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Makeup Stain
Asked by H.M. from Raleigh
on August 8, 2008
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How do I get foundation out of a pair of shorts? It is not oil based. I immediately rinsed out as much of the foundation as possible, then applied a stain spray. I h...
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- Dollar General carries a product called Awesome, and it is exactly that. It can be used on anything that is washable. It says to dilute it, but I use it straight fro...
- Try vinagar. It works on a lot of stuff.
- something that has worked for me is to use either eye makeup remover or a facewash designed for makeup removal (try one made by same company that made your foundation)...
Silly Putty in Our Carpet
Asked by E.B. from San Francisco
on August 10, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone knows how to get silly putty out of a carpet. My kids smashed green silly putty into our tan carpet and I can't get it all out. Any ideas?
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- My daughter just did the same thing, only with orange putty. It was on the beige carpet, the light green sofa, a blanket and a most convenient place on the back of my...
- Use an old rag and iron. Iron over the rag to help warm the putty, it should stick to the rag. Be careful not to have iron too warm to melt carpet.
- I haven't tried the ice, but we had a carpet cleaner come out and he got the entire purple stain out of our white carpet. If nothing else works, the expense of the ca...
Help with Removing Pen Marks from Leather Seats
Asked by H.M. from Lansing
on August 22, 2009
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is there any way to remove pen marks from leather seats in my van? i have tried soap and water and also soft scrub. my next try was going to be goof off but I though...
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Black Embossing Powder Spilled on the Carpet!
Asked by A.C. from Visalia
on January 7, 2009
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A friend's one year old got ahold of my Stampin' Up! detail black embossing powder and spilled it on my carpet. I immediately got the vacuum and got up most of it but...
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- I haven't had personal experience with cleaning embossing powder out of carpet, but from using it I know don't get it hot. Don't use a steam cleaner because it will m...
- Try hair spray. Not sure if it would work on that, but it can't hurt. Spray it on and blot it, don't rub. If not, you may have to try a professional. Sorry, sounds...
- the best carpet spot remover product I'm familiar with is FOLEX - I think it's available everywhere now, Home Depot, CVS, Target, etc. -- good luck! (it works for lots...
Washing Baseball Caps
Asked by L.H. from Pittsburgh
on August 20, 2009
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My daughter dropped her pink baseball cap in our driveway and left it there a few days. It has stains that look like grease. My husband says I can't throw it in the ...
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- I would wash it in the machine. Just shape it and air dry it when it comes out. As far as the stains go, you can get this stuff called Carbona Stain Lifters (I think...
- Hi L., pre-treat the stain with shout gel then wash it in the washer with like colors. The trick with baseball caps is to NOT put them in the dryer! 99% of them wil...
- I'm a fan of the dishwasher! It's the only detergent that got my sweat stains out (not to be gross). But you may want to treat the stains with something first! Good...
How to Get Mildew Stains Out of Clothing
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on October 13, 2008
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Alright moms, I have a few pieces of my kids clothing that have mildew stains on them. They got soiled, rinsed and put in a plastic bag at daycare. The daycare put the...
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- I used Oxy Clean the one in the blue spray bottle. It cleaned my daughters items that were soiled and I didnt know until I found them in her room. I buy mine at Kroger...
- Easy, easy, easy. I just washed all of my mother-in-law's towels for the same reason. Take a cup of white vinegar and treat like detergent. Wash the load and then d...
- I would use Mela Power laundry detergent and add some SolUMel to make it stronger! It'll take the stain out, take the smell out and it's safe. No toxins, chemicals or ...
Stains on Shirts
Asked by J.G. from Shreveport
on November 13, 2006
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My Fiance' Tends to sweat & well it leaves like these deodorant stains or what have you in the arms of the shirts. I was just wondering if any of you would happen to k...
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- My husband also sweats because he works outside. What works for me is just regular dishwashing liquid. That stuff is the bomb. It works great on dishes, so it cuts gre...
- My husband gets the same stains in his undershirts. It gets all hard and crinkly. I have not figured out who to remove or prevent these stains. Every few months we ...
- Hi there! I have just come across that new Spray n Wash dual power stain remover. This stuff got out stains that had already been washed and dried. I'm sold. Give ...
How to Get Silly Putty Out of Clothes?
Asked by C.B. from Corpus Christi
on June 22, 2007
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My 4 year old decided to sleep with his silly putty last nite, out of the case. I have no idea how to get this stuff out of his pajamas. I guess it being on his cloth...
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- I've heard that ice works but I have never tried it. Hope you find something.
- Try using WD-40 or Goof Off. Works on almost eveything. Good luck, and please post if it works for you.
- I agree, ice is the best way to get the silly putty off the clothes. I also believe it can sometimes leave an oily type residue. If you use one of the common stain r...
Help- "White Out" on Hard Wood Floor!!
Asked by T.R. from Chicago
on January 29, 2009
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Oh man do I need some help here! My 2 yr old got into a bottle of White Out and it is on our hard wood floors. If I try to clean it, it just gets worse ...going down...
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- A light steam cleaning could do it. I just saw a commercial for a Haan steam cleaner for hardwood and laminate floors. I bought it and can't wait to get it in the mail...
- ____@____.com A friend of mine is a Shakley Rep....here is her email. Good luck!!! Her first name is Terri.
- I have gotten out stains from furniture and walls with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It even took off permanent marker and paint off of my wood table. Good Luck!
HELP! Blue Tinted Nail Polish REMOVER Stain on Laminate Sealed Wood Table
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on August 19, 2009
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I need help, MAMAS! I have googled and googled and all I have found is cleaning remedies for getting nail POLISH stains out and smoothing nail polish remover spots out...
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- I would talk to a furniture refinisher. They're professionals, so should know what to do.
- If you still have the bottle of remover, see if there is contact information. Google the company and see if they have a question/comment line.(they should) They will b...
- I don't know if this will happen for you and I hope this helps you. When stuff spills, even nail polish remover, and it makes a ring or wet spot, it usually goes away ...
