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How often wash yourr SHEETS?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:46:00 GMT

How often wash yourr SHEETS?...

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Some of my roommates never take out the garbage. What's the best plan to get everyone involved?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:52:00 GMT

We have several people in our apartment... Usually teams of two are assigned to take out the garbage for two weeks, and then we rotate... But everyone's gotten lazy and nobody takes out the garbage anymore, even when it's their turn. What's the best way to motivate everyone to...

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Washing your laundry in cold water?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:48:00 GMT

I've recently thought about mainly doing my laundry in cold water, with a few exceptions. I guess my question is ... I've read that water has to be a certain temperature for the detergent to activate, so if the water temperature doesn't get up high enough the soap is essentially...

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What else can I do with baking soda?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:02:00 GMT

I have a couple pairs of tarnished earrings and a friend of mine gave me a recipe using baking soda that will help remove the tarnish but I'll have plenty extra left. I know that baking soda is one of those wonder products that can do about half a million things so I'm just wondering...

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Why does my sponge already smell musty? ?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:37:00 GMT

It's gross. I use sponges to wash dishes. I usually change my sponge every couple weeks (I know it's not the most sanitary route.) For some reason, the last two sponges I've used smell musty after using them for just a day or two - and it's bad. It leaves my hands smelling...

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How do i clean a nasty bathtub. I have a bathtub in my new appartment that i can't get clean.?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:20:00 GMT

I have tried scrubbing bubbles already and it didn't work. My roomate once tried using toilet bowl cleaner and he says it worked where he used it, but that he almost died and and had to run outside cuz of the fumes. But i can even tell now where it was that he used it. Is there some great...

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What is the best thing to get rid of roaches? i kept a clean home. but it had a few whenwe moved in.?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:38:00 GMT

What is the best thing to get rid of roaches? i kept a clean home. but it had a few whenwe moved in.?...

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What happens to Socks when you wash them,they just disaper,were do they goTue, 22 Mar 2011 06:37:00 GMT

i loose socks all the time , and have to replace them when washing them...

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What motivates you to clean your house when your feeling incredibly lazy?Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:12:00 GMT

What motivates you to clean your house when your feeling incredibly lazy?...

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Is there anything that will get rid of fleas?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:20:00 GMT

Ok this is driving me ..sane! Awhile back my dog started bringing in fleas, my dogs gone now, but his freeloading friends are not, & I have carpets all throughout my home, & everyone of them is infested with these irritating parasites. I've tried just about everything, from...

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What are your best tips for getting rid of clutter?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:18:00 GMT

Any organization tips?...

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What is best way to remove weevils from dry pantry foods? Would prefer not using insecticide unless necessary.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:34:00 GMT

I have found weevils in opened cereal, rice, and flour in my pantry, but also UNOPENED rice, etc. Have thrown out all affected food but want to clean pantry to kill those crawling on the walls. Any advice or experience you have had with this? I prefer a method that doesn't use insecticide,...

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Anybodys parents got mad at you if you wet the lil carpet mat, in the restroom after you take a bath?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:04:00 GMT

Anybodys parents got mad at you if you wet the lil carpet mat, in the restroom after you take a bath?...

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My favorite white shirt is now BLUE Help!?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:32:00 GMT

I recently made the mistake of washing my new blue jeans with my favorite white shirt, and now it's ruined!!! The color has transfered onto the shirt. Is there anyway to restore it to it's normal state? My shirt is cotton, and it's really important, because it's the only...

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I got butter on my sissters top?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:04:00 GMT

does anyone know how to get grease stains out...

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How do I keep my ears clean if cotton buds (or Q-tips) are bad?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:39:00 GMT

I read that cotton buds (as we call them in Britain) or Q-tips are bad for your ear as they push the wax back in so please what is the safe way to clean them, I feel irritated if I don't clean them out a couple of times a week...I kind of like doing it!...

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There's a piece of gum INSIDE my northface fleece jacket?Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:21:00 GMT

i bought it a month ago and it's inside the jacket somehow.. near the top left pocket, next to the zipper. i have no freaking idea how it got inside but i can't get it out. there are no openings. i washed it two times, tried squeezing it out, but that didn't turn out very well. so...

