Household Hints

To use borax to kill ants, mix equal parts borax and sugar to attract the ants. Place the mixture in areas where you have seen ant activity. The ants will be attracted to the sugar and take the borax back to their colony, which will eventually kill them.

As with any household cleaner, ammonia is safe when used in accordance with the instructions on the label. Children should not use ammonia without permission from and monitoring by their parent or guardian.

Rusty brown toilet water can be caused by iron or manganese deposits in the water supply. This can occur from corrosion in old pipes, sediment buildup in the water heater, or naturally occurring minerals in the water source. It's important to address the underlying cause to prevent further discoloration and ensure the water is safe for use.

An iron set to the cotton setting typically reaches a temperature between 360-445°F (182-230°C), which is hot enough to effectively smooth out wrinkles in cotton fabric without causing damage. It's important to always refer to the manufacturer's instructions for the specific iron you are using.

It treats the water in the bed and stops the formation of moulds and algae - in other words, it stops the water going green and smelly.

<Improve the answer> Yes! Please improve it. What's in it? Which chemicals and in what concentration? Which grocery store or kitchen sink stuff can be substituted?

Why are there no ingredients on the label as can be found on almost every item in a grocery store?

Is is pure and unadulterated Snake Oil?

It should be able to come off just by using a damp cloth (with a little bit of scrubbing). It seems to work for me. Obviously if you do not need to wear it straight away, pop it back in the wash.

To get rid of the smell from sprayed insulation, you can try increasing ventilation by opening windows and using fans to help remove the odor. Activated charcoal or baking soda can also help absorb the smells. It's important to address any underlying issues, such as moisture, that may be causing the odor.

It depends on the fixture. I have 4 types. One has screws on the outside of the metal frame, so you unscrew those and hold the glass bowl. Another has two big metal clips INSIDE the glass bowl. I have to be brave and just pull to one side until the first side unclips - putting it back on is more nerve wracking! Another has a metal pole coming through the center of the dome. Hold on to the glass, but pull the metal piece a bit to one side and then unscrew it. The final one almost stumped me - an electrician purchased it and installed it this winter and I never thought about changing the bulb! There is no metal pole, no screws, just the frame and the dome. You have to TWIST the glass counterclockwise and it unscrews (there are three metal bumps on the INSIDE that hold it when you screw it back. hope this helps!

And I found a fifth: Hold metal frame and pull down on glass fixture. One side started coming out giving me confidence to pull more. I finally removed the glass and found three Spring Clips that hold the glass fixture. I strongly suggest that this is the last method you consider.

well i don't know it might be pH 10

The function of soap in washing is to help break up grease and oil that water alone can't. Skin is always covered with a fine film of body oil to which bacteria, dead skin cells, and dirt will adhere. Soap helps release this debris from the surface oil. Too much scrubbing with soap can remove all of the surface oil from your skin, leaving you skin feeling very dry.

When washing things other than yourself, if the object is very greasy, soap will actually work better than detergent to wash it if you don't have a grease cutting product. When I have a grease or oil stain on clothing, I will scrub the spot with warm soapy water before laundering it.

Different fabrics react best to different temperatures of heat. Cotton material is best handled at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The material will quickly smooth out without the worry of anything being burned.

To use moth balls in the closet, simply place them in a small open container or tie them in a piece of fabric to prevent direct contact with your clothing. Make sure the closet is well-ventilated to allow the fumes to disperse and avoid placing moth balls near food or in areas accessible to pets or children. It's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper usage and replacement frequency.

Extreme temperatures on the outside wall can affect the battery's performance, causing the clock to lose time. In contrast, the more stable temperatures in the interior of the house help maintain the battery's efficiency, resulting in better timekeeping.

Mix equal parts of water and white vinegar and apply the solution to the salt stains on the fabric. Gently pat the area with a clean cloth or sponge, then wash the fabric as usual. Allow the fabric to air dry.

colour it in with a black vivid penThe sweater may not be repairable as matching a color to one spot to the rest of the sweater will be very difficult if not impossible. It may be possible to blend slightly though using a black fabric dye.

Pure acetone. the main solvent in nail polish remover is acetone the acetone has changed the colour of the stain on the concrete, wash the area afected with pure acetone reapeat several times this will remove the other ingredents in the nail polish remover if the stain on the concrete does not return to its natural colour then sand it and restain.

