Fuzzy Sweaters
Fuzzy Sweaters Q. I just recently subscribed to this newsletter. How can you get rid of fuzz-balls on your sweater? I have tried the lint-removers, but they don’t seem to work. Do you have any suggestions? Lynn A. I have... Read More
Removing Ink From Furniture
Removing Ink From Furniture Q. I found my dog had slept on the sofa with a pen, cap off, and it bled all over the seat. Is there any way, after sitting for a week, to remove it? Thanks, Sara... Read More
Removing Pink From A Sweater
Removing Pink From A Sweater Q. Help! Due to a laundering "accident", one of my favorite black and white sweaters is now black and "pink", having been put in the wash with a burgundy dress. OOPS! Even though I only... Read More
Cleaning Rayon Fabric
Cleaning Rayon Fabric Q. I have a problem with my rayon fabric turning colors when I take it to the dry cleaners. I have tried Dryel at home and still my fabrics get a red or pink tinge to... Read More
Ink On Expensive Suit
Ink On Expensive Suit Q. Please help me!! I have a very expensive suit (Jones New York) light color – sort of manila envelope shade that somehow has ink stains on one of the sleeves. I have tried everything under... Read More
Removing Dog Hair
Removing Dog Hair Q. I’ve got a dog that sheds quite a bit. I’ve tried the "Swiffer Sweepers", but they don’t pick up the hair like I’d hoped. Can someone give me a tip for picking up all this hair... Read More
Removing Dark Eye Makeup From Washcloths
Removing Dark Eye Makeup From Washcloths Q. I’m having a terrible time removing dark eye make-up stains from light colored terry cloth washcloths. I’ve tried a lot of different things…desolvit, bleach, goop, spray ‘n wash, dishwasher powder, soaking all night…nothing... Read More
Fingernail Polish On Clothing
Fingernail Polish On Clothing Q. I painted my daughters fingernails the other day and before they were dry she tried to straighten up her dress. Now there is pink nail polish all over the back of her beige colored... Read More
How To Remove Acrylic Paint
How To Remove Acrylic Paint Q. Late last winter I purchased a Columbia jacket for my daughter. She had it less than 2 weeks when she got oil or acrylic artist paint on the sleeve. Does anyone know how... Read More