Looking For Biz Color Safe Bleach Powder?
Both Biz and Oxy-clean are oxygen bleaches and work the same way. I use them interchangably.
Problems Opening Thriftyfun Website?
It sounds as though you have a cookie blocking the website. If you use a Windows operating system go to TOOLS>INTERNET OPTIONS>DELETE and delet all your cookies. You may also want to go to TOOLS>INTERNET OPTIONS>PRIVACY TAB>SITES> and REMOVE ALL. Between those...
Brown Dots on My Car?
I know you like to park under a tree, but tree sap drips can lift and remove the paint from your car leaving permanent damage to the finish. If you cant get them off, you might consider parking somewhere else as it will hurt your resale value if you ever decide...
Crayon on a Chalkboard?
Jubilee is a kitchen wax product - sort of a cream that is white colored. It will remove crayon from walls, etc. quite well. My mother had to do this after one of my sisters colored a wall in our new house as a child. I think it is still made. If you cant find...
Ginger for Motion Sickness
Do you chew the small piece of fresh ginger? or just swallow it like a pill? I have taken ginger pills with good results but fresh ginger would be a good alternative.
Reviews of Tide Free Laundry Soap?
We use PUREX free and clear. It is very efficient in the washing machine (we buy the concentrated bottle and use about 3 T. per load in a HE washer) and cleans very well. Both my husband and I have fragrance and sensitivity issues and we have no problems with...
Caramel Popcorn on Carpet?
Caramel is mostly sugar which will disolve in water. Wet, but dont saturate the carpet, let sit and then gently rub to the center of the spot with a white washrag. You may have to repeat a couple of times but it should all come out.
Sheets Smell After Washing?
Try using borax in the water according to the box directions. It is inexpensive and very good at removing grease and odors. Also, check to be sure that your washing machine is draining properly, it may be retaining some water beneath the tub that is dirty?
Washer Not Getting Dust Out of Clothes?
A lot of powdery dust/dirt will cake in warm/hot water and gum on to clothing rather than wash out. Try rinsing the dusty clothes in cold water first in the machine, then washing them the way you normally would.
Keeping Well Water from Staining Clothing?
When we lived in Georgia (think iron-rich red clay!) the one way they were able to keep the kids softball uniforms white was to wash them in CASCADE powder-style dishwasher detergent in warm to hot water. It was able to remove the iron and clean the uniforms...
Pet Hair on Microfiber?
This isnt a way to remove hair from microfiber - but a training technique that may help you keep her off the couch in the long run. Put several pennies in an empty soda can and tape the opening shut. Anytime your dog does something (like jump on the furniture...
Cleaner for Stainless Steel?
Hi, I was finding it hard to keep my solid black cooktop clean looking because it always looked smeary. I mix 1/2 and 1/2 isopropyl alchohol and white vinegar and spritz it on with a spray bottle. It does a nice job of removing the greasy smears and my cooktop...
Fuzzy Insoles for Shoes?
In addition to adding the furry innersole - make sure that your shoes or boots have enough room to wiggle your toes, your feet will actually stay warmer! Not so much that the shoes slide around on your feet though. When your toes are confined it doesnt allow...
Stains on Granite Countertops?
Your counters may need to be sealed with a granite sealer - try checking at Lowes or Home Depot. Some granite is more porous than others, though I have heard that it is a good idea to seal them all periodically.
Car Has No Power When Accelerating?
Try changing the gas filter. If it is partially plugged your car can bog down under acceleration. It is an often overlooked and inexpensive to fix problem. If your car had old gas sitting in it for a long time there is probably dirt and gunk in the system.
Black Puck Marks On Goalie Equipment?
Jubilee is great for getting greasy-black marks off things. It is also great if your child colors with lipstick on the wall :o)
Are You Guilty, Too? A Poem
I had to laugh at this. Many of my fondest memories of my grandmother involve food in some way. She used to do this frequently!
Can You Use Ultrashield on Microfiber Furniture?
All Microfibres are made of synthetic fiber. They tend to be a slick, smooth fiber (and some of them are texturized) and do NOT absorb dyes and finishes into the fibre. Anything applied will sit (or adhere) on the surface of the fiber only. Microfiber describes...
My House is Falling Apart?
If after trying to obtain help for your home through some of the recommendations already given, you feel your house is still a maintenance and financial burden - then sell it for whatever it is truly worth on the market. Take your equity and buy a home you...
Increasing Your Cleavage Without Surgery?
We all have what God gave us :o) There is no product on the market that will really make an appreciable difference. Some chest area exercises will firm up your chest wall and make what you have more prominent, but will not increase your bust size. I have had...
Acne On Face, Back and Chest?
Tea tree oil is a natural antibiotic. You can use it mixed with some water on your face after cleansing - it will help fight the bacteria that occurs in most acne. Also try using egg yolk that you have slightly beaten as a mask on your face a couple of times...
Making A Removable Door?
Hi Dawn, We used to have ferrets and wanted to contain them as well, but because they were small the typical baby gate didnt work as they could wriggle through. We bought pieces of flexible plexi-glass (Lowes or Home Depot) and just sort of flexed them along...
