Cleaning & Laundry - December 2007

Should I wash them down the sink now and then?

2007-12-28 19:05:51 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2

As I was putting on one of my favorite wool sweaters today, I noticed it had a hole in it. The affected area is about the size of a dime. It was recommended to me that I take it to an alterations place to have it fixed. How much have you paid for a service like this? The answers will help me decide if I want to do it, and, if I decide to do it, whether the estimate I get is reasonable.

2007-12-28 18:31:36 · 2 answers · asked by drshorty 7

Is there any way I can get rid of these lines from a pair of grey school pants that have previously been taken up? I bought some grey dye but the instructions said it would only work on natural fabrics. I tried permanent marker but that just washed out in the wash. Just making a last ditch attempt before I give up and throw the pants out - at $60 a pop it is worth a try.

2007-12-28 18:25:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that belt well wear down quicker but is cheaper to fix

2007-12-28 17:54:19 · 2 answers · asked by ontario_fun 1

2007-12-28 17:23:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need this to be able to pick up dog hair as well as to get rid of allergens in the carpet. I have allergies and am about to be bringing a new baby home.

2007-12-28 14:57:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a down jacket of the plasticy material i thought it wouldnt stick but it did, any quick way to get it out before i leave to wear it, i tried soap on a wet towel and Axe, its not really working

2007-12-28 14:11:19 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are many ideas floating around out there, I really don't care if the answer is manipulative, or polite, clever or down right sneaky. I just need a bunch of ideas to try to get two members of my family to sort of ... learn to enjoy being organized.

Now I already heard one idea I am trying. Put the container to corral a mess at the site the mess happens!! Great... but now I have a messy container there.

Well at least it isn't all over the house right?? Well...... jump in with all your ideas.

By the way, I am a female.... and the two other members are males... does that give you a clue? I know... Mars and Venus.
Well that aside, I really need the help and I am nearly beside myself.

We moved to the current address a couple of years ago, after living in one house for fully 30 years. We cut our junk by half and still have another half to go. I make trips regularly to the Goodwill. HELP ME IF YOU CAN!!! (Does that sound like a song?)

Sheepish :(

2007-12-28 13:41:07 · 5 answers · asked by Sheepish 1

I wear shirts, socks, and underwear just once before I throw them in the hamper. Pants, jeans, or sweaters usually 2 or 3 days. And for heavier jackets that need to be dry cleaner, possibly up to 7 times before I have them laundered, depending on how fast they get stinky.

I don't see how people can keep their clothes smelling fresh and clean all the time. I have a cousin with a bunch of clothes in her closet and they are all bunched up next to each other, and she probably hasn't washed or laundered most of them in ages, yet when she pulls them out for me to try on they smell so clean and fresh.

My clothes on the other hand get stinky and smelly pretty quick, no matter what I do or don't do. Not that they get dirty, but they just start to age and get all musty. Febreeze might help a little bit, but not like a fresh wash would do. So how do people keep their clothes smelling so clean and fresh all the time? I'm not going to spray all my clothes with perfume either.

2007-12-28 13:38:50 · 8 answers · asked by Marisa 2

I'm talking about inside (bottom) of a pot, not outside. I left it on the burner when the burner was on (but the pot was empty). It's a high-end pot from Royal Prestige. Regular scrubbing didn't help. It's not badly burnt, but definitely visible. Any tricks? Thanks!

2007-12-28 13:01:30 · 5 answers · asked by curious1223 3

I want to clean up my room but its SUPER hard. my room is 9x9 (which is SMALLL). i just really don't know how to clear out some clutter because i have a lot of stuff that i want but i don't know what to do with! my closet is totally full, under my bed is full, and now im starting to put things in corners around my room. i'm verrry ocd about having my room clean and all but its just getting to me now because i want it to be spotless on the floor. any advice please?

2007-12-28 12:46:32 · 18 answers · asked by lonnie 2

I tried using the washer again and it keeps pushing all the polly or cotton on to one side, now i have to buy a new comforter

2007-12-28 12:25:55 · 3 answers · asked by jayjay 3

2007-12-28 11:57:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've read about using the iron, and using either a brown paper sack, a paper towel, or a newspaper. My problem is, I am out of all of these products! The wax has been on the carpet now for an hour, and I won't be able to get it cleaned until Sat night or Sunday. It is a light pink wax on a beige carpet. I know it may be best to get it out right away, but I don't have a choice right now, as I have to leave on a trip. Will it come out 24-48 hours later?

2007-12-28 10:12:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 10:00:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 08:55:45 · 4 answers · asked by jackbob 1

2007-12-28 08:23:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

its a blue and white and brown comfurtor!!

2007-12-28 07:22:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 07:11:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a dry erase wall, and kids have written a lot of things on it with dry erase markers. We want to take the markings off but some of it is kind of stuck... Do I use vinegar? Nail polish remover (what if that takes off the shiny layer??)? What do you recommend?

2007-12-28 06:48:21 · 8 answers · asked by Laura 4

2007-12-28 06:46:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had 3 vacuums die in about 5 years. I clean them out, take them apart to look for clogs but after a while they just don't work very well anymore. Right now I am stuck with a 6 month old vacuum that doesn't really work very well. I am wondering if that is a very common experience.

What vacuum do you love over the long haul?

2007-12-28 05:38:38 · 7 answers · asked by Sunny Days 6

2007-12-28 05:28:59 · 11 answers · asked by mary c 1

How do you clean stove eye burners (the silver things under the stove eyes)? I have tried everything but can never return them to their silver state.....any suggestions? Thanks and Happy New Year!

2007-12-28 03:25:53 · 5 answers · asked by misterpeteesmokey 1

I just washed 2 loads of clothing and they all came out dingy and streaked with grey stuff. There weren't any pens in pockets or anything like that and I can't find anything in my washing machine or my dryer.

Everything went through the dryer so are they stained like that now?? Is there a way to get out the stains if they are stuck in there?

Should I wash more clothes or will they come out stained, too?!


I'm really stressed out because I just had a baby not too long ago so only a few shirts fit me right now and ALL of them were in the load of laundry that came out ruined so I have nothing to wear to my doctors appointment, and my baby's clothes were in it too and they are also ruined and she also has an appointment today so needless to say I'm a bit overwhelmed right now!!!

2007-12-28 02:06:10 · 8 answers · asked by carcar 3

Today my daughter burnt porridge in a pan.

2007-12-28 01:57:19 · 21 answers · asked by D 7

2007-12-28 01:56:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks to all that helped me with my previous question referring to my dishwasher that refused to clean items on the upper basket. After trying everything possible, I've found out that the problem is the upper arm, it wasn't moving.
My question is, all that is wrong is the plastic piece has split that holds the arm to the fixed funnel at the top of the maching.
As the machine is 2nd hand, I don't have any paperwork, all I know is the model Zanussi Aquasave DWS 949. Is it possible to get this part, do I have to order a new spray arm and will this part come with the arm?
I'm just hoping that someone might know before I start a wild goose chase looking for this.
Thanks

2007-12-28 01:45:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not talking about water saving models.
Though, we all should be saving water, but I mean clean clothes.

Top loader type or front loader?

2007-12-28 01:40:48 · 3 answers · asked by Mom of 2 great boys 7

Two people my family.
Two queen-sized bed linens to wash.
We wash Lots of jeans and towels and need delicate handling for sweaters.

2007-12-28 01:26:35 · 6 answers · asked by Doodles 7