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Top Loader Washer Smells
Asked by B.D. from Pittsburgh
on April 13, 2011
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Okay from what I've heard this is a problem with front loading machines but I am suddenly noticing an odor with my top loader. I am not sure if I can explain the smel...
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- Tide makes a clothes washer packet that cleans your washer. I tried it on my washer and was very, very pleased with the results. It was not that expensive either.
- I had that problem with my front loader and when we moved got a top loader.. what we do is leave the door open inbetween washes so it airs out verses trapping water, o...
- We had a moldy smell with our Maytag top load. Hubby googled it, there is a history of black mold with the front loaders, but nothing about the top loaders. He took t...
Removing Cat Smell from My House.
Asked by L.R. from Philadelphia
on January 14, 2011
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Good morning everyone,
I wanted to know how to remove the cat smell from our house? Our cat now lives with my sister, but his smell is sooo strong. No matter how ...
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- Baking soda and lemon. Mix them together and rub that in. Works miracles for me. We used it in our rental apartment where the rpevious owner had 4 doggies and so I cat...
- I use a product called Nature's Miracle, which is available at pet supply stores. It's worth every penny. When there's a carpet problem, I pour it on so it soaks thr...
- Well first thing I would do would be to toss the book bag (and maybe coats) and buy another. Obviously kitty peed on it. Yuk. I have no great answers otherwise. We ...
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Asked by D.S. from Columbus
on April 6, 2011
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I own a Maytag Stainless Steel Refrigerator and it ALWAYS looks dirty. I’ve used the specialty SS cleaners, cleaners with vinegar and glass cleaners and they ALL lea...
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- Sorry, I don't have an answer for you, but I have noticed many of the responders on this use some pretty toxic cleaners. Do your due diligence on the products before u...
- When my in-laws were in town recently, my MIL wiped down the refrigerator with Mr. Clean and it looked great! I don't remember if she applied a small amount directly ...
- My parents built their own house in the early '60's and Mom picked out stainless steel appliances. My dad was a contractor and he got built-in refrig and freezer that...
Changing to Cloth Diapers: Any Advice?
Asked by A.B. from San Francisco
on October 21, 2008
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I am slowly switching to cloth diapers to save some $$ while also being kinder to the landfill. I'm wondering how to do the diaper pail, and whether wet or dry works ...
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- We have been doing cloth diapers since birth, and I'm really happy with them. I will admit, I use a diaper service :) So I won't be your source of advice about laund...
- biocleen works very well and is suggested by green mountain diapers. It is available at whole foods and other health oriented stores. If you can hang dry in the sun ...
- I think cloth diapers are the most responsible way to go. Since you work, you may want to consider Tiny Tots diaper service. http://tinytots.com/ds/price.html They ...
6 Year Old with Infectious Dandruff???
Asked by L.A. from Pine Bluff
on April 29, 2008
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Hi, My 6 year old has had a really dry scalp for about 3 years now and it's just getting worse. Her scalp even bleeds. I've tried Dr. Miracle's on her and it really so...
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- Apple cider vinegar is great because it draws out impurities and toxins and things that might be irritating the scalp, but you should take her to a dermatologist.
- You can get Nioxin at Walmart salon or JC Penney salon & it will take care of it ...or when my son had exema in his hair we used T-Gel shampoo from walmart ...in the s...
- I'm just guessing here, but have you asked her doctor? You may want to. Your daughter might be having a health problem with this being a symptom. If you have tried ...
Going Green
Asked by C.A. from St. Louis
on March 23, 2009
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Over the last year I have been changing a few things in my home to a more natural way. I have been cooking more naturally for several years now, although I have to ad...
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- Actually, spraying surfaces down with the vinegar water, then pouring baking soda on it let it set and wipe it down. When you need to clean your over, sprinkle the bot...
- Yay for you on going green!!! Mama nature thanks you greatly!! :) One of the best things you can do for the enviornment is becoming vegetarian, vegan or at least mi...
- I have used natural products on and off too. I have a book, 'Clean and Green,' that has recipes like the ones you are using. Most recipes have similar ingredients: v...
Laundry Tips???
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on July 6, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone can recommend any products that can get deodorant off of t-shirts. Almost all of my husbands white undershirts are stained in the pit area du...
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- Spray some lemon juice on the stain, or some hydrogen peroxide. I've had good luck with the lemon juice. I read once you can rub some salt after the lemon juice, but p...
- If you don't have any success with the other suggestions, you could try "Sport-Wash". I found mine at a local running store (Running Unliited in Palatine). It costs ...
- I use borax in all our laundry loads since it won me over getting old stains out and making my towels look new. It is great for getting stink out, too, not that it's y...
Cat Behaving Badly
Asked by C.C. from Detroit
on October 7, 2007
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I'm at a loss. Our cat has been spraying/peeing on our new carpet in the basement since we brought home our son. I don't know what to do! We made it a point to play wi...
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- C.- Just like everyone else said, I would definately get the cat checked out by your vet and make sure there are not any physical problems. There are a bunch of th...
- One of the first signs that a cat is sick is that he/she will start to spray. Often times they have a bladder infection. Make sure you have your cat checked out by y...
- Here's a Carpet Stain Remover I received from a Professional. 32 oz Spray Bottle 12oz Distilled White Vinegar 1 Small Drop of Fresh Dish Soap Fill with Water & Mix...
Getting Rid of Smell in Cloth Diapers
Asked by B.K. from Salt Lake City
on June 16, 2008
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I started using cloth diapers a few months ago and I loved them until they started smelling. I use bunGenius, Mommy's Touch, and Happy Heinies pocket diapers. They sme...
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- They are not living up to warrenty take them back! C. B
- I have used both vinegar and baking soda on my Bumgenius diapers and they haven't been ruined yet! Some people suggest running the inserts through the dishwasher to he...
- Is the smell on the pockets themselves or on the inserts? Have you tried boiling? What about oxy clean? What detergent are you using? Have you seen this link? htt...
Advice on Dry Scalp
Asked by A.K. from Lakeland
on January 29, 2008
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My 2 year old daughter has been having a problem with dry scalp for a couple of months now, even having some brown patches, almost like cradle cap in babies. I've tri...
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- it sounds like cradle cap. my daughter had it on her scalp, eyebrows and behind her ears. i used olive oil (straight from my kitchen) on my infant daughter. it worke...
- My son has that too. I find nothing gets rid of it completely, but the winnie the pooh cradle cap shampoo helps a lot. I don't love the smell of it, but i can deal. I ...
- Try washing her hair with Head and Shoulders, I know it sounds funny but our peditrician had us use it on my son when he has dry scalp
