What do these words mean? I'll let Red Skelton tell you.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Normal?
Skunky said:
I don't take normalcy tests. What constitutes normal? A little lamb that blogs? A whacked dude with a 12 inch wing-spanned moustache who tries to cook her? Someone wearing a gas mask? Someone who's carbonated? A skunk with feathers?
So folks what's normal to you?
I don't take normalcy tests. What constitutes normal? A little lamb that blogs? A whacked dude with a 12 inch wing-spanned moustache who tries to cook her? Someone wearing a gas mask? Someone who's carbonated? A skunk with feathers?
So folks what's normal to you?
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
I'm different...
I got this from Serena's blog.
You Are Fairly Normal |
 You scored 45% normal on this quiz Like most people you are normal in some ways... But you aren't a completely normal person. You're a little weird too! Why You Are Normal: You prefer your friends to your family You'd rather have rats than cockroaches in your home You prefer ruffled potato chips If given the choice, you would choose to have more money over more time You prefer the sun to the moon Why You Aren't Normal: You know a little about many subjects You prefer a good nap to a good meal You don't think glasses make anyone more attractive You prefer non fiction to fiction You eat the cupcake first |
Monday, February 25, 2008
How about something NOT dealing with food?...
How to Clean Stains
STAIN BUSTER: RED WINE
Fabric
1. Sponge the spot with cool water or soak for about 30 minutes in a basin of cool water.
2. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
3. Launder. If it's safe for the fabric, add chlorine bleach to the wash.
Upholstery
1. Blot up as much of the spilled wine as possible.
2. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of cool water.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.
4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the stain disappears.
6. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
OR
1. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Blotuntil the solvent is absorbed.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. Blot up as much of the spilled wine as possible.
2. Use plain water or mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with plain water or the detergent/vinegar solution. Apply a little bit at a time, blotting frequently with a dry cloth until the stain disappears.
4.If using a detergent/vinegar solution, sponge with cold water and blot dry.
Worth a Try
If all else fails to remove the red wine stain (especially on a white carpet), mix one part hand dishwashing detergent with two parts hydrogen peroxide. Sponge on; blot off. Rinse well. Be sure to test first in an inconspicuous spot to make sure the solution doesn't harm the color of the carpet.
STAIN BUSTER: CHEWING GUM
Fabric
1. If the gum is still soft, freeze the item to harden the gum; scrape off excess gum.
2. Sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
4. Launder.
Upholstery
1. If the gum is still soft, freeze it by directly applying an ice cube; scrape off excess gum.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps2 and 3 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. If the gum is still soft, freeze it by directly applying an ice cube; scrape off excess gum.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Blot until thesolvent is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears or is no longer absorbed into the cloth.
5. If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.
6. Sponge the stain with the detergent/vinegar solution.
7. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
8. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
Worth a Try
In a pinch, rubbing white vinegar (full strength) into the gum may soften it enough to pry the gum away from the fabric.
STAIN BUSTER: CHOCOLATE
Fabric
1. Scrape off excess chocolate.
2. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
3. Launder.
4. If the stain remains, launder again, using the type of bleach that's safe for the fabric.
Upholstery
1. Scrape off excess chocolate.
2. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of cool water.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.
4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the stain disappears.
6. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
OR
1. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. Scrape off excess chocolate.
2. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of warm water.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.
4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the stain disappears or is no longer absorbed into the cloth.
6. If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of ammonia (Caution: Never mix chlorine bleach and ammonia- the resulting fumes are hazardous) with two cups of warm water.
7. Sponge the stain with the ammonia solution.
8. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
9. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
STAIN BUSTER: COFFEE
Fabric
1. Sponge the stain with cool water or soak the item for about 30 minutes in cool water.
2. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
3. Launder. If it's safe for the fabric, add chlorine bleach to the wash.
Upholstery
1. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of cool water.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.
3. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.
5. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
OR
1. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. Blot up as much of the spilled coffee as possible.
2. Use plain water or mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with plain water or the detergent/vinegar solution. Apply a little bit at a time, blotting frequently with a dry cloth until the stain disappears.
