Homeowner Forum / Cleaning / February 2007

I bought those blue rubber dryer balls (Dryer Max) with the spikes and
they both ripped the first time I put them in the dryer. There's at
least one rather long tear along each of them.

I bought a front loader and it's in my new house which I haven't
moved into yet. My question is, can I use additives like washing
soda, Borax, etc? I know I have to buy an HE detergent but was
wondering about the other stuff.

I just moved into my home...it is about 6 years old....I am not sure how to
clean the hardwood floors.....any help will be appreciated.......jb

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I just moved into a rental apartment that has wood veneer kitchen
cupboard doors, and plywood (?) interiors/shelves.  The cupboards have
been painted, aside from the underside of the drawers, but there's
still a weird mustyish/ "old" smell.   I've cleaned the cupboards with

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I have a wreath that has been on the wall for several years and has
not been cleaned. It is caked with dust and because of its delicate
nature cannot be vacuumed. can it be soaked in soapy water without
damaging it?

What's the best way to remove lint from clothes?

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I read here a few years ago, how to make up that pricey wet jet fluid.
Does anyone have the recipe handy?  Thanking you very much in advance.
I usually use the well recommended fibre-mop also recommended here
which I love, but it is the dry time of year here and it is

I have one of those rubber bathtub safety mats - the kind with the
suction cups - and the bottom is always covered with black mold.  I
will probably buy a new one today, but how can I clean these?  I've
tried: