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Need Help Keeping Showers Doors Clean!!!!!
Asked by T.W. from Chicago
on June 17, 2008
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Hello Moms
I need help!!! I moved into a condo with 2 full bathrooms, they both have glass shower doors. Although they are pretty they always look dingy, full of s...
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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 ...
Removing Crayon Marks on Wooden Toys?
Asked by J.R. from Seattle
on July 23, 2009
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Hello,
I've purchased some wooden blocks and other wooden toys that have crayon marks on them. Before I attempt to clean them, I was curious if anyone has successf...
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- One more vote from me for the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. I highly recommend them for your wooden blocks. As for the mega blocks, I would just let them soak in the kitche...
- WD40 works well. Takes it right off
- I've had success using Windex to get colored pencil, and i think crayon, but I can't remember, off of oak end tables. I would say if you have plastic legos just to ...
Dryer Has Marks on the Inside--how Do I Get It Off?
Asked by J.H. from Billings
on February 11, 2008
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Hi,
We have a relatively new dryer--we got it in November--and something left marks on the inside of the drum after the last cycle. I can't figure out what the culpri...
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- We have "stuff" we don't know where it came from, clothes look the same, etc. on our dryer. The Magic Eraser worked. I think you can get coupons on the internet for ...
- Hi J., I would try a Magic Eraser. They are made by Mr. Clean. They get out everything! I have used it to get crayon off walls, scuff marks off floors, everything! ...
- It is probably from metal buttons. Try a Mr Clean Magic Eraser however I would say that this happens inside the dryer unless you never drive coats, jeans or anything ...
What Can I Put in a Kiddie Pool to Keep It Clean?
Asked by C.T. from Minneapolis
on July 7, 2007
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Any suggestions on keeping the kiddie pool from getting slimy? After a couple day's the bottom get's so slimy, but i hate to dump the water out? We do cover it after t...
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- I wonder if vinegar would do the trick. I never tried it but I know you can soak slimy/smelly wash rags in it and it does the trick. And it may be safer than bleach...
- I've experianced a few things in the last few summers.. Buy a good size pool but nothing to huge- you should add fresh water each day you use it, I've tried "savin...
- With our kiddie pool I went to the pool store and gave them dimensions of the pool. They gave me some chroline that is kid safe for little pools and the correct amount...
Need Tips for Cleaning a Mattress !!
Asked by S.S. from Tyler
on January 3, 2009
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Help! My son had a friend sleep over last night and his friend wet the bed! My kids never had a bed wetting problem so I do not know how to get the mattress clean. ...
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- It may be too late for this, but a couple years ago, we had a similar problem. My sister-in-law used to work at a vet's office and she said they used to tell people t...
- I have poured borax all over wet spot, let it dry it out. It will soak up urine and get rid of smell. Then I just vacuum mattress repeatedly. I hope this helps.
- You can either rent or hire a someone to steam clean it. It would be the best way to clean the entire matress and get it cleaned deeply. Accidents happen and the mat...
Cleaning After Accidents
Asked by L.M. from San Francisco
on March 20, 2009
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Hi all,
I'm going to start potty training my 3 year old boy this weekend. Before we started I wanted to get ideas on what works best to clean up messes. thanks!
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- I would definitely avoid the harsh toxic cleaners that are a hazardous to your children. Nature has given us many good alternatives, which is why I decided to go the ...
- Your best defense is a good offense - watch him like a hawk and take him to the potty constantly, whether he needs it or not! =) But, if he does have a potty accident,...
- Urine and feces accidents can be easily cleaned up with a solution of white vinegar and water. The vinegar effectively takes out the stain and odor, and is safe in re...
Sanitizing Cloth Toys
Asked by J.V. from Austin
on November 19, 2008
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Any one with good idea on how to sanitize a stuffed toy...have several non washing able with plastic and cloth and some with music inside... Has anyone come up with a ...
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- I used wet ones antibacterial wipes, a wet towel and a dry towel. I would first wipe the cloth toy really well with the antibacterial wipe, go over it with a plain we...
- Hi J., I was watching "The Doctors" on TV and they said that you could put stuffed animals in the freezer to get rid of dust mites and allergens. I have no idea if it...
- Congratulations on that grandbaby! When I was working with infants and toddlers in a nursery, I would use Clorox wipes or Lysol and really wipe them down. Then, I'd ...
Cleaning Permanent Marker Out of Clothes/cleaning Pergo (Sp?) Floors
Asked by A.S. from Lansing
on February 3, 2009
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Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone had any tricks to getting permanent marker out of clothes?
Also, our new house has pergo floors and I don't know what is safe to ...
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- Hairspray works great on permanent marker :) When my daughter was just over two, she got a hold of a sharpie and sat on the floor swinging her arm back and forth maki...
- My daughter decided to color herself and her clothes with permanent marker last summer. I used baby oil to remove it from her body and put some on her clothes and scr...
- Good Morning A., Congratulations on Boy #3!!! That's great!! A good cleaner for wood floors is Shaklee's Basic H2. Are you wanting non toxic cleaners that you ...
Well Loved Stuffed Aminal Needs a Good Cleaning
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on March 13, 2008
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My 15 month old son loves his stuffed animlas and has one favorite, a dog. He spends every nap and bed time sucking on this dog's ears and/or tail. It is soggy most ...
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- First, get one or two dogs exactly like it and rotate them. When washing any stuffed animal in the washing machine, put it into a pillowcase and tie the end tightly. ...
- When my daughter was a baby she got hooked on a ducky that my mom had bought as a shower present. My husband read in a parenting magazine that if they have a "lovey" ...
- I've discovered that Oxiclean is great for taking out odors. Also, washing stuffed animals in a front load washer is easier on them and gets them cleaner. I took all...
Medela Pump Tubing
Asked by R.C. from Milwaukee
on October 11, 2008
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I have the In Style breast pump from Medela. I'm having a hard time cleaning the tubing. They get full of condensation and then start to mold. I run the pump after ...
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- After you replace your tubing and if/when you do get condensation in it again...try taking it outside and whipping it like you are Indian Jones! =) Worked every time...
- I had that problem and had to buy a new set of tubing. Try running the pump for a couple minutes after each pump sometimes up to about 10-15 min. good luck
- Submerge tubing in a container or sink with bleach and HOT water for few hours...could also use a pipe cleaner. I did put mine (years ago) in a dishwasher..did ok ther...