4. If using a detergent/vinegar solution, sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the solution.
Coffee and Cream
If there's cream (or milk) in the coffee that caused the stain, be sure to use an enzyme laundry detergent when washing the stained item.
STAIN BUSTER: CRAYONS
Fabric
1. If the crayon is soft, freeze the fabric to harden the crayon, and then scrape off the excess.
2. Place the stain between clean paper towels and press with a warm iron to transfer the stain to the paper towels. Replace the paper towels frequently to absorb more crayon and prevent transferring the stain to other places on the fabric.
3. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Blot and let dry.
4. Launder with bleach that's appropriate for thefabric. If any color remains, rewash the item using chlorine bleach, if safe for the fabric, or oxygen bleach.
OR
1. Place the stain face down on a pad of paper towels. Spray with WD-40 and let it stand for a few minutes. Turn the fabric over and spray again with WD-40.
2. Apply liquid hand dishwashing detergent and work it into the stain. Replace the paper towels underneath as they absorb the stain.
3. Launder with chlorine bleach (if safe for the fabric) or oxygen bleach and the hottest water that's safe for the fabric. Rinse in warm water.
Upholstery
1. If the crayon is soft, freeze it by applying an ice cube wrapped in a small plastic bag, and then scrape off the excess crayon.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.
OR
1. If the crayon is soft, freeze it by applying an ice cube wrapped in a small plastic bag, and then scrape off the excess crayon.
2. Spray the stain with WD-40 and let it stand for a few minutes.
3. Tamp the stain. Wipe off residue with a paper towel.
4. Respray with WD-40, then apply liquid hand dishwashing detergent directlyon the sprayed area.
5. Tamp again. Wipe off the residue with a paper towel.
6. Repeat Steps 2 to 5 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. If the crayon is soft, freeze it by applying an ice cube wrapped in a small plastic bag, andthen scrape off the excess crayon.
2. Cover the stain with a clean white cloth and press, using the tip of a warm iron. Repeat, using a clean portion of the cloth until all the wax is transferred from the carpet to the cloth.
3. If a color stain remains, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
OR
1. If the crayon is soft, freeze it by applying an ice cube wrapped in a small plastic bag, and then scrape off the excess crayon.
2. Spray the stain with WD-40 and let it stand for a few minutes.
3. Tamp the stain. Wipe off residue with a paper towel.
4. Respray with WD-40, then apply liquid hand dishwashing detergent directly on the sprayed area.
5. Tamp again. Wipe off the residue with a paper towel.
6. RepeatSteps 2 to 5 until the stain disappears.
Crayon Care
If crayons are accidentally laundered with clothes, you may end up with a whole load of crayon stains. Rewash the clothes with hot water, detergent, and one cup of baking soda. If the color still remains, launder using chlorine bleach, if safe for the fabric. If chlorine bleach isn't an option, pretreat or soak with oxygen bleach or an enzyme laundry product, using the hottest water safe for the fabric. Soak for at least 30 minutes, and then launder.
Removing Crayon from the Dryer Drum
If crayon stains invade your dryer, spray a soft cloth with WD-40 and wipe the drum. Wash spots with a damp, sudsy cloth and rinse with a damp cloth. To make sure the drum is clean, run a load of dry rags through a drying cycle.
STAIN BUSTER: PAINT, LATEX (ACRYLIC/WATER-BASED)
Fabric
1. Scrape off excess paint.
2. Working from the back of the fabric, vigorously flush the stain under warm running water.
3. Mix a solution of one part liquid hand dishwashing detergent to one part warm water.
4. Sponge the stain with the detergent solution, tamping it vigorously.
5. Rinse.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until no more paint is removed.
7. If the stain remains, try blotting with acetone (Caution: Do not use acetone on fabrics containing acetate or triacetate. It will melt these fibers!).
