Getting WD-40 Smell Out of Jeans?My son got Silly Putty on his new jeans and so I used WD-40 on them and it worked. I soaked the jeans in the sink and then washed them separately in my washer, but I still cannot get that smell out. What can I use to get the smell out?
Cleaning Antique Doilies?I have several cotton crocheted doilies and bedspreads from my great grandmother. They were stored in an attic for 40 years and have small dark brownish stains that do not come out in simple handwashing. What can I use on these fragile items?
Using Vinegar to Remove Urine Odor in Range Oven?Can I use cleaning vinegar vs. white distilled vinegar?
Cleaning Ugg Boots Removed Some of the Dye?I dropped some grease on one of my Ugg boots. Is there any way I can dye them? When I tried to wash them some of the dye was coming off. Is there anything I can do?
Removing Dye That Transferred in the Wash?My daughter's 100% polyester cheer jacket is maroon on the bottom and white on the top. After washing in cold water, on the delicate cycle it looks pink where it should be crisp white. What is a mother to do? I have washed it with 2 color grabber sheets already.
Removing a Dryer Sheet Stuck to Drum in Gas Dryer?There is a dryer sheet stuck to my gas dryer drum. I was able to pull part of the sheet off, but now a sticky layer remains! What is the best way to remove this residue?
Acrylic Paint Stains on Black Composite Granite?I foolishly rinsed out a paint brush and roller in my kitchen sink. Now there are white acrylic paint stains of varying intensity remaining on my black composite granite. Any suggestions?
Cleaning Non-skid Strips in Tubs?How do you clean the grip or non-skid strips that seem embedded on the bottom of the newer tubs, so they remain white?
Washer Leaving Brown Streaks on Laundry?My washer leaves brown streaks on the clothing, almost like lines. What causes this?
Alternative to the Swiffer WetJet?I bought a Swiffer Wet Jet about a year ago, and it worked intermittently. Eventually it was totally dead. I bought a second one and I kept pressing the sprayer button every few days and it seemed to be working when I was not using it. But then I used it ,and, again, it has totally died. Does anyone know of a similar product that really does work-continuously that I could buy?
Cleaning a Silver Necklace?I bought this detailed Egyptian style silver necklace. Well I found I can't wear plated or cheaper jewelry lately cuz I've gained weight and sweat so much. Well this summer I wore this piece a lot and it turned this black color along the top with lines through it. It says 926 made in Italy on it, but I can not get this black off. It seems to be in the metal not just a tarnish on the metal.
Removing Dye Transfer from Clothes?I put my white clothes inside the washing machine with a baby pink sweater and trousers. My white clothes, jeans, shirts, t-shirts, and my bra are a bit pink now. They have a tone of pink. What should I do?
Cleaning Cat Urine Stain on Terazzo Floor?How do I clean cat urine from terazzo floor?
Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing?I washed a bright red sweatshirt with some of my black clothes. I think one of my pairs of black jeans leaked into the red shirt that now has black/dark stains on it. The shirt has been dry for a few days. Do I have any chance of removing it?
Removing Spilled Paint from Car Carpeting?I bought a gallon of paint on Thursday at Walmart and I don't live but maybe a block and a half away. My daughter picked me up and I put the paint on her floorboard. Well we got to the house sure enough the paint had tipped over ND it was all over a 2018 vehicle that she just got. I went to the store to let them know ask to speak to manager and a higher manager.
Cleaning Stains on Beaded Crochet Items?I have these 3 beaded crochet works with seed beads. They look very old and one has a large stain. Optimally, I would like to clean all three for uniform white background, no stains, without damaging the beading. Any good tips?
Removing Odors on Stored Christmas Decorations?How do I get rid of the smell from my garland and other indoor decorations that have been stored in a large plastic bag?
Washing Hair Bows in the Washing Machine?Can I wash hair bows in a garment bag in the washing machine? I was just gifted like 20 hair bows, pretty big ones. Washing by hand will take awhile, but I don't want to ruin them either.
Removing Mould from Inside Face of Watch?How do you remove mould from behind the glass face of a watch? I have a very old mechanical wind up watch. The glass is not air tight. There is a tiny bit of loose mould inside, on the dial. Is there a way to remove the loose mould without opening the watch?
Changing the Batteries in a Swiffer WetJet?Where are the batteries in the Swiffer Wet Jet? I can't see any place that I can open up to change batteries.
