Homeowner Forum / Cleaning / August 2004

I need to bleach some all white clothes that have those wonderful
modern anti-perspirant stains and other discolorations like around
the neck area of shirts.  
What proportion of bleach should I use ? How long should they soak ?

Is there any cheap/safe/effective "recipe" to make your own home version of
Lime Away...???

A friend of mine has some candle wax on new carpet. What is the best way to
get it off without damaging the carpet.
Thanks.

My wife got some hair dye - a drop - on our bedspread - like a cotton
fabric.
How can I get this out of there without ruinning bedspread?
Thanks for your help.

I have sat in chewing gum and its on my favourite skirt, the skirt is made
out of lycra.
Any suggestions for removing this dreadful stuff?
Please help

*****GET THE TOXIC CHEMICALS OUT OF YOUR HOME*****
Your child's life is not worth the risk you take by having them there. There
are safer, less toxic alternatives. We make products that even if your child
drank the whole bottle, nothing would happen to them.  They are an extremely

Is it still being produced?  I used to buy it at Albertson's and they no longer
carry it.  Thanks.

Thanks,
Bruce

How do you get rid of brown grease marks on the edge(corners) of nonstick
cookie sheets? Thanks for your help. Julie

What is the best way to clean the ceramic floor
Thanks
Hai

You guys are such a good source of information. I've got another one for
you. How do I chean my concrete bird bath. Is ther something to add to the
water that will still be safe for the birds?

Hi,  I have a hoover floor mate and when it worked i liked it a lot.
I have all hardwood floors in my house and it did a great job of
cleaning it seemed.  Of course it broke a few months after I bought
it.  It stopped dispensing cleaning solution (I used the recommended

What's the best way to get housework done without killing yourself? I
saw a physical therapy video that showed a guy dusting while stretching
and strengthening. A lot of it was pretty obvious stuff - lift with your
legs, etc… but some of it I have been using. For example, when ...

Curious if anyone actually waxes their shower?
And does it really help keep it clean.... i.e. scum
wont stick to it?
If yes..... what is best wax to use?  

I've just had this installed. My vacuum doesn't seem to work too well on
it. Just wondering what the best way to clean and maintain this flooring is?
Peter H