Upholstery
1. Scrape off excess paint.
2. Mix a solution of one part liquid hand dishwashing detergent to one part cool water.
3. Sponge the stain with the detergent solution, tamping it vigorously.
4. Rinse.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no more paint is removed.
6. If the stain remains, try blotting with acetone.
Carpet
1. Scrape off excess paint.
2. Starting at the outer edge of the stain, apply acrylic paint and varnish remover (available at hardware and paint stores). Gently scrape away the paint as it softens. Repeat, using the remover sparingly, until you have removed as much paint as possible.
3. If any paint remains, work glycerin into the stain and let it soak for several hours.
4. Sponge the stain with a mild solution of liquid hand dishwashing detergent. Tamp vigorously.
5. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
6. Sponge with a solution of one part white vinegar to ten parts water.
7. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
8. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
Contain the Stain
When working on carpet stains, keep the paint and varnish remover from spreading the stain. Otherwise, you may create a new type of stain. To avoid this, work on the individual tufts, carefully applying the remover and working it in so it doesn't spread to the surrounding tufts.
Don't Let the Paint Dry!
Treat paint stains as promptlyas possible. Once the paint dries, the stain may be impossible to remove.
STAIN BUSTER: GREASE
Fabric
1. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
2. Launder, using the hottest water safe for the fabric.
Upholstery
1. Scrape off excess grease.
2. Sprinkle baking soda, cornstarch, orother absorbent on the stain. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes, and then vacuum.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
4. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. Scrape off excess grease.
2. Sprinkle baking soda, cornstarch, or other absorbent on the stain. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes, and then vacuum.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
4.Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
5. If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water. Sponge the stain with this solution. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
6. Sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the detergent/vinegar solution.
STAIN BUSTER: IRON SCORCH MARKS
Fabric
1. Using an eye dropper, apply hydrogen peroxide to the stain. Add a drop or two of ammonia.
2. Let it stand from several minutes up to an hour. Don't let the stain dry. Keep it moist withhydrogen peroxide and ammonia.
3. Flush with water.
4. Launder, using oxygen bleach, if safe for the fabric.
Quick Scorch Tricks
If you scorch an item while ironing it, there are two fast and easy ways to repair the damage. The trick is to do one of them immediately.
A) If you have time, rub liquid laundry detergent into the scorch mark and launder the item right away, using liquid laundry detergent and oxygen bleach, if safe for the fabric.
B) If you need to wear or use the item immediately and the scorch marks are slight, lightly rub white distilled vinegar on the fabric. Wipe with a clean cloth.
Heavily scorched fabrics where the fibers are burned and damaged can't be returned to their original state. Nor can melted or shiny areas.
STAIN BUSTER: RUST
Fabric
A commercial rust remover (available in supermarkets and hardware stores) is the best way to remove rust. Because these products contain toxic acids, caution is required. Be sure to read and follow the label directions carefully.
Upholstery and Carpet
For small spots, try a commercial rust remover. For large or stubborn spots, call in a professional cleaner.
Worth a Try
If other methods fail to lighten the rust stain, place the item in the sun, apply lemon juice to the stain, and sprinkle it with salt. As the item dries, keep reapplying the lemon juice and salt.
Bleach and Rust Alert!
NEVER use a product with bleach on a rust stain. It will create a chemical reaction that sets the stain.
STAIN BUSTER: CANDLE WAX
Fabric
1. If the wax is still soft, freeze the item to harden the wax, and then scrape off the excess wax.
2. Sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Place the stain between clean paper towels and press with a warm iron to transfer the wax to the paper towels. Replace the paper towels frequently to absorb more wax and prevent transferring the stain to other places on the fabric.
4. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
5. Launder, using chlorine bleach, if safe for the fabric, or oxygen bleach.
6. If any color remains, rewash.
Upholstery
1. If the wax is still soft, freeze it by applying an ice cube wrapped in a small plastic bag, and then scrape off the excess wax.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. If the wax is still soft, freeze it by applying an ice cubewrapped in a small plastic bag, and then scrape off the excess wax.
2. Sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Cover the stain with a clean white cloth and press, using the tip of a warm iron to transfer the wax to the cloth. Repeat, using a clean portion of the cloth until all the wax is transferred from the carpet to the cloth.
4. If a color stain remains, sponge the stain again with a dry-cleaning solvent.
5. Blot dry.
STAIN BUSTER: RED WINE
Fabric
1. Sponge the spot with cool water or soak for about 30 minutes in a basin of cool water.
2. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
3. Launder. If it's safe for the fabric, add chlorine bleach to the wash.
Upholstery
1. Blot up as much of the spilled wine as possible.
2. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of cool water.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.
4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the stain disappears.
6. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
OR
1. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Blotuntil the solvent is absorbed.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. Blot up as much of the spilled wine as possible.
2. Use plain water or mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with plain water or the detergent/vinegar solution. Apply a little bit at a time, blotting frequently with a dry cloth until the stain disappears.
4.If using a detergent/vinegar solution, sponge with cold water and blot dry.
Worth a Try
If all else fails to remove the red wine stain (especially on a white carpet), mix one part hand dishwashing detergent with two parts hydrogen peroxide. Sponge on; blot off. Rinse well. Be sure to test first in an inconspicuous spot to make sure the solution doesn't harm the color of the carpet.
STAIN BUSTER: CHEWING GUM
Fabric
1. If the gum is still soft, freeze the item to harden the gum; scrape off excess gum.
2. Sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
4. Launder.
Upholstery
1. If the gum is still soft, freeze it by directly applying an ice cube; scrape off excess gum.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps2 and 3 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. If the gum is still soft, freeze it by directly applying an ice cube; scrape off excess gum.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Blot until thesolvent is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears or is no longer absorbed into the cloth.
5. If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.
6. Sponge the stain with the detergent/vinegar solution.
7. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
8. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
Worth a Try
In a pinch, rubbing white vinegar (full strength) into the gum may soften it enough to pry the gum away from the fabric.
STAIN BUSTER: CHOCOLATE
Fabric
1. Scrape off excess chocolate.
2. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
3. Launder.
4. If the stain remains, launder again, using the type of bleach that's safe for the fabric.
Upholstery
1. Scrape off excess chocolate.
2. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of cool water.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.
4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the stain disappears.
6. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
OR
1. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. Scrape off excess chocolate.
2. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of warm water.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.
4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the stain disappears or is no longer absorbed into the cloth.
6. If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of ammonia (Caution: Never mix chlorine bleach and ammonia- the resulting fumes are hazardous) with two cups of warm water.
7. Sponge the stain with the ammonia solution.
8. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
9. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
STAIN BUSTER: COFFEE
Fabric
1. Sponge the stain with cool water or soak the item for about 30 minutes in cool water.
2. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
3. Launder. If it's safe for the fabric, add chlorine bleach to the wash.
Upholstery
1. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of cool water.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.
3. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.
5. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
OR
1. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
2. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. Blot up as much of the spilled coffee as possible.
2. Use plain water or mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with plain water or the detergent/vinegar solution. Apply a little bit at a time, blotting frequently with a dry cloth until the stain disappears.
4. If using a detergent/vinegar solution, sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the solution.
Coffee and Cream
If there's cream (or milk) in the coffee that caused the stain, be sure to use an enzyme laundry detergent when washing the stained item.
STAIN BUSTER: CRAYONS
Fabric
1. If the crayon is soft, freeze the fabric to harden the crayon, and then scrape off the excess.
2. Place the stain between clean paper towels and press with a warm iron to transfer the stain to the paper towels. Replace the paper towels frequently to absorb more crayon and prevent transferring the stain to other places on the fabric.
3. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Blot and let dry.
4. Launder with bleach that's appropriate for thefabric. If any color remains, rewash the item using chlorine bleach, if safe for the fabric, or oxygen bleach.
OR
1. Place the stain face down on a pad of paper towels. Spray with WD-40 and let it stand for a few minutes. Turn the fabric over and spray again with WD-40.
2. Apply liquid hand dishwashing detergent and work it into the stain. Replace the paper towels underneath as they absorb the stain.
3. Launder with chlorine bleach (if safe for the fabric) or oxygen bleach and the hottest water that's safe for the fabric. Rinse in warm water.