Removing Mold Stains and Odor from a Rubber Doll?I have a vintage Sun rubber doll. I have used all the methods you have suggested in other answers, but nothing has worked, there is no mold visually inside or outside doll, but the smell is extremely strong and there are black marks on the outside of the doll. I've also tried the acne medicine on the stains and that did not work. Any other suggestions? She is so cute.
Removing Odor of Spoiled Smoothie and Lattes on Car Carpet?I have dropped 1 strawberry banana smoothie and 2 lattes on the carpet of my passenger seat. I removed some of the liquid and later I removed some more and let the car sit overnight. I had it detailed on Thursday after using a Walmart scrub. The next day fruit flies were born and the smell became unbearable.
Removing Mothballs in the Fireplace?I had a family of raccoons who crawled down my chimney. To get rid them, I tried a portable heater, hose, and radio. I was told to toss some mothballs down the chimney. They came out, but for 2 years now I have had this terrible mothball scent in my home I cannot get rid of. What can I do? The flue portion is too high to get my hand in and I do not have a vacuum hose long enough to suck them out.
Cleaning the Metal Trim on a Motorhome?The Hymer silver trim on my motorhome is discoloured and marked. What is best for restoration and cleaning please?
Removing Mothball Smell From Car?How do I get the moth ball smell out of my car? I've tried everything that has been suggested almost. Please help me I have to drive my granddaughter in that SUV and for her sake please help me. It is dangerous for me and my granddaughter, but most importantly my granddaughter.
Removing a Stain on a Corian Sink?I have an ivory Corian sink with a brass faucet. I need to replace the faucet, but there is now a greenish stain around the old faucet base. I am not sure if it is cleaner buildup or calcium or?
Removing a Stain on a Car's Exterior?I have a E320 Mercedes. From the area of the mirror black fluid came out onto the door. How do I remove this?
Removing Diesel Stains from Clothing?Could you please tell me the name of a solvent that will remove diesel stains from clothing. I am in New Zealand.
Removing Dry Dog Poop on Carpet?I need advice on how to remove dried dog poo (Beagle) and pee stains due to my being in hospital for 3 days.
Removing Sharpie from an Aluminum Ladder?How do I remove Sharpie marker from an aluminum ladder?
Removing Acrylic Paint from Clothing?How do I get blue acrylic paint out of a white sweatshirt? It's my friend's and I really need to get it out.
Cleaning Slippery Tile Floors?I am looking for suggestions for cleaning products that will stop my tile floors from being slippery and oily like. I live in a HUD apartment and have fallen so many times. I now have a cracked left hip. What can I use? Better yet what can we clean it with?
Cleaning Glazed Ceramic Tile?My daughter got sick so I decided to mop my glazed ceramic tile planks with one part bleach to 10 parts water. After everything dried there were white spots everywhere! I then scrubbed the floors with 50-50 water and vinegar. The spots went away, but now the tile looks dull and foot prints show up easily. Did I ruin the glaze on the tile?
Removing Dye Transfers on Clothing?Today when I was on my way to school with my bike it started raining. My jacket which is orange on the inside bled onto my neon yellow hoodie. I was wondering how do I get the orange colour off.
Removing Body Oil Stains from a Leather Sofa?I have a lovely leather sofa that has a dark head grease stain. I have so far used a full bottle of degreaser plus baking soda without success. I have not tried white vinegar as yet, but do not want to damage the leather. Could anyone recommend anything else that I could try?
Removing Nail Polish from Linoleum Flooring?What is the best way to remove old nail polish from linoleum flooring?
Remedy for Musty Odor in Basement?I have a musty smell in the basement. Stuff that is stored in plastic containers has an odor too. We have a dehumidifier and there is no visible water problem there.
Homemade Wrinkle Releaser Recipes?I have been buying my wrinkle releaser for some time and finally realized I do not need to (nor want to any longer) especially after finding this awesome page/site. With that being said, I am ready to create my own batch, but I have a question on creating said batch.
Cleaning a Permanent Display of Artificial Plants?How do you clean a permanent display of artificial plants? The plants cannot be removed from the display. There are a variety of artificial plants. We have flowers, ivy, and small grasses.
Cleaning a Dooney and Bourne Purse?How do I get a Dooney and Bourke purse back to its normal color because it has a little discoloration.
Cleaning Non-removable Doll Clothes?My mom has these dolls that have lights under their clothes. The clothes are glued on so you can't remove them. How can I clean them? I took a picture of the underneath of the doll. They are on plastic stands because of the light.
