Homeowner Forum / Cleaning / September 2004

I had some painting done by a couple of kids who left a lot of
splotches on an oak stairs and floors.  The painting was done a couple
of weeks ago.  The oak is pritty old and not in really great shape.
but I would hate to have to sand and refinish these.

How to remove HP Inkjet ink from cotton pants.
Thanks

I'm going to be out of my home for the next
2-3 mo. and would like to know what I can do to
prevent toilet bowl stains.
The area I live in has hard water and due to

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This might not be the best place to ask, and feel free to point me
elsewhere, but I want to buy a new iron, and know absolutely nothing about
irons.  The one I have now is too light, and doesn't press down on my
clothes enough.  A friend of mine was recommended an iron made by ...

What is best way to dispose or recycle ball points?  I have a decent pen and
have had plenty others that can be refilled.  There are too darn many that I
get and hate throwing them away, but it seems I have little choice.

I have a table that isn't sealed (i.e. not varathaned, varnished, etc).
What should I use to clean and should I use an oil or wax to
protect it?
TIA

What's the best way to clean/remove mold from wood ?
I have my bathroom gutted, and their are white mold spots on the studs.
I used to notice an odor coming from the same area, which was in the
bathroom and {walk-in} bathroom closet areas.

We have just bought a used sofa which smells of tobacco. Its also dirty, we
wouldn't have bought it other than the fact it was cheap and all we could
afford. Can anyone help me out and tell me what will get rid of the smell
and clean it also. I am in the UK of that helps (re, ...

...algae and mold in a Florida bathroom?
I read that antibacterial cleaners aren't necessary to clean bathrooms and
kitchens.  What's best to clean them?
Margie

Anyone know if using ammonia, (water and ammonia mixture) to clean windows
is harmfull to the rubber linings of the window?  Over time could it rot or
destroy the linings?
Patt

The Allegheny County (Pennsylvania) HEALTH Department said that if you're
cleaning after the flood, wear rubber boots, rubber gloves, and be up to date
on your tetnus shot. And most important, don't let the children play in it.
They must not have heard Terry Kerry say that if you're ...

Just found out that is what we have been seeing flying around every now and
then, and the answer to getting rid of them is to vacuum in the cracks and
corners better, and get rid of all the paper.  Anybody know anything else
about these little beasties?  We only see one or two every ...

Yeah, I know I posted this before, but it wasn't in the form of a question.
At $50, it's costly, buy if it saves some costly clothing, it would be worth
it.
Has anyone used one and has been pleased with the results?

Some people really don't have a clue about what there're talking about.1st
this is not MLM it is a product that I sale every day for the last 17 years,
and the USDA does indeed approve products to make sure it can be used in
meat markets,and safe around food, children and pets, So ...