Upholstery
1. If the crayon is soft, freeze it by applying an ice cube wrapped in a small plastic bag, and then scrape off the excess crayon.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.
OR
1. If the crayon is soft, freeze it by applying an ice cube wrapped in a small plastic bag, and then scrape off the excess crayon.
2. Spray the stain with WD-40 and let it stand for a few minutes.
3. Tamp the stain. Wipe off residue with a paper towel.
4. Respray with WD-40, then apply liquid hand dishwashing detergent directlyon the sprayed area.
5. Tamp again. Wipe off the residue with a paper towel.
6. Repeat Steps 2 to 5 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. If the crayon is soft, freeze it by applying an ice cube wrapped in a small plastic bag, andthen scrape off the excess crayon.
2. Cover the stain with a clean white cloth and press, using the tip of a warm iron. Repeat, using a clean portion of the cloth until all the wax is transferred from the carpet to the cloth.
3. If a color stain remains, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
OR
1. If the crayon is soft, freeze it by applying an ice cube wrapped in a small plastic bag, and then scrape off the excess crayon.
2. Spray the stain with WD-40 and let it stand for a few minutes.
3. Tamp the stain. Wipe off residue with a paper towel.
4. Respray with WD-40, then apply liquid hand dishwashing detergent directly on the sprayed area.
5. Tamp again. Wipe off the residue with a paper towel.
6. RepeatSteps 2 to 5 until the stain disappears.
Crayon Care
If crayons are accidentally laundered with clothes, you may end up with a whole load of crayon stains. Rewash the clothes with hot water, detergent, and one cup of baking soda. If the color still remains, launder using chlorine bleach, if safe for the fabric. If chlorine bleach isn't an option, pretreat or soak with oxygen bleach or an enzyme laundry product, using the hottest water safe for the fabric. Soak for at least 30 minutes, and then launder.
Removing Crayon from the Dryer Drum
If crayon stains invade your dryer, spray a soft cloth with WD-40 and wipe the drum. Wash spots with a damp, sudsy cloth and rinse with a damp cloth. To make sure the drum is clean, run a load of dry rags through a drying cycle.
STAIN BUSTER: PAINT, LATEX (ACRYLIC/WATER-BASED)
Fabric
1. Scrape off excess paint.
2. Working from the back of the fabric, vigorously flush the stain under warm running water.
3. Mix a solution of one part liquid hand dishwashing detergent to one part warm water.
4. Sponge the stain with the detergent solution, tamping it vigorously.
5. Rinse.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until no more paint is removed.
7. If the stain remains, try blotting with acetone (Caution: Do not use acetone on fabrics containing acetate or triacetate. It will melt these fibers!).
Upholstery
1. Scrape off excess paint.
2. Mix a solution of one part liquid hand dishwashing detergent to one part cool water.
3. Sponge the stain with the detergent solution, tamping it vigorously.
4. Rinse.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no more paint is removed.
6. If the stain remains, try blotting with acetone.
Carpet
1. Scrape off excess paint.
2. Starting at the outer edge of the stain, apply acrylic paint and varnish remover (available at hardware and paint stores). Gently scrape away the paint as it softens. Repeat, using the remover sparingly, until you have removed as much paint as possible.
3. If any paint remains, work glycerin into the stain and let it soak for several hours.
4. Sponge the stain with a mild solution of liquid hand dishwashing detergent. Tamp vigorously.
5. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
6. Sponge with a solution of one part white vinegar to ten parts water.
7. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
8. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
Contain the Stain
When working on carpet stains, keep the paint and varnish remover from spreading the stain. Otherwise, you may create a new type of stain. To avoid this, work on the individual tufts, carefully applying the remover and working it in so it doesn't spread to the surrounding tufts.
Don't Let the Paint Dry!
Treat paint stains as promptlyas possible. Once the paint dries, the stain may be impossible to remove.
STAIN BUSTER: GREASE
Fabric
1. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
2. Launder, using the hottest water safe for the fabric.
Upholstery
1. Scrape off excess grease.
2. Sprinkle baking soda, cornstarch, orother absorbent on the stain. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes, and then vacuum.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
4. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. Scrape off excess grease.
2. Sprinkle baking soda, cornstarch, or other absorbent on the stain. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes, and then vacuum.
3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
4.Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
5. If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water. Sponge the stain with this solution. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
6. Sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the detergent/vinegar solution.
STAIN BUSTER: IRON SCORCH MARKS
Fabric
1. Using an eye dropper, apply hydrogen peroxide to the stain. Add a drop or two of ammonia.
2. Let it stand from several minutes up to an hour. Don't let the stain dry. Keep it moist withhydrogen peroxide and ammonia.
3. Flush with water.
4. Launder, using oxygen bleach, if safe for the fabric.
Quick Scorch Tricks
If you scorch an item while ironing it, there are two fast and easy ways to repair the damage. The trick is to do one of them immediately.
A) If you have time, rub liquid laundry detergent into the scorch mark and launder the item right away, using liquid laundry detergent and oxygen bleach, if safe for the fabric.
B) If you need to wear or use the item immediately and the scorch marks are slight, lightly rub white distilled vinegar on the fabric. Wipe with a clean cloth.
Heavily scorched fabrics where the fibers are burned and damaged can't be returned to their original state. Nor can melted or shiny areas.
STAIN BUSTER: RUST
Fabric
A commercial rust remover (available in supermarkets and hardware stores) is the best way to remove rust. Because these products contain toxic acids, caution is required. Be sure to read and follow the label directions carefully.
Upholstery and Carpet
For small spots, try a commercial rust remover. For large or stubborn spots, call in a professional cleaner.
Worth a Try
If other methods fail to lighten the rust stain, place the item in the sun, apply lemon juice to the stain, and sprinkle it with salt. As the item dries, keep reapplying the lemon juice and salt.
Bleach and Rust Alert!
NEVER use a product with bleach on a rust stain. It will create a chemical reaction that sets the stain.
STAIN BUSTER: CANDLE WAX
Fabric
1. If the wax is still soft, freeze the item to harden the wax, and then scrape off the excess wax.
2. Sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Place the stain between clean paper towels and press with a warm iron to transfer the wax to the paper towels. Replace the paper towels frequently to absorb more wax and prevent transferring the stain to other places on the fabric.
4. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
5. Launder, using chlorine bleach, if safe for the fabric, or oxygen bleach.
6. If any color remains, rewash.
Upholstery
1. If the wax is still soft, freeze it by applying an ice cube wrapped in a small plastic bag, and then scrape off the excess wax.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. If the wax is still soft, freeze it by applying an ice cubewrapped in a small plastic bag, and then scrape off the excess wax.
2. Sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Cover the stain with a clean white cloth and press, using the tip of a warm iron to transfer the wax to the cloth. Repeat, using a clean portion of the cloth until all the wax is transferred from the carpet to the cloth.
4. If a color stain remains, sponge the stain again with a dry-cleaning solvent.
5. Blot dry.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Did you know???
PEPPER
Everyone knows Clorox's catchy ditty about keeping clothes bright, but all you need is pepper. Add a teaspoon of pepper to the wash before you add in your clothes and it will keep the colors from fading.
WHITE VINEGAR
Deodorant stains can ruin a perfectly good shirt. Save your whites by spraying white vinegar (no need to mix with water) onto the underarm areas. Then you can wash per usual.
SUGAR
At your next BBQ don't spend money on anti-pest candles that never work. Simmer 2 cups of milk, a 1/4 pound of sugar and 2 oz. of ground black pepper for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the mixture into bowls and put them where the flies will be attracted to them and then drown. You can also place around the house. No more buzzzzzing at the windows.
SODA
Next time your drain is clogged and you don't have time to run to the store for some Drain-O just look in your fridge! A 2-liter bottle of soda will do the trick. Just pour it down to clobber the clog.
SHORTENING
For a natural solution to diaper rash, try coating the area with a thin layer of shortening. It will act as a moisturizer.
SALT
Grease stains can be a huge pain when it comes to doing laundry. Before you wash, work a generous amount of table salt into the stain and then launder as usual.
