Cleaning & Laundry - July 2007

I have 4 kids and a husband and the laundry at my house is horrendous. My biggest problem is with the socks. I have 2 baskets full of unmatched socks. I could sit down and match them up but it would take forever and in a week they'd be full again. We've tried to do the different toe color etc, but nothing works. How do you keep your socks in order? How do I keep my laundry in order? Any helpful ideas that you use would be great! Thanks!

2007-07-09 09:48:15 · 11 answers · asked by belleebuttons 3

I am wondering if I mix some liqiud downy in a spray bottle with some water and spray it on my couch and chairs and stuff it it will be the same as febreeze? I just LOVE the smell of the new downy tahitian water falls!!

2007-07-09 09:40:25 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2

You know the ones that look like hardwood flooring and just snap together.

2007-07-09 09:35:54 · 4 answers · asked by Kat 2

2007-07-09 09:23:04 · 8 answers · asked by mmoroles 1

I have black stains on my iron. I have tried washing it with soap and water, but nothing. What can I do to get it clean? It is leaving marks on my clothes.

2007-07-09 09:21:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-09 08:35:47 · 19 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

I have seen an add about a disposeable toilet brush. Throwing away the end that cleans the toliet bowl, storing the handle for further use. So therefore can the plastic handle hold germs?

2007-07-09 05:50:03 · 10 answers · asked by mickeyrhodes@sbcglobal.net 1

The sink is stained with a dark scuff and I woukld like to know how to remove it.

2007-07-09 04:17:11 · 5 answers · asked by kel2us 1

2007-07-09 04:01:33 · 3 answers · asked by DeMarlon J 2

Smelling good is a big factor, but actually cleaning the clothes counts more.

Thanks.

2007-07-09 03:11:32 · 6 answers · asked by s.p 3

I read that chefs keep their white coats white by washing them with dishwasher powder instead of laundry detergent. The article said that this would work on all "whites" but did not say how much to use. Does anyone know how much dishwasher powder to use in an average size washing machine?

2007-07-09 02:50:32 · 4 answers · asked by Sergeant Brian 1

I bought an aspen white leather sofa a few weeks ago and have placed lovely scatter cushions from next on it. Unfortunately some of the cushions are light blue suede and have left little blue inky spots on the sofa, i took insurance out when i purchased the sofa but not sure if this will be part of the cover, does anybody have tips for general cleaning of a white sofa? People have suggested baby wipes but apparently you shouldnt use these on leather??

2007-07-09 01:10:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to know the easiest way to get rid of chewing gum out of carpet.
The gum is not 'trodden in', I got most of it out, but there is still a fair bit that is stuck to the carpet.
It is an acrylic (i think) loop that is cream in colour, it is very noticeable.
I would love any hints! Please help, this carpet is only 6 months old!
Thanks

2007-07-08 22:58:39 · 12 answers · asked by dogcazza 3

I have several things I don't need anymore. I'm looking for places/ideas other than Ebay, or a Yard Sale. Some of these items are just to big for Ebay.

Things include, 2 couches (in very good condition)
2 Stereos
A toy train (almost brand new)
A desk
Computer (Very slow, but otherwise okay)
etc

2007-07-08 22:34:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My oven has so much hard grease and stuff on the door and inside. I have tried so many cleaners on it Inc. cillit bang which said on the advert it will get anything off. I left it on for up to an hour and it still wouldn't budge.
Any ideas what would help???

2007-07-08 22:27:39 · 16 answers · asked by *T*I*N*K*E*R*B*E*L*L* 3

2007-07-08 16:48:49 · 8 answers · asked by Mr. Sonny 2

I have the kind that is cylindrical in shape and attaches on top of the agitator in the middle of the washer. I do not have the instruction manual. I can't help but think there must be some neat little trick out there to get it all clean (it's kind of gunky and looks gross, especially around the opening that you pour the fabric softener into). I don't want to just experiment and end up putting something in it that I can't get out until it comes off on my clothes! Any ideas?? Thanks!

2007-07-08 16:22:58 · 4 answers · asked by calliope_13731 5

my towels are colored so bleach is not an option, what should i do?

2007-07-08 16:08:32 · 13 answers · asked by al g 1

My wife has her friend wanting to give us a 3 year old electric dryer and with the heat here in southern California currently, the possible rolling blackouts of electricity - we have both gas and electric hook ups, however we are currently paying a small fortune in electric, due to having to run the air conditioner. Need something sensible to explain to either myself or my wife about the pro's and con's of an electric dryer - please and thank you.....

2007-07-08 14:22:18 · 12 answers · asked by Henry H 6

2007-07-08 14:20:42 · 4 answers · asked by bulldog1234 1

I dropped a glass jar of cheese dip on my patio, and now there is glass and cheese dip all over the concrete and on my lawn. I can't sweep because its all cheesy, and I'm worried about finding all the shards on the lawn. Help?

2007-07-08 14:09:08 · 4 answers · asked by notrachel 1

its one of those things that kinda makes ya wonder

2007-07-08 14:08:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have ruined b favourite T-shirts by accidently dropping some clorox bleach on it. It is black colored T shirt and where bleach drops came in contact with the T -shirt it has turned bronze. Please help me recover my Tshirt. thanks

2007-07-08 14:06:00 · 6 answers · asked by guest 1

Before the Dawn/Hydrogen Peroxide mixture, I tried vinegar and salt to remove the red wine stain (I spilled a HUGE full glass on this new carpet). Now I have red wine stains AND blue stains from the blue Dawn dishsoap I used!!! Help! How do I get rid of the prominent blue????? I don't want to keep dousing my rug with liquid upon liquid only to make the stains worse or produce mold. Anything you have tried that works... please let me know!!!

2007-07-08 13:36:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What type of person would be able to install a washer and dryer for you? What would their title be?

2007-07-08 12:39:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-08 12:22:45 · 5 answers · asked by patrick r 1

Cmon people.

2007-07-08 11:07:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone had some superglue on fingers and touched a red pillow and the pillow was on my WHITE ITAILAN leather couch! I am scared to death to try anything!! Any KNOWN way to remove it?

2007-07-08 10:41:18 · 3 answers · asked by Val 1

If so, what strength is needed? There was a contributor in another post who said vinegar can be used to remove algae streaks from roof shingles. They claimed it was more environment-freindly. Sounds right but is it effective? Anybody had any experience with that? Thanks.

2007-07-08 10:19:58 · 5 answers · asked by angrycelt 3

2007-07-08 10:15:32 · 14 answers · asked by Ponyboy99 3