Cleaning & Laundry - July 2007

My apartment is overloaded with stuff and furniture and I would like to de-clutter. However, short of just throwing it in the trash, I can't figure out the fastest, financially smart thing to do to get rid of it! The idea of taking 100s if pics and selling the stuff on ebay sounds draining, giving it away to Goodwill would be a waste, and just letting it sit is driving me crazy. Any ideas on how to clean up my apartment and feel good about it in the process!

2007-07-25 09:55:06 · 19 answers · asked by TwinkaTee 6

I don't have access to a washer right now (no $ for machine and no washer in the shelter). How can i get the BO out of my clothes?

2007-07-25 09:37:36 · 10 answers · asked by Abnormal 4

does anyone else have a dirty house they do not feel like cleaning because i know i do i mean i have to do like three loads of laundry and dishes and dusting and sweepinga dn mopping.... usually i don't clean up this good i just straighten up but i am gonna have company tonight!! yay!!!

2007-07-25 09:36:45 · 6 answers · asked by rcm69901994 1

I was at a family gathering and we sat on a picnic table under a pin tree and I got sap on my shorts. I have tried washing once but it didn't come out how can I get it out now???

2007-07-25 09:36:40 · 3 answers · asked by softballgirl13 2

so the previous owner of my car had this sticker across the back...and it left a really bad residue. i tried to get this off with fingernail polish remover...didnt work...what else should i try?? please help...because im kinda a neat freak when it comes to my car and it really bugs me!! lol

2007-07-25 09:34:53 · 16 answers · asked by knicole09 1

I have seen here on YA recipes for homemade baby wipes- sounds like a great idea. But does anyone have a recipe for making homemade cleaning wipes, like the clorox wipes or windex wipes? Would you just soak the paper towels in the cleaning liquid and store, or do you add something else?

2007-07-25 09:34:39 · 4 answers · asked by Sweet Tooth 5

I have a small backyard and a huge dog, 200lbs. I walk him whevenever I get a chance, but because of work, not enough. His urine in the backyard is gagging, I rinse off the urine as soon as I see it, daily, but it still stinks! I tried pressure washer the concrete, but it's kind of difficult to pressure wash my planter. What do I do? Will spraying vinegar kill the plants? How about baking soda?

2007-07-25 09:23:32 · 4 answers · asked by mackmolly 1

Ok, so my little bro threw up all over my favorite pair of basketball shorts, and 2 put this as simple as possible, they REAK!!!! I have ran them through the washing machine about 5 times now, and they have gotten better, but they still have that smell in them..UGH!!!.... does anybody know any tricks/products to get the damn smell out?

2007-07-25 09:13:43 · 9 answers · asked by da man 1

I bought some new underwear a few months ago and ever since then my drawer STINKS and so do the underware!! They have been washed and I have tryed fabreeze and still it stinks!! What can I do to make the smell go away?? I can't take them back... I have alredy washed them, wore them, and we don't have the package or recept anymore!! Thanks!!

2007-07-25 08:50:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have tried carpet cleaners but they just cover the smell for a little while. is there a really good way to lift them out of the floor that isnt going to harm my 8 month old?

2007-07-25 08:24:23 · 6 answers · asked by love_him_villevalo 2

Still has orginal finish, and hasn't been dusted or cleaned in a loooong time.

2007-07-25 07:12:03 · 8 answers · asked by Lappet 3

i presume that there is a blockage or some reason the water isnt condensing into the container. i clean it regular the filter seems soaking

2007-07-25 07:11:20 · 3 answers · asked by rosyreal 2

It is time consuming and expensive when you have a lot of socks. But I don't know of another way of doing it. Thanks.

2007-07-25 06:56:47 · 6 answers · asked by star 1

2007-07-25 06:31:47 · 11 answers · asked by tiipotter 2

I read the vinegar and baking soda work, but how much should I use? Do I just throw it in the washer with the clothes? Does anything else work? I've washed them 3 times and they still smell rank. Help, one of the shirts in that load was my boyfriend's favorite t-shirt!

