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Seeking Locations for Battery Recycling
*Flammables, automotive fluids *Fluorescent fixtures *Household batteries * Unknown hazardous substances. See here for more info: ...
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- I used to take my batteries to the Naperville hazardous waste recycling place on Rt. 59 south of 88. But now I know that modern batteries can just be thrown away. th...
- We've recycled batteries at Ikea. I also saw a box in the Naperville Circuit City--call a Circuit City near you. Our local elementary school collects used batteries ...
- Walgreens also takes batteries for recycling. Just hand it to anyone at a cashier counter.
Experienced & Trustworthy Volkswagen Mechanic Needed!
Sep 21, 2009 ... I lived in Lamorinda for several years, at that time I had a Jetta, Mr Lara ( owner and mechanic) at the German Auto Clinic in Walnut Creek ...
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- BP atoumotive in Pleasanton is the best!!!!!. THey are trustworthy and inexpensive. The other thing I like about them is that they let you know what your car will need...
- My Brother is a mechanic in Benicia off 680. I am not sure if that is too far. His speciality is foreign cars. He has been fixing Volkswagens since he was a kid. He is...
- A friend/former housemate was really happy with the work done on her old VW Quantum at Oceanworks in Berkeley http://www.yelp.com/biz/oceanworks-berkeley One of my...
"Has Anyone Painted Kitchen Appliances?"
I have not personally painted kitchen appliances, but when I was in high school my best friend's parents had their oven painted at an auto body shop. ...
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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 ...
Makeup Stain on White Carpet
Hi There is Blue-Magic you will only find it in the automotive section not with the other stain removers, It is great stuff and works on almost anything. ...
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- Hello J., This may sound like a crazy suggestion - but, it has worked for me. Try gasoline on the stain. We once had a paint stain on beige carpet and gasoline g...
- Try some awesome. You can find it at the dollar tree store. Spray it on and then put it in the washer using it as the detergent. Good Luck.
- 1) Blot with dry-cleaning fluid. 2) Blot with powder enzyme laundry detergent and water following directions on box. Rinse. 3) Apply solution of 2 tbsp. ammonia ...
Stain Removal
I use Simple Green and I get it at Wal-Mart in the automotive section. .... It is in a blue and white can in the automotive department. ...
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- Hi J., You might could try Oxy-Clean, it works on everything just about, it works on grass stains and even blood. Let me know, I hope works for you.
- I have not tried a blackberry stain, but I know that Oxiclean took grape juice out of one of my children's shirts - it litereally disappeared before my eyes. I have u...
- Try greased lightining..that works for me for pretty much anything. You can get it at Wal-Mart!
Spilled Milk in the Car
If you have the money,you can take your car to a local had-car wash or auto detailer and ask them to clean the upholstery and carpets. ...
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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 ...
HELP! I Can't Get Rid of the Ants!
CLEAN AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS. Soak them in a solution of Dawn dishwashing liquid before you put them away to .... After that, you can just use it for maintenance . ...
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- i use one by orhto that is good indoors and out it's called ortho home defense max it works great i spray it along the baseboards in the kitchen in the cupboards let i...
- Hi L., I use a product that I purchase on-line, it's environmentally safe, it has no chemicals that can hurt you or your family or pets and it smells good too!!! A...
- ants dont like cayenne pepper.
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 ...
How Do You Get Vinyl Lettering off of Glass?
oddly enough a blow dryer works like a charm. my sister was able to get the tough automotive lettering off her car (don't ask my why she didn't want her car ...
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- Have you tried those magic erasers? they seem to work on everything especially when there is that sticky residue from labels and things like that. The only problem i...
- If you try a hairdryer and heat it up it should work well. You may have to use something to get the rest of the adhesive off, but heating it up like that REALLY helps.
- Is it on tinting or just the glass? If it's on tinting, wow. Surprised that the Goo-gone didn't take it off. Try rubbing alcohol. You don't want to use a solvent i...
"Ink Explosion" Trying to Find a Way to Get Ink Stains Out of My Dryer
... Garden & Landscaping · Holidays & Entertaining · Home Maintenance · Living at Home ... so for the dryer, my husband used automotive rubbing compound. ...
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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.