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Where are my socks !?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:47:00 GMT

I just put some socks in the dryer and when I open it There was nothing!...

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How do I get this rug to stop shedding?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:42:00 GMT

I bought these 2 rugs from IKEA they look great but I have "rug hair" all over my house. My mother told me to take them to laundrymat and throw them in the big washers. But the rugs say dry clean....they are made out of ..... Pile 100% New Wool Base fabric 100% polypropylene Can I...

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How do you get an outside odor off of stuffed animals?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:13:00 GMT

Okay, today I opened the window a little bit and at like, 5:30 pm, I went into my room and it smelled like sweat and hotness. I smelled my stuffed puppy dog my dad got for Valentine's day and it smelled AWFUl. I already washed and dried all of the stuffed animals and they smell the same....

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How Do You Clean a Commercial Gas Grill ?Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:44:00 GMT

I tried cleaning it the traditional way using aluminium but the stainless frame ended UP getting some sort of stain on it what can I use to take the stain out...

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Would anyone like some ironing done for them at home. I charge £7 per hour. Has to be in Lordshill area.?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:09:00 GMT

I do not drive only use the bus that is why I have stated Lordshill or Lordswood. I do not mind Shirley as well. I charge by the hour as I feel you get a better service than per item. Anyone interested please e-mail me back. Thankyou...

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How To make Cleaning My Room Fun, Fast && Easy?!?Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:20:00 GMT

Okay, My Moms Been Telling Mee To Clean My Room In Like Forever! Its Really Annoying && I Want My Bffl && Her Lil Sis, If She Wants To, Come Over! Im Really Bad At Cleaning My Room Cuz Im Easily SideTracked I Need It To Be Fun Or I Just Wont Do It. Help! :o...

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Does anybody know where to purchase a whipped cream dispenser with fast shipping?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:16:00 GMT

I need to buy a whipped cream dispenser very fast. Can anybody recommend me a trustworthy websitethat offers fast and cheap shipping?...

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Cleaning calcium carbonate hard water stains?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:15:00 GMT

Where I live in the country, the hard water contains a large percentage of calcium carbonate which leaves stains on all my sinks, tubs, and toilets. I have a septic system and I worry about using commercial lime removers, for fear of damaging the beneficial bacteria that are in the septic tank....

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How do you get cigarette smell out of a coat?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:20:00 GMT

My mom just gave me a new coat. Unfortunately, she smokes a lot, so the coat smells strongly of cigarettes from being at her house. I'm a non-smoker and don't want to smell like cigarettes. Is there a cheap and easy way for me to get the cigarette smell out of the coat without ruining...

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Red wine in two year old wedding dress?Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:32:00 GMT

i got married two years ago and my father-in-law spilt red wine all over the front and back of my satin wedding dress. I moved right after the wedding and "temporarily packed up" the dress...i just recently found it in my mothers closet of all places and i am wondering if anyone knows...

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Is there a way to smooth out/repair a viscose top that was put into a dryer?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:02:00 GMT

I have a 55% polyester / 35% viscose top that was accidentally put into the dryer, and now the fabric has formed small clots of fabric throughout.Is there a way to smooth out the fabric and bring it back to its original state? Thanks!...

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Has anyone returned a rainbow vacuum before? Is it a hassle or even possible?Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:25:00 GMT

We had a Kirby Sentria completely paid off and working great. Yesterday, the salesmen from Rainbow came out and we spent 1600 on the latest vacuum by water edition. Personally, I think we made a mistake because after reading other peoples comments, I don't want to pay a lot more money for...

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HOW DO YOU GET A STAIN OFF A CARPETTue, 22 Mar 2011 03:44:00 GMT

I NEED HELP, I DROPPED TIDE (THE WASHING THINGY) ALL OVER MY CARPET, IT SORT OF DRIED, I PUT CARPET CLEANER, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. ANY WAYS TO GET RID OF IT? PLS I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

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