2007-07-25 06:30:48 · 9 answers · asked by Intelley 2

I have a few that are really dirty, but most are just from normal wear. They pick up the oils from your hands and head. I don't want to throw them in the washing machine because I'm afraid they will get ruined. Thought there might be a light way to clean them. Anybody have a good solution?

2007-07-25 06:18:07 · 9 answers · asked by three-eight 1

the dress can't be bleached i tried shout and this other brand but neither worked

2007-07-25 06:07:41 · 15 answers · asked by shasha 1

I seriously have to clean the whole house in an hour for my friend to come over and I dont want to!!! What do you do to get yourself pumped to clean? Any tips?

2007-07-25 06:02:52 · 7 answers · asked by Kyleigh A 2

I am allergic to a lot of chemicals in the cleaners people buy at the stores. THey give me an awful headache. The problem is a house can only get so clean with wet rags and vaccuum cleaners. Does anyone know any homemade cleaners I can use?

2007-07-25 05:36:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello everyone.
Whilst in a drunken haze on Saturday night, I somehow managed to spill a lovely glass of rioja down the front of my favourite white skinny jeans. I've been a bit lazy since then, but last night noticed the stain, washed the jeans.....but the stain remains. Nightmare. I know I should've splashed white wine over it when it happened....but I'd drunk it all. It happens. Don't suppose anyone can come up with some ingenius way of getting rid of the stain without having to resort to buying a new pair? Cheers, dudes.

2007-07-25 05:22:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

You know that horrible smell that you get when your clothes sit in the washer over night? Well, even if I wash them again, they still smell. Are there any ways to get the smell out, other than washing them 500 times?
Thanks!

2007-07-25 05:20:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our dog knocked over a very large bowl of water in the living room. We tried soaking up the water with a towel etc. After 2 days I started noticing a mildew type smell. The carpet is not wet anymore. I have tried febreeze etc. Any ideas?

2007-07-25 05:20:48 · 2 answers · asked by Sarah 1

I have a blouse that is dry clean only, it's not silk - I'm actually not sure of the material. Anyhow, I hate the smell of the chemicals that the dry cleaners use and I have tried using the do-it-yourself at home dry cleaning kits such as dryell -but I don't think those get the garment very clean. Could I hand wash the shirt in cold water with some gentle soap - maybe baby detergent or Woolite, then hang to dry, or will that completely ruin the blouse?

2007-07-25 05:08:56 · 7 answers · asked by ellie 3

I always thought electric would be cheaper but I've heard that gas actually is. We're currently shopping for a cheap, used one and don't know what kind we should look for. We have hookups for both. thanks ahead of time

2007-07-25 04:36:41 · 5 answers · asked by Jess 3

2007-07-25 04:32:37 · 5 answers · asked by go91386 1

fitted sheets.? its driving me crazy trying to figure it out

2007-07-25 04:17:10 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-07-25 03:59:47 · 6 answers · asked by Jord 2

Which one grates on you the most?

Mine is Cillit Bang.... ahhhhhhhh...

2007-07-25 03:57:26 · 27 answers · asked by Dan 3

Recently my partner myself and our 3 kids moved in with the paternal grandfather at his request to help him out.
He is a very nice man, and has all of his faculties, still works, drives etc., but their is a HUGE problem.
His lack of personal hygeine is AWFUL!
He insists on showering only once a week, rarely changes his clothes, he stinks, and it's really grossing us all out.
I have tried to talk to him about this, but he gets very insulted, and thinks that it is o.k.
We are extremely clean, and the smell permiates through my house, and no matter what I do it wont go away!
I walk behind him with clorox wipes, and lysol and wipe and spray what ever he touches.
I do my best to keep him out of the fridge by serving him.
He wants to eat in his room, and leaves a huge mess behind, but wants no one to clean it.
Today he literally smells like rotting cheese!
I am at the end of my rope!
What can I say to not hurt his feelings?
This is exhausting!

2007-07-25 03:28:00 · 9 answers · asked by charlie B 4

What is the best cleaing product to clean my toielt and my infants bathtub.

2007-07-25 00:58:23 · 14 answers · asked by Heather B 1