Cleaning & Laundry - October 2007

My sister in aw insists that she needs the extra rinse . I'm trying to save water and energy by not use=ing the extra cycle thank you

2007-10-23 07:30:55 · 8 answers · asked by ldsdove 1

My children love to drink the water from inside their rubber ducks. I have noticed some grey mould inside the toys. Is this
poisonous? Should I buy them some new ducks or how would I clean them?

2007-10-23 06:53:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-23 06:47:16 · 1 answers · asked by Cindy Lou 1

I just washed my bathroom rug on gentle cycle with cold water. I would like to dry it now. Whats the best way to dry it besides hanging it outside? I need it to dry relatively fast. My dryer has an "air" section. Will that just blow air through the dryer and be best for the rug?

2007-10-23 06:27:43 · 5 answers · asked by mystermy 2

my 3 year old colored on a nice top of hers made of cotton
the markers are washable disney princess markers an the stain refuses to budge even with shout...

2007-10-23 05:35:44 · 5 answers · asked by Jen 4

We just bought my daughter a new mattress and we haven't gotten a cover for it yet. I tried to blot it with a towel and scrub it with resolve but there is still a yellow circle. Can you also tell me what I can do if I catch it immediately in the middle of the night?

2007-10-23 04:45:06 · 12 answers · asked by jbyrd9166 1

I was making some spuds and I have let them boil dry and the pan is burnt inside and my wife is due in at 4:30pm she will go mad at me how do i clean it like new help thanks
I have put salt and cold water on it

2007-10-23 03:15:45 · 14 answers · asked by Bill 1

I had sales people come to my door last night. I was just getting in the shower. I told them I had very little time. Two came in and demostrated. The woman was very understand and went through it fast. When they were getting ready to leave the big boss came in. I am assuming to close the deal. He went throught the demo all over again. I kept telling him I have been through it already. Three hours later they were leaving!! She apologized. It seems like an amazing vacuum, but a lot of work. In addition to the work it was going to cost me 1900.00! I hear they Dyson (misspelled I am sure) is good. Does anyone know anything about the Dyson?

2007-10-23 01:17:04 · 7 answers · asked by Paula D 4

Like mould grows on dust if you don't clean it - that is only made up lol can you tell me true facts about cleaning and germ that way it would help me to clean! :D

2007-10-22 22:39:19 · 9 answers · asked by AnimalsGirl 1

I want to know the cleaning jobs in the house :D like sweeping, doing the dishes etc

2007-10-22 22:27:53 · 6 answers · asked by AnimalsGirl 1

oops. roomates light beige ultra suede couch. any help?

2007-10-22 19:55:09 · 7 answers · asked by Lacey g 2

The other night I burnt my Spaghetti O's and the bottom of the pot they were cooked in, how do i get the pot clean i am done with scrubbing and that elbow grease nonsense... Please save my pot!!!

2007-10-22 19:42:26 · 13 answers · asked by princess_of_shadowz 3

My husband and I cleaned most of it up using an ice cube, knife, warm iron and paper towel, althought the texture of the rug is rougher than before and there is still dye residue (it was a soy based candle) and i ran our carpet shampooer over it with a little carpet cleaning solution....does anyone have any other suggestions (other than a new rug-its not even a year old) or possible home cleaning tricks/solutions you think might be helpful removing the dye and "softening" the rug back (or even close id be greatful) to its original state? Thank You in advance!!

2007-10-22 19:31:05 · 10 answers · asked by Lacey A 3

2007-10-22 19:25:54 · 17 answers · asked by jepag63 1

2007-10-22 18:17:07 · 13 answers · asked by J S 1

I just bought I few packs of these online for christmas gifts and wanted to know how well the work.

2007-10-22 16:29:46 · 2 answers · asked by ? 4

2007-10-22 16:26:58 · 9 answers · asked by Kenneth R 1

Say, there's 5 people in the house and they all eat breakfast and dinner. Would they be using up more water if they use the dishwasher once at the end of the day or would it be more economical to wash stuff by hand?

