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Poop on the Carpet- Yuck
Just grab a can of the cleaner (Turtle Wax makes a great one) in the automotive section of Wal-mart or Target. It really works. Helpful? ...
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- my husband taught me a trick that he used back in his party days for cleaning carpets of mess. Use window cleaner, spray liberally, and scoop the cleaner back out of ...
- Hi V., I have heard that baking soda freshens. You may want to sprinkle some ont he stains and let it sit for awhile and then vaccuum it up.
- The pet stores have a product that gets rid of cat/dog bathroom odors. It's basically a natural enzyme product, I don't see why that wouldn't work. Maybe a medical s...
Can't Get Massage Oil Stains Out of Baby's Towels (Or My Bedcover!)
At walmart it is usually in the automotive section, it gives dilutions on the bottle to use with clothes (so it is also made for that) but I just spray ...
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- I know that you got a TON of advice but I just want to forward on a website that has stain removing ideas for just about EVERYTHING. I inadvertantly left a lipstick i...
- Hi M M- Try using dawn dish detergent, and get a cotton covered pad to lay her on while you give her the message. Kudos for putting in the time w/her. Hope this helps
- Soak it in Dawn dish soap and then wash as normal. I use it all the time for oil stainsl. I spilled olive oil on my new shirt. I washed and dried it and it was stil...
"Ink Explosion" Trying to Find a Way to Get Ink Stains Out of My Dryer
One time it was so bad, that didn't work, so for the dryer, my husband used automotive rubbing compound. That took the remaining ink off. Good luck! ...
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- Hair Spray will get ink out of most anything. I use it on clothes all the time - I'm sure it would work on the dryer also. On clothes I just spray alittle at a time ...
- Hi , I am not sure if we can say brand name item things on here but if you have never tried using oxy clean spray. I use it on a lot of things. You can use it on white...
- Not sure about the dryer but airosol hair spray works wonders on clothing. Just spray the ink very well and let it sit for a little while and then wash it.
"Has Anyone Painted Kitchen Appliances?"
Mask off the window and controls and then just paint with automotive ENGINE paint... it can stand the heat. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report ...
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- I don't know what you should use, but do your research. Especially for an oven that (obviously) heats up. Many paints are flammable and can give off toxic fumes when...
- We did this when we lived in an apartment and the appliances were gold and green...UGH! We got special white appliance spray paint...they sell it at any home improvem...
- i've seen the pros on HGTV do this several times on shows like "designed to sell". it works and seems to look great (on tv). just get the correct type of paint. ask ...
Need Help Keeping Showers Doors Clean!!!!!
I can't think of the name of it but you can buy it in automotive departments and it works on shower doors too. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This ...
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- There is a product for car windshields that makes the water just run off. I can't think of the name of it but you can buy it in automotive departments and it works on ...
- The only products I can swear by are Melaleuca products. They work better than anything I have used and without the caustic chemicals and horrble aroma that gets into ...
- Once you get the initial layer of soap scum off, I would recommend getting a squeegie (sp?) and then try to get in the habit of squeegee-ing off the doors after every ...
Greese Stains in carpet...HELP!!!
It may be a longshot but if you can get your hands on any professional strength automotive grease cleaner, I would try it inside the closet, ...
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- if you haven't gotten that stain out with the other ideas...try a little lighter fluid on a paper towel. I would use it as a last resort, though. My mom used to driv...
- My husband owns an auto repair shop where oil and grease gets on the showroom rugs from the guys' shoes. He uses Firestone brand carpet and upholstery cleaner. It ma...
- M., I have been in the carpet industry for over 20 years. I just switched careers, but the best thing to get grease out of carpet is a product called Solv-oil I'm ...
Car Repair
Rising Sun Automotive is wonderful. It's a shop run by a father and daughter. They are very honest and have reasonable prices. They are located on 66th St ...
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- I have used the same mechanic for the 8 yrs I have lived here. His name is Joe at Clearwater Radiator corner of Seminole and Ulmerton by Home Depot. He gives you q...
- We take our cars to Allan's Alley. It's a tiny little garage tucked back behind a store (check-cashing, I think) at 3430 East Bay Dr. in Largo. It's between Starkey ...
- Depending on what you need done the Goodyear on East bay and blecher is a good shop to take your car to.
Dry Erase Marker Vs. Drywall
... the automotive dept. in Walmart is an excellent cleaning agent. I went and bought that for the walls that my son covered with a blue dry erase marker. ...
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- When you say drywall is it not painted drywall? If so you won't get it off. Otherwise it depends on the paint that was used. Glossy or flatt. If its glossy you mig...
- It sounds weird but try using the dry erase marker back over the marks and wiping immediately.
- Dear A., I know for sure that you can remove permanent marker & dry erase marker with hand sanitizer. My little one drawed on my daughter's bedroom door. I heard ...
Spilled Milk in the Car
It can be found in the automotive department at WalMart, etc. It is safe to use on foam seats as well, but not the actual leather. Good luck! Helpful? ...
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- I know it might sound a little weird, but I have used this in my car as well as on my carpet at home. Try the scrubbing bubbles bathroom cleaner, it works great on ca...
- Try odoban. I bought at Sam's club, but I think walmart may carry it. It may take a couple of days to completely get the smell out, but it should work. Follow the d...
- I use and distribute Shaklee products because they are non toxic and real clean is not a smell! Covering up the problem is not something I personaly am interested in ...
High School Graduation Gift Ideas
They both have recipes and advice on how to buy groceries (like produce and meats). The Mom book has cleaning tips and Dad has automotive and handyman tips. ...
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- How about a laundry basket filled with some products they will need for college (if attending)? Detergent, lotion, flip flops, a roll of quarters, laundry bag...The C...
- We been giving tool sets to graduates for years. Whether going off to college or setting up an apartment everyone needs basic tools -- hammer, screwdrivers, level, pl...
- When I moved out for the first time my Grandma gave me a few gifts I still remember. 1) A First Aid Kit. She filled a tupperware container with everything you nee...
