What Is This Houseplant? (Long Leaf Ficus)
I agree with the others...this does not look like an amaryllis...Perhaps the tag for the plant, was placed in the wrong pot!
Disinfectant Spray Ruined Finish on Dresser?
You could try directing a hairdryer on the spots...Dont have the hairdryer too close to the wood...but close enough, so that the dryer restores the finish...You may need to do this several times...You might also try...using a hot iron on the spots...Lay a cloth...
Disinfectant Spray Ruined Finish on Dresser?
I forgot to add...Rub hard...the area you just used the hairdryer or iron on, with a soft cloth...buffing the area...
Restoring Laminate Countertop?
You could try rubbing the spot with Armoral...This has worked for me...when I made the same mistake...You will need to reapply the Armoral occasionally...
Removing Bleach Smell from Cement?
Pour straight white vinegar on the concrete. This should remove the bleach smell.
Repairing Heat Marks on a Dining Table?
Try a hairdryer...directed on the spots, but dont get it too close to the table surface...or it could burn the wood...I have had success, using this method...
Repairing a Sunscreen Stain on a Laminate Tabletop?
You might try Armor All Protectant, on the spot...
Removing Stain on Laminate Countertop?
I had this happen once and I used Armoral on the bad spot...It needed to be repeated occasionally, but did a nice job, of disguising the spot...
Removing White Stains on Dark Wood Laminate Flooring?
Try using a hairdryer, directed on the white area. It worked for me, on my wood table.
Vinegar Fruit Fly Trap
I never use plastic wrap, with the lid...The fruit flies, drown in the vinegar, when they take a drink...Try it...it works without the plastic wrap!
Stretching Lined Leather Shoes?
Soak a pair of cotton socks in rubbing alcohol. Wear the wet socks, while wearing your shoes. Wear the socks and shoes, until the socks are dry! This should stretch your shoes!
Repairing Windex Stain on Wood Table?
Direct a hairdryer on the white spot/spots, then rub with a soft cloth. Dont hold the hairdryer too close to the table. You could damage the table finish further!
Microwave Corn on the Cob
I like like this method of cooking the corn...BUT...I am concerned that worms might be hiding in the corn silks!...Consequently, I remove the husks before cooking it in the microwave...
Getting Rid of Blackberries?
You can mix your own vinegar/salt weed killer. Mix one gallon of white vinegar with one cup of salt and two tablespoons of liquid dish detergent. Shake/stir well, to dissolve the salt. Spray this on the plant/plants that you want to kill. It works best when...
Oven Cleaner Stain on Black Formica Counter?
Perhaps try Armoral or a spray wax, like Pledge...Good luck!
Oven Cleaner Stain on Black Formica Counter?
You might try touching up the spots, with mineral oil, cooking oil, olive oil, etc. Rub the oil on...then rub it off. Good luck!
Weed Growing in Hydrangea?
Using an old, small paintbrush...saved just for this job. Paint some of the leaves of the weed, with weed killer. Dont get the weed killer on the hydrangea leaves. It may take a while, but this will do the trick!
Black Spots on Shower Caulking?
Make certain your caulk is applied properly ... so that water cant get behind the caulk. Leave NO cracks for water to get into. After showering, take your bath towel and dry the shower. Paying special attention to where the mold was. This will eliminate mold...
All Natural Weed Killer
Adding two tablespoons of liquid dish detergent, to the gallon of vinegar, will act as a sticker...allowing the weed killer, to stick to the weed/grass better!
Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs?
Never use fresh eggs for hard boiled eggs. Use eggs that are two weeks old or older. The shells will peel off easily, when you do this.
Homemade Shoe Stretcher Spray?
This may sound a little bizarre! Soak and then wring out, a pair of socks, with rubbing alcohol. Put these socks on your feet. Then put on the too tight shoes, and wear the shoes for at least an hour. This should stretch your shoes!
Cloudy White Spots on Laminate Countertop?
Could this be spilled fingernail polish remover? Perhaps some sort of oil ie: cooking oil, olive oil, mineral oil,etc. could be rubbed on the spots, would disguise the spots. I repaired some similar spots, on dark green formica, with mineral oil. Try one small...
Value of National Geographic Magazines?
I tore the ads out of my 1960s National Geographics and sold them to a person who was selling things at a flea market. Dealers especially like the old Coke ads (Often times on the back cover of National Geographic.) and automobile ads. Folks buy the ads to...
Cleaning a Range?
You should be able to take the door apart; thus being able to clean between the two parts. See if you can find the screws, that hold the door together (Have someone help you with this project!). Carefully remove the screws and voila...the door comes apart!
Killing Vines Without Damaging Soil
You can accomplish the same thing by using an old paintbrush and painting the herbicide on the plants foliage. I save the paintbrush, in a small plastic bag, for the next plant I want to get rid of.
Killing Dandelions with Sulfate of Ammonia
Baking soda will do the same thing, and it is readily available and cheap! Just put about a half of a teaspoon, in the middle of the dandelion.
Removing Grease Buildup on Stove Burner Control Panel?
I have rental property and am left with very dirty, greasy stoves, at times! I use WD 40. Its the best product I have found for removing built up grease!
Removing Grease Buildup on Stove Burner Control Panel?
I assume you know, that you can remove the stove knobs? Just pull them straight off. Its much easier to clean the back splash, with the knobs off!
Removing Greasy Buildup on Kitchen Cabinets?
