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Dull bathtub

We're remodelling our bathroom and decided not to replace the tub. I gave it a good clean and it looks pretty good, but...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by AnnyMiddon
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by AnnyMiddon

Removing engine oil stains from clothing

I did my first ever engine oil change for myself last week but spilled some on my sweater and pants that would not go aw...
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posted by dlkim_uw
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by dlkim_uw

Cleaning Pots And Pans

Hi, We have a number of pots and pans that have accumulated a layer of "varnish" and black coating over the years. So f...
16 comments posted 21yrs
posted by garyjbrown
16 comments posted 21yrs posted by garyjbrown

Cleaning Floors with Carpet Shampooer

I have a Hoover SteamVac Deluxe that I use to scrub my floors. The problem that I have is what to use as "shampoo." I h...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sme617x
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by sme617x

Small Floor Buffer for waxed wood floors?

Can anyone recommend a basic, low-cost floor buffer for routine buffing of waxed hardwood floors please ?? Thanks for an...
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posted by jnipper
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by jnipper

Cleaning Motivation

I suppose this has been going on long enough and I need some type of solution for this. I know that I am a bit of a slo...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by rblosat
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by rblosat

Removing green stains from copper.

What is a good cleaner to take green stains/deposits from copper? This is the screen inside a water fountain nozzle, ha...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by meirman
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by meirman

re graffiti

Hi anyone know how to remove graffiti (in this case felt pen from a brick wall)? Thanks.
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posted by <mcewan
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by <mcewan

Re: Wax crayons in sink

You can use an auger and/or remove/clean the trap. I'd try a hand auger rather than the more aggressive motorized auger...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nobody
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by nobody

Fill washer then add laundry????

I wondered why the instructions on every washer I've seen is to fill the washer with water, THEN add the dirty laundry....
14 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tomkanpa
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by tomkanpa

What kind of sewing machine do I have?

By default, I am the owner of a portable zig-zag sewing machine. I think I could make it work well, but I need a needle...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by meirman
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by meirman

Cleaning old hardwood floors

I recently bought a turn-of-the-century house with hardwood floors. They are weathered in places and I am considering r...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by z141171-nntp
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by z141171-nntp

Update on Roomba Red

Hi Gang A few asked for me to post my findings after using the Roomba Red for a week. Amazing, simply Amazing, this [AD...
14 comments posted 21yrs
posted by raiar
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by raiar

Small high pressure tank

I just visited my mechanic yesterday and had a chat with him. Again, I noticed a device he has which is a pressurized t...
22 comments posted 21yrs
posted by man
22 comments posted 21yrs posted by man