If the item was retrieved from the dry-cleaners smelling of kerosene, the odor is actually from chemicals used in the dry cleaning process. The cleaner may re-clean the garment for you free if you take it back and complain. The chemical should have been removed entirely with the initial cleaning. A thorough drying at the cleaner will remove the odor. It will eventually dissipate without a professional drying and you can use air exposure to speed the process. Place the garment in the dryer on the "fluff" or "air" setting, or if heat-safe, use heat.

If it is truly from kerosene, you will have to take a different approach. First you will need to remove the oil base. If the garments are washable, wash in dish detergent, cheap shampoo for "oily" hair or even women's facial cleaner, to remove the oil.

Next, you'll have to deal with the odor. Wash according to manufacturer's recommendations but add baking soda to the wash cycle. Stop the washer at the rinse cycle and add 2 cups of white vinegar. Allow to rotate several times to distribute the vinegar throughout, then turn off the washer and allow to soak for 2 hours before completing the cycle. A long drying time will also help as it increases air exposure and allows some evaporation. Use no heat or "fluff" setting and be sure that the garment contains only the odor at this point and not actual kerosene that may spark. Do not wash or dry with any garments that do not contain the odor.

Other options include soaking the garment in a substance known to neutralize kerosene odor: rubbing alcohol, paraffin oil, mineral spirits. A spot-test should be performed prior to using any of these. All of these will require removal by using the wash and rinse method above.

For non-washable garments, the odds are against you. The best thing to do is have it professionally cleaned. Most home methods include enclosing the garment in plastic along with a substance intended to absorb the odor. First, you should absorb as much of the oil as possible. Methods include spreading with non-clumping cat litter or baking soda and allowing to stand.. Once the oil is absorbed by the substance, vacuum it away and repeat until most or all oil is removed.

Substances used for the enclosed method (use a plastic dry cleaner bag or trash bag) include: baking soda, coffee grounds, charcoal (plain BBQ charcoal that is not treated to be self-starting,) or activated charcoal. Place the substance in a permeable container such as an envelope or small sock inside the bag with the garment, close it and wait.

Another method was to fill the bathtub with hot water and add several cups of white vinegar or ammonia. Hang the garment over the tub and allow to stand.

Vodka has been used for years to remove odors from fabrics. Do a spot-test to be sure there is no interaction with fabric dye. Spray the entire garment with vodka and allow to air until no odor remains.

Heat will speed the evaporation, if the garment can tolerate it.

Downy fabric softener is made of a mixture of ingredients, including water, conditioning agents, preservatives, and fragrance. The exact composition of Downy may vary depending on the specific product and formulation.

Fabric softener contains lubricants and conditioning agents that coat the fibers of the clothes, reducing friction between them. This helps to make the clothes feel softer to the touch by smoothing out rough fibers and reducing static electricity.

That's a question of semantics. With very few exceptions, all laundry detergent is "synthetic". Detergent is generally made up of a few kinds of ingredients: an oil basedsurfactant (cleaner), specially built protein enzymes (enhanced stain removers ), preservatives, coloring agents and perfume. Some detergents don't bother with the stain removers and just rely on the hot water and alkaline action (like with baking soda) to clean the laundry. In any case, if you are looking for an organic (read: NOT synthetic) laundry detergent, you are looking for something like Seventh Generation. It is made from palm oil based surfactants, is not dyed and has what constitutes a "natural" fragrance in this country.

To remove Vicks Vapor Rub from clothing, first scrape off any excess using a spoon or dull knife. Then apply a pre-treatment stain remover or liquid laundry detergent directly to the affected area. Wash the clothing in the hottest water temperature allowed by the garment care label. Repeat the process if needed before drying the garment.

The weight of a waterbed can vary depending on the size and amount of water it holds. On average, a queen-size waterbed can weigh between 1200-2000 pounds when filled with water. It is important to ensure that the floor and supporting structure can bear this weight before setting up a waterbed.

Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can be a good substitute for laundry borax in science experiments. It also has similar properties and can be used as a mild cleaning agent or to regulate pH levels. Remember to adjust the quantities accordingly as baking soda may have a different potency compared to borax.