How do you remove scratches from oak furniture?
If you have scratches on a wooden table, the easiest way to remove them is to finely sand the area with a soft grade sandpaper, such as 100 grit or higher. Once you've lightly sanded, you can polish the area with a rubbing compound or special oil made for wood surfaces. If the scratches are deep, you may consider filling them with a matching wood putty before sanding, so that the marks are removed and the surface is smooth after sanding and polishing.
What is the best method to remove tough carpet stains?
Vinegar is good for removing stains on carpet and therefore, you can mix sufficient quantity of vinegar with water. This solution can be ideally used for your DIY carpet cleaning process.
For removing more obstinate stains, you can make use of peroxide or some other good bleaching agents. But, these bleaching agents should be used carefully and in moderate quantities because if used wrongly, they may spoil your carpet.
Steam cleaning is one of the best DIY carpet cleaning options. But, you need not use this procedure frequently. Using them once in six months is ideal.
How do you describe daily life for women in Athens?
Always at home. Couldn't take part in politics and couldn't vote either. They can't own land also. They had to run the home and family. They cared for young kids, bought suplies and wove cloth to make clothes and other women duties.
How do you clean an old porcelain sink?
Baking soda and a little elbow grease!
I have an old farm sink that the enamel is wearing off. Not wanting to use harsh cleaners I looked for the best thing that wouldn't further damage my sink.
Here's what to do
Get a small box of baking soda and make a paste using water (needs to be soupy). Spread it on the area that needs to be cleaned and let it sit there for 20-30 minutes. After that use an abrasive sponge (I used a Dobie) and scrub the surface clean, adding a little water when necessary. The bicarbonate won't harm the surface and it will look pretty good. (Not as good as new but pretty darn close (and white too)!
What is the best way to remove capsaicin oil off your hands?
Household bleach diluted one part bleach to five parts water will chemically neutralize the capsicum
The result is salts that are easily washed away with standard soap and water
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The company CHATTEM that makes Capsaicin cream for arthritis pain relief says that if you wash your hands with cooking oil thoroughly, then sprinkle table salt on that to remove the oil, it will also take out the residue so it won't continue to burn your hands. ( I have tried it, it does work ).
How do you prevent potato bugs?
you take a cup of pee and pour it on the bug and the bug wil be gone in a giffy.(5SECONDS) you squash them under your shoe. if you are a woman wearing a high heel shoe you need to grind or smear him so he is squashed completely
Is a stainless steel teapot with rust inside still safe to use?
Yes, but i don't think stainless steel rusts. Iron on the other hand would rust.
*Stainless steel can rust if it comes into contact with certain acids or bleach or if the grade of stainless steel it was created from is of a lower grade. The rust will likely make the water taste bad when using it, but it is non toxic in small amounts. It is iron. If you eat a LOT of iron (more than 50-100mg a day) you can develop iron toxicity.
People in Northern Minnesota drink well water that is so full of iron it looks red. They do this all their life along with cook on cast iron pans and kettles. They live to be 90 to 100 years old. NO a little rust won't harm you if a lot of rust makes you live longer.
How do you remove tree sap from upholstery?
We used Citrus Goo-Gone Pro Power to quickly remove sap from our micro suede sofa cushion. It was available at our local Walmart store. Seemed to work well, and left no stain or damage.
Why is it hard to remove grease using only water?
Greasy food is food that is cooked in an oil or butter. Oil and water do not mix, therefore saponification process is necessary that will separate the oil from the fabric, this is accomplished with soap.
How do you removes stains from vintage linens?
I use oxyclean.I make a paste with it and brush it on the stained areas.I soak the linens for two hours,adding extra oxyclean in the machine.Use the hottest water for the fabric,let the machine agitate for a couple of minutes to work the oxy through the fabric.After that,let the machine finish the cycle, then use regular detergent, and run the cycle again.
How to Remove Wax from a Tablecloth?
usually it depends on the table type. when i was 4, i blew out a candle, and knocked it over my bathroom sink area. nobody noticed for a while. when i was 7, i was messing around, and found if you used a paper clip, it gets it off. unfold it, and lightly scrape around, and go all over it, and it comes right off. it did for me!
How do you get ink off leather?
There are several methods for removing ink from leather - some better than others. First off, ink does not come off easily especially if it has been there for any period of time. If that is the case, have it done by a professional. Also, if it is a suede then it will not come off without marking the leather. If you are going to do it yourself, be very GENTLE - it is very easy to damage leather beyond repair. Very gently rub stained area with a clean white towel using rubbing alcohol/surgical spirit. Let dry completely.
How do you remove aluminum foil stuck on interior ceramic oven surface?
(Wear a professional n95 mask and rubber gloves). Use a straight razor and scrape off as much foil as possible. Get a hold of Mercuric or sulfuric acid. BE CAREFUL not to spill anywhere, work close to a stainless steal sink. Poor a little in a small glass container and bring over stove porcelain surface. Pour the acid onto the foil and wait 3-4 minutes, use paper towel to wipe off the acid, and then a soapy wet rag. Repeat process until all foil is dissolved. Then wash surface thoroughly and repeatedly with a soapy dish towel. Once complete run water in the sink for 5 minutes till any possible remaining accid is flushed from the sink. The foil is gone and the porcelain is preserved. Works great! (Don't breathe the fumes and ventelate the area or move the stove outside)
What do most people prefer brawny or bounty?