Cleaning a Mister Coffee Maker?How do I clean a Mister Coffee machine?
Removing Sharpie from a Computer Screen?Will just normal acetone nail polish remover get rid of Sharpie without damaging my computer screen or is there a certain acetone nail polish remover I need to use?
Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing?So I washed my pink hoodie with my dark clothes and now it's discolored and has dark spots. How would I take them out?
Cleaning Pine Sap Off a Newly Sealed Asphalt Driveway?I just had my asphalt driveway seal coated and there is now fresh tree sap all over it from pine trees next to driveway. How can I clean the sap off without damaging the sealcoat?
Removing ChapStick Stains from Clothing?Recently I washed a load of laundry that apparently had ChapStick, or something waxy in it. It got spotted on maybe four or five of my favorite shirts. I took each shirt and scrubbed (and I mean scrubbed) each little spot individually with water and Dawn (which should be really good for greasy things) and then threw them in the washer and dryer.
Cat Pee Odor Outside Windows in Apartment?I've lived in my place coming on 20 years, but really can't put up with cat pee every time I open all my windows. I live on the ground floor. I have tried a load of stuff, but nothing ain't working. Can anyone please help?
Cleaning Laminate Kitchen Counters?I am trying to clean my kitchen counters which are the laminate or whatever is in a lot of kitchens - inexpensive stuff. Can you please guide me to the right hint?
Removing a Stain on a Laminate Countertop?How can I take this stain out? Lemon, WD40, and baking soda do not work.
Clothes Smell Sour After Washing?I am in Phoenix AZ where temps reach over 100 consecutively. My husband works outside, so sometimes when he gets home his shirt smells sour. I thought it was from sweating and the shirt drying slowly. Anyway, I noticed that sometimes after a few hours my clothes smell sour. I always check them before I put them on, but they start stinking.
Getting Rid of Algae in Above Ground Pool?I am constantly getting green and cloudy water in my pool. I shock and algaecide about once a month. Lately every 3-5 days I run the filter 12 hrs a day. The last two weeks I have also been adding Clear View and also vacuuming about 2-3 times a week and then backwash after vacuuming.
Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing?I accidentally washed my orange pants with dark colored clothes. How do I get the stain out?
Removing Green Water Stains on House Siding?How do I remove dark green stains on siding from a dripping faucet? The same thing I would use for tubs and sinks? It's so bad I'm thinking of painting this small area with white primer.
White Shirt Dyed Pink?My 100% polyester white, nice shirt has been dyed pink. How can I get it back to white without ruining my shirt?
Finding the Source of a Spicy Humid Smell in My House?I've lived in the same house for years. I suffer from allergies and my doctor recommended a humidifier. Two years ago we installed a central humidifier attached to the central AC and heating system. Since then, everything in my home has this spicy smell, like the kind in refrigerators.
Removing Stains and Odor from Moldy Clothing?Clothes were wet and left in a hot car in 100+ degree weather for at least two weeks. They grew mold on them and got this nasty burnt smell. They've been washed about 7 times now with vinegar, bleach, Oxi Clean, and those little Arm & Hammer bead scent things. They were presoaked and washed thoroughly every time, but there's still mold stains and some of the clothes still smell bad.
Removing Moldy Smell from Inside Bread Maker?How can a moldy smell be removed from the inside of a bread maker?
Buying a Handheld Steam Cleaner?Any suggestions on handheld steam cleaners? I don't want to pay too much. I have discovered these clean way better, and I don't have to use chemicals.
Fixing Khaki Pants After a Dye Transfer?Unfortunately I accidentally washed my khaki pants with black clothes without noticing. Is there any way that I can revert my pants to their normal color? Can I go to the laundry and get it fixed? Please help, I literally start school next Monday.
Removing Hairspray from a Satin Dress?Will hairspray come out of a satin dress when dry cleaned?
Bleaching a Yellow Shirt to Change the Color?So I have a yellow mustard shirt and I want to change it to a different color anything but mustard. What happens if I bleach it? I just want to change to a better color.
Removing Dust Stains from a Robe?I have a full length white terry cloth robe that is completely covered in dust stains. How do I clean it?
Cleaning Grease Off a Gas Dryer Drum?Anyone know how to clean grease from a gas dryer drum please?
Cleaning a Toilet Plunger?How do you clean a recently used plunger that has one of those lips inside that trap the water and debris when using?
