Cleaning & Laundry - May 2007

My daughter's ball uniform has been washed several times already, and yet when I try to wash them with her ball socks, the socks turn pink. I am able to get them back to white (without bleach), but it is a pain in the butt.

2007-05-21 03:06:00 · 16 answers · asked by Peggy M 2

Ive tried running ice cubes through it, baking soda and vinager. Im at my wits end. I have a pretty good nose and its getting annoying.

2007-05-21 02:50:00 · 19 answers · asked by semperfortisma 2

How do I properly clean a vase with a long thin 'neck' and an open bulb-like base? I love this vase but it sits on my sink for weeks after I use it each time because I'm not sure how to clean it properly.

I also have another vase that is so long it doesn't fit into my sink very well and I need some handy hints to keep them sparkling.

(They don't fit in the dishwasher). Thanks in advance for your help.

2007-05-21 02:18:05 · 14 answers · asked by cassthecoolest 2

Leather shoes or belt? My room is very damp and since I have alot of shoes that I don't wear, they tend to have mould/fungus buildup. I tried removing them and also applying polish/wax but they still grow up. Any permenent solution?

2007-05-20 23:47:14 · 6 answers · asked by Daniel W 3

2007-05-20 21:35:09 · 5 answers · asked by trailblazr801 1

I just bought a pair of pants from a catalog, and I am pissed! They smell like moth balls. Sometimes when I am in Chinatown or other Asian places, sometimes around Asian people I smell it too. ( I guess I should not stand so close huh?) hehe. Any advice other than washing the hell out of them over and over what can I do? Will it go away?????

2007-05-20 19:16:08 · 6 answers · asked by luvpaddington 2

2007-05-20 15:53:38 · 17 answers · asked by C M 1

2007-05-20 15:50:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-20 14:40:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband put my coffee carafe in the dhiswacher, the handle and the lid are both white. I guess there was a tomato based sauce in it as well. When it came out, the handle and lid both have a reddish color on them now. can i get this off? I thought about soaking it in bleach, but would an dishwashing soap with a bleach alternative work?

2007-05-20 10:14:35 · 10 answers · asked by M. C 2

I'm moving out from my apartment and was looking for new renter of my apartment. Since I'm moving out of country, I'm going to leave all of furniture, kitchen stuff etc and I was going to throw Towel, bed sheets, pillow cover as garvages but the new renter guy said he can use it after he washed.

Can you use strangers bed sheeds, towel, pillow cover after you washed them?

2007-05-20 08:27:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-20 08:03:08 · 6 answers · asked by nakra_92 2

Will it make you sick? A lot of times, I wash dishes & let them dry & just eat out of them, forgetting that I didn't rinse them.

2007-05-20 07:23:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are they really that much better than your original dirt devil, hoover, and bissel? I almost bought one one time but it cost $1000+.

2007-05-20 07:21:07 · 6 answers · asked by Betrayed and Insane 5

I know tie dye is supposed to stay, but is there any possible way to get it out? I'm gonna take it to the dry cleaners but I was just wondering if there's any ways to take it out.

I doubt it's water based because I washed my hands many times since tiedye got on em, and it hasn't come off.

The shirts are white but I dont wanna bleach it cuz I think the white will look different.

2007-05-20 07:07:11 · 7 answers · asked by That dude 1

how do i clean up dried vomit from my carpet after the party i threw last night its pretty disgusting im just not sure what to use
thanx

2007-05-20 06:24:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Actually they are EVERYWHERE !! I am from Puerto Rico, a tropical island, so I guess it's normal, but...
I saw that some said cinnamon worked for them... But I would like to know if they sprinkled the powdered/grounded spice? Used the whole stick? or even used it as a "chalk" in the floor and wall corners... HELP !!

2007-05-20 05:35:09 · 2 answers · asked by *Lani-LeI* 1

2007-05-20 05:27:21 · 4 answers · asked by IngaA 1

2007-05-20 02:35:42 · 8 answers · asked by bigguy1631 1

My dog got pregnant and had puppies. She had accidents on the floor. We kept one, and now he will go in the house, even after being outside for an hour. He is going to obedience school, but meanwhile my carpet doesnt smell like a bed of roses. Any suggestions for a quick fix until I replace the carpet with hardwood in the next few weeks?