Removing Makeup On Linen Shirt?
I have had the very best luck using Stain Stick by Spray N Wash. It is really great for getting out greasy and protein based stains. It actually works better the longer it sits, so I would rub it on (both sides of the fabric if possible) and let it sit a day...
Installing Grounded Electrical Outlets?
It makes no difference which way they are installed other than the plug has to be turned the same direction as the outlet holes. I have had them both directions in different houses.
Repairing Drywall After Removing Tile?
You dont need to replace the walls - they just need to be re-floated with a surface agent. It isnt that easy to do a smooth wall if you havent done it before, but it can be done. The textured wall finishes are very easy to use.
Make Your Own 2% Milk At Home
Adding water to milk will cut down on the fat, but it also significantly cuts down on the nutritional value of the milk. The only difference between whole milk, 2%, 1%, skim is the fat - none of the other nutrients are changed. By adding water you are diluting...
Preventing Discoloration in Apple Juice?
It is an oxidation process - you might try using Fruit Fresh which should help. It is a powedered product that has citric acid in it and helps slow down oxidation. It is close to flavorless, may have a hint of tartness in it. I use it on fresh cut fruit to...
Vinegar to Remove Shampoo Build Up?
Dilute the vinegar so that it goes a little farther. Lemon juice also works equally well. Rinse either one well. They both help your hair rinse totally clean, especially if you have over-softened water or especially hard water. To remove beauty product build...
Hair Ideas for Girls That Play Sports?
Both of my girls were swimmers. We learned to french braid their hair which helped keep it out of their way and can be done when it is wet or dry. That way they could keep their longer hair, but have it out of the way for sports. Another way they wore it was...
Establishing Credit With A Credit Card?
You do not have an credit problem - you have an income problem. PLEASE dont fall into the credit card TRAP. I agree with a previous reader - go to Dave Ramseys website and find his radio program to listen to. It will really inspire you to live on what you make...
Moving Without Selling Current House?
We have moved 12 times from state to state since we were married, renting or buying, etc. as we moved around. The number one piece of financial advice I would give you is this: If you can not AFFORD both payments, upkeep, and taxes at the same time on a PERMANENT...
Deep in Debt and No Way to Pay?
I have been working with my niece on getting out of a horrible credit card debt mess for three years which she is only now starting to come out of. The harrassment is ENDLESS and will not go away. I highly recommend Dave Ramsey - go to his website, listen to...
Deep in Debt and No Way to Pay?
Hi, as far as what the credit card companies can do to you - Harrass you endlessly, they will only stop when they turn you over to collections companies who are even worse. They do not ever quit. They can garnish any income except social security. Take you...
What is 'Packed' Brown Sugar?
Is your brown sugar the dry (natural) kind or the moist kind? When they are referring to packed brown sugar, they mean the moist kind that is pressed tightly into a measuring cup so that there are no air pockets when measuring. If you are using dry brown (or...
Maternity Brides Maid Dress?
Davids Bridals has a wide selection of bridesmaids dresses, most of which come in the same fabrics and colors. They probably run about $100. My sister-in-law simply picked a color, and let her bridesmaids chose the dress they most liked. It really was a beautiful...
Traveling to Yellowstone and Mt. Rushmore?
I recommend you check out tripadvisor.com You can ask questions about specific areas on their forums, check out recommendations for restaurants, hotels, etc. I have belonged (free) for several years and I always get great tips on the areas I am traveling too...
Slippery Wood Floors?
To keep your area rug in place you can buy rug liners meant to go between a rug and a hard surfaced floor. Both Lowes and Home Depot sell them.
Removing Soap Build Up from Laundry
I have a comment and a question :o) 1. Do you think that you are possibly using too much fabric softener? It can cause a buildup also. 2. When you use the white vinegar - how much do you use? And does it ever affect the color of your garments?
Primer Vs. Kilz?
I was always taught that you can paint latex over latex, and oil over latex, but never latex over oil. If you are painting over raw wood for your moulding, I probably would use a primer as it is less expensive than Kilz and is a great smoother/sealer. Kilz...
Choosing a Paintbrush?
There are definite differences in brushes and how they apply the paint and the finished look of the paint (lines vs smooth). There are brushes sold specifically for oil based paints, and also for latex paints. I have bought cheap and expensive brushes and my...
White Fuzz on Black Clothing?
If your clothes are partly cotton the fibers tend to bloom when over-dryed. Try taking things out of the dryer before they are fully dried to avoid this. The color (not just black) will be richer than if fully dried. If wetting it down gets rid of it, chances...
Looking For Nachos Recipe?
Start with a layer of thin white tortilla chips that either are no-salt or low-salt. The thinner they are, the crispier they will get. Layer them up about 3 deep so that you have the base of a 10x15 jelley roll pan pretty well covered. Line the pan with foil...
Recipe For Custard?
I dont have a recipe for it - but you are looking for something called spoon custard - thick enough to coat a spoon, but not firm like baked custard. Maybe you can find a recipe online with the name.