What you might have, instead of greasy cabinets, is the finish is melting. If there is varnish on the cabinets, it eventually starts to degrade from the dirt, grime and grease, that has been left on the cabinets.
Removing a Yellow Bleach Stain on Cotton Fabric?
Using a q-tip, dab peroxide on the yellow stain. Be sure to wet the stain with the peroxide, thoroughly though.
Removing a Red Crystal Light Stain From Wood Furniture?
You might try using bleach, to remove the stain, dilute one third bleach with two thirds water, apply this with a q-tip. If this doesnt remove the stain, make the solution stronger. After using the solution, rinse the area well with water, then apply straight...
Removing Steam Stains from Cabinets?
Try Googling Removing steam stains from wood. There are a number of solutions. Good luck!
Looking for Antique Brass Box Feet?
Try ebay.com, Search for: box brass feet. There are several places that sell them.
Endless Cleaning Possibilities For Toothbrushes
Why do you need to use a new toothbrush? I use our old toothbrushes! I disinfect them and scrub away with them!
Removing Bleach Odor from Chest Freezer?
I would wash the inside of the freezer with straight white vinegar. Let it dry naturally. After it dries, wait about three to five days and wash the inside again with plain warm water. The vinegar will neutralizes the bleach.
Cleaning the Inside of Clear Glass Christmas Ornaments?
After washing the inside with soap and water and letting the ornaments dry. Try pouring rubbing alcohol into the ornaments and swish it around, then pour out the alcohol. You could probably reuse the alcohol, for a number of ornaments.
Removing Stubborn Wallpaper?
I had good luck, using a hairdryer. Wet the border with hot water, using a spray bottle. Let the wet border set for a while, then take the hairdryer and direct it on the border. Scrape and pull on the border. It should start to come off in strips!
Rubber Rug Pad Left Sticky Residue on Hardwood Floor?
I would try mineral spirits, rubbing the area with an old terry cloth towel or rag. The spirits wont harm the floor. You will need to ventilate the area, because the spirits have an odor.
Cleaning Old Down Pillows Left in Storage?
Be very careful about putting old pillows in the wash machine. I would first put the pillows in an old pillow case and either sew or pin the pillow cases shut. (tightly!) If the covering is rotten on the pillows, you could have a real mess in your wash machine...
Problems Removing Bathroom Wall Tile?
Are you sure that concrete backing is suppose to be removed? Perhaps talk to someone at a tile store to find out.
Why Did Plastic Bottles of Bleach Leave Rust Stains in Porcelain Tub?
Saturate the stains with hydrogen peroxide. Leave it on the stains, until the stains disappear, then rinse well with plain water.
Bleach Stained the Shower?
I would saturate the floor with hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit for about 15 minutes and then rinse it off well...Peroxide removed the discoloration from my tub floor.
Using Vinegar to Kill Grass in the Driveway?
I buy the cheapest white vinegar I can find! To one gallon of vinegar, add a cup of salt and two tablespoons of dish detergent. The dish detergent acts as a sticker, making the vinegar stick to the plants leaves, better. Dont get this on anything you dont want...
Oven Racks Roughen By Cleaning Cycle?
Rub wax paper on the racks. Rub the side areas of the racks, where the racks slide into the side grooves, especially well. Your racks will now glide smoothly!
Washer Isn't Draining?
My washer too, was leaking. I took the front panel off. (Look online for instructions on how to do this.) I started the wash machine, so I could see where the leak was coming from. I discovered a hole in the washtub! I went to Wal Mart and bought some JB Waterweld...
Cleaning Holes on Mini Salt Shaker?
Try soaking the top in straight white vinegar for a few days or even longer.
Removing Stain on Table Left By Squash Decoration?
You might try using bleach, diluted with much water. Apply with an artists brush or with something that just covers the bad spot. Let this solution dry and if the color has been removed. Wash well with water and then soak the spot with straight white vinegar...
Rust Stain on Linoleum Floor?
If there is wax on the floor, be certain to remove it, before attempting to remove the rust...The wax will prevent you from being able to remove the rust, if the rust is under the wax!
Removing Unknown Stains on Towels?
The stains may be from acne medication or from a product, that has benzoil peroxide in it. I do know benzoil peroxide will stain fabric. Perhaps do an online search, for removing benzoil peroxide stains.
Fixing an Old Wood Floor
This is quite intriguing! Please explain your technique further. Also how did this smooth out the slivers?. Was the liquid floor wax, a wax made for wood floors or a wax made for vinyl/linoleum floors?
Removing Stain on Painted Cement Floor?
Try straight vinegar, preferably white vinegar. Leave it on the stained area for at least 30 minutes. Hopefully, the white stain will wash off!
Smoke Stains on a Stove?
Im wondering if oven cleaner would remove the stain. Also try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Rubbing really hard when using it!
Removing Paint from Cell Phone?
I would NOT use fingernail polish remover. It might damage the cellphone finish. You might try cigarette lighter fluid. It will not damage the finish. The hand cleaner is a great tip. (One brand is Goop.) If you use the hand cleaner, leave it on the phone for...
Hanging Curtains Over Wooden Blinds?
I bought, at J. C. Pennys;extenders to make your curtain rod deeper. I think it makes the rod about an inch and a half deeper. The extenders are pieces of metal or plastic, that fit on the end of the curtain rod. They work great. They might be made by Kirsch...
