Cleaning & Laundry - September 2007

Do you use a home ultrasonic jewelry cleaner? Any recommendations for those in the $35 range? Are they worth it or is soap, water and a toothbrush just as good?

2007-09-28 12:56:39 · 6 answers · asked by Lee 7

I just started using all different types of cleaning cloths, pre moisened for all uses. Some for the furniture , some for leather, some for all glass. I like using them better than the spray bottles. What do you like to use when cleaning the house?

2007-09-28 12:37:23 · 8 answers · asked by robin r 6

How do I clean melted dark purple crayon from my front tan, cloth seat!?!?! Help, please!

2007-09-28 10:11:24 · 5 answers · asked by Cyndi M 2

2007-09-28 09:55:57 · 11 answers · asked by Michelle 4

I recently bought two cast iron skillets at an auction. They weren't taken really great care of, but they look pretty good. How can I clean them to use them?

2007-09-28 06:37:13 · 9 answers · asked by yelodaise 2

i just dropped a freakin highlighter on my lap and now i have streaks of yellow on my jeans. how can you get it out? i'm at work right now, so i won't be able to do much more than soap and water until i get home.

2007-09-28 06:12:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Something went wrong with my washing machine it will only suck water through the cold side, hence, i can only wash with cold water. I expect to get it fixed soon but until then what laundry detergant would be the best for just cold water, does oxyclean still work in cold water? My b/fs work jeans are not comming clean since the hot water is gone...... Thanks for your help~!

2007-09-28 06:03:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-28 04:14:35 · 7 answers · asked by shenis 2

2007-09-28 03:24:52 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

i should say its an old house so the basemnt is our bathroom and laundry room
it needs to be cheap we are tight on money

2007-09-28 03:05:18 · 4 answers · asked by delichottie 2

2007-09-28 02:42:25 · 6 answers · asked by jenniferautore 1

i was thinking of buying one of those plug in glade air fresheners, i wondered do they actually smell the room out nice, some of those gel type ones u leave around the home ,only smell when your nose is right up close to them.
we keep a indoor rabbit and need something to mask the rabit smell, we clean it out regularly as well but its still paranoia when guests visit that it may smell.
other then opening windows as well whats the best way to stop oder in homes too.

2007-09-27 22:04:22 · 16 answers · asked by teresah_1982 1

2007-09-27 20:11:38 · 23 answers · asked by ben t 3

A friend put some regular dish soap into my dishwasher and now the thing is over sudding. I took all the dishes out and cleaned them, but there is still a resovior of water that is very soap rich and I am having a hard time draining that water (I did as best as I can manually and its not draining anymore on its own - but what is left has alot of the regular dish soap in there).

Is there any "home-made" remedy to de-sud the soapy water? I thought of the solutions made for hot tubs, carpet cleaning, etc - but is there any home remedy that would work? I tried salt - didnt make a difference. Anyone with any ideas on what to do? Anytime I turn the dishwasher on - it just starts to mix with the soapy water (even tho there isnt that much left).

Thanks in advance.

2007-09-27 18:05:46 · 5 answers · asked by Chris C 3

My wife needs help hemming her dress pants. She wears them with heels and flats, and we cant agree on a length. When she wears them with open-back shows they tend to get under her feet. What is a good general length? I have heard with heels they should be to where the heel meets the sole. But that would make them too long for flats, right? HELP!

2007-09-27 17:03:29 · 3 answers · asked by mattfz 3

2007-09-27 14:36:47 · 6 answers · asked by justme 1

I have a hollister hoodie, and it is about 2 sizes too big. (I guess I lost some weight haha)
I need it to be small.
its 60% cotton and 40%polyester
is there any other way to make it shrink except washing it hot and drying it hot?

2007-09-27 14:35:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

exactly what do they have that makes them the ...wel.. best??

2007-09-27 14:16:41 · 8 answers · asked by creek418 2

I don't know why, but cleaning brings out the WORST in me. I know I have to do it to live in a clean environment, but I go from cheerful and ambitious to being angry, FRUSTRATED, and bored.

How do you make cleaning a more fulfilling, pleasant task? Music helps somewhat, and I clean late at night, because it's depressing to be in the house during the day.

I get fatigued easily, so any ideas to remedy that while doing physical work?

Any innovative ideas? I'm such a damn slob (TRUST ME), so anyone on the planet is an acceptable "housecleaning" authority to me. =P

2007-09-27 13:22:24 · 10 answers · asked by Please Don't Disturb 2

I know that bleach can disinfect whites, but how can I disinfect my colors? I looked at Clorox 2 but it says it doesn't disinfect just brightens. What do you think about Borax? Will that disinfect colors?

2007-09-27 13:09:58 · 6 answers · asked by delia 1

2007-09-27 12:42:58 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2

My jeans smell horrible.I left them in the washer for too long but i re -washed them and the smell still dint come out. please help
Thanks<3

2007-09-27 12:08:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I accidentally got black sharpie on plexi glass. is there a way to get it off?

2007-09-27 12:01:48 · 6 answers · asked by meme123 1

especially my clothes

2007-09-27 11:52:22 · 3 answers · asked by Nick Jonas lover 1

I used a pet stain removal solution, but now I am left with a yellow ring around the perimeter of the stain.

2007-09-27 11:31:09 · 7 answers · asked by stingme 3

Just bought an older camper that is really nice on the inside but the outside is stained black. Thank you in advance!

2007-09-27 09:42:30 · 7 answers · asked by Autumn F 1

OMG, I finally found a product that really, really works to actually get rid of the fish odor in fridge and bad smelling ice in freezer. I've tried baking soda, lemons, and just about everything else. You've got to try this - FRIDGE IT odor absorbers. It's a little purple cube odor absorber and IT REALLY WORKS.
Does anyone know if I can use for other areas too. Got a litter box that I'm thinking of trying it with?

2007-09-27 09:37:44 · 5 answers · asked by Kgee 2

I need to find a weekly housecleaning checklist. I've searched the web and can't seem to find one, mostly springcleaning lists. Does anyone have a list they can provide, one that would be suitable for a maid or weekly helper? Thank you.

2007-09-27 09:18:22 · 6 answers · asked by Bella 2

I just moved and I have a small room. I can only fit my bed and dresser in here. I don't have a closet which means all my clothes are on the floor. I clean it every weekend and I usually need a trashbag to do it.. I don't like living like this. I have no idea how I keep trashing it but theres clothes+empty soda cans and paper on the floor and on my dresser.. It's disgusting.
What can I do to keep myself from trashing my room???

2007-09-27 09:17:17 · 16 answers · asked by tt --AM-- 3

is it worth £500pounds ?

2007-09-27 08:12:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous