Cleaning & Laundry - September 2007

they are a black motteld colour, the problem is when i clean them they dry streaky , i've used different cleaners and they all leave the tops streaky, what can i do.

2007-09-20 05:41:15 · 10 answers · asked by ellsam 2

They are hardly visible unless they are in a large groupo. They are black and have the size of a small flea. Too hard to follow them. (my kitchen table is black granite) Raid or any other ant-killer work only for short time and then they are back. I want some NATURAL treatment/solution I can use. I have kids that will touch the kitchen tables and furniture.

2007-09-20 05:29:03 · 10 answers · asked by deliciasyvariedades 5

2007-09-20 05:17:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-20 05:11:14 · 9 answers · asked by kenix seah 1

2007-09-20 05:06:35 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've gone through three vacuum cleaners in a two years and have spent thousands. Additionally, one vacuum cleaner was so heavy, it caused me back pain.

2007-09-20 04:13:41 · 9 answers · asked by Rina 2

remove those fuzz balls you get on your clothes

2007-09-19 22:13:29 · 7 answers · asked by jack 3

washed down the walls and sprayed deordant stuff Even opened the windows and let it air out. Nothing works. We also called a professional cleaner nothing Were having trouble with CPS because of this and want to get rid of that smell anyone have an answer

2007-09-19 18:44:58 · 16 answers · asked by teresa g 2

I know it isn't to be used on towels, but on what should you use it (other than sweaters)? Can you use it to wash jeans?

2007-09-19 18:35:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anon 3

I have a Liz Claiborne comforter, it's white and 100% cotton with 100% polyester filling. I'm at college, and my mom sent me back with some pasta and meatballs with sauce in a little container. When I came back from home last night, I was rushing to get to the library and apparently left the tupperware container on my bed (forgot to put it in the fridge), and somehow some of the sauce leaked out and stained my comforter.

What are the best ways to clean up this mess???

Thanks in advance!

2007-09-19 17:07:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

three bedroom,2 bath,greatroom,diningroom,kitchen.

2007-09-19 13:09:26 · 4 answers · asked by rjm 4

2007-09-19 11:00:04 · 9 answers · asked by sunshine. 2

Won't it smear. What do you use for drying them.

2007-09-19 10:53:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My smoker roommate is moving out this weekend and I want to wash the walls down. My ultimate hope is to get the apartment to smell clean. The walls aren't stained or anything, they're still white. I just want to make sure I have a clean start.

I've read through some of the past answers to this question and I'm still not sure. I was going to use TSP, but then read that it can ruin your carpets and I live in an apartment. I also read that it is bad for pets and I have a cat.

Will dish washing detergent really get the job done? What's the ratio for soap and water?

What about white vinegar? And again what are the ratios?

I can't possibly use a magic eraser throughout the entire apartment either, just for the scuff marks and stuff.

Please help! I just want a clean home!!

2007-09-19 09:38:27 · 7 answers · asked by Not quite perfect 5

I'm 33 yrs old man and all i do is clean,i own my own body shop,and obiously can leave my office any time,i do stick around all day cause if my employes have to be here i do,but i'm a clean freak,i'll leave and go home and start vacuming,dusting things that i dusted yeserday,straighting things up,some think i'm to clean,don't ever walk through my house without removing your shoes.Stuff like that.I make something to eat,and wash the dishes IMEDETLY.Yeah i know my spelling sucks i own a shop not a libray=)

2007-09-19 08:25:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am renting an older house. The kitchen sink looks like its ceramic (like the same material a toilet is made from)... its white, but its stained and looks "scratched up"... how can I make it look cleaner/newer? If its one thing I hate, its for a kitchen to look dirty. Please help!

2007-09-19 07:24:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-19 07:03:03 · 3 answers · asked by Ralph H 1

my fiancee is out of town and I decided I needed to clean things up around the house before she got back. I took all the dirty dishes and put them into the washing machine, and set it to gentle, but it still broke everything in there! What did I do wrong? How do I explain the broken dishes? 2 of the plates in there were china from her grandma.

2007-09-19 07:02:13 · 9 answers · asked by Buckwheat 3

2007-09-19 06:39:26 · 4 answers · asked by Corenthia B 1

2007-09-19 05:22:05 · 4 answers · asked by Nwim 1

I just moved into a new house that I'm renting... well, the fireplace has old ash and burned wood in it (I have no idea how long its been in there)... I dont want to use my vaccuum, so whats the easiest way to get all that garb out? most of it isnt solid so it can just be picked up.

2007-09-19 04:21:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 3 yr old son found a "Super permanent marker" in my room (I have no idea where the marker even came from). He scribbled all over my carpet with it in two places. Along with himself, the wall, the dresser and my sheets. How do I get it out of the carpet?? My lease at this apt is up real soon and I don't want to have to forfeit my deposit :( HELP!

2007-09-19 03:57:29 · 5 answers · asked by stephie83 2

A strange question I know, but the mystery is baffling me!

2007-09-19 01:54:17 · 26 answers · asked by abluebobcat 4

2007-09-19 01:45:23 · 4 answers · asked by sevndustfan 1

I have a sweatshirt that I want to shrink because it`s big... I know the method... washing in hot water than drying..... But I don`t know will it be permanent? Or would it stretch back to normal?

2007-09-19 01:35:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to turn the edges of the material (chiffon or georgette)- does anyone have any idea what gadget to use for this and how to use it? I can't manage to get the material through the hemmer! Thanks.

2007-09-19 01:32:39 · 5 answers · asked by Mulder 1

Our RA came in today for a health and safety check up and except for out living room and bathroom our dorm is a mess. Luckily she didn't write us up but she said she will come back for another check up and my roommates are freaking out about it. I kept my room clean at home but it is different living with other people. My roommate who I share a bedroom with, as nice as she is here side of the room is REALLY messy. Mine is not as bad. So do you have any tips to keep our room clean so we won't get fined. Keep in mind, my room is an apartment-style room with 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, living room, and kitchen.

2007-09-18 17:44:30 · 6 answers · asked by La Angelic Devil 1

i bought a great looking leather jacket the other day in goodwill. genuine leather, good condition, no rips, tears or anything. it just needs a little spuce up, i guess. it's kind of wrinkled and could use a little polish. do i take it in to a dry-cleaners or can i do it myself? and if so, is there a special type of polish i should get, or any other specific i need to know???

2007-09-18 17:24:33 · 13 answers · asked by Little Panther 1

I am curious about whether it is alright to use bleach in the laundry. All my pipes go into the septic system.
And how about vinegar? I have been advised to use vinegar in my laundry to get rid of cat pee odor.
I also use a commercial septic bacteria (not Rid-X) (no backups or problems since I started using it) - so would hate to have the bacteria killed.

2007-09-18 13:47:07 · 10 answers · asked by Paula G 2

I enjoy filling my rooms with wonderful scents, and I'm curious to know which products on the market work the best. All of my electrical outlets are titled sideways, so plug-in oils don't work to well because all the oil drips out. What are my best alternatives? Please take into consideration quality, price, and the time the product lasts before it needs to be replaced.

2007-09-18 12:35:03 · 16 answers · asked by mukwonago53149 5