Household Hints

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.

The purple dye from the socks may bleed onto the white underpants, causing them to become stained with a purple tint. It's best to separate dark-colored clothing from lights when doing laundry to prevent color transfer.

The temperature of an iron used for ironing clothes typically ranges from 300°F to 450°F (150°C to 230°C), depending on the type of fabric being ironed. It's important to adjust the temperature based on the fabric care label instructions to prevent damage.

Good question. It depends on your point of reference. If you Look UP at it while it is installed on the ceiling, then use the nob or pulley that controls the fan to use as the 12 marker on the clock. If it goes to the right its clockwise and to the left it is counter-clockwise

lay on the floor and look up at it. If it is moving the same direction as a clock it is moving clockwise.

Hold a piece of tissue paper at a corner such that it is near (but not touching) the fan blades.

If the fan lifts the paper toward the ceiling then it is rotating clockwise. This is best for winter.

If the fan pushes the paper toward the floor (causing a breeze) then it is rotating counter clockwise. This is best for summer.

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.

To remove melted plastic and fabrics, heat at low

setting just until material softens, and scrape off with

a smooth piece of wood, a wooden spatula or half a

clothespin. If some remains, make a paste with baking

soda and water and rub or try silver polish. Wipe off

with damp cloth. For a non-stick soleplate, rub gently

with nylon mesh pad and suds. Acetone or nail polish

remover may remove melted polyester.

To remove wax from clothes, place the fabric in the freezer for a few hours until the wax hardens. Use a dull knife or your fingers to gently scrape off the hardened wax. Then, place a paper towel on the fabric and iron over it to absorb any remaining wax. Finally, launder the garment as usual.

Since kilo means  "thousand" then there would be 1/1000th of a kiloliter in one liter or 0.001 kiloliters = 1.0 liters

To remove stains from white shirts, you can try soaking the shirt in a mixture of water and white vinegar, using a stain remover, or scrubbing the stain with a mixture of baking soda and water. Additionally, you can try bleaching the shirt (if safe for the fabric) or taking it to a professional cleaner for more stubborn stains.

To remove a laundry detergent stain from clothing, first rinse the stained area in cold water to remove excess detergent. Then, apply a stain remover or liquid detergent directly to the stain and gently rub the fabric together. Finally, wash the clothing in the hottest water temperature the fabric can tolerate and check the stain before drying to ensure it is fully removed.