I prefer Bounty over all the other brands and have for years. I tried cheaper when I was in college to try to save a few cents but all the other brands I tried did not hold up to the spills like Bounty.
How do you get a sick stain from a cream sofa?
When the stain is still fresh, apply white wine. The color begins to disappear and then all you're left with is the wet part of the stain. If the stain is dry, then use a little soap that is safe on the material (I would try Palmolive) and hydrogen peroxide. Spray, dab, or pour the mixture on the stain. Been there done that!
How old do you have to be to wash dishes?
if you know them and you are responsible about age 11,or 12 if you dont and you ask at a restraint probably 13-14 years old or older
Why should you wash knives separately from other dishes?
There are a couple of reasons to wash knives separately from other dishes.
One of the reasons is safety. If you have knives in the sink with the other dishes, there is a good chance that you reach in for a dish, and you slide your hand across a blade instead. It could cut you wide open before you even realized it was there.
Another reason is to maintain the quality of your knives. When other items bump into the blades in the sink, it damages the edge. Small dings and chips will dull the knife, as well as make it harder to sharpen.
How do you clean stove top grates?
if you have a self cleaning oven put the grates inside while the oven is cleaning. sometimes you have to set the oven to clean longer but it works great. leave the racks in the oven and place the grates on them. you can also place the metal burners in as well.
Does Brawny paper towels offer the best performance for the best price?
Brawny absorbs more liquid. I know this beause i did a project on these 2 products. My results were
Bounty 1. 1/2 cups of water 2. 1/3 cups of water. Brawny 1. 2/3 cups of water 2. alittle less than 2/3 cups of water
What is the best way to clean tile and grout?
Regular cleaning can be done with detergent and water, and rinsed; or commercial household cleaners or bathroom cleaners used according to label directions. Do not use scouring powders or other abrasives which can scratch the finish.
Special cleaning may be needed for ceramic tile in bathrooms if there is a buildup of: soap scum, a rough white coating, or mildew.
Remove soap scum by sponging with a mixture of 1/2 cup packaged water softener, plus 2 tablespoons rottenstone plus 1 cup hot water; or use a solution of 1-2 tablespoons trisodium phosphate in 1 gallon hot water. Rinse.
Remove mildew by cleaning with a dilute solution of chlorine bleach in water, following label directions on bleach. Rinse. Or use a mildew-retardant household spray.
The rough white coating is a buildup of mineral from hard water (like you get in a teakettle). Dissolve it with a commercial tile cleaner and wipe off.
Occasionally a dark varnish-like stain may build up in a tile shower that has not been cleaned regularly. It is a build-up of body oils and soap scum and very hard to remove. Cover the spot with full-strength liquid laundry detergent and let stand for a couple of hours. Then sponge with water. If it still doesn't all come off, leave detergent on longer and scrub with a brush. Don't use on porcelain enamel tubs or fiberglass or plastic surfaces as it may damage them.
[Info from the Home Maintenance And Repair Database at the Michigan State University website]
Remember bleach should never be used, as it will kill the seal of the tile and grout. If you find your self contently cleaning your grout line you will want to reseal it with a tile sealer. To find out if you grout line needs sealed or if your tile has lost its seal do a water bead test on it. Drop a few drops of water on it and if it bead up then the seal is fine but if it sink in it will need resealed. The harsher the chemical that is used to clean the tile the more damage it will cause the seal. With proper maintenance of tile you should not have to use any harsh chemicals, what vinegar and water should clean your tile.
With white vinegar in warm water. Dry it off with an old towel. Works absolutely great.
There is a product from Australia that is a broom on mop off grout cleaner no nasties. Can also be used for wall tiles. www.pinkstuff.com.au
White vinegar has been proven to work to remove hard water stains and from ceramic wall tiles. See the step by step method below:
Natural Formula to Use:
Pure white vinegar
Method to Use:
1.Fill a clean spray bottle with pure vinegar
2.Spray the vinegar freely over the wall tiles and wait for a few minutes
3.If stains are stubborn spray more vinegar and wait a while longer
4.Simply wipe away with a clean cloth to reveal the shine
Tips:
Sometimes stains are extra stubborn - for this make a paste of white vinegar and baking soda and scrub gently with a soft brush or sponge. Never use an abrasive cleaner like scouring pads, powders or steel wool as this will scratch the surface.
How do you clean soot from under the mantel?
I had soot above my fire box on the rock, in the kitchen, and on just about everything plastic in the house. A Magic eraser took care of everything. The rock tore the heck out of the thing, and it took 2 to clean the fireplace rock. I had tried many things and had no luck. Great product. My rock is beige, and I got 99% of the beige back.
we are trying , and this was suggested. works ok but really worked on the soot on the logs.. Heat up your firepalce for about 20 minutes. With the fireplace still ON, spray windex on the logs or rock and watch the soot evaporate! It works!
Why is it important to clean sanitize and store properly?
It is important because cleaning and sanitizing wares is part of a food safety program. We need to clean and sanitize wares to promote health and avoid contamination of any infectious disease or harmful microorganisms.
How long does it take to wash the dishes?
If it's on the "light soil" setting, then it will take about an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes. If it's on the "pots and pans" setting, then usually about 2 hours. If you set it to use the "dry" cycle rather than let them air dry, then it will add about another 15 minutes.
Can coca cola remove ink stain?
Coca-cola stains clothes, but not permanently. If the stain is still wet, you can probably remove it by blotting it up and then blotting it with water. Once the stain has dried, pretreat it and throw it in the washer on a hot cycle.