Styptic Powder For Wounds
Do you mean styptic powder? Systolic refers to the upper reading of blood pressure.
Laundry Detergent as Carpet Cleaner
Oh please do not ever use laundry detergent on your carpet! These kinds of products cause extreme residue buildup on your carpet and it will attract dirt twice as fast! Carpet cleaning solutions have chemicals in them to prevent buildup. Also, never use those...
Practice Drills Before A Disaster
Cantate, thank you for sharing! I am keeping everyone in Japan in my prayers. God will see you through. He always does. Those of us in Missouri are in the process of sending help. Hang on! God bless you!
Name Ideas for a Cake Decorating Business?
How about Delectible Delites by Denise! Or just Delectible Delites. Good luck to her with her business!
Shampoo Clothing Stain Remover
Great to use on clothing, etc. Just be sure to NEVER use anything like this on your carpet. Any detergent residue left in your carpet will attact dirt like a magnet and that spot will reappear faster than ever! Ive worked in carpet for 17 years.
Get Yearly Exams For Breast Cancer
Dear Darrell: So sorry for your loss. I totally agree about screenings and also think these should be free. May God comfort you as you go through life and remember to lean on Him. I know you probably want to be angry, but God knows that and will help you through...
Homemade Carpet Freshener
I have been in floor covering for 16 years! Never EVER do this to your carpet! Unless you have a professional grade vacuum, you are just filling your carpet backing and your pad with soap, baking soda and trapping in all the extra dirt. When you have your carpets...
Crochet Sweater Pattern Using Only Rectangles?
Try LionBrand.com. This is the site for Lion Brand yarn and they have a weekly newsletter and they give you access to lots of free patterns. Surely they will have one you can use! Good luck!
Removing Mop and Glo from Tile Floor?
Use AquaMix Heavy Duty Tile and Grout Cleaner, available at most floor covering stores or possibly at Lowes or Home Depot. Follow directions carefully! Then, use Armstrong Once N Done to clean your tile, never anything that will coat your floor. If you want...
Removing Mop and Glo from Tile Floor?
Be sure to use only quailty cleaning products on your floors. This is not a sales pitch, it is from personal experience. Do not try home remedies on porous material such as tile and grout!
Best Mop to Use on Hardwood Floors?
I work at a floor covering store. The best mop to use on any laminate or hardwood floor is a BONA laminate/hardwood mop. It has a large rectangular head with terrycloth or microfiber cloth headcovers. Always use BONA-X floor cleaner or Bruce Hardwood cleaner...
Best Mop to Use on Hardwood Floors?
Never ever use vinegar, or vinegar mixed with water on your hardwood floors. Also, do not use Swiffer Wet Jet. These chemicals are hard on the finish and the water will warp your wood over time!
Best Carpet Choice for a Sewing Room?
I work at a floor covering store. I would recommend a low pile carpet which is mostly a solid color. Remember that you may drop pins, buttons, and other tiny things, so you dont want a plushy high pile carpet with a busy pattern in it. Depending on your natural...
Shaving Cream for Stains
Never, never do this! I work at a floor covering store and this does nothing but put dirt back into your carpet! Anytime you use something like this or like dish washing soap, you will leave residue in your carpet that actually attracts dirt to that spot first...
Starting a Tanning Salon?
I own a tanning salon in Missouri. I dont have the number handy, but call Four Seasons Tanning Supply in Paris, TN. Ask for Kelly. They are absolutely the nicest people and can give you lots of advice on just about everything. E-mail me if you want some suggestions...
Removing Grout from Tile?
You waited too long after grouting to remove the grout haze. Now it needs to be acid washed. While this sounds scary and damaging, it will just remove the grout from the tile and not damage the grout lines -- if done properly. Contact your local floor covering...
Cleaning Sticky Residue on Laminate Flooring?
I work in floor covering. Never, never, never put water and/or vineagar on a laminate floor! Laminated flooring is only layers of paper/wood pressed together with a laminated top covering. There are special cleaners for laminate flooring. Your local floor covering...
