Cleaning & Laundry - June 2007

Ever since I moved to Texas (hard water) five years ago I have been ruining my colored bathroom hand/face towels. They quickly develop multiple tan to orange spots that eventually discolor most of the towel. It happens to a lesser degree with the bath towel and even pillow cases. This makes me think there is something on my hands and face but I only use a small amount of standard Neutrogena-type products and have switched products many times without an end to the problem.

Of note, my clothes, comforter and furniture are never discolored which would seem to support the face lotion possibility. I also wonder if it could be water-related since it never happened beforeTexas and the towels are always used to dry my hands and face during the day. Or maybe its a combination. But no one I know ever has this problem despite using the same water and similar skin care products.

Has anyone ever heard of this kind of thing before?

2007-06-17 11:01:43 · 7 answers · asked by John D 1

my husband always blames me in everyhing wih sarcastic words. now he insists that i should wash all the dishes with the least water and use the water for rinsing the dishes to clean the household. i think its too dirty and doesnt fit my habbit. i hate this marriage.

2007-06-17 09:54:48 · 14 answers · asked by Carol H 3

dish soap was one. about 10 yrs ago, they started "improving their product". i noticed when all there was ,was ultra & flavors etc. i complained to the company. they sent me coupons for the very products i disliked. i've been patient, but now i'm ready to jump ship. please advise me as to the dish soap i should try, so i don't have to buy a dozen just to check them out. please keep in mind, i'm not crazy about it smelling like something to eat or bubble-bath in. thanx!

2007-06-17 08:48:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I use windex and newspaper. Paper towels and windex do not work either. HELP!

2007-06-17 05:16:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some balsamic vinegar splashed all over my white cotton shirt. I left it on for about 3 hours so I wouldn't make the stains worse before I could get to a washing machine. Before I threw it in the wash, I pre-treated the stains with Shout gel. After washed and dried, I still see faint stains on the shirt. Should I throw it in the wash again and use the pre-treater again as well as some bleach?

2007-06-17 05:06:03 · 4 answers · asked by koiboy 6

I have some old bottles with some stains / rusty spots, I've tried many different ways to clean but still can't remove them.
if anyone know how, please help.
Thank you

2007-06-17 05:03:33 · 7 answers · asked by kayask06 1

will it come out? my bathroom carpet is pale green n i spilled a blob of permanent black hair dye, oops! ive tried vanish n nada, any suggestions?

2007-06-17 05:00:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-17 02:15:47 · 15 answers · asked by Alice Chaos 6

Seriously...is it shallow cleaning...a light dusting or what??

2007-06-17 02:06:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have just finished school and would like to take my summer to organize my house. I have 3 kids so keeping that in mind any tips to help, any web sites, anything that you may have done to get this done yourself. Thanks

2007-06-17 01:57:12 · 11 answers · asked by jweh8 2

My son threw up the other morning in his bedroom on his carpet. The smell is horrible!!! No matter what I tried I cannot get rid of that smell!! Is there anyone that knows of something that will take out the odor? Please Help! I really can`t afford to get a new carpet! Thanks:)

2007-06-17 00:42:31 · 12 answers · asked by Little Jeannie 1

2007-06-17 00:09:41 · 7 answers · asked by hummy_c 1

Hi could you please tell me the best way to get clean windows? I would be grateful for writing what to do step by step, because I'm not to good at home-jobs;) What exactly do I need to start cleaning?
Thanks

2007-06-17 00:07:55 · 25 answers · asked by Jakub J 2

the carpet? oh and if it helps it was pizza and milk ( sorry for mentioning it)

2007-06-16 22:17:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

so i've tried bleach, pril (liquid used to wash vessels), zoom (some cleaning product from amway) and also tried rubbing a lemon... :-( i'm helpless...these are my new sneakers which cost me a huge sum....i wore them on the beach and now i've got wet sand marks all over them.

2007-06-16 18:25:40 · 4 answers · asked by Vedang 1

2007-06-16 17:22:14 · 8 answers · asked by danny g 1

I need to get the dust off of kachina dolls that are made of cloth, fur, etc., and can't have any water or moisture on them. I know there is a hand held 'cool air' hair dryer out there somewhere that has only cool air coming out. HELP !!

2007-06-16 16:48:56 · 9 answers · asked by gravelgranny 1

i cleaned my fiberglass shower, and it looks "dull"-not clean...what can i use to make it look clean & "shiny"??

2007-06-16 16:45:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-16 16:10:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there anything that we can use to clean them or should he just throw them out. I know they are flammable.

2007-06-16 12:13:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need DETAILS!!!

2007-06-16 10:23:31 · 2 answers · asked by The Coolest. 1

2007-06-16 09:21:57 · 6 answers · asked by Green Eggs and Ham 2

Everytime I put my tshirts in the laundry they come out with little holes in them. I don't put my bras in with them and have no idea what else could be doing this. It is only with the Tshirts which are mostly cotton. Please help.

2007-06-16 08:44:01 · 2 answers · asked by linnea13 5

do you need. like hot/hot or cold/cold

2007-06-16 07:13:54 · 15 answers · asked by Greg L 1

My dryer is pretty new and everything works find except for the drying mechanism. The clothes just don't get dry. Does anyone know what this might be and how I can fix it?

2007-06-16 06:20:38 · 3 answers · asked by niccas9 2

Ok, I use clorox bleach in my white wash. Some items turn a horrible tinted greyish color.

Any suggestions on how to get them that new white look and how to prevent it turning that ugly grey color?

2007-06-16 06:02:26 · 6 answers · asked by Mom of 2 great boys 7

2007-06-16 05:45:11 · 5 answers · asked by normanbosworth200 2

Hi I have a dishwasher that I have had for a few years and the lid of where you put the tablets in has came off. (it wasnt actually new when i got it) so I was wondering if i can just put the dishwasher tables in the bottom of the dishwasher or would it not work properly.

2007-06-16 02:26:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-16 02:14:45 · 11 answers · asked by frank_a1975 2

I live in a far away country no one has ever heard of, so we don't have Windex and such. Without suggesting product names, are there any household ways to get rid of lime on the bathroom mirror?

2007-06-16 00:37:38 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6