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Cleaning with Bleach
Asked by A.B. from Denver
on August 29, 2009
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I'm curious to know if there is an alternative to cleaning kids toys without using bleach. I have an at home child care business and I do not really feel bleach is the...
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- I have heard that the safest alternative to bleach is Hydrogen peroxide used the same way you would use the bleach.
- Just so you know, bleach evaporates from the surface of products cleaned with it. We use a weak solution to clean fish tank parts (my husband's business), and I guaran...
- So I know you have had a lot of responses but I found an AMAZING disinfectant that is not only safe but extremely healthy too. First of all I would never use bleach! I...
Need to Get Formula Stains Out of Clothes
Asked by C.M. from Boise
on January 3, 2008
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Does anyone have a home remedy or stain remover they can recommend for getting formula stains out of clothes? Bleach is not doing the job!
Thanks
C.
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- I swear by Totally Toddler. It is kind of hard to find but it works wonderful. I have not had a problem with it getting any stain out. I may have to do it two times...
- plain old dish soap, palmolive, dawn...
- I use Totally Toddler http://www.totallytoddler.com/index.html it works great, it has worked on all of our stains so far, even ones from daycare that I couldn't treat...
Seeking Advice
Asked by T.C. from Cleveland
on August 30, 2008
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Does anyone know how to get pink nail polish out of tan carpet? I've tried carpet cleaners, shaving cream, bleach water and nothing worked. Thanks.
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- I used Resolve carpet cleaner & it seemed to get most of the nail polish out of my tan rug. (at least the majority & enough to wear it was not noticeable) I would high...
- I am a nail tech, and the only thing I have found that works is nail polish thinner. It really works on clothes too! You may need to go to a salon to find it, but yo...
- Good Question! I spilled Teal Nail Polish on Beige carpet last weekend. I got some out but we were having a party and guests were arriving so I didn't have time to wor...
Mildew in the Tub Tile
Asked by A.C. from Chicago
on August 5, 2009
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Hi. We live in an older house and our bathroom is getting gross. Ok, yes, I know we need to replace it, but we can't do that until we have the money to replace the w...
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- Tilex works, although I feel I need a gas mask when I spray it on. It doesn't take scrubbing, I just open a window and let it sit. Nothing lasts though, the yuck com...
- I use the bleach....I have found that once you clean it up, the best way to hold it at bay is to keep the shower area dry. My parents go as far as to dry their shower...
- Hi A., We had a similar problem a year ago and decided to have the tile regrouted. I am not sure if that is something you are interested in, but we called Grout Me...
Ants?
Asked by J. from Dallas
on August 1, 2009
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My townhouse apt has been invaded by ants. We've been living here for a year and a half and I love it. We've never had a problem with pests, no ants, no roaches, nothi...
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- There is always the old method of putting out cornmeal. The ants eat it and they cannot digest it and it expands and kills them. The good news with this is that it i...
- Sugar Ants, and I've had those before and they are impossible to get rid of by yourself. They find every crumb.I trust my pest control company. They have done a grea...
- I saw something on the news the other day about a new breed of ant that sounds like what you are describing. I can't remember what channel it was, but more than likely...
When to Throw Out Cloth Diapers?
Asked by D.J. from Seattle
on July 23, 2009
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I have been using bumgenius cloth diapers for my two children for a little over a year. I only have my 18-mo.in diapers now but I have noticed that it seems that she i...
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- I didn't use cloth diapers for my kids (husband wasn't willing) but my mom used them on my brother and I. So, I can't really give any idea on when to replace them, but...
- It could be several different problems, or a combination. 1. build up- detergents can build up on diapers after several washes causing the diaper to repel and not...
- Chances are highly likely that your elastic has gone bad. Mine went bad after only one year. Do they hug tight around the leg holes and the back? Here is a link on how...
Ecezma Sixteen Month Old
Asked by L.L. from Fort Myers
on September 10, 2006
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ANYONE out there know of a good remedy or (management regime for ecezma). So far , this is the list of what I've done and am doing. Nothing has helped him really.
1. ...
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- Please don't think I'm crazy, but after using every type of medication known to man, someone told me to visit a chiropractor. Believe it or not the source of exzema is...
- hi there. feel his pain. i have it too i have tried almost every cream out there. i am very sensitive to detergents. do you use the ones with out scents / allergy fr...
- my doctor told me to use lotions and soaps w/mineral oil. baby oil is just that! good luck...
Can't Get Smell Out of Child's Blanket
Asked by D.F. from New Orleans
on June 29, 2009
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My son sucks on his blanket at night and I can't seem to get out this old musty smell it's taken on. It's really gross after just one or two days worth of naps and nig...
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- My 9 year old has the same issue. She has sucked/chewed on a blanket since she was an infant. She has actually "eaten" two blankets. Try soaking the blanket with vi...
- I would try baking soda - it always works wonders on odors. I don't know if you soak it first in just baking soda and then wash, or add baking soda to the wash or wha...
- have you tried adding a half cup of white vinegar to the wash and washing it in hot water? maybe let it soak a while in the washer before u run it also. hope this help...
Maggots!!!
Asked by C.H. from Los Angeles
on October 26, 2008
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Help! A very pregnant fly decided to nest her family in my kitchen trash can. I woke up this morning to find maggots lurching across my kitchen floor! My husband bleac...
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- I have ordered from Arbico Organics before (garden and natural pest control), and think they could help you. Here's the link on Flies: http://www.arbico-organics.com...
- Clean the trash can, floor, cupboards, and entire area around the trash can with vinegar. Do this daily and they should go away. Just be sure to clean the baseboards, ...
- This may sound weird but it really works. Get some boric acid powder from your pharmacist, (no RX needed) sprinkle a fair amount on a sheet of aluminum foil and sli...
Gross Hand Towels
Asked by K.F. from Dallas
on May 5, 2009
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Help! I have tried everything I can think of and my hand towels still look dirty. I switched to white towels about a year ago because my colored ones always looked d...
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- For whites try putting a half cup of peroxide in the wash or you can try som Rit whitening.
- I have the same problem with the hand towel in my son's bathroom. I started using OxiClean in the towel wash to help really get the dirt out. -L.
- Well, you could try Resolve. That has taken out some pretty tough stains in my house. Just soak the towels overnight and then repeat as necessary. Usually, it takes tw...
