Homeowner Forum / Cleaning / February 2006

I have floorboards that have been scratched due to moving the bed to make
it, what can I put on the boards to repair them.
thanks
sandra

I need to clean my screen on my laptop it has smear marks and finger
prints on it, what is the best thing to use so as not to damage it?
Thanks in advance.

is there a special method to painting a ceiling? I have painted the
bathroom with latex enamel since it is a bathroom & see numerous brush
strokes.

Sorry if this is the wrong group. I'm trying to get a steam
vacuum cleaner to clean my carpet. I'm looking for one that
1. Actually works (will clean stain on carpet).
2. Easy to use. Don't need to switch tools around during cleaning.

I had some tea spots (little brown spot of size 2 by 12 inches) on my
carpet (Tan Color) . I was trying to remove them with Carpet
Cleaner/Spot Remover but they wer still there. Today I tried to remove
them using Clorox Bleach (after diluting it with lot of water). But it

When I wash colored clothes like sweat pants, sweat shirts, etc. they
come out with a soapy film on them.  I'm using warm water and have
tried using less detergent with no results.
After the clothes dry you can actually see patches on the clothes from

i spilled some steak sauce on the fabric of a chair, and it left a
stain.  anyone know how to remove it?

I'm hoping one of you may have an answer for me.  I have hardwood floors in
my great room and kitchen.  In the past, I've always just used white vinegar
and water and have been immensely pleased.  I just had the floors refinished
with a product that they called "traffic".  It is ...

We would like information from leather furniture purchasers..
1.) Were you adviced how to take care of your leather
2.) Has your leather lived up to expectation.
3.) How often do you have your Leather Furniture cleaned.

I recently had to get rid of a tenant who I suspect was breeding pit bulls.
I inherited him when i bought the
building. Two rooms were full of evidence of dog feces and urine. After I
remove the remainder of the

Anyone know how to clean the stuff that accumulated on my flatiron?
I've never used it for anything other than cottons (high heat), and I
think the gunk first appeared after putting tap water in it for steam.
I've never used it with water again.

We have one of those Jacuzzi bath tubs that are made out of something like
fiberglass, I guess.  It's that plastic-looking stuff.
Anyway, the bottom surface has a bit of dirty-looking residue, and I really
haven't had luck getting it out.  Have tried things like Bon-Ami and other

I have been having trouble with moths in the pantry, I have sprayed and
cleaned out the pantry, but they keep coming back in large numbers.  I
would like to know if anyone has had a similar problem and how to fix
this.  I don't know if they are breeding in the flour, but it is in ...

I got some oil stains on a plaster wall and it does not want to come
out.  I put water on it right away and did no good.  I have rubbed
ammonia on it and also no good.  Any suggestions?  The wall is white so
maybe bleach would work, but I'm hesitant to try it.

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