POTATOES
Too much to drink last night and now you have puffy eyes? Apply a thin slice of cold potato to your eyes and leave on for five minutes. Then splash with cool water, put on your makeup (or just some moisturizer -- this means you, too, guys!) and head to work!
ORANGES
Don't you hate it when you have to start a fire and little bits of newspaper are flying everywhere? Next time, air-dry orange peels, which contain flammable oils that burn longer, and use those instead of the paper. The delicious smell is a bonus.
OLIVE OIL
Does it seem like nothing is working for your bad skin? Use 4 tablespoons of salt and 3 tablespoons of olive oil to create a paste. Leave it on your face for 2 minutes and rinse with warm water. Then wash your face as normal. Use every day for a week and then cut back to 3 days a week and you should notice an improvement.
MUSTARD
It may make you smell like a hot dog, but rubbing a thin layer of mustard over your chest and covering with a hot towel can relieve a stuffy head and chest.
MILK
Oh no! You forgot to put the cap on your pen and now there is ink seeping into your shirt. No worries -- just grab some milk and soak the area. Depending on the type of ink, this process can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours. Patience is a virtue.
MAYONNAISE
It's one thing when your child draws on the wall with crayons, it's quite another when it comes to your wood furniture. Rub some mayonnaise on the crayon mark and let it soak for ten minutes. Then take a damp cloth and wipeaway the mayo AND the crayon!
LEMONS
Dandruff can be an embarrassing health problem, but the special shampoo often smells yucky. Try massaging 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into your scalp and rinsing with warm water. Follow with a leave-in rinse of 1 teaspoon lemonjuice in 1 cup of warm water. Use this daily until your scalp is healed.
FLOUR
You have an ant problem but are worried about the poisonous ant traps around your pets. Just sprinkle flour wherever you see ants entering the house and along the pantry shelves, since they are most likely after your food.
EGGS
No time to hit the salon before your big event? Get your hair super shiny and conditioned with eggs! Take two beaten egg yolks and massage into hair. Start at the scalp and work in small sections. Then gather all of the hair in a shower cap, wrap in a warm towel and wait 30 minutes (you could cook the kids' dinner). Rinse with cool water and shampoo as usual.
CORN STARCH
Your child just learned how to tie their shoes and the knots are impossible to undo. Stay calm and sprinkle a little cornstarch on the laces to help you work out the knot.
CLUB SODA
There's no more worrying about drinking red wine on white carpet. Soak up as much wine as possible and then pour club soda over the area, making sure to blot and not rub. Repeat the process until the wine is no longer visible. You can also do the same for urine stains.
CASTOR OIL
While most of us associate castor oil with constipation or childbirth, did you know it can also help get rid of pesky moles in your yard? Just mix a 1/2 cup of castor oil with two gallons of water and pour the mixture down the mole(s) hole(s). Don't worry, the solution is animal friendly and they will likely relocate.
BUTTER
A jewelry box can help you organize, but sometimes those thin-chained necklaces just want to get tangled and you can't stop them! Rub some butter into the knot and lay on a flat surface. Then take a sewing needle to untangle. When finished just run under hot water to rinse off the butter.
BREAD
Next time you drop a wine glass or break a plate, grab a slice of bread to help you clean up. After you pick up the larger pieces, press the bread over the area and it will pick up all the itty bitty pieces you can't see. Bread can also help clean fingerprints off walls and wallpaper. Just rub and voila!
BANANAS
Before you throw your banana peel in the compost pile, remove any stringy pulp and use the peel as a buffer. This works with silverware as well as leather shoes and leather furniture. Just rub the peel over the object and buffwith a soft cloth. Be sure to test a small section of your furniture first!
APPLES
Sick of waiting for your green tomatoes to ripen on the windowsill? Stick up to five tomatoes in a brown paper bag with a ripe apple and seal for a few days. This will speed up the ripening process.
Everyone knows Clorox's catchy ditty about keeping clothes bright, but all you need is pepper. Add a teaspoon of pepper to the wash before you add in your clothes and it will keep the colors from fading.
