What do you think of spot cleaning toys, do you put them in the wash anyway?

i just dont think spot cleaning can do the job.. does the wash really ruin them? has anyone done it?What do you think of spot cleaning toys, do you put them in the wash anyway?
Depends on what you are washing. I think dish washer safe toys are excellent, because the dish washer does sanitize a little better than spot cleaning even with clorox cleanup.


BUT, washing some things in the dish washer or clothes washer can create some issues depending on what it is. Like stuffed animals and pillows depending on size and material dont always get dry well in the center which could create mold.





But, in general, I think as long as you are using lysol and something santizing like clorox cleanup or the lysol wipes, that you are probably as clean as its going to get. What do you think of spot cleaning toys, do you put them in the wash anyway?
all depends on what the toy is and what you are trying to clean up. I have been known to use the hand tool part of a bissel carpet cleaner on stuffed toys that would not survive cleaning in the washing machine. Pet cleaners are good for spraying things that have been barfed on because of the enzymes breaking it down to never smell again. Goo-gone works wonders for removing crayons on hard surfaces and rubbing alcohol in large doses works on things like carpet. search online and you can find a solution to remove almost anything without destroying things. in general though, if you must use the washing machine put it on delicates and don't put the item in the dryer, the heat will melt the fur on the stuffed animals.. sadly though it means it takes forever to dry and never quite seems right again.
It depends on the toy. Most stuffed toys and animals I stick in a pillow case, close it and wash. But if its a hard toy, like a ball or something, I use something like lysol wipes or Clorox anywhere cleaning spray.

tvs

How should I protect my nails when I paint them/ or get them done when I wash dishes or cleaning?

Regular household rubber gloves are your best bet for protecting your nails and the polish. The thin doctors office type gloves will keep the water and chemicals off but don't provide much protection against chipping. If you need to do a task which will require applying lots of pressure with your fingers such as hard scouring you might even put a small bit of a cotton ball in the tips of the fingers of the gloves, especially the thumb and first two fingers of your dominant hand. This also gives the glove some protection against being punctured.How should I protect my nails when I paint them/ or get them done when I wash dishes or cleaning?
You should wear house hold rubber gloves. Now, you may not think they're especially attractive,but you can decorate them by adding lace, bric-a-brac or those little colored fuzzy balls you get at the craft store . I prefer the lace,and if you get one of those old fashion maid outfits to wear with your stylish household rubber gloves you'll not only be protecting your nails you'll be looking sexy as hell while doing it. Just ask my friend Sammoholman.How should I protect my nails when I paint them/ or get them done when I wash dishes or cleaning?
Get rubber gloves





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wear gloves, I think the latex kind used at doctors offices work best and use a mild soap like Ivory or something natural like Ecover or Seventh Generation.
All your answers can be solved by not using chemical cleaners. I never use chemical cleaners. Therefore I don't need rubber gloves. Go Green.
You should definitely wear rubber gloves to protect your nails.
the best way to protect your nails... Hire a maid.
playtex living gloves not only will they protect ur nails but make u look so dam sexy
wear rubber gloves...that's all i can think of...

At the dry cleaner's, when they starch clothes, does this clean them, or do they need to be washed first?

I've never used dry cleaning before and I'm a little confused. I dropped off 4 brand new dress shirts and asked for them to be cleaned. They said they usually just starch them. Should I wash them first, or does the starching process actually clean them?At the dry cleaner's, when they starch clothes, does this clean them, or do they need to be washed first?
~~Starch does not clean material. They should be laundering them first.~~At the dry cleaner's, when they starch clothes, does this clean them, or do they need to be washed first?
At the cleaners I work we can do it one of two ways: A. Spray starch on already clean clothes while pressing them. OR, B. We can use liquid starch when we wash them. The choice is up to you.
they wash them,starch them second..I am surprised someone still wants a starched shirt

I washed a dry-clean only wool sweater. It smells awful! Now, what do I do? ?

A complete accident, I am a total idiot. I didn't dry it, I let it air-dry instead, but the smell is awful. What can I do? I washed a dry-clean only wool sweater. It smells awful! Now, what do I do? ?
wash it again in very cold water and the rinse it in very cold water with a little sweet smelling fabric softener. Squeeze out as much water as you can then roll it in a big bath towel, after about an hour take it out of the bath towel - lay it on a flat surface with another dry bath towel under it. Make sure there is plenty of light and air on it during the drying process. Once it is dry, the smell should be gone.


If not rub a bit of baby powder through it and then shake it off in the open air.