Uses for Recycled Glass Jars
I use recycled glass jars instead of plastic storage containers. They let you SEE exactly what is in them, are free and come in a variety of sizes. They also generally close tightly and keep food fresh - crispy things stay crisp, marshmallows stay soft, etc...
Saving On Electricity In The Summer
Hi Donna, Most air-conditioning controls have an option for making the fan in the system run on automatic (when the a/c is cooling only) or on for all the time. We find that if we run the fan in the on position it keeps the air in the house moving all the time...
Removing Candle Wax From Glass?
Try warming the wax to soften it with a hair-dryer and it should lift pretty easily from the table top with your fingernail.
Bread Mixer Recommendations?
Ive used a Cuisinart for the last 20+ years to make bread and pizza dough. It is quick (45 seconds to mix) and I like the consistency of the dough after it has been kneaded.
14 Month Old Crying for No Reason?
Does she primarily do this after she eats and drinks? She may have gastro-enteritis and may need an antibiotic. People can pick this up from the ground and animals (pets). It may also be possible that she has an ear infection? This sounds a lot like what my...
Is Carpet Safe After Being Wet?
They are now saying that all the hoopla and huge scare about molds has been over-emphasized (figures). There are some molds that can be dangerous, most are not. Still - I would say follow your nose. Does the room smell moldy or mildewy? How about when the air...
One Login Not Working on a Multi-User Computer?
Chances are your husbands side is the administrator side and currently your account isnt allowed internet access. If you are using Windows XP, you need to go into the Control Panel, to User Accounts, choose Change an account and make the necessary adjustments...
Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pudding Cake
When you describe this as a pudding cake - do you mean that it is pudding-like on the bottom, cake-like on top? I love rhubarb and will have to give this a try.
Fading Jeans?
The only natural bleaches I know of are the sun, vinegar, or lemon juice - and you can combine them. Maybe try throughly soaking your coat in vinegar (cheaper than lemon juice) and hanging it in the sun? You may have to rotate it around some or the areas that...
Homemade Cures for Poison Ivy?
I dont know of a homemade cure, but Burts Bees makes a Farmers Friend Poison Ivy soap with Jewelweed in it and it works very well to calm down the inflammation and itching. It is also good if you get the itchies after working in the yard. It runs about $5 a...
Blackcurrant Juice Stain?
Do not even attempt to get it out yourself. Take it to the drycleaner and tell them exactly what it is. They have every stain remover known to man and if anyone can get it out, they should be able to. Be sure and take it to a GOOD drycleaner (not the $2 in...
Avocado-Cilantro Bagel Spread
This sounds wonderful! What type of goat cheese do you use? I am not very familiar with it - are there different types (like mozzarella vs cheddar?).
Smoothing a Rough Cement Patio?
Hi - I was able to remove nut stains from my patio using oxyclean and a brush. I wet down the surface, sprinkled on oxy-clean and used a barn brush to scrub with. It worked very well, perhaps it will work on oil as well. Good luck!
Bleach Stain on Viscose?
It sounds as though you have bleached spots for some reason. You might try using a dye color-remover for the entire garment, then re-dye it into a color you would like.
The Best Flooring for Dogs?
Hardwood and tile are very difficult for dogs to move on. Linoleum is only slightly better. I think carpet really is the easiest for a dog. We have an old dog who has arthritis. Her hip goes out very easy on any smooth surface.
Painting Concrete?
Hi. We have done this a few times. You will get the best results by using a product called muriatic acid. You can get it at places like Home Depot or paint stores. It is a mild, acidic cleaner - stronger than vinegar. The main advantage is that it also mildly...
Building Credit With Credit Cards?
Hi Jessica, May I suggest a different approach? I am a big fan of Dave Ramsey. You might try checking out his website at www.daveramsey.com and also finding out which radio station in your area carries his program. He is hugely motivational and anti-debt to...
Hawaiian Punch on Car Upholstery?
Ditto on the OxyClean! I have used it on my carpet for red stains. Dab it on (get it wet enough to do the job though) and let it sit for a few minutes - rub toward the inside of the stain so you dont spread it, then dab it off with a dry towel. Rinse and dab...
How long will mushrooms keep in the refrigerator?
It varies a little depending on how fresh they are, but usually I wrap them in paper towel, then put them in a plastic bag or container. Ive used them as long as a week later. Not sure how much longer. You can usually tell if they are bad if they get slimy...
Flaws Showing Through Paint?
Scratches are tough and shiny paint shows up everything. If they arent significant, then using a flat paint might work. Otherwise I would float some wall-resurfacer over them, sand to smooth and repaint, or paint it with a textured paint. There are some really...
Buying Organic Food
Hi Miranda, Yes it is possible that insecticides and pesticides can be wind blown (known as drift) onto Organic produce HOWEVER, insecticides and pesticides are expensive commodities for the farmers that use them, and they do all they can to minimize their...
Netflix for Books?
In the city I live in, I can make a request through my library for almost any book to be put in a HOLD line. When my turn comes, they contact me, I go get the book and have it 2-3 weeks until it is due. This costs me not a single penny! Most libraries offer...
