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Getting Biosilk Oily Stain Out of Canvas
Asked by L.R. from Amarillo
on August 16, 2009
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Would like input about getting oily stains out of fabrics. Daughter spilt a whole bottle of biosilk in the bottom of her canvas tote, would like to get it out!
i use...
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- If Dawn doesn't work I have a biodegradable cleaner that might do the trick. A degreaser or a laundry soak to try.
- I have a bottle of Dawn Dish Soap in my laundry room for just such occasion. good luck
- I've used Dawn dish soap for a lot of things, and it has worked well, I used it to get butter stains out of clothes, as well as olive oil before but not the whole bott...
How to Get Vomit Smell Out of Fabric
Asked by J.S. from Atlanta
on December 10, 2008
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Over the weekend, my daughter got a nasty stomach virus. Needless to say we have some nasty stains and the awful smell is still lingering. She got it on our kitchen ...
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- Hey J., My mother recently brought to my attention how great that Oxy-Clean stuff is. Not the powder but the spray..you can find it on the laundry detergent/cleaning ...
- Try cleaning with a vinegar/soap detergent solution for cleaning the kitchen chairs.
- Ohhh I'm sorry your little one had a stomach virus :( But let me tell you, you have to get this product called Kids and Pets! I think we got it at Lowe's or Home Depot...
How to Wash BELOVED STUFFED ANIMAL??!!
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on October 10, 2008
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Like all other children, my child LOVES her stuffed animal. She carries it everywhere. It's now covered with a ton of dirt (and more). How can I clean it? It doesn...
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- Lately I've been throwing the stuffed animals into a pillow case and of course tying it shut. Stuff typically comes clean. I let mine air dry, but I've also been ok,...
- M., I am not sure if these ideas will work, but I found them in a book that I have. You can clean a stuffed animal toy, by rubbing a little cronstarch onto the to...
- Hi M., I am also concerned about the dirt and allergens so every 3-6 months I wash all the soft toys on a really warm gentle cycle spin them on a fast spin then let t...
Custom Crib Bedding
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on February 20, 2009
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Hi everyone! I am looking for unique crib bedding for our new baby girl that is on the way. Does anyone know someone that makes custom bedding? I found some material ...
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- You might try ETSY.com too.
- cat in the fiddle in plano can make it for you using your fabric of choice or many of the boutique type childrens/nursery decor places (be dazzled, bellini, etc)
- Contact Kelly Croak with croaktotes www.croaktotes.com, although her website may not show it, she does custom draperies, totes, bags, napmats, and pretty much anything...
Removing Cat Urine from Leather Furniture
Asked by T.L. from Rochester
on July 19, 2008
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We have a 7 year old spayed cat who is normally a very good cat but lately she is being very naughty! We have recently been gone for two long weekends in a row and sh...
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- We had a cat that did this to a fabric couch in our living room and we had to throw it out we tried buying the no go stuff and it worked for awhile then it stopped wor...
- Hi T., First off, you need to make sure there isn't a medical reason for what he is doing. Regarding smell, we have had very good luck with plain Listerine (the or...
- There is a cat litter called "Cat Attract" that you can get at Petco that is supposed to help with the whole peeing outside the litterbox thing.. But as far as the cha...
My Step-daughter Sleeps Naked from the Waist Down!!!!!!!!
Asked by J.R. from Houston
on April 26, 2009
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My step daughter who is 9 years old has Asbergers Syndrome. Although she has a few "quirks" about her she is a sweet little girl. Because of her Asbergers her skin is ...
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- Naked isn't bad. My son likes to take his naps naked and even likes going 'comando' at night under his jammies. I wouldn't worry about it, or maybe find some soft flan...
- J., Take a deep breath...You're not overreacting exactly, but you are probably relatively new dealing with an autistic child. It's okay and the little girl will de...
- Because of her condition, I think you need to cut her some slack. You and your husband should discuss with her, however, that when she gets out of the bed for any rea...
Fabric Dye
Asked by K.C. from Kansas City
on March 7, 2007
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I have a set of white curtains that I am considering dying blue for my sons room.I was wondering if anyone has done this before. So if you can recommend a dye or tips ...
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- Just be sure to consider the fabric content. Cottons dye great, but synthetics don't...
- I've used Rit dye. It works well. Just follow the directions to the letter, and if the fabric is pretty thick you'll want to use more dye. Also, I noticed with some sl...
- I've always had good results with Rit dye. the longer you leave it soaking in the color, the deeper it will be.
Anyone Do Affordable Embroidery in the Keller Area?
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on July 25, 2009
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Hi Ladies, I will soon be putting together a special baby shower gift basket for a friend of mine and wanted to get a few items embroidered. I've checked with embroide...
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- Check this out: http://www.sweeteststitches.com/
- Hi J.! I have an embroidery machine and can embroider for $5 per item. I am located in Colleyville. ~R.
- One of the football moms at Keller High School does embroidery in Keller. She did a lot of letter jackets for athletes. Her business name might be "Kim's Kloset" but...
Human Urine Stain on Bed.
Asked by H.K. from Dallas
on September 12, 2008
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I have had several medical issues over the past 2 or 3 years. This is really embarrassing, but I have urinated in my bed several times. I have recently bought a plas...
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- H., go to the Oreck store closest to you or go online and order their pet odor/stain remover. It is the only thing that has worked on my serious pet problems and does...
- I have seen other postings that say to put your mattress out in the sun. I know it will take the stain out but, I'm not sure if it takes the odor out, too. I hope thi...
- You are not alone, and the solution is easy. PetSmart has 2 products that have worked wonders for me. Stink Free is in the cat section and Petzyme is in both dog & cat...
Where to Buy Replacement Highchair Seat Pads?
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on February 18, 2007
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I have a Graco highchair with the fabric seat pad - after washing it so many times, I need to buy a replacement but can't find where to do so. I'm actually wanting a ...
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- Oh, I needed one a while ago, and got a really nice one at Burlington coat Factory. I know Babies R Us might have them, but Burlington had more and they were cheaper....
- We dont have a Graco, but I found a replacement pad for our Eddie Bauer pad at Babies R Us. Good Luck!
- Just a warning, the vinyl pads do not soak anything up. We have the fabric pad and have washed it now through 2 kids, not putting it in the dryer has been the key to ...