Good luckI washed a dry-clean only wool sweater. It smells awful! Now, what do I do? ?
Some wool smells like wet dog(or maybe sheep) when it's wet. The more natural the wool, the more smell. The smell should pretty much go away once it's really dry, and once you've worn it a couple of times. Don't put it in the dryer unless on air only, no heat, not for very long and maybe not even then. The dryer action can shrink some wool. If you can, I'd put the sweater outside in the sun for half a day. Failing that, something like febreze or a linen spray might help the smell, and if you wash it another time, you could put a little of either of those in the rinse water .
It won't be related to the dry-clean tag: wool sweaters are generally hand-washable unless they're dyed with a colour that runs. (Manufacturers put ';dry clean'; on the tag to prevent people from machine-washing them and shrinking them, then demanding a refund.)





The only thing I can think of is that it stayed wet for long enough that it developed mildew. If this is the case, what you can do depends on the sweater's colour and whether you shrunk it in the machine. (If so, it's not really worth dealing with.)
have you try fabric fresher i would let it sun for several hours then spray it and then let it air out real good. if that should help then i wound spray it again and put a bag over it wait a liile while and check it.i would like to hear from you if it works or if you fine something esle that works.


good luck

When cleaning & washing things, how important is it to use hot water, as opposed to cold or warm?

Does HOT water REALLY help kill more germs, when cleaning around the house?When cleaning %26amp; washing things, how important is it to use hot water, as opposed to cold or warm?
With some of new Washing Detergents, like the new Tide that I bought it is made especially for use in cold water. It save you money and works just as well in cold water. You just have to read the directions on the products before you read them. I also buy the new Clorox Green Works Cleaning products that are all natural and you don't have to use hot water with them and they have anti baterial cleaners in them.


Peace %26amp; Love :)When cleaning %26amp; washing things, how important is it to use hot water, as opposed to cold or warm?
Hot water dissolves grease whether it's on dishes or bed linens or clothing. :) I've lived with people who use cold water for everything and it's pretty disgusting. Even the washing machine gets a ring around the inside where the body oils cling to the drum itself.





One roommate (sister-in-law with biiiiig issues) refuses to wash her bedsheets - says she's ';not done using them'; whatever that could mean. It's going on three years now and the smell wafts out of her room (she won't close her door) and into the rest of the house. It's truly disgusting as well as unhealthy considering the human body sheds approximately one half pound of dead skin cells each year. Do the math and gag.





Common sense dictates that hot water is used to really clean things, but hot water will also fade some colored clothing, sheets and towels, so it's personal preference. BTW: I can always tell when people wash their clothings in cold water, there's a certain smell to items with trapped grease and body oil. Yes, I am a stickler for clean! :D





UPDATE BELOW: 1.5 pounds per year per person, approximation. Source cited below.
The best thing to do general cleaning around the house is hot (not boiling) water and soap. And do it often. Just like washing your hands with soap and water is the best way to clean them.


Cold water doesn't cut grease very well so the warmer the water the better when cleaning greasy stuff.


Bleach is good to use if someone is ill as it will kill most germs but it is not necessary for general every day cleaning.


When washing clothing, the detergents used now days is very efficient with cold, hot, or warm water. It would depend on the dirtiness of the clothing. With the heavily soiled cottons probably becoming cleaner with hotter water.
I guess there's a differing of opinions here.....hot water doesn't kill germs at all. It takes something like clorox OR a water temperature held at the boiling point for 10 minutes to actually kill germs. I should know ~ my dad owned a creamery and it was my job to clean out the milk tanks and send a bacterial analysis over to the labs to make sure the tanks were sterilized property.





This is why moms used to boil their whites and diapers in the old days before clorox ~ it was the only way to disinfect those dirty clothes. This is also why home canners have to boil their canned produce for a certain period of time, and why extension officers recommend boiling counter-thawed food to ensure that surface bacteria has been killed.





The only purpose in using hot/warm water is that it allows the soap to work more efficiently at breaking through grease and grime, and wash those germs down the sink. That's it :)
When comes to cleaning dishes warm water is all that require but Bleach works best in killing germs so a little bit to some warm water and it helps





For cleaning whites.


I think HOT WATER works best remove dirt and tough stains.


but when comes to stains as soon it try to forms rinse out and it comes out usually without a problem with cold.
Yes definitely. You need to using some antibacterial cleaner otherwise. When washing dishes by hand then you must use the hottest water you can and that is why it is best to wear gloves.

How could i clean pants with ';period stain'; without using a washing machine?

how could i clean pants with ';period stain'; without using a washing machine?





please help it happened to my school pants and i need to use it tomorrow .How could i clean pants with ';period stain'; without using a washing machine?
i have had this happen to me a million times...unfortunatly. lol all you need to do is fill your sink with cold water. as cold as you can get it. do not use warm.... wam water will set the stain. make sure the water is cold. soad the part of the pants for about 5 minutes. then squirt a tad of hand soap on the spot and rub the pants together. rinse. if the spot has not come out. soak a tad longer and try this again in another 5-10 minutes. spots sometimes take 2 tries to get out depending on how dark the stain is and how big it is. this is what i have always done when this happens to me. works every time. :) :) hope this helps you.How could i clean pants with ';period stain'; without using a washing machine?
Ok, you need an old toothbrush and some detergent.


Laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent, or shampoo should work.


Plain water might work also, but detergent + water will be better.





Take the pants and work over a sink. Use cold water to begin with.


Wet the toothbrush and scrub with water. Then put a bit of detergent on the toothbrush and keep scrubbing. The stain should start to loosen. Keep rinsing the toothbrush and scrubbing until the stain is out. Shouldn't take long. Make sure everything (stain and detergent) are rinsed out. It's ok to use warmer water once the stain is out but hot water will set a blood stain making it hard to remove.





Hang the pants up to dry using a hanger and clothes pins, allowing 6-8 hours. Use a hairdryer on the wet spot if you're in a hurry.
How to Remove Blood Stains


Blood stains are permanent once they set. Removing them before the item is washed and dried is essential. This is an incredibly simple and easy method that requires no fancy stain removers!





All you need is cold water and good old fashioned soap. Liquid soap is easiest, but bar soap works as well.





Steps


Simplest Method


Using only COLD water dampen the stain.


Rub salt into the area (fold the stain in on its self and rub the fabric together to save time and effort.


When the blood is nearly gone just throw the garment in a normal wash.











Soap Lather Method


Wet the stained area in cool or cold water.


Rub a generous amount of soap or shampoo right into stain.


Scrub the area hard between your fists, with your palms facing each other.


Work up a good lather. Add more water if needed.


Rinse in cold water and repeat until the stain is gone. Do not use hot water. Hot water makes the stain set in.


If the hand washing with soap does not immediately get the blood out, pour ammonia straight on most items of clothing--it will NOT damage the fabric like bleach will. It will not fade your clothes unless the dye in the fabric is not permanent or tie dyed or batik.


The blood stain will magically disappear.











Hydrogen Peroxide Method


Fill a bowl with Hydrogen Peroxide.


Put the clothing with the stain into the Hydrogen Peroxide.


Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.


Remove the stained clothing from the Hydrogen Peroxide.


Rinse it in cool water.


Ten minutes will work fine if the stain is pretty light or mild. If it's a small garment, you can also use a sandwich bag.














';Natural'; Method


This may be difficult for use in large areas.





Gather some spit in your mouth.


Spit on the blood-stained area.


Rub the stains out.


Rinse with cold water.


The enzymes in spit used to help digest food also degrade the proteins in blood that make it so difficult to clean. This method works well, but it is also recommended to wash with cold water and use stain removers. It works well on not only items of clothing, but on rugs.














Toothpaste Method


Rub in toothpaste and spit.


Rinse with cold water.


Repeat if necessary.





.............Tips.............


Generally, the method above will work; however, if it does not, try soaking blood-stained clothing in a solution of one part ammonia to five parts water for 15 minutes. Then put the stained clothing in a washing machine and launder as usual.


Dr. Bronner's Liquid Castile works like a charm. You can also use Murphy's Oil Soap. Real soap, not petroleum-based detergent (like dishwashing liquid), is the key.


Of course, the sooner you get to it, the better and faster this method works.


Hydrogen peroxide may be useful as well. The peroxide will start foaming when it is in contact with blood. When it stops bubbling, either the blood is gone or the fabric is too wet and needs to be wrung out. Dilute it with 50% water.


For hard, non-porous surfaces, it is more efficient to saturate a blood spot with a 10% bleach mix and then wipe away. This will disinfect and clean at the same time.


In addition to the peroxide, and the soap, you can use club soda. Soak the spot in club soda for 30 minutes while you do something else. The remainder if any will be light yellow, wash the yellow with a spot remover such as Shout.


Resolve Carpet Cleaner sprayed generously, preferrably totally saturated) on the bloody area before throwing it into the washing machine with detergent and cold water. This should remove the most impossible looking blood stain. The quicker this method is done, the better (best before it dries). However, if you can't get the Resolve on immediately, you can use cold water to make the blood stain damp.





.............Warnings.............


Do NOT use warm or hot water - the stain will set for good, because the hot water will cook the proteins in the blood. If you'd like to wash the garment in warmer water, thoroughly remove the stain in cool water first.


Hydrogen peroxide may bleach and/or weaken certain fabrics, and can cause a stain itself. Take care not to let the foam spread outside the original stain area.
Shampoo take out blood- no kidding! This really works. Put uncolored shampoo directly on the stain and scrub with your fingers. You'll see right away as the blood starts to wash out. Rinse with cold water and gently wring out. Repeat this process until the stain is gone. Don't dry them or use heat until the stain is out completely or it will set. You can also use shampoo in the washer. I will dab some on my undies and rub it in just before I throw them in the wash and then wash my clothes as normal with detergent. I promise this will work!





Warning: I used green colored shampoo on a pink shirt once and it stained the shirt, got the blood out, but the green stained the shirt. Use white or clear shampoo. Any hair shampoo will work.
scrub the stain with SALT and COOL water. Just plain table salt, pour it on the stain, and don't be stingy with it. rub it together real good, get as much out as you can, then wash in cool water. Don't use hot water because it will set the stain in. check it before you dry it to make sure the blood came out before you put it in the dryer. (If it didn't come out -repeat the process) If you dry clothes in the dryer with stains in them the heat will set the stain in and it will NEVER come out.





It's a lot easier to get out if you don't let it get dry first, But this always worked for me, for ANY type of blood stains.





Good luck!


Gramma
use COLD WATER and some soap with a little bleach (if white or light colored pants) and let soak. (Dish soap works well). Let the pants soak for awhile - again, in cold water (hot water sets the stain) and scrub, then soak and scrub again. Let hang dry or blow dry the spot with a blow dryer for awhile.
You need to soak them in Colour safe bleach (like Napisan...I'm not sure what the equivilent would be in your country) for atleast 2 hours then hand scrub. If stain is still visible wear something else to school and let it soak ALL day, then put it in the wash for a cycle.
well if the pants are white then simply poor some bleach on a towl and scruch but if they are not then you really cant unless you just try scrubbing it sooo good luck
As a couple of answerers already stated, cold water and soap.
Peroxside works best on blood it take only a few seconds good luck
peroxide works awesome on blood stains

How to clean black ink from washed pants (jeans or Kaki)?

Black ink on back of pants pocketHow to clean black ink from washed pants (jeans or Kaki)?
Club soda and scrub.How to clean black ink from washed pants (jeans or Kaki)?
Try using a bar of Ivory soap on the dampened pants and scrub with a brush (a nail brush works well). It won't hurt the pants if it doesn't work. The club soda suggestion is also a good one and should be attempted. Before you try anything stronger do a test area on the inside waistband so you don't ruin the pants. Good luck.
Hairspray. Seriously. It works
try vanish o2. it works. but make sure you use it according to the instructions.
Try hairspray first and then wash.

tvs

Who can clean Vinyl Siding (pressure washing )?

charlotte nc 28226Who can clean Vinyl Siding (pressure washing )?
http://www.housewashingcharlotte.com There charlottes Vinyl Siding Experts , pressure washing ,charlotte ,nc 28224

About how to wash a pressure cooker that got black after cleaning?

I did follow the instructions as how to get rid of the darkness in it from cooking.





It said to add baking soda in water and boil for few minutes; let sit for an hour but I think I left it ther more than an hour and then wash it but after let it there for an hour it is even darker so how do I clean it?





thanksAbout how to wash a pressure cooker that got black after cleaning?
No guarantees but try bringing it to a boil with water, of course, and a couple tablespoons cream of tarter.

Can I use 'softsoap' hand washing soap to clean pieces (or in general the entire cage) in a budgie cage?

Or is that not safe for them?Can I use 'softsoap' hand washing soap to clean pieces (or in general the entire cage) in a budgie cage?
You can use dish soap or hand soap to clean the cage,toys, dishes etc. It will not harm the bird as long as the items are fully rinsed off.








Dishes: Food and water dishes should be washed in hot, soapy water, and dried thoroughly. Do not clean the dishes in areas where food is prepared. To provide more cleaning power, some people wash them in the dishwasher or use a disinfectant. Be sure no trace of soap or disinfectant remains on the dishes. The food dishes need to be absolutely dry before adding food, since damp seed or pellets can quickly mold. To avoid waste, fill the dishes with only the amount the bird will eat until the dishes are cleaned again.





A good alternative is to have two or more sets of dishes, so while one set is being cleaned, the other set can be used in the cage. Stainless steel or high impact plastic dishes are recommended since they clean easily and can withstand repeated washings, hot water, and disinfectants.





If you use a water bottle, use a bottlebrush to clean it thoroughly. Again, having two or more bottles available often makes cleanup easier. Check the bottle to make sure the ball is loose and works properly.





Accessories: If you have a birdbath in the cage, it should be removed, washed in hot soapy water and/or disinfectant, rinsed very well, and refilled with fresh water.





Any accumulations of droppings on perches or toys should be removed.





Remove any seeds or loose droppings from the cage. Scrub the cage with hot soapy water.Can I use 'softsoap' hand washing soap to clean pieces (or in general the entire cage) in a budgie cage?
no no no don't ever use sopas. Just get a clean rag and wipe it down with steamy water. Soaps can kill us.
I don't suggest useing products as human soap, because they have germ killing things that are powerful to germs, and depending on how good your budgies immune system is, that'll depend. If you are looking for something that will help get the built-up of things off, try useing water and poop off cleaner, it works very well.
You need to use hot water and then it is ok. Just be sure it is rinsed very very well.
As long as you rinse it well, I don't think it will do any harm.





I use an old toothbrush and shampoo or soapfree bodywash.
I wouldn't recommend it,however for the cage I found a site that recommends using 1 part vinegar to 10 parts water. An excellent place to ask these sorts of questions is called tailfeathers which deals with birds and I have found it realy helpful.
I don't recommend using soap of any kind to clean your cages. For my budgies and my cockateils I use a sink full of hot water to soak the perches in, then i use a scrub brush (that i don't use for anything else) to clean off the debris with. I then put my parts in the dish drainer to dry. I wipe out their cage with a clean cloth using only hot water also. This is the safest way... I learned the hard way. I accidentally lost one of my budgies when i was a new bird owner by washing their feeding dishes with mild dish soap. I hope this helps you.
I would tend to stay away from hand soaps or spray cleaners. Both can have nasty chemicals in them that may upset the birds. I would actually use Dawn dishwashing soap (SPECIFICLY Dawn, no others) not straight, but mixed with a little water.





The reason I would use that is I know for a fact that it causes the least problems when used on birds. Dawn has been used for de-oiling bird species after an oil spill for over 20 years now, and has proven safe to use.
I suggest you use a mild dishwashing liquid - I know that's safe. and rinse well.
i use water vinigar and a bit of bicarb. i just put it in a spray bottle and use it that way. but when the whole cage needs to be cleaned use hot water instead of cold.


the spray is good for cleaning little accidents around the house.





catch





lady :)

Is it ok to use the motor/tire cleaner spray at the car wash on my engine?

i would not do it,with all the electronics you will git some water in them and that costs a lot.you should just git a damp rag(water only)and clean it,thats what i doIs it ok to use the motor/tire cleaner spray at the car wash on my engine?
most newer car washes have a engine cleaner setting on the wash sprayer. make sure you cover your coil or distributor cap with a plastic bag or you will wind up removing them to dry them before your car will start also don't let water get into the carb.Is it ok to use the motor/tire cleaner spray at the car wash on my engine?
Dont do it if you want to clean your engine get you a botle of castrol superclean it comes in a purple bottle spray it on your engine and let it set for about 10 minutes or so and spray it off with a water hose just make sure you cover up your coil pack or distributor cap whichever the case may be a plastic bag works great it works great i use it all the time
If you are thinking about cleaning your engine at the car wash then please dont come back here and say the car wont start anymore.

Can you wash feather pillows, or do they need to be dry cleaned?

My mom has a feather pillow that she uses on the couch, and it's gotten a tad smelly from the use, and the cats laying on it.Can you wash feather pillows, or do they need to be dry cleaned?
Care and Storage of Your Pillow





Use a Pillow Protector


Pillows should be covered with pillow protectors in addition to decorative pillowcases. These protectors, which often have a zipper closure, provide you an additional layer between the pillow and a pillowcase.





Washing


If the pillow you have selected is machine washable (check the care label), please follow these easy steps:





Wash with a mild detergent on a warm water/gentle setting


After the wash cycle is complete, rinse the pillow 2 additional times (to rid the pillow of any soap that may still be in the pillow. Then spin the pillow two additional times (to rid the pillow of excess water.)


Dry the pillow completely on a low heat setting. For pillows with internal chambers, you may need to dry the pillow for four to six hours. Between cycles, remove the pillow and hand fluff. Note that pillows may still be damp inside even when they feel dry to the touch. Any lumps or clumps of fill indicates dampness; continue to dry until you are sure there is no moisture left in your pillow.


Between washings, the pillow can be refluffed on an air fluff setting in the dryer. Include a couple of clean tennis balls and a fabric softener sheet for extra fluff and a fresh smell. =)





Scroll down to pillows for more info...Can you wash feather pillows, or do they need to be dry cleaned?
I believe you can wash them they just can not be put in the dryer. My mom washes her feather down blankets all the time, then hangs them to dry outside (when it is not raining).
dry cleaned- same with down comforters
yes you can wash them.just be sure to dry well in the dryer with some tennis balls.it helps to put them in the sun for a while.....
I got this feather pillow from my M-I-L when I was a new bride. I hated it .


the feathers kept sticking my eyes and my cheek :(


I threw it in the washer. some feathers fell out. Happily,


I threw it in the dryer with a tennis shoe ! :)


I must have dried that damn thing for 2 hours


it only lost about a cupful of feathers :(


I am still washing that pillow 2wice a year. and that was 20 years ago. :(


secretly...I think she keeps replacing it every 2 or 3 years..


or is it common for yellow stripes to turn into blue stars???
Okay I work in the drycleaning industry and I know you can wash a feather pillow just make sure that you put it in the dryer and let it dry all the way. When you pull it out of the dryer for the first time smell it, if it smells at all mold-like then keep drying it.
I would not wash it. I did that once to one of my husbands feather pillows and we had to throw it out. have it dry cleaned.
You can wash them at home even though I'm sure the label will tell you not too. Just make sure that the pillow is well sewn up (no holes or loose seams etc) as the last thing you want is an explosion of feathers in your washing machine! Also, make sure that it is completely dry before you bring it back in.

