Cleaning

To clean a urine-soaked couch, start by blotting up as much of the urine as possible with paper towels. Then, mix a solution of equal parts water and white vinegar, and spray it on the affected area. Let it sit for a few minutes before blotting it up with a clean cloth. Repeat if necessary and allow the couch to air dry completely.

Try soaking the affected garment in a mixture of cold water and vinegar for 30 minutes before washing it again. If the stain persists, you can try using a color-safe bleach or a commercial color remover according to the product instructions. It's important to act quickly to prevent the stain from setting further.

You can remove white chalky streaks from recently poured concrete by using a stiff brush or broom to scrub the surface. You can also try using a mild acid solution like vinegar or a commercial concrete cleaner to help dissolve and remove the streaks. Rinse the area thoroughly with clean water after cleaning.

RUBBING ALCOHOL (Isopropyl alcohol) Forget about the peanut butter, mayonnaise, butter, and the like unless you just want to make a mess. You need a solvent that will actually dissolve the sap. Yes, you can use WD-40, gasoline, paint thinner, kerosene, and a million other oil based solvents, but then you have an even more dangerous mess to deal with. --->> Here is the easiest solution. RUBBING ALCOHOL (Isopropyl alcohol). (1) I got some sap from a new deck on my shirt. (2) I took the contaminated spot and put it in a small bowl. (3) I then filled the bowl with enough rubbing alcohol to just cover the sap. I used the stronger 91% (also available at any store) stuff as opposed to the normal 70% because that is what I had in my bathroom, but it worked so well, I have no doubt that the 70% stuff would work equally well. (4) After about 30 minutes I went back and took my short out of the bowl, and I couldn't even find the spot. It was completely dissolved. (5) I just rinsed off the water-based alcohol and the shirt was as good as new. No toxic mess. No oil stain on my clothes. I don't smell like a peanut butter sandwich. I am not explosive from an oil based solvent. Problem solved.

Most shower stains are either mildew or soap scum (which is a combination of product and lime build up). If I start getting stains in the shower, I use comet to scrub the tub down. Let it sit for a while, and then rinse it out very thoroughly. When you are finished, if the stains are still there, try Lime-A-Way. It also works on your shower head! Black stains on tile are typically caused by mildew, an air-borne fungus that thrives in humid locations. Use a weak concentration of chlorine bleach in a spray bottle, but make sure the shower gets plenty of air when you do that, the chlorine can cause you somee problems if it gets too strong. Use 5% to 10% chlorine bleach in water and spray it directly on the mildew. If it dries out too quickly, you may need to use some tissue to keep it wet longer. Spray the mixture on the tissue and bunch up the wet tissue over the stains. If the stains are white, brown or green or basically any color except black, it might be mineral stains and you'll need to use something like CLR to get the stuff off.

To remove semen stains from bedsheets, start by blotting up as much of the stain as possible with a clean cloth. Then, rinse the area with cold water to help lift the stain. Next, apply a stain remover or a mixture of laundry detergent and water, and wash the sheets according to the care instructions.

You can clean gold plated jewelry the same way you clean solid gold jewelry. The only thing to be careful of is not to scratch it. Put a couple drops of dish liquid in warm water. Do NOT use automatic dish liquid because it does contains abrasives. Let the jewelry soak for a few minutes to loosen the dirt. Brush the jewelry with a small, soft brush. I usually save my old toothbrushes for this purpose. You especially want to brush around stones and clasps to remove accumulated body oils and dirt. Then, rinse with water taking care not to let the piece/s escape down the drain (you can use a small wire strainer or mesh tea ball). Dry with paper towels or anything else that's lint free. Finally, wear your clean, shiny jewelry with pride!

A solution of half Mr. Clean and water with a small amount of ammonia can be used to clean gold-plated jewelry. This is what many jewelry stores use in their ultrasonic. Soak for 15 seconds then rinse with water and dry.

Ritz dye has a product to mremove rust stains. if you will mix this into a paste and rub on stain let it sit for about 15 minutes then wash with laundry it should take it out. i have used this many times and it works for me.

You can try applying white vinegar or rubbing alcohol to the affected area, letting it sit for a few minutes, then scrubbing with a soft brush or cloth. Alternatively, you can create a paste using baking soda and water, apply it to the stain, let it sit for a while, then scrub and rinse. Remember to wash the shirt afterwards as well.

One method to remove baked-on plastic from metal is to use a heat gun or hairdryer to soften the plastic, then scrape it off with a plastic scraper or butter knife. Another option is to soak the metal object in hot, soapy water to loosen the plastic before scrubbing it off with a non-abrasive sponge. Additionally, you can try using a mixture of baking soda and water to create a paste to help scrub off the baked-on plastic.

