Homeowner Forum / Cleaning / July 2005

My friend details cars a lot. Recently I learned that on severely stained
carpets, he mixes a solution of Oxydol and hot water, then pours the
solution onto the floors of the cars. After soaking a bit, he scrubs the
carpet then removes the residue with a wet vac. Isn't there a ...

My neighbor and I are going to share the rental of a power washer but don't
know how powerful of one to get. He has the toughest task; removal of mud
stains from around his house. His bricks are antique white (I assume the
color and pattern are baked into the bricks and not just ...

I wonder how people clean the 5-gallon water bottle?
I have one that started to have green mildew inside the
shoulder portion...

what is the best cleaner for a fiberglass shower pan in your opinion?

I recently moved into a house and the toilet bowl is completely
discolored. It's not anything foul, it's just some kind of brownish
mineral deposit that will not come off. We are in a hard water area,
which I guess is part or all of the problem.

I need to get a vomit stain off of a pillow. Unfortunately, it didn't have
the cover on it. (I know, duh, that's what they're for).
Can I throw it in the wash? Or will that rip it to shreds? What's the best
way to clean it, remove the stain?

Anyone know why this website is not working?
They have a microbe product that "eats" petroleum based stains.
http://microbes.wonderchem.com
Mike

i read you folks but never jump in- but now i am desperate-
the white grout around my stove-how do i whiten it----thanks so
much-trish

Hi - Knocked over a glass of Guinness on my new carpet last night which
doesn't seem to fade no matter how much I scrub.
Any ideas?
Yamit

I bought mothballs to place around the back of my house to keep animals
away.
However, I had them in the house for a short time and now can't get rid of
the smell. I keep the windows closed so the smell doesn't come in from

Hi, I could use some advice.  Here's the situation....  I live in a 880 sq
ft aparmtent with carpeting on all but kitchen & bathroom floors.  Currently
using a Fantom Fury bagless upright purchased in 98.  At first I really
liked this vacume but it wasn't made the greatest.  It's ...

We have inadvertently dragged in some tar on the bottom of furniture legs.
We have used AFTA, Isopropyl Alcohol and another spray on cleaning product
that says it works for grease, etc. The AFTA has taken the bulk of it away
but the carpet is a beige and still shows a shadow.  ...

I hope someone can help me. My little dog got hold of a ball point
pen,and used it as a chew toy.
The carpet has ink stains,and I've tried Resolve,and a scub brush,but
it's still there.

We just purchased a home that's been smoked in for 14 years.
We're planning on hiring Coit to clean/deodorize and clean the heating
ducts before we move in.
Has anyone used Coit for similar services?  Anyone else better?

I have some dark blue t shirts with some darker stains and do not know what
they are? Any ideas or web site that might help. Thanks. Greg