Does he wash up? Does he clean up?

Does he brush up?Does he wash up? Does he clean up?
No He Never Washes Up.


No He Never Cleans Up.


No He Never Brushes Up.


He Does Nothing, The Boy Does Nothing :].


Have You Heard Chris Moyles ( Radio One )'s Version Of This Song.


Really Funny!





Merry Christmas, And A Happy New Year %26lt;3 xDoes he wash up? Does he clean up?
1 - Wash up - too many times recently


2 - Clean up - Refer to the answer to question 1


3 - Brush up - At least i haven't been to made clean the chimney yet. But i bet that'll change. I have to admit i don't actually mind that song Babbs. But keep that to yourself ;)
Nope, The boy does nothing.


Alesha Dixon


love that song
i love that song oh no i just got that out my head thankz lol :) merry xmas everyone (:
Yes,


Yes and


Occasionally
I do on occasion, but generally it's a womans job - surely ?
he never brushes up. he does nothing, the boy does nothing.
Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?
No he never cleans up


Nor never brushes up,





Pretty damn useless!
Lol. No. He does nothin, the boy does nothin.
he does nothing the boy does nothing!
No, he does none of those things, but he cooks
I need a good clean,get the bath ready i'm coming round.
No


No


and





NO
yes he does, he is too good and perfect i wish he was more dirty i like a bit of muck lol x
I hate myself for liking that chorus lol
no


no


no
i have to the bl00dy dog wont do it the idle sod
yeah he does more than me! we share everything :)
Yes, I think so.
Nar, that's womans work isn't it.
yes
yes why do u think i invite him over? i sure as hell dont. i have man flu ;)
yesh


or no


swish!


2 points

tvs

What domestic product (eg washing up liquid/bleach)can I use to clean oil leaks off my drive ?

I have several oil spots on my drive as a result of an oil leak which I did not have chance to fix for several days. Is there a product in my kitchen for example which I can use to clear them away or do I have to get a special type of cleaner?What domestic product (eg washing up liquid/bleach)can I use to clean oil leaks off my drive ?
soap and water for fresh stains, for old ones a solvent like keroseneWhat domestic product (eg washing up liquid/bleach)can I use to clean oil leaks off my drive ?
Make a paste of tide or laundry detergent and water and gob it on the oil stain. The next day wet the area again and scrub with a out door broom or scrub brush. The really black oily stain might take several applications. Then spray with a strong stream of water from a garden hose. Pressure washer will get it out quickly with only a couple drops of dish washing liquid rubbed onto the stain.
Spray spots with WD-40 and wipe clean, or try Brake cleaner witch you can but at auto parts store, spray and wipe clean.
the best and cheapest solution i have ever come across is regular kitty litter( don't buy the stuff for multiple cats). just sprinkle some on the area where you want to get rid of the stain and use the toe of your boot to grind the cat litter into the stain. the cat litter will pull the stain out of concrete and keep it locked in the litter. you can sweep it up and use it again or throw it away.





Joe Herman
when i get oil spill at work,i cover the spillage with sawdust,rub it in with a brush,dustpan it up,if you have a carparts shop near,then call in there,they'll have something.
Go to a parts store and buy a bag of floor dry. It will look like cat litter. Pour floor dry on the spots and rub it in with a flat piece of wood. Sweep up the dust and throw it away, works really well.
cat litter helps soak it up
Fairy liquid degreaser neat should do it, if not look for a productg called Teepol.
You could buy a special purpose-designed cleaner, but why bother with that expense when you can cheaply and effectively deal with the spillage using a combination of household items. Try this 4-point plan:





1) Cover the affected areas in a thin sprinkling of table salt


2) Now pour vinegar over this: 2ml per square cm as a rule of thumb


3) Place a piece of bread down over the top of this (white is best) and firmly stamp on it and ground it in with the heel of your shoe


4) Finally, deposit some drops of jam around the spillages (this attracts ants which eat up the rest of the mess and the remains of oil absorbed within)





This method has been used successfully for many years, and is fully compliant with current Environment Agency doctrine.