Furniture Wax Left Streaks on Oak Table?I was just wondering if anyone can help. I just bought a new oak table and was told to wax it as soon as it was delivered, which I did. I followed the instructions on the tin and I'm not happy as it has left streaks all over it. It looks awful.
Cleaning Hair Bows in the Dishwasher?Can I put my daughter's hair bows in the dishwasher to clean them?
Cleaning Coffee Stains on Thermos Travel Mug Silicone Gaskets?How does one go about cleaning coffee stains off the silicone gaskets in the Thermos 16 ounce King tumbler?
Cleaning a Vintage Doll?I bought a rubber (?) vintage (about 1950-1970) doll from a thrift store and she's covered in dirt. How do I clean her properly?
Odor When Using Hoover Sweeper for Pets?I have a Hoover Elite sweeper made for pets (no bag). When I use the sweeper the odor is bad. I have tried carpet powder, baking soda, nothing works! Any ideas?
Dye Ran on Knitted Sweater?My mother-in-law knitted a two tone (green and cream) western sweater cardigan for my husband many years ago. We were planning on giving it to a grandson, but I wanted to clean it first. I now have a color run sweater, is there a chance of a remedy?
Best Cleaner for Vintage Pine Table and Chairs?I have a fifty year old dark pine dining room set that needs a good cleaning to make it shine again. What can I use?
Removing Odor from Rubber Treaded Stairs?I bought a house with rubber treads on the stairs that go down to the basement. There is an odor I don't like. How can I remove this odor in a non-toxic way?
Removing Odor from Wet Laundry Left in Washer?I forgot load of laundry in washer for 3 days. Is it ruined, cuz it smells or can vinegar or baking soda help remove odors?
White Towels Have Brownish Stains After Drying?My white dish towels and wash cloths are coming out of the dryer with orange-brownish stains on them. What on earth could be causing this and what can I do?
Cleaning Clip On Hair Bows?Can regular hair bows with the metal clips go in the washer?
Removing Blue Streaks in Bathtub?I have several blue streaks in my bathtub that suddenly appeared. Any suggestions on how to get rid of them and the cause?
Drain Cleaner Discolored Granite Sink?Unfortunately the sink drain unblocker spilled into the sink and caused discolouring. Is there a remedy to get it back to the original black colour?
Removing Pine Tree Sap from Trex Decking?I have a Trex deck how do I remove tree sap from it?
Rotten Apple Smell in Car Trunk?I left a couple of apples in a bag in my car's trunk and they had got rotten because I forgot about them. How do I get rid of the smell that is now in my trunk?
Cleaning Discoloration and Stains on a Leather Bag?I recently bought a used beige Marc Jacobs leather bag and it was in worse shape than I thought. Large parts of the bag are discolored and it has stains. You can clearly see the difference in color. I'm not sure how to restore this bag
Removing a Bad Odor from a George Foreman Grill Plate?I cooked chicken on a George Foreman grill and it got stuck on because I forgot to spray cooking oil on it. I had to soak it for several days or more because scrubbing these grills takes the black coating off the grill part. I tried everyday to wash it to no avail. Finally I was able to get all the chicken off. I cleaned it and realized it still smelled like garbage and it had white mold on it!
Hydrogen Peroxide Left Yellow Stain on Workout Bra?I have a sports bra. I am not sure the fabric (maybe rayon) that had a tomato stain on it I treated it with Oxiclean. It didn't get the stain out so I put hydrogen peroxide on it and put it in the sun and now there's yellowing where the hydrogen peroxide is. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
Removing Tobacco Stains from a Toilet Bowl?How can I remove chewing tobacco stains from a toilet bowl? The stains are very strong and a deep dark brown. I have tried a variety of toilet cleaners, nothing worked.
Removing an Acetone Stain in the Shower?I stupidly poured acetone down my shower and now my shower base is stained! How do I remove it?
Removing Cooking Spray Residue from George Foreman Evolve Grill Plates?How do I remove cooking spray residue buildup on George Foreman Evolve removable grill plates?
Removing a Discoloration on My Bathtub?I moved into a rental house and the bathtub color is pink not white. I noticed that a discoloration started to form on the sides, like a grayish white. I tried the Magic Eraser, Clorox beach for bathrooms, baking soda, and dish soap.
Cleaning Outdoor Cushions?How do I clean outdoor cushions that have been through winter and summer elements?
