Cleaning

Yes, marble table tops can stain if spills are not promptly cleaned up. Marble is a porous stone that can absorb liquids and oils, leading to discoloration. It's important to seal the marble surface regularly to help prevent staining.

To clean white plaster walls, you can use a mixture of warm water and mild dish soap. Gently scrub the walls with a soft sponge or cloth in a circular motion. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or scrubbing too hard to prevent damaging the plaster surface. Rinse the walls with clean water and dry them thoroughly with a clean towel.

To remove mothball odor, air out the affected area by opening windows and using fans to circulate fresh air. You can also place bowls of white vinegar, activated charcoal, or baking soda in the space to help absorb the odor. Additionally, using a mixture of water and vinegar to wipe down surfaces can help eliminate the smell.

To clean up stains from potassium permanganate, first rinse the affected area with water. Then, apply a mixture of water and vinegar or a mild detergent to help break down the stain. Scrub gently with a brush or cloth to remove the stain before rinsing again with water.

To clean brick walls with calcium deposits, mix white vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio and scrub the affected areas using a stiff-bristled brush. Let the solution sit for 15-20 minutes before rinsing it off with water. Repeat if necessary until the calcium deposits are removed.

You can get the blue Windex stain out of a carpet by moistening the stain with water and then applying a good stain remover, such as OxiClean, to the affected area. Allow the stain remover to work for a few minutes, then blot away the excess with a clean cloth. Dampen a soft cloth with water and blot the carpet stain. Make a soapy solution in a bucket using warm water and dish soap. Using a sponge, gently blot the stain then rinse with a damp cloth. Press clean, dry cloths to the carpet and place something heavy over it. This will remove as much of the moisture in the carpet as possible. After several hours, vacuum the carpet.

Clean up the area using a good detergent (ie. Lysol, Ammonia) and water. Then, let some of the solution sit on the spot for a few minutes. Wipe with a clean damp cloth to remove the detergent and to dry it. If the odor remains, make a paste of baking soda and put it on the spot. Leave it for some time after it dries. It should remove the last of the smell. If not, mix white vinegar and water and wash the entire floor and the walls, since the odor may be in the entire room.

You can try using a non-acetone nail polish remover and gently dabbing the affected area. Test on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure it doesn't damage the painted surface. You can also try using rubbing alcohol or a mild soap and water solution.

To remove a purple dye stain from clothes, try soaking the stained area in a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water, then launder as usual. Alternatively, you can use a stain remover specifically designed for removing dye stains. Avoid heat until the stain is completely removed to prevent setting it further.

To clean calcium from a kettle, mix equal parts of water and vinegar and let it sit in the kettle for a few hours. Then, scrub the inside of the kettle with a brush or sponge to remove the buildup. Rinse the kettle thoroughly before using it again.

Red is difficult to get rid of on anything. Try this. Get 40 volume peroxide (available at your local beauty supply house) and pour directly on the stain. Let sit for about 10 minutes, then blot. If you want to make a paste, use a package of streak and tip bleach powder and mix with the peroxide. This should "lift" the stain considerably. Rinse with water and let dry thoroughly. Repeat if necessary until the stain is gone.

To remove polyurethane from brass, you can use a solvent such as acetone or denatured alcohol. Apply the solvent to the polyurethane with a soft cloth or brush, let it sit for a few minutes, and then scrub the affected areas until the polyurethane is removed. Be sure to clean the brass thoroughly afterward to remove any residue.

If you've already tried standard nail polish remover and it hasn't worked, try using pure acetone. It can be hard to find, but some of the retail beauty supply places carry it. Daub at it with damp cotton balls until you get it off. Do NOT pour the acetone on the linoleum. It can damaged your floor. My son spilled a half bottle of nail polish on my linoleum and I did not see it until It had dried. I used BORAX (COMPLETELY NON TOXIC and you can find it at any grocery storei in the laundry section) and a scrubbing brush. CAME RIGHT UP and did not ruin the finish!!! Acetone can and will damage the finish.

To remove lighter fluid from fabric, first blot the area with a clean cloth to absorb as much of the fluid as possible. Then, apply a small amount of dish soap or laundry detergent to the stain and gently scrub with a sponge or soft brush. Rinse thoroughly with water and launder as usual. If the stain persists, consider using a stain remover specifically designed for grease or oil-based stains.

To get lipstick off white linen, you will need makeup or stain remover, a butter knife, and ice. You will need to freeze the lipstick spot and then gently rub it off with the knife. Then you may apply the makeup or stain remover and launder as usual.

Spots left on material by the products of male ejaculation.

After someone has masturbated and successfully ejaculated, he may leave the semen in his underwear.

This will cause a stain, known as a wank stain.

Bleach is commonly used as a disinfectant to kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi on surfaces. It is also used as a whitening agent for laundry and to remove stains. Additionally, bleach can be used to sanitize water in emergencies.

Anytime you are doing a stain, use the solutions on a test area you can't see.

First blot area with newspaper, towel etc, then put baking soda on it to absorb it, clean that up, then go over it with baking soda and water solution.

I don't know about how your carpet is but do a test area first, if the above works and still not happy with results, test area first! take 1 Teaspoon of Baking soda, 3 Tablespoons of vineger put this in a cup it will fizz up, pour on the stain, wait about 10 min, blot up, rinse.

There is a solution you can buy for this, for urine, feces etc. You can buy at feed stores or pet stores, walmart carries one also, you blot up the area, then spray it, blot again, and it does smell nice, this product does not smell like disenfectant.

Buy Affresh, it is sold at most supermarkets. 3 large tablets to a pack. I placed 2 tablets in the washing machine and ran thru the washing cycle using HOT water. If you have time you can let the machine agitate for about 5 minutes and stop the cycle letting the Affresh work by soaking for about an hour and than turn the machine back on. This will disolve the built up soap scum causing the smell. Repeat using the other Affresh tablet. If the soap scum is really bad let the Affresh work overnight and use the rinse cycle the next morning. Worked for me.

You can clean calcium buildup on windows by mixing equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray the solution on the affected areas, let it sit for a few minutes, and then scrub with a sponge or cloth. Rinse with plain water and dry with a clean towel to leave your windows sparkling clean.

To remove urine stains from travertine, mix baking soda and water to create a paste. Apply the paste to the stain and let it sit for a few hours. Scrub the area with a soft brush and rinse with water to remove the stain. Repeat the process if necessary.

Things in motion tend to remain in motion and continue in the same direction. That is inertia. Since the drum is round, it creates centrifugal force. The water presses out through the holes and the clothes can't The centrifugal force is dependent on the speed of the rotating drum.

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I don't know if this will work on piano keys, but dry erase markers erase permanent marker on white boards. Write over the mark, then erase the dry erase. If the dry erase doesn't come off the piano keys easily, use alcohol.

Cotton stains more easily than wol because the fibres absorb better than wool.

Scrubbing Bubbles shower cleaner was not invented by a single person, but rather by a team of researchers and chemists at S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., the company that produces the product. The cleaning formula was developed to effectively remove soap scum and grime from shower surfaces.