Hope this is of some little help.
Try jeyes Fluid and a power washer.
Use dish soap, preferably grease cutting Joy, it will bring the oil to the surface and you can just hose it off. May take a tries but it does work.
Try a product called ';SpeedyDry'; available at car parts stores; you may also need to use some muriatic acid (but be careful - that stuff is wicked; it burns holes in clothes, skin and just about everything else!) Good luck!
You need oil dry granules , obtainable from a car parts supplier
Simple-Green or any citrus solvent will strip away oil and grease.
Just pour Cola over the oil stains leave overnight, (not diet) and brush off with hot soapy water the next day...or even better is to use a jet washer....tried and tested and works wonders.
Use washing powder %26amp; hot water and rub with a hard brush
http://mothers.com they carry the best also you can find it at the auto store nearby you.

Washing instructions for padded-down coats, can I use a washing machine or do I need to dry clean?

Washing instructions for padded-down coats, can I use a washing machine or do I need to dry clean?Washing instructions for padded-down coats, can I use a washing machine or do I need to dry clean?
Read your care tag in the coat and if it's machine washable then it's


okay to wash in the washing machine, if not then it's Dry Cleanable


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Besides washing under cold water, Do you clean the mussels when you're cooking them?

place the LIVE mussels in a bowl covered with water and salt for at least an hour, the mussels will spit all the sand inside them...Besides washing under cold water, Do you clean the mussels when you're cooking them?
I scrub the shells with a stiff brush, unless they are the frozen green kind from New Zealand, which are already cleaned.Besides washing under cold water, Do you clean the mussels when you're cooking them?
Mussels must be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed several times before cooking.





Wild mussels will need to be scrubbed with a stiff brush to remove any barnacles, sand or grit and their beard must also be removed. This can be done by giving the beard a forceful tug with your fingers and pulling it away or by cutting it off with a small and sharp knife.





Rinse the wild mussels several times but do not let them sit in water, as freshwater will kill them.





Farmed mussels will have already been prepared for cooking and it will suffice to just give them a quick rinse under a running tap of cold water.
I also saw the episode of Barefoot Contessa that Melissa C above me saw. However, soak them in the water with flour for a short period of time and THEN pull of the beards just before you are ready to cook them.


Pulling off the beard immediately kills the mussel, so if you do this first it will not eat/take in the flour water and therefore it will not clean out the sand inside the mussel.
I just saw on the Barefoot Contessa show on the Foodnetwork tv yesterday she scrubs them, pulls off their ';beard'; and also soaks them in water with a little flour to get the sand out from the inside of the mussels.


www.foodnetwork.com

What if i washed my ';dry clean recommended'; lace & cotton tank in the washing machine?

More than likely nothing will happen. Did you know that dry cleans soak dry clean only clothes. THe difference is that they use a chemical soultion instead of water. I machine wash everything that is dry cleanand have never ruined anything in 10 years. I use dreft on a cold gentle wash cycle, i do not let silks, cashmere or wool clothes spinout (it causes them to be mishapen. I had wring by folding flat on a clean white towel. Then roll in towel and press dry. I husuallyhit in dryer on low for 5-8 minutes then i hang on hanger if possible otherwise, i use a sweater drying rack. Dryel works great if it just needs a pick me up. Badly stained items I usually send to cleaners. or very decorative (buttons, sequins)What if i washed my ';dry clean recommended'; lace %26amp; cotton tank in the washing machine?
Thank you for asking that question because I needed to know also.


Some of the answers are very informative. Again Thanks!What if i washed my ';dry clean recommended'; lace %26amp; cotton tank in the washing machine?
It will more than likely shrink and go out of shape. You are better off to handwash it gently and then lay it on a flat surface in the shade.
heres my suggestion....get Woolite and hand wash the tank and hang it up to air dry
Dont, unless you want to ruin it. It will be limp and dull.
washing isn't bad...it's the drying that does the real damage....wash in the machine on gentle...with a mild detergent...and if your dryer has an 'air only' cycle...try that...otherwise you will have to air dry them naturally...just like we had to with woolens.

How can you keep your white winter coat clean without always washing (washing seems to make it dingy looking)?

Scotchgard鈩?Fabric %26amp; Upholstery Protector


* Helps repel spills, block stains and resist soils.


* Safe to use on dry cleanable fabrics including silks and wools.


* Keeps fabrics cleaner and looking newer longer.


* Ideal for shirts, blouses, silk ties, dress and suit pants, suit jackets and caps.


http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en鈥?/a>How can you keep your white winter coat clean without always washing (washing seems to make it dingy looking)?
to avoid the dingy look from washing simply add a couple ounces of 'mrs. smith's bluing agent' when you wash it








it will look like new againHow can you keep your white winter coat clean without always washing (washing seems to make it dingy looking)?
have it dry cleaned

Can I wash the floor with vanish to clean and remove odor from dog urine?