2007-10-22 14:22:02 · 9 answers · asked by deedumdah 2

I have dirt stains from feet in my shower, and a ring inside my bath tub. I have tried scrubbing it and soaking it with bleach but it hasn't worked. How can I remove these stains? Thank you

2007-10-22 13:17:48 · 41 answers · asked by alysseq_86 3

Why do you use them?

I always clean the toilet with my bare hands.

2007-10-22 12:04:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dorm room always smells horrible when I get home. I think it's because my korean suite mates make kim chi (It's got cabbages and sour milk in it) next door, and the AC vents connect both rooms.

My roommate and I are both dirt poor, so we can't afford anything very expensive, and they don't allow us to burn incense or heat potpouri. We also can't complain, because people will think we are racist.

2007-10-22 10:48:18 · 11 answers · asked by ye_river_xiv 6

I have dry mud from about a week ago on a white sweatshirt that i NEED to wear tomorrow. the stain is medium sized. here's the big problem: i have no stain-removing products and no time to go get some. how do i get it out? all i have is bleach and detergent. th sweatshirt has a little color on the front and i can't bleach it. it says "use non-chlorine bleach if needed"

Help! i need this shirt stain free and ready to wear tomorrow.

2007-10-22 10:14:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live on the ground floor of an apartment building. The foundation is a concrete slab. In summer it's humid, and sometimes the kitchen floor actually gets condensation on it. I figure if that's happening on the kitchen floor, it's probably happening under the carpet too.
Yesterday I came home and my apartment stank so badly of mildew it started to make me feel ill. The apartment has always sort of had the smell, but it was just awful.
I let in as much sunshine as possible, and generally try to air the joint out as much as possible, but now winter is fast approaching, and I can't just air it out.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to #1 get rid of the stink, and #2 approach my landlord regarding this.
From what I can tell they must of had some mold troubles in the past cos the lease has all sorts of rules regarding running the fan after you shower (Unfortunately the fan doesn't suck the air outside, it just rotates it), limiting the number of house plants people have, ect

2007-10-22 08:24:05 · 6 answers · asked by ladydrae 2

I just want to know what uses more energy that leads up to higher bills when using either an electrical or gas dryer and washer?

2007-10-22 07:54:23 · 5 answers · asked by Aump 1

We have two dogs that seem to shed constantly and our house is older and just seems to breed dust. I always seem to be cleaning but the next day it all looks the same. Aside from shaving my dogs or getting rid of them, neither of which I will consider as an option, does anyone have any suggestions on how to 1) keep my floors clear of pet hair, or an easier way to pick it up at least, and 2) reduce the dust in my house? We do use special furnace filters that are supposed to reduce dust in our house but I've noticed little improvement. Help?

Thanks!

2007-10-22 07:16:14 · 12 answers · asked by skygirl_21 2

2007-10-22 06:33:09 · 7 answers · asked by PATTI R 1

hi there;
i have had a leather wallet (brown) for 4 years. since it was always in my back pocket it absorbed my perspiration so now it smells stink.
how can i wash it? im afraid to destroy it with putting it into washmachine or wash it with chemical powders coz it`s original leather and very expensive.

2007-10-22 06:31:35 · 3 answers · asked by kalendar_file 2

Yes, I do realize that no lightweight vacuum will compare with a full-size. I'm looking for a light vacuum, with reasonably good suction for quick, every day or two vacuuming of the main living areas. I have hard floors, with a couple of wool pile area rugs. I'll still use a full-size vacuum for the weekly cleaning. Suggestions?

2007-10-22 06:25:19 · 4 answers · asked by daa 7

I feel stupid asking such a question but, I've never used one. I've always done it by hand. I know you slide the lever over and you hit the "self clean" button. So when it's done....what do I do after that?

2007-10-22 05:57:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I left my son's stroller outside and it evidentally drew dampness because the fabric is now coated with black mildew. I've sprayed it with white vinegar, Lysol spray, soaked it in bleach water, etc. Nothing seems to be working. Any suggestions?

2007-10-22 05:46:08 · 3 answers · asked by mysteriousleaf 1