How you can get a wood stain out of a white t-shirt depends on whether the stain is oil or water-based. For oil-based wood stains, use mineral spirits and for water-based wood stains, use acetone. Blot the stain from the edges and work your way in towards the middle but do not rub. Wash the t-shirt on a hot laundry cycle, between 60 and 90 degrees.

Go to target and buy a "multi-use" eraser ... they're just like "mr clean magic eraser" -- all you do is wet the sponge, wring it out, and rub it over the stains. It comes right off the wall!

The same trick for blood stains in clothes and various other things. Your body has enzymes that can break down such stains. Just spit on it and rub it with a cloth.

To clean semen off lacquered bedroom furniture, mix a small amount of mild dish soap with warm water. Dip a soft cloth into the soapy solution and gently wipe the affected area. Make sure to dry the furniture afterwards to prevent any water damage to the lacquer finish.

Yes, rubbing alcohol can help dissolve super glue from glass. Soak a cloth in rubbing alcohol and place it on the glued area. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before gently rubbing the super glue off. Repeat if necessary.

To remove semen from silk, first spot treat the area with a gentle detergent or enzyme-based stain remover. Gently blot the stain with a clean cloth, being careful not to rub it in further. Then, hand wash the silk garment in cold water with mild detergent and allow it to air dry.

The key to mold control is moisture control. It is important to dry water damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. If mold is a problem in your home, clean up the mold and get rid of the excess water or moisture. Fix leaky plumbing or other sources of water. Wash mold off hard surfaces with detergent and water, and dry completely. Absorbent materials (such as ceiling tiles & carpet) that become moldy may have to be replaced.

== == It helps to get the smoke odor out of the fabrics. You can rent a machine that will produce ozone and help to reduce the odors in a house after a fire. Of course you still have to clarn and re-paint the house.

The best way to clean them is with steam. other cleansers and polishes can leave a film. There is a way to do it yourself, without the help of a specific jewelry cleaner. Boil some water on the stove and place a veggie stemer on top and place your jewelry in the steamer and let it steam for about 20 minutes.

That's ok for Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires but really BAD for emeralds, pearls, opals and a number of other stones. They might discolor, loose oil (emeralds), crack or simply fall off (glued pearls). The safest way for delicate stones is to use a tooth brush and soap and lukewarm water. Be careful about going from hot to cold water as the stone may fracture internally (such as Tanzanite).

Take a brown paper bag and place it over the material. Using a hot iron, press the paper bag. You will see wax bleed onto the bag. Keep repeating that on dry peices of bag until you see no more spots. Answer: If the material is a piece of clothing or small enough to place in a 5 quart pot. pour boiling water on it inside the pot, let sit. The wax will rise to the surface. let the water cool, poor off the solid wax on the surface, repeat if neccessary. This works a little better than the previous method because it removes it from the inner fibers and not just the surface wax.

In hard water areas where lime deposits and scale build up in your humidifier you need vinegar. Pour it in, the item that holds the water and leave it be. As inexpensive as vinegar is, fill the entire item instead of swishing it around to reach the other areas. If it is not full it will not clean out all the scale. And just leave it. Depending on the amount of scale perhaps a minimum of 4 hours to even 24 hours. You will see the hard water areas turn white and kind of look "fizzy", the vinegar is "active". If there is a big big amount of scale, after some time the vinegar will no longer clean the scale, becoming "inactive" and you would need to use more new vinegar. White vinegar is fine. By occasionally feeling the inside of the item, the surface or interior will be smooth when the scale is all gone. If your really ambitious or impatient you can help rid the scale by scraping it, like with a coffee spoon or something smooth edged but tough so it won't leave marks. If you let it sit long enough though it will remove scale from your humidifiers, bathroom faucets, kitchen sink areas and faucets, anything that pretty much has scale that the vinegar can sit in or on, like our coffee pots too, and it's not a chemical so you don't have that to worry about! Bacteriastat and humidifier water conditioners are available at Wal-mart and are inexpensive, usually by the humidifiers. If your water in the humidifier becomes slimy and has an odor you may most likely have bacteria. A quick fix til you get to the store to get your Bacteriastat if you run out is just a very tiny amount of bleach to temporarily freshen the water and hopefully rid the bacteria. And I do mean temporary and a "tiny" amount of bleach. My floor humidifier which humidifies an entire house would take perhaps 1 tsp to 1 tbsp bleach. Every time you fill your humidifier also, turn your filter and it will last longer. Never squeeze out your filter though. They are fragile.

You will need to get a professional cleaner to remove the urine. Hopefully, you can also get an enzyme spray that will help neutralize the smell. Invest in a non permeable cover for your mattress, since your pet may repeat the action.

To remove dried dye from a bathtub, you can try sprinkling baking soda over the stained area, then spraying with vinegar. Let it sit for a few minutes before scrubbing with a sponge or cloth. You can also use a commercial bathtub cleaner or a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and cream of tartar for tougher stains.