I have a puppy at home that I'm still housebreaking; therefore, there are still some accidents in the room where she stays. Mostly during the night and in the few moments I'm not in the room with her (since I've been watching her almost 24hs to ';train'; her). I've been cleaning the floor with water, baking soda and a little vinegar. But that doesn't seem to be totally removing the odour, so she keeps going back to some spots. I am currently living abroad, and unfortunately, here, wasn't able to find any products with enzymes to clean it (such as Urine Gone or othes). So, I've been searching the web for homemade solutions/formulas, and some of them seem to contain hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which also seems to be the ingredient of the laundry product vanish. I take her out of the room for a couple of hours every time I clean it. And only bring her back after all is well rinsed, dried and while cleaning, I leave this room well ventilated. Should/Can I mix vanish with water to clean the floors? Would it help to remove the odour more effectively? I have marble floors, which I know should be washed only with plain water. But in this room, honestly, I don't care so much if there are some stains in the marble. Became her place, and it'll be. But I also would prefer to not complete destroy the marble. So, how bad is hydrogen peroxide, for marble? but will it help with the urine/poop odour? Sorry, very long and many questions in one...Can I wash the floor with vanish to clean and remove odor from dog urine?
The best thing for now is Soap and water, anything with Acid will only eat the Marble. I would suggest putting vinegar into a pail with warm soapy water. Vinegar will rid the smell preventing the puppy from going back to the same spot over and over again.Can I wash the floor with vanish to clean and remove odor from dog urine?
Hydrogen peroxide is in normal household bleach, it will get rid of the smell, and sanitise the floor.





Plus it is cheaper and easier to get hold of.
Go to the pet store and buy a good quality odour neutralizer! Don't use any of the stuff you have mentioned because it will not neutralize the smell and you dog will still go to that spot.
You don't need to buy expensive, special products. A simple bleach solution will kill bacteria and remove the odour. Good luck - and enjoy your new friend!
If you can find it in the shop, use ';Jeyes Fluid'; it is mixed with water and a very strong disinfectant.
No. You will ruin the finish on your floor. There is a product called Nok-Out that gets rid of the worst odors. Google it.
try zoflora
If you have a soda syphon handy a quick spray with that neutralises the uric acid in urine.


Have you tried the ';Neutradol'; range of deodorisers?


The other possibility, if you have a Nursing Home close to where you are is to pop in and ask what products they use; I'm afraid that older and sick patients often have continence problems and this can be a real headache in the nursing situation

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My dishwasher isn't washing or rinsing the dishes good and clean. What is wrong with it and how can I fix it?

If your water temperature is at least 120 degrees F. and the wash arms turn freely and the holes are not blocked and any screens or filters are not blocked you probably have a blockage in the sump which is difficult to get to and requires a qualified repair person to clean it out for you. I know this model and have encountered this problem on many occasion.My dishwasher isn't washing or rinsing the dishes good and clean. What is wrong with it and how can I fix it?
Can you tell us the make and model? Approx. age? ThanksMy dishwasher isn't washing or rinsing the dishes good and clean. What is wrong with it and how can I fix it?
slap her and tell her to get the job right the first time around!
Your husband drinks too many beers before,during and after dinner. Tell him he can only drink after his chores are done. This should correct the defect in the washing and drying cycles of your dishwasher and dryer. rainyday9113@yahoo.com
Check for clogs (debris, lime build up) in the holes on the spray arms. Especially if you ever had anything get broken in the machine, you could have pieces of glass blocking the sprayer arms from properly spraying. Or you can have bits of plastic if someone ever put something plastic in the bottom basket. Have had both happen. Had to use needle nose pliers to pull out the debris in the holes.
check to make sure that the thing that comes up is clearing all of your dishes and is able to come all of the way up!if your dishes are blocking it it cant spray all of them properly!check you drain and around the bottom of the thing that spins around to make sure its not caked up with trash and food,because it may not be able to suck the water in like it should to rinse them good!hope this helps!
for one thing check to make sure how you are loading it. Might sound kinda silly but tis a possiblity that all your big stuff is on the bottom and over crowded and the detergent / water isn't getting to all the dishes. second thing is to make sure your water holes in your spray arms are free of build up, run lime away in the dishwasher to fix this, will open orafices and create more water flow. third: check under sink to make sure your water lines to dishwasher are not crimped and have sufficient water flow.


**** after you added additional details it really does sound like your water flow is not appropriate to even dissolve the deterget from the dispenser or to rinse the soap from dishes. Do the limeaway trick, do a whole bottle of the stufff, can't hurt in any way shape or form. Just remember to run a couple of rinse cycles afterwards. Should do the trick.