Cleaning

I got some Sharpie on my arm last night, and I got it off in just seconds with Tecnu. Tecnu removes Poison Oak and other Ivy oils, and apparently it removes Sharpie marks off skin.

Detergent is a synthetic cleaning agent that works well in hard water and can effectively remove dirt and oils, while soap is made from natural ingredients like fats and oils and can react with minerals in hard water, leading to soap scum. Additionally, detergents are more effective in removing tough stains and grease, whereas soaps are gentler and more skin-friendly.

If it is the adhesive that the floor was installed with, try a quick squirt of WD-40 let sit for 10 minutes and rub gently with soft cloth, if that removes or reduces it keep it up till its all gone.

Wood finishes are for the most part Urethane these days, so paint thinner, Lacquer thinner or even oily nail polish remover might hurt the finish.

On a personal note, if the installer left the residue, make them come back & remove it, they have a product that will reduce or remove with them if they are pro's.

Viva paper towels are made from cellulose fibers sourced from wood pulp. They may also contain additives such as wet strength resins, fillers, and binder materials to improve their absorbency and durability. Additionally, Viva paper towels may be bleached to achieve their white color.

A tiny amount of bleach will not kill you (although I will add that there is no precise definition of exactly how many milliliters constitute a tiny amount). Even so, I would not advise you to drink it.

To remove a whiteout stain from wood, use a cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover and gently dab the affected area. Continue to dab and lift the stain until it is removed. Avoid scrubbing too hard to prevent damaging the wood surface.

Usually the odor from wood stain dissipates after a few days but if you are planning to seal the drawers with varnish or polyurethane the odor can be reduced dramatically by using steell wool to smooth the finish and a damp rag or a cheesecloth "tack rag"" to pick up the dust particles followed by a light cleaning with a warm damp cloth and mild detergent (I prefer Murphy's Oil Soap).

In essence, though, the odor will usually be gone within a week as the stain has a chance to settle into the wood.

To remove nail polish from a bathroom sink, try using a non-acetone nail polish remover on a cotton ball or cloth to gently dab and wipe away the polish. Alternatively, you can mix baking soda with a small amount of water to form a paste, apply it to the stained area, scrub gently, and then rinse with water.

Laundry bleach is used to remove stains, brighten whites, and disinfect clothes by killing bacteria and viruses. It can be used in both white and colored loads of laundry, although it is best suited for whites to avoid discoloration.

PERC dry cleaning produces percholorethylene, PCE, tetrachloroethylene, and tetrachloroethene which has been identified as a toxic contaminant and potential human carcinogen. CO2 does not produce these chemicals it is cleaner and greener.

NO. keep water & moisture away from your floor.

Your laminate doesn't need water. There are a lot of new & old Laminate floors out there and many differing claims as to how water resistant they are over time.

Either way, the surface of laminate is nothing more nor less that your mothers Formica counter-top, on a fiberboard substrate.

A Swiffer is the best thing going for laminate because there is almost no water to make your life complicated.

Our other home remedy has been a bottle of Windex sprayed at shoulder level and let it settle sparsly on the floor, then dry mop it up.

There is no need nor reason to ever put flowing water or use any mop with enough water to drip on a laminate floor. Its plastic & wipes clean with a moist cloth.

A bleach-based cleaner, such as Clorox or Tilex, is effective in removing mold and mildew in showers. Make sure to follow the instructions on the label and ventilate the area properly while using these products. Other natural options like vinegar or hydrogen peroxide can also be effective in removing mold.

Ingredients such as surfactants, which lower the surface tension of water, help to penetrate and break down grease. Other ingredients like solvents and pH adjusters also work to lift and dissolve the grease, making it easier to wash away.

Shampoo is not ideal for laundry detergent as it is formulated for cleaning hair and may not effectively clean clothes. Laundry detergent is specifically designed to remove dirt, stains, and odors from fabrics. Using shampoo for laundry may not provide the same level of cleaning and may leave clothes feeling sticky or greasy.

Wash fastness? Perhaps you mean color fastness? If that is the case, color fastness is the ability of fabrics to retain the dyes used to color them. Some fabrics hold dye within their fibers extremely well - like denim - while others do not (mostly synthetic or artificial non-natural fabrics) and tend to "bleed" when they are washed. The denim would therefore be more "color fast" than the other fabric.

Removing stains from cotton can vary depending on the type of stain. Some common methods include using a stain remover, white vinegar, or baking soda. It's important to act quickly and follow the care label instructions on the garment.

Sodium carbonate is added to hard water to help soften it by reacting with the calcium and magnesium ions that cause water hardness. This makes the water more effective at dissolving dirt and soap scum, thus improving its cleaning ability. Additionally, sodium carbonate can help to prevent the formation of limescale deposits on surfaces.

The cost of dry cleaning a sweater can vary depending on the location and type of sweater, but it typically ranges from $5 to $20. It's best to inquire with your local dry cleaner for an accurate price.

To make liquid soap with caustic (lye) and oils like clary sage oil, you would first mix lye with water to create a lye solution. Then, melt your oils and mix them with the lye solution while stirring thoroughly. Add essential oils like clary sage oil for fragrance and therapeutic benefits. Allow the mixture to cure and thicken before bottling. Note that working with lye requires caution and protective gear.

Yes, dye can come off clothes if the clothes are not colorfast or if they are washed using hot water. It is important to follow the care instructions on the garment's label to prevent dye bleeding. Treating the stain promptly and using proper stain removal techniques can help prevent dye transfer.

You can try using rubbing alcohol or acetone to remove permanent marker from sandstone. Apply the solvent to the stained area using a cloth or cotton ball and gently rub until the marker fades. Be cautious and test a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure it doesn't damage the sandstone.

You can't remove the iron from your well specifically because the iron leeches into the well from the surrounding soil. What you can do is use a filtration and water softening sytem to help reduce the iron content of the water being used inside the home (cooking, bathing, drinking, etc...). Filtering the water for your garden hose is pointless, however, as all you'll be doing is recycling the iron back into the soil.

One way to remove candle wax from thin glass is to place the glass in the freezer for a few hours. Once the wax is frozen, you can gently chip it away with a plastic scraper or your fingernail. You can also try heating the glass slightly with a hairdryer to soften the wax, then wipe it away with a paper towel.