Upholstery & Furniture
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How to Clean a Microsuede Couch
Asked by K.H. from Minneapolis
on February 11, 2007
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We bought a microsuede couch and moveseat set a couple of years ago, mostly b.c the salesperson mentioned how easy the fabric was to keep clean. I have 3 toddlers who ...
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- You can use resolve or any spot cleaner or water and a mild detergent..My husband use to professionally clean carpet/furniture...
- I also throw my covers in the wash and dry them in the dryer on low heat, super easy
- Hi, All of my furniture is microsuade. I have a 16 mo old and 7yr old. We have the warranty from the manufactuer if it gets really bad they will come and clean it. ...
How to Get the Throw up Smell Out of a Car Seat
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on May 13, 2009
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My daughter threw up in her car seat last week. I have tried everything that I know of to get the throw up smell out of the car seat cover & have not been successful....
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- My son has thrown up in his car seat many, many times. All I did was take the cover off, throw it in the wash, then I take the car seat and sray it with a cleaning pr...
- Take the entire car seat apart. Wash the straps and buckles too. It isn't enough to just wash the car seat cover. Wipe down the car seat itself too once the cover i...
- You could use a little Oxy Clean which you can find at any store, works like hydrogen peroxide but is safer on fabrics & carpet. Also, you could try Odo-Ban from Sam'...
Cleaning Couch Cushions
Asked by S.V. from Albuquerque
on April 9, 2009
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Hi All!
I have a very old cat - over 20 - who is in relatively good shape for her age. However, she had an accident on our couch the other day. We have tried everyt...
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- I use resolve carpet cleaner but, never had used it on cat pee before only little people pee.
- there is a product that I have only seen in the pet food stores like petsmart, its called (I think) pet odor remover, I bought a house that the prior owners had multip...
- Nature's Miracle woorks really well.
High Chair That Is Made of Wood
Asked by S.T. from Albany
on June 19, 2010
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I saw comments how to clean high chair from Fisher's Price but the one I have was given to me and God bless that person and I was wondering how to get some hard stuff ...
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- I lay a wet washcloth (not dripping) over the area and let it sit for 15 or so minutes and when I come back to it I can wipe it off with minimal effort and no chemical...
- Dear S., Baby wipes! followed by a paper towel. HTH. Jilly
- Shaklee has an all purpose cleaner that is AWESOME. And safe for children!
Any Ideas About What to Use to Get Out Highlighter Pen Stain on a New Shirt?
Asked by A.O. from New York
on January 15, 2009
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Is this the real deal or is there something that is more opt to work than not?
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- My daughter took a pink highlighter to her fabric Pottery Barn Anywhere chair. I used Dual Action Spray & Wash and it came right out. And I didn't launder it immediate...
- Hi, A.: I do know that hair spray sometimes works on ballpoint inks (unless, of course, it is permanent ink), as well as lipstick. As for your little girl getting i...
- Rubbing alcohol works wonders on any ink stains. Failing that, or if you don't happen to have any on hand, hairspray works, too.
Need Help to Clean Car Seat with Melted Crayon
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on January 25, 2008
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Hello, my 2 year old left a crayon on her car seat without me noticing! Next time I went to seat her on it, there it was!! A big old crayon melted into the fabric. I d...
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- Try the new Mr. Clean sponges. It took a blacj marker off my car seats. Good luck.
- When the car heats up you can use cloth diapers or old towels to take up the crayon wax. Just press the towel or what ever into the crayon and bring the wax up. You mi...
- I love goo gone. I have 4 children and have used goo gone numerous times.
Urine Stain
Asked by L.J. from Kansas City
on March 26, 2011
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How do you get urine/stain and smell out of a mattress?
thanks!
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- I second the Nature's Miracle.
- Apple cyder vinegar will take the urine smell out of nearly anything. We've used it in the laundry, on furniture like the sofa or a mattress and the carpet. Put it in ...
- Spray the mattress with a solution of vinegar and water, maybe sponge it some. Let it thoroughly dry.
So I Was Cleaning My Toddler's Car Seat Today . . .
Asked by J.G. from San Antonio
on July 28, 2011
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. . . and it was DISGUSTING! I have done a few wipe-downs in the past 2 years that we've had the seat. But to take the cover off to wash it looks like a big pain-in-t...
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- I take the whole thing out, hose it down, spray it with Resolve, hose it, scrub with various sizes of old brushes/toothbrushes, hose it down several times until it sto...
- Just wanted to let you know that if you DID wash the harness of the car seat, you will need to replace it. The harness itself cannot be submerged in water because it c...
- Go to YouTube and watch "Mom my ride" - yep, that's my car (and probably 90% of all the moms on Mamapedia!) hahahaha
Shopping for New Car Seat for My 14 Month Old
Asked by K.C. from Jacksonville
on September 23, 2009
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I am looking for a new car seat for my 14 month old daughter. She is just over 20 lbs and 30 inches tall. I have been doing some research and from what I have read t...
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- Info on rear-facing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8gU9zzCGA8 http://www.car-safety.org/rearface.html There is a ton more info on the subject, just "google" rear-...
- I just bought two marathon's for my 13 month old girl and will keep her rear facing as long as she is comfortable. My doctor informed me of the new suggestions. I am...
- Hi K., We recently bought the Britax Boulevard for our 11 month old. She is around 18 lbs and 29 inches. We plan to keep her rear facing for a while longer. Howe...
What to Use to Get Urine Out of Cloth Couch?
Asked by J.H. from Kansas City
on June 21, 2009
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Hello, Ladies!! I am not the best at removing stains out of clothing, let alone the couch. I put my 4 yr old daughter to bed and forgot to check if she had went potty ...
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- I use the lysol kitchen antibacterial spray when the kids get sick or have had an occasional pee accident. Although I don't know for sure about couches but have spray...
- Not sure, but I use Borax to clean up stains on the wood floor, and carpets. It cleans up the smell so our cat won't think my little childrens' bed is a litter box. I...
- have you tried vinigar and water spray on let set a few minutes then blot up. Have heard it takes out the smell. Good luck.