WHITE VINEGAR
Deodorant stains can ruin a perfectly good shirt. Save your whites by spraying white vinegar (no need to mix with water) onto the underarm areas. Then you can wash per usual.
SUGAR
At your next BBQ don't spend money on anti-pest candles that never work. Simmer 2 cups of milk, a 1/4 pound of sugar and 2 oz. of ground black pepper for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the mixture into bowls and put them where the flies will be attracted to them and then drown. You can also place around the house. No more buzzzzzing at the windows.
SODA
Next time your drain is clogged and you don't have time to run to the store for some Drain-O just look in your fridge! A 2-liter bottle of soda will do the trick. Just pour it down to clobber the clog.
SHORTENING
For a natural solution to diaper rash, try coating the area with a thin layer of shortening. It will act as a moisturizer.
SALT
Grease stains can be a huge pain when it comes to doing laundry. Before you wash, work a generous amount of table salt into the stain and then launder as usual.
POTATOES
Too much to drink last night and now you have puffy eyes? Apply a thin slice of cold potato to your eyes and leave on for five minutes. Then splash with cool water, put on your makeup (or just some moisturizer -- this means you, too, guys!) and head to work!
ORANGES
Don't you hate it when you have to start a fire and little bits of newspaper are flying everywhere? Next time, air-dry orange peels, which contain flammable oils that burn longer, and use those instead of the paper. The delicious smell is a bonus.
OLIVE OIL
Does it seem like nothing is working for your bad skin? Use 4 tablespoons of salt and 3 tablespoons of olive oil to create a paste. Leave it on your face for 2 minutes and rinse with warm water. Then wash your face as normal. Use every day for a week and then cut back to 3 days a week and you should notice an improvement.
MUSTARD
It may make you smell like a hot dog, but rubbing a thin layer of mustard over your chest and covering with a hot towel can relieve a stuffy head and chest.
MILK
Oh no! You forgot to put the cap on your pen and now there is ink seeping into your shirt. No worries -- just grab some milk and soak the area. Depending on the type of ink, this process can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours. Patience is a virtue.
MAYONNAISE
It's one thing when your child draws on the wall with crayons, it's quite another when it comes to your wood furniture. Rub some mayonnaise on the crayon mark and let it soak for ten minutes. Then take a damp cloth and wipeaway the mayo AND the crayon!
LEMONS
Dandruff can be an embarrassing health problem, but the special shampoo often smells yucky. Try massaging 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into your scalp and rinsing with warm water. Follow with a leave-in rinse of 1 teaspoon lemonjuice in 1 cup of warm water. Use this daily until your scalp is healed.
FLOUR
You have an ant problem but are worried about the poisonous ant traps around your pets. Just sprinkle flour wherever you see ants entering the house and along the pantry shelves, since they are most likely after your food.
EGGS
No time to hit the salon before your big event? Get your hair super shiny and conditioned with eggs! Take two beaten egg yolks and massage into hair. Start at the scalp and work in small sections. Then gather all of the hair in a shower cap, wrap in a warm towel and wait 30 minutes (you could cook the kids' dinner). Rinse with cool water and shampoo as usual.
CORN STARCH
Your child just learned how to tie their shoes and the knots are impossible to undo. Stay calm and sprinkle a little cornstarch on the laces to help you work out the knot.
CLUB SODA
There's no more worrying about drinking red wine on white carpet. Soak up as much wine as possible and then pour club soda over the area, making sure to blot and not rub. Repeat the process until the wine is no longer visible. You can also do the same for urine stains.
CASTOR OIL
While most of us associate castor oil with constipation or childbirth, did you know it can also help get rid of pesky moles in your yard? Just mix a 1/2 cup of castor oil with two gallons of water and pour the mixture down the mole(s) hole(s). Don't worry, the solution is animal friendly and they will likely relocate.
BUTTER
A jewelry box can help you organize, but sometimes those thin-chained necklaces just want to get tangled and you can't stop them! Rub some butter into the knot and lay on a flat surface. Then take a sewing needle to untangle. When finