've always done lights and darks seperate, and bleached towels and underwear. I even have to do a special load for sweaters, as I find the pilings and lint come off on my other clothing. My cousin, however, just throws whatever's dirty into her washer and runs it when it's full. Just wondering what the majority does.

2006-10-25 08:45:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the best thing for removing tea stains from a white formica countertop - have tried fantastik, but i still see a faint trace of the tea stain on the counter

2006-10-25 08:41:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

What works good for washing cigarette smoke stained walls? I'm working on cleaning a house and the walls are terrible and I need something to get them white again without having to go back and paint. Any ideas?

2006-10-25 08:00:23 · 23 answers · asked by Shoug 1

i have a stain on a cotton shirt, it's been washed and treated several times, it does not come out.
the shirt is a khaki color.
do you have any solutions

2006-10-25 07:38:29 · 6 answers · asked by Bridgitt 1

My roomates and I recently moved into an apt, we are all 22 and we really smell 72. The apartment smells like mothballs and the smell is getting stronger even though there are no mothballs in our apt. HOW DO WE GET RID OF THE SMELL? I'm mostly looking for an old home remedy as my allergies are sensitive and Glade products cause a severe reaction.

thanks

2006-10-25 07:16:56 · 5 answers · asked by dj_n1dalan 2

I have company coming at five o clock, and my living room and kitchen are a complete mess. How can I get it clean pretty fast and efficient. I have two kids so there is always a mess.

2006-10-25 07:05:29 · 15 answers · asked by beautifullybroken 2

2006-10-25 06:15:24 · 12 answers · asked by soda7020 2

I have kool-aid stains and was wondering what the best ways to get them out is

2006-10-25 05:57:22 · 12 answers · asked by fab 1

We removed those old stickies that prevent you from slipping and falling. But now there's glue left on my bathtub floor. I have scrubbed it everyday to try and get it out. Using hot water to possibly melt the glue. I've tried bleach, ajax, simple green, but nothing seems to get it out. Can someone help? PLEASE!?

2006-10-25 05:56:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-25 05:55:00 · 4 answers · asked by snuggles24_04 3

How are they made? I understand there could be long tubes with fabric wrapped around them in one piece, but how would neck holes be put in? How do they spin cotton in a tube anyway?

2006-10-25 05:47:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why would I want to use one or the other? Is sizing better for your fabrics in the long-run?

2006-10-25 05:36:09 · 4 answers · asked by Mr. Q 3

My friend's house burned down yesterday (the bedrooms survived) and all of the clothing she and her daughters were able to save smell like smoke. I tried washing them but the smell hasn't really gone away. Is there any way to get it out?

2006-10-25 05:33:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

We moved out together about 3 months ago, And have had a relationship going for the last 4 years. However more and more its bothering me that I do the laundry, the dishes, the cleaning, the garbage, the kitty chores, and buying all the groceries plus paying my half of the rent and bills right down the middle and i bought all the furniture for the apartment as well. How can I make this work better Because Im alittle tired of being used like a maid. I've told him he needs to pick up some of the workload and he hasnt. I'm thinking of making a chore list and assigning them to ourselves each week but are their any other methods you might recommend and if i do a chore list any suggestions for it?

2006-10-25 05:24:13 · 13 answers · asked by cats4ever2k1 5

2006-10-25 05:08:30 · 19 answers · asked by spikycacti 2

My daughter spilled rubber cement all over my couch and I can't figure out how to get it out. Help!

2006-10-25 05:00:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been looking at Dyson all floors vacuum cleaners for a long time now. Are they worth all that money? Will they pick up my cats' fluff? Carpet and laminate floors? Are they as easy as they look for using on the stairs (telescope handle)? Fed up with spending money on vacuums that don't brush at all or suck effectively.

2006-10-25 04:49:55 · 14 answers · asked by Kanst 3

I have budding artist in my family that have decorated my wall in mulit-colored splendor!! Mr. Clean magic eraser hasnt work. PLEASEEEEEEE HELP ME!!

2006-10-25 04:42:24 · 28 answers · asked by Christy 2

2006-10-25 04:41:03 · 6 answers · asked by Ash 1

theve been in there a while

2006-10-25 04:09:09 · 11 answers · asked by bciara666 1

I have noticed that my shirts have what look like wet spots on them that do not go away. They remind me of grease stains but I know for sure that they are not. Please help.

2006-10-25 03:34:01 · 5 answers · asked by The Muse 2

I have been a housewife for 22 years. I have totally lost my motivation to clean house. I don't know maybe it has to do with depression or maybe it has to do with the fact that I don't get much help from my kids. Two of them are in college so they are busy with homework, work and activities. Maybe it has to do with the fact that no one ever comes to visit anyway. So if anyone has any advice, I would appreciate it. I just cannot seem to find any enthusiasm. Could it be because of the colder, greyer weather?

2006-10-25 03:22:16 · 12 answers · asked by ycantibhappy 2

There is build up that regular cleaners won't get rid of.

2006-10-25 03:00:11 · 19 answers · asked by pay 1