Homeowner Forum / Cleaning / November 2007

I have a snap-hook, actualy several, which is used to attach a 1in.
rope to a brass or polished brass post. The apparently brass snap-hook
is very old and has become; dull, chipped, and green at certain
points. It may have been painted or "dipped/plated" in the past.

Just an update:::::
My new SpotBot is working well.  I am quite pleased.  It is working better
for spots than any professional I've had to come in.  I wish the water tanks
were larger, but I guess that would defeat the purpose of a small portable

Yesterday while driving down the road, the daughter-units of Clan
Ranger decided an afternoon snack of fries and sweet-n-sour sauce
sounded pretty good. I pulled into the drive-through, placed my
order, drove forward and there the order was; ready, hot, and

My small apartment carpeting needs cleaning.
The local carpet cleaners here want a minimum of $90
just to show up!  Ouch!!
I'm too cheap for that.  So what abt doing it myself

I have just washed out my fishbox. Nothing wrong with that, but it's a
constant astonishment to me that people tend to allow their fish products to
fester in my plastic box and therefore run the risk of developing a nasty
disease.  Will the people (Jessie, Susan and Diana) stop ...

We've just got a new dishwasher, its a high quality machine.
However, we've found dartk marks on plates and cuttelry, which can
only be removed with bleach.
We've tried changing soaps, and settings, but nothing will stop this.

I have plastic (UPVC) window frames which have black spots (indoors) around
the edges. They seem difficult to remove. What are they & how do I clean
them away ?
Thanks

just used harpic limescale remover on my gorgeous taps in the
bathroom, they have turned pink!!!! so it has blatenly taken off the
shiny colour, does anyone know how to restore this????? please!!!!

1. Is there a way to get dry paint off of wooden door?
2. Is there a homemade ingredient to clean tub from grout? TIA.
Pam-Doggirl3

I recently purchased on of those front loading washing machines, a
Whirlpool Duet Sport, and find that my wash always end up smelling like
detergent (All 2X Ultra HE) even though I have reduced the amount of the
liquid that I use and always set the Extra Rinse Option to ON.  So, ...