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Saltillo Tile Floors
Since I got such a great response about my yucky toilets, I will also ask about my floors. The house is 0% carpet. Two of the bedrooms are painted concrete, ...
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- I think a new vaccum will totally save your sanity! Finding the easiest, quickest way to snork up dust, dirt and crumbs will really help. Someone mentioned steam c...
- Hi F., My name is L. Gonzales and I own a small business too. I know how hectic the schedule can get. I am a Mom too so I can relate. But about your floors... I use...
- Hi F., I feel your pain. I have saltillo also. It doesn't matter what you do it always will appear to have dirt on the floor because it is made of mud. The only thi...
"Has Anyone Painted Kitchen Appliances?"
My nephew painted a concrete floor to mimic brick! The door comes off pretty easily. Take it to garage and carefully mask anything you don't want painted. ...
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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 ...
Permanent Marker on White Kitchen Floor
ZIZ-O is safe to use on desk tops, partitions, locker, painted concrete walls, mirrors, glass shower stalls, floors and counter tops. I hope this helps. ...
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- Hi A., Have you tried rubbing alcohol? this works on Sharpies on certain surfaces like ceramic tiles, I am not sure if it works on linolium. Good luck!
- Hi A., I am a Melaleuca rep and would love to help you. We have a few products that actually work and would be happy to work with you if interested. To join this mo...
- Hi A., I believe I have just what you are looking for. I have a product called Sol-u-Mel. it has no harsh chemicals and is safe for your floor, your children and you...
New Washer and Dryer
(We called LG and they said they only recommend putting it on concrete floors! Would have been nice if someone told us that before we bought it! ...
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- We got a front loader washer and new dryer almost two years ago. We love it. I have a septic system and the amount of water that it cuts down is amazing. I actually...
- I have a Fisher and Paykel washing machine that I love. It was one of the most expensive in the store (Warner Stellion) but the salesperson talked me into it. It is ve...
- I have a new stackable washer/dryer that I've used for only a year and now is in storage. I think it's a Maytag. Works great. If you're interested in it you can ema...
Allergies and Not Sleeping
From ripping up the carpet and going with concrete floors and anything else I could think of. Then one day I was at a health fair in 2005 and met a gal who ...
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- I think right now with it being so cold, our furnaces kicked up and the air is dry anyway, try a vapor plug in her room, they help my kids a ton and put saline her nos...
- Hi L.! When a child doesn't sleep, Mom doesn't sleep. No fun for either! I have some reccomendations for her and you. Let me first add that I am a Wholistic Practition...
- I have had severe allergies to all animals, pollen, trees, grass, mold, dust, and it's been a struggle. I tried allergy shots for 4 years. My 5 year old son recent...
Daugter Injured at Costco
Concrete floors, metal shelving, etc. Accidents happen and it happened with your little one. No one is to blame. You can either choose not to shop there or ...
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- I understand you are upset at the situation, and the people at Costco should have been more caring and understanding. when you say you are looking for legal representa...
- I understand that your little one was hurt by this incident and there should be no reason for concern beyond caring for her burn which will be fine with proper care. T...
- E., I hope your girl is feeling better! :0) I hate to say it but, I agree with the majority of the responses you have received so far. I think that if it’s a "...
Eliminating Pet Odor
I would try washing walls and woodwork as well as the floor...pet odors get absorbed ... soaked through the tile and grout and into the concrete subfloor. ...
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- Hi They make a product called (Urine gone or Urine clean) used to see the Infomercials all the time on tv. I found it by doing a search on google. Also most of your P...
- Hi T., I am sorry about your dog smell - that must be very exasperating since you don't even have a dog! Since there is no carpet that is holding the odor, it must h...
- Hi T., I use Solumel for all odors. I don't cook fish when my husband is around and when I cook it and he is at work, I spray with diluted Solumel and he can not te...
Friend's Cat Has Been Urinating/defacating on the Floor
They suggested when we replace the carpet, that we bleach and then paint the concrete before putting new flooring over the top of it. Helpful? ...
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- My guess is that the previous occupants of that house had pets that went to the bathroom on the floor and your friend's cat is now smelling where the old animals did i...
- Hi B., I had a similiar challenge when I moved into a new home recently. I have 4 cats. If the cat is not fixed,that's the first thing to do. It won't be so pron...
- I'm guessing the previous owners cat marked the area first. A year ago our cat started urinating in the formal dining room (where no one could see her). I checked onli...
Looking to Purchase Safe Playsand in the Twin Cities
That's why potters mop their floors frequently and never scrape dry clay. It's why people who work with concrete or tile should wear a mask when they're ...
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- I don't know any thing about sand causing cancer, but most garden centers (Bachmans) sell play sand.
- I went through this last summer when wanting to fill a sandbox for my daughter. I had the folks at Menards give me the number for the place that produces the bagged sa...
- I was wondering the same thing a few years ago - saw the safesand stuff online and almost bought some of it (we have a very small sandbox). but we ended up buying pla...
Playdough Problem
It also helps if you have wood floors rather than carpet or at least not long ... an outside toy...much easier to clean up on a driveway or concrete patio. ...
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- Make sure your play doh stays moist. I add a little bit of water to the containers used and shake up the container. That adds enough moisture to keep it pliable and ...
- I have my kids use a aluminum foil cookie sheet under play dough, clay, or paint to contain the mess. It does the trick most of the time.
- Sounds like you need a play dough break. At my house it will be out for a week or two, then it's gone for a month or so. I get tired of cleaning it up (although I li...
