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Area Rug Under Dining Room Table with 2 Young Kids - Crazy Idea?
Asked by A.I. from Chicago
on September 6, 2009
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We've got an oak table on oak hardwood floors which we use for our primary dining area (no eat-in kitchen).
I've got an 18 month old and a four year old, and will...
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- Hi A., We eat in the dining room too since our house doesn't have an eat-in kitchen. Yes, I have an area rug under the table, and it has gotten a few spots on it ove...
- The rug under my kitchen table is trashed. I vacuumed it and in the beginning got the stains right away, but I couldn't keep up. I've had it professionally cleaned b...
- I put one under my dining room table when my 2nd child was born. They are currently 5 and 2. Best investment for my floor in that room. Everythings has ended up on ...
Cleaning and Keeping House Clean
Asked by D.M. from Boston
on August 23, 2008
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I just want to give up on my house ever being clean. I clean it and my family messes it up again. Everything is always on the floor and I am tripping over baby equipme...
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- Hi D., First of all, give yourself a break... you work full time, have two kids, and you squeeze in making the house right from 10-midnight.... yikes.... When my...
- I feel your pain! I just bought a bunch of storage units at Target that were priced reasonable. I bought a large wire shelf and a BUNCH of bins that could be labeled w...
- I am with you! It is impossible to keep a clean house, a job AND your sanity. My opinion is....as long as the house is not dirty, like dust, dirt on floors and a gri...
Seeking Moms Advice on Keeping Shower Curtain Clean
Asked by P.B. from New Orleans
on July 8, 2009
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Hi, I will be 56 years old tomorrow (Thursday) and unfortunately I have gained a lot of weight in my senior years. It is somewhat difficult to take baths therefore I ...
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- Happy Birthday day to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear P.! Happy Birthday to you!!! (be glad I sang to you this way. LOL I can't carry a tune in a bucke...
- You have to make the environment unfavorable for growth of bacteria and fungus. They like wet, dark, warm environments. Step one- get a clear shower curtain Step tw...
- Just wanted to wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY today! I hope that your day is a comfortable and pleasant one and that you have many more to celebrate!
Skunk Smell
Asked by C.W. from Denver
on August 31, 2009
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What is the best way to get rid of skunk smell? My dog was sprayed right in the face.
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- when our dog was sprayed we were told to wash her in tomatoe juice. It worked really well.
- My dog gets sprayed ALL the time! I found a great mixture on the internet that has worked the first time- EVERY time. 2 C. Hydrogen peroxide 1/4 C. Baking soda 1...
- I have successfully used baking soda + hydrogen peroxide in a paste. I had to do it a few times, rinsing in between, and it was finally tolerable after I was done. I...
Pet Smell in Carpet
Asked by S.G. from Kansas City
on August 30, 2009
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I hope you all can help. We have gotten a new dog in the house and for the most part he is good. He did have a time when he was sick and vomited on my new carpet. W...
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- Use a product called Perma-Wash made by Zinser. It's a professional product and you will have to buy from a dealer but I love it. The only place I know that carries ...
- I know this stuff works! Go to www.marketamerica.com/rndirby and order the Pet Magic. It is enzyme-based, literally eats the particles causing the odor, is gentle an...
- Hi, I used to work for a vet and she always recommended a cleaner called "Nature's Miracle". It has enzymes to get rid of the smell. Most pet stores carry it and I t...
Help! Cat Urine on Couch!!
Asked by T.A. from Los Angeles
on January 22, 2009
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Recently my family and I moved in with my mom to save money to buy a house. I have 2 cats a male and female. My mom has a female cat. My problem is one of the cats ...
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- Contact your vet, they have many awesome products that will totally take the smell out. I tried many different things before getting something from my vet. I paid a lo...
- Hi T., I can totally sympathize with your pee issue. I have a dog you has peeing problems. I know you said you tried Natures Miracle but did you completely drench i...
- Get a 2 litre bottle of club soda water. Club soda neutralizes pet urine acid and odor. Just drench it and absorb it w/ clean clothes. It has always worked for us. ...
Keeping up the House
Asked by T.I. from Los Angeles
on May 24, 2008
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it seem like iam always cleaning, husband son and now daughter inlaw. they dont pick up they just dont care. i try to just let it go but i go crazy. please help me
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- thats rediculous! i live with my inlaws too and i do my part in picking up after myself and baby... yes i do have my lazy days but not like that. they can help to keep...
- Hi T., I think every housewife/mother has felt what you are feeling right now. I don't mind picking up after my husband, for the most part, cause he does help some, an...
- Hi T., You have alot of patience to be putting up with such behavior. By, letting it go, obviously is not the answer ,as you know. You need to set healthy boundaries f...
Better Way to Clean My Tub
Asked by R.P. from Boston
on August 28, 2009
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for yrs. ive been trying to find tha best way to get my tub sparkly white(never really had a sparkly one)lol. does anyone know whic is a good brand? i like scrubbing b...
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- this is going to sound crazy but trust me! i have fought with my tub for 5 years and FINALLY found the combo that works. The night before you want to scrub your tub, f...
- You need to use the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers! If you get the Extra Power ones...it's even better. You can use them with any cleanser and it takes off everything. (Th...
- I have an old clawfoot tub. First I run the shower to get it wet then I sprinkle some Comet powder on and use a scrub brush to scrub & spread it around. I let it sit...
Washing a Stuffed Animal
Asked by C.G. from Scranton
on March 21, 2009
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Hi Everyone, my 17 month old son has declared a little brown lion his "lovey". Mr. Lion is in need of a cleaning. He is starting to get crispy and I need some ideas on...
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- Hi C., I can't say that my daughter has yet declared a "lovey", but she did go through a short stage with "bearly bunny" (a bear in a bunny suit--quite cute). Anywa...
- I'd get on ebay and buy 2-3 extras and switch them out periodically. That way, when Mr. Lion needs a bath, he won't miss him...
- My daughter is 3 1/2 and has a stuffed lamb as her "lovey". I have washed it in a pillow case quite a few times and it comes clean but nothing like brand new. I res...
Yet Another Laundry question...but I Need HELP!
Asked by J.W. from Seattle
on August 26, 2009
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OK, I have read and googled every "laundry help" request out there. So this is a specific, terrorizing, stain problem, I am determined to beat! It all started with a f...
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- I use Simple Green (1/3 that to 2/3 water) on my twins clothes since they were born. The only clothing they have ANY stains on are the ones that my husband or oldest ...
- I will give you my remedy for grease based stains that has worked for me every time. The only thing that I am worried about is all of the treatments you have already ...
- Lemon juice and sunshine. Works quickly and beautifully on whites! I used it on old spit up stains on some baby clothes that had been in storage for almost four years ...
