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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Any Recommendations on Sock Clips    —McKinney, TX

"I am bound and determined to win the sock war.....so I have found several different sock clip things available online..."

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The best ones are at The Container Store.

there are little zipper net bags you can buy to put your socks in for the wash. Mine is old and I rarely use it, but I'm guessing container store or walmart would hav...

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Q: Washing Machine    —Carol Stream, IL

"After 19 years and only one repair bill I think my washer is giving up the ghost. It refuses to drain the water in t..."

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When my washer wouldn't drain, it was due to the plastic sensor that told it the lid was closed which had broken (from an unbalanced load). The burning smell might be...

Actually I am having the same problem except only my washer is not spinning. I am unsure also if I should repair or replace. Please let me know if you find out any...

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Q: Who Do You Use for Your Drycleaning?    —McKinney, TX

"I live in McKinney, and I'm looking for an inexpensive, dependable, trustworthy drycleaner with a drive thru. Who do..."

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Thanks for your post....I will be watching for hints as well. I go to Bibbentucker's at Park/Preston in Plano. They are great and worth the money but I would love ...

I use 1800 Dry cleaning. They are wonderful and honest. They pick up you clothes at your door and drop them off 4 days later. They are inexpensive compared to most ...

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Q: Dry Cleaner near Chadwick Farms    —Roanoke, TX

"I an looking for a dry cleaner that is near the Chadwick farms development in Roanoke, tx. I just recently moved into..."

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I've noticed 2 in town but have never used either. There's one nextdoor to the Italian Bistro on Business 114, and also one next door to Albertson's called Cinch Clea...

Hi S. - I live in Chadwick Farms too! I'm the local Pampered Chef consultant and trainer. I go to the drive thru Dry Cleaners in Roanoke on Byron Nelson across ...

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Q: Need to Get a Dress Altered ASAP    —Phoenixville, PA

"Hello, I will be a bridesmaid in two weeks and need to get some alterations done on my dress. Does anyone know of..."

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Most reputable dry cleaners also have tailoring services. I would call around and see who will do bridesmaid dresses. My husband just had some tailoring done by th...

My brother is getting married this Friday and I had last minute alterations (I'm 3 mths along). I know it maybe out of the way, but I took my dress to Kowloon Cleaners...

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Q: Red Jello Stain on White Linen Upholstery, Yikes!    —Gresham, OR

"How does one get red jello out of white upholstery? I have found out that red jello stain is not organic, as an all d..."

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Hi B., My advice would be to try Oxyclean. I have sprayed it on a whole glass of wine on my very light carpeting, using warm water. It first became very dark, almos...

You have lots of great advice. Did you check the website to see if there is advice on stain removal? Many CPG companies now offer that kind of advice on their websit...

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Q: Help Getting Stains Out.    —San Diego, CA

"Hi Moms! Does anyone know how to get pickleweed out of pants. My daughter has these bamboo material off-white pan..."

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I always make a paste using Oxyclean and Spray and Wash. Keep it on the stain for a while. I have had the best results with this.

Use totally toddler! It works! I love it! :) they have money saving coupons on their site which is totallytoddler.com :) it works better then dreft and spray and wash ...

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Q: Crayon off Clothes    —Laredo, TX

"Ladies, My son tends to put things in his pocket and mostly I do look through them before I wash. Well this time I ..."

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Just to let you know, the color in crayons is an oily substance. You have to attack it that way. Google "Heloise" from Good Housekeeping magazine. SHe is a wiz at s...

OH my I sort of know how you feel my brother leaves stuff in his pockets all the time and pens are his fave and lord that's a mess That stains and you cant get it out ...

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Q: Need a Great Inexpensive Dry Cleaner in North Dallas    —Dallas, TX

"I just got home from Bibbentucker's with a $60 bill for 11 pieces of clothing (most of them just laundered dress shir..."

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Good place I like is Dry Clean Super Center on the west side of Midway Road just south of Park/Hebron Parkway (near Prestonwood Baptist Church). They share the build...

I use Bibbentuckers and I really like them. Yes, they are pricey. Round trip for drycleaning for me is pushing an hour. I no longer drive over there because I a...

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Q: Anyone Love Their Elgin Dry Cleaner?    —Elgin, IL

"I'm just looking for a reasonably-priced, GOOD dry cleaner/tailor near my home. I'm on the west side of Elgin, near ..."

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You're in the right spot then! The best dry cleaner is located at Lillian and McLean (between Rt 20 and Lillian on east side of McLean). Elgin One Hour Cleansers, 31...

Elgin One Hour is the BEST! They have NEVER lost any clothing, missed a stain or failed to deliver! Plus they take checks!

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