Removing a Ring That Is Stuck On Your Finger?
I was given this tip by a jeweler who used this trick for pregnant women with swollen fingers before he resorted to cutting the ring off: use hemorrhoid cream! It reduces the swelling and greases up the finger so that the ring slides right off. Then just clean...
Removing Sweat Stains from a Couch?
Have you tried a steam cleaner? I know you can rent them from grocery stores and such and they should have a hand held attachment for use on surfaces other than floors. I understand they rent for less than $20 which is a cheaper alternative to buying new couches...
Absorbing Driveway Stains
And for those REALLY stubborn oil stains, after the kitty litter, pour a 2 liter cola over the stain (these come for like 50 cents for the store brand) and leave it for a few hours, then hose off. The acid in the cola eats right through the oil. But be sure...