Cleaning

The Frugal Life – Removing Tape Residue

Tar On Brick

Tar On Brick Q . Recently, my son did some repair work on my house and used tar to seal the space between the house and the wall outside. He got a lot of the tar onto my brick front... Read More

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 Stains in Clothing with Coke

Removing Stains in Clothing with Coke Q. Somewhere I heard about coca cola being great for washing stains out of clothes, but I wasn’t able to get any more info on that. Has anyone heard of using coke? To remove... Read More

Rust Removal

Rust Removal Q. I have a problem with rust spots on my clothes from the dryer. I have tried CLR and various other things with no luck at all. If you know what will take it out I would... 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

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

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

Nicotine Build-Up On Mirrors

Nicotine Build-Up On Mirrors Q. What will remove smoke film from mirror glass? I have tried everything, nothing will cut the nicotine build up. [Quit smoking, praise God] Thank you, –Betty/NC A. We had this problem after my mother died.... Read More

Getting Rid of Mold in Shower

Getting Rid of Mold in Shower Q. I have mold on my bathroom walls and ceiling over the shower. The mold and mildew removers say "Not for painted surfaces." So, what can I use? • If all else fails to remove... Read More