2007-05-20 01:13:59 · 4 answers · asked by Nick Y 2

its a soft side intex 18ftx4ft pool. i pulled it out today and was going to set it up, but it is filthy and i want advice on the best way to clean it. we moved in a big hurry last year and it sat on the side of the house and has mud and water all over the inside and the out side and i would like to clean it up for the kids without having to buy a new one. any suggestion would be appreciated very much, thanks in advance for the help.

2007-05-19 14:26:40 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3

I rent a 4 bdrm (all girls) and we have a low-flow toilet. I've lived here almost a year, and in the past few months, the toilet (which we scrub thoroughly multiple times a week) has begun to have this really strong urine smell. I have tried to clear the drain with baking soda, vinegar and boiling water, and I've made a paste of Vim w/bleach and baking soda, applied it all over the seat, under the rim, bowl, etc., left overnight and scrubbed off, scrubbed under the rim with a toothbrush, etc.--and it's STILL THERE!!

I have no idea how to get rid of it...and it really is so strong that my boyfriend (who shares a filthy bathroom with 3 guys) has complained. Does anyone have any tried and true solutions that WORK? (preferably low-cost)

Please, helpful and nice answers only...toilet jokes are too easy to make here :-)

Thanks

2007-05-19 13:56:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

It comes off with a scrubie, but the wood starts to fade? is there any chemical i can use??

thanks!

2007-05-19 13:15:18 · 3 answers · asked by ashley c 1

2007-05-19 13:03:17 · 8 answers · asked by ander660@sbcglobal.net 2

many people don't and today being national water conservation awarness day i figured i try to convince a few people to start conserving water while you shower. using water only to rince will save on average 30 gallons per shower! you'll thank me when your water bill arives.

2007-05-19 09:56:24 · 20 answers · asked by pooperscooper 2

every time i put on a new pair of white fruit of the looms i get caught trying to blow the grapes out of them and have a mudslide, hence these new drawers are forever stained what can i do to survive more than 1 mudslide? is there anything i can do?

2007-05-19 06:14:57 · 18 answers · asked by i_b_peein 2

What is important to you cleanliness-wise in a bathroom? And exactly what YOU mean and your reasoning behind.
Same question regarding the kitchen sink. How you wash dishes(non-dishwasher) from beginning to end.
Where did you get your training or information from?

You will admit, that your methods of cleaning is different than your male counterparts that sometimes can be abrasive in a relationship.

Having the toilet seat down is another...but that is more of a convenience for you while having it up is more of a convenience for him.

2007-05-19 04:58:48 · 10 answers · asked by ButwhatdoIno? 6

We moved into a new rental townhouse that has a Jenn Air oven with a self cleaning feature. Of course, the instruction manual is no where to be found! This is the first self cleaning oven I have had and am not sure how to use the feature. Any help would be truely appreciated.

2007-05-19 03:12:33 · 2 answers · asked by Annie 6

I just had my house renovated. I had the house which is 1600 sq feet completely re-tiles with porcelain ceramic tiles. I had the walls in the bathrooms tiled also. I also had the entire house re-painted.

Now the cleanup. I am having a cleaning company come today. 2 girls to clean the entire house and windows for $160.00

She told me that it would take them both a total of 5 hours. I think $160.00 is reasonable. She said that they are bringing a machine (or machines) to clean the tile. The machine gets up to 95 degrees farenheit (she can adjust the temperature)

I am scared with my new tiles. There is some paint on the tiles and on the grout from the painting though.

The tiles are also dirty from the major renovations thatI had as well. Any thoughts or suggestions?

2007-05-19 03:01:30 · 4 answers · asked by Person 1

We have 3 dogs in our house so I need one with good suction power and would prefer bagless. The Dyson's are the best BUT that is more money than I care to spend. Thanks for your input---I normally shop at WalMart, Lowes or Home Depot for things.

2007-05-19 01:57:03 · 4 answers · asked by GG 2