Homeowner Forum / Cleaning / October 2003

For some reason our dog navigated toward our 100% jute rug
when she got sick to her stomach tonight. I'd appreciate
your advice on cleaning up the stain this left, because
I've heard that jute and liquids don't get along.

What's the best vacuum for under $300? Thanks.

I am thinking of buying one of the Robotic vacuumcleaners. Does anyone
have any experience with them, what are their strong points and their
weaknesses.
TIA

Hi, I have a problem with my refrigerator.  
When the fan of the refrigerator starts and during all the time it
works, it makes a bad smell that is coming out of the bottom of the
frige. I don't think that the problem is related to the food or

I am sorry.
God Bless and Take Care
Sandy

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I just bought a used piano and it stinks from what smells like years of
cigarette smoke.  I spent an hour cleaning the exterior of the cabinet with
water and vinegar but it still smells really bad.  Will the smell eventually
dissipate or is there anything else I can try?

I have a great flat-top stove_top with about 6 burners. After each use, they
need to be cleaned.
Are there any cheaper ways to clean my stovetop other than the commercially
available specialty cleaner?

Hello everyone! Just moved into a new home with lots of tile floors. I am
not sure if they are porcelain or ceramic. The kitchen countertops are all
granite. Can anyone tell me the best way to clean the floors and
countertops? Any products I should use or avoid? Will appreciate any ...

Yes it's me again.  I'm still trying to make right the messes left by last
cleaning lady right.
Two of the houses I'm now in charge of have wood floors in kitchen, living
room and dining room.  The home is nice finished wood floors and the lodge

I have dark brown sometimes black splotches on my 17 year old siding.
I have read some posts about using clorox etc but can't resolve two
problems 1. how to spray the mixture so it doesn't run and 2. what
happen to the porch paint when it does run?

What is the best way to remove a mold/ mildew smell from brick walls in a
basement closet?

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I have a question regarding a Kenmore vacuum cleaner. We recently
bought a brand new house with wall to wall carpeting upstairs and
since we moved in 3 months ago, vacuumed the rooms probably 2-3 times
with our older up-right vacuum. After we bought the Kenmore canister