Removing Yellow Discoloration from White Pants?I have two pair of white pants that are older. They both have severe yellow discoloration on top of the pants as well as down parts of the legs. What can be done to make them white again? I have tried the tip about using a mix of baking soda/white vinegar. That did not help.
Removing Pumpkin Soup Stain on Wool Sweater?Could you please advise me on how to remove a pumpkin soup stain on my new woolen jumper. I have washed it in warm water with Woolwash then in laundry powder, but no good.
Cleaning an Above Ground Pool?I accidentally put 98 oz of clarifier in my pool 4 days ago. I have been vacuuming and flushing the pump for days. My jet starts out strong then it just trickles. What can I do to get it running strong?
Using a Water Based Air Freshener?Does alcohol in a water based air freshener make its fragrance last longer?
Using Borax in a Front Load Washer?When, where, and how do I use borax in a front load washing machine?
Cleaning Walls Covered with Aromatic Candle Soot?My neighbour burns nice aromatic candles in a very small space of his studio apt. The walls are coated with this black haze. I have tried everything I can find with not much results. Any new ideas?
Swiffer Wet Jet Not Working?I have had my Swiffer Wet Jet for 2 months and it is not working. I cleaned the nozzles with a toothbrush and used a toothpick inserted into the nozzles, ran vinegar through it to clean the system, changed the batteries and cleaned the contacts on the batteries. I have done all of the suggestions and it still doesn't work, it is totally dead.
Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing?I just bought this cream dress and accidentally put it in the washer with dark clothes. I got it out of the washer and now it's a dark gray. I haven't put it in the dryer. What can I do to get it back to the cream color?
Fur Matting on Mink Coat?I have a question about a mink coat. What does it mean when you take 2 fingers together and gently rub anywhere on the coat and it matts. Anyone know what causes this?
Hand Washing a Linen Viscose and Elastane Dress?Can I carefully hand wash a dress made of 60% linen, 30% viscose, and 16% elastane?
Removing Candle Wax from a Stove Top and Below?My lovely husband left a giant candle lit on top of our stove on the top left burner which is connected to the oven. It not only had melted and entirely filled the inside of the burner, but the wax has found its way beneath the burner and drip pan. I can see the wax now that it's dry where it's hugging the pipe (?) that releases heat from oven. And it is smoking uncontrollably.
Cleaning the Bottom of My EVOO Bottle?I'm trying to clean my EVOO bottle and I've managed to get most of it clean. However, I still have "gunk" on the bottom of my bottle. Any suggestions on how to get rid of this?
Locating the Source of an Odor in an Old House?I purchased a 1950s home. After buying, I had the insulation updated and a new roof installed. Roughly corresponding to that time, I have noticed an odor. It is present during the summer, worse upstairs (3 level home - smell not in basement, just in one area of main floor, present throughout on top level). How can I identify the source of the odor and eliminate? It has a chemical smell.
Cleaning a Kitchen Faucet Head?My kitchen faucet head is sealed and can't be taken apart. This is our second faucet head. We have a lot of earthquakes and constantly have a churned up well. Can I still soak the head in vinegar and loosen the hard water inside it?
Removing Stains on Carpet?I would like a DIY stain removal remedy for carpet that's brand new looking, but rough and worn in patches.
Dress is Bleeding Onto Itself?I have a black, white, and salmon colored dress that is polyester and spandex. I washed it by hand with cold water and when I hung it up to dry I noticed the black ran into both of the other colors. What's the best way to remove those stains while still washing by hand?
Cleaning Sticky Painted Wood Carvings?I need to clean my native carvings that are painted and have a stain that went all sticky.
Removing Candle Wax from Textured Ceiling?I had a candle warmer and somehow it got on the ceiling and wall. I was able to get it off my wall, but do not know how to get it off my textured ceiling. Any ideas?
Cleaning Silver with Foil and Borax?Does anyone have the formula for foil paper and borax used to clean real silver? I need to clean some sugar bowls for craft projects, but cannot remember the formula.
Removing a Spray Paint Stain from Carpet?How do I get a carpet stain out from spray paint?
Removing Mothball Smell from a Leather Chair?I bought a used leather chair, under a year old, 2 days ago. It smells horribly of mothballs. I just thought it was the lady packing up that was creating the mothball smell. I have used Zorbx, Fabreze (made it worse), leather cleaner, 3 washings with vinegar and water, and now am using newspaper, with baking soda on top. The smell is still there.
