Latest Guides:
How to Clean a Camel Hair Rug
Dianae asked: How do I clean a camel hair rug? My son brought me back a lovely handmade rug (kilim) made with camel hair from Turkey. It has quite a smell, and I have been airing it out in my... (more)
How to Remove Glossy Spot Left by Pencil Eraser
Per asked: How do I remove a glossy spot from a pencil eraser? We got an ink spot from a pen on our brand new kitchen table. I tried to remove it with soap and water, but it didn’t vanish... (more)
How to Remove Grease from a Car’s Interior
Amber asked: How can I remove a black, greasy fingerprint from my light colored car ceiling? I had some interior work done on my car, and the mechanic doing the work left a dark black, greasy... (more)
How to Remove Lotion from Bare Wood
Lois asked: How do I remove lotion oil from bare wood? I am finishing a chair that has fingerprints from hand lotion over the bare wood. The fingerprints show up during the staining process. Is... (more)
How to Remove Sunscreen Buildup from an Auto Seatbelt
Jane asked: How do I remove sunscreen build up from an auto seatbelt? This is a mixture of sunscreen and body sweat when returning home from the beach. Be careful when choosing a method for... (more)
Latest Blog Entries:
Will Wet Carpet Damage the Parquet Floor Underneath?
E asked: A toilet flooded into a room that is carpeted with old parquet underneath. The carpet isn’t glued to the parquet, so I raised it and placed items underneath to allow air to circulate... (more)
How to Clean Propane Ovens with Aerosol Cleaning Sprays
Dianne asked: Is it okay to use aerosol cleaning sprays (such as Easy Off) to clean my propane oven? The can says to keep away from flame, and the pilot light is right there. Although you... (more)
How to Soften a Stiff Silk Garment
Donna asked: I washed and dried a silk shirt, and now it doesn’t feel the same. Is there any way to get the texture back? What can I do to get the original, smooth texture of the silk shirt... (more)
What Is Dry Cleaning Solvent?
Faith asked: What is “dry cleaning solvent”? I have never heard of it. Can I just use dish soap, and what temperature should the water be? I have some spots of ink toner on the carpet and... (more)
Is It Okay to Clean Linoleum Floors with a Dry Squeegee?
Mathieu asked: Is it okay to clean with a dry squeegee? I used to clean my linoleum floor with a dry squeegee, just to remove the dust. My parents have always done that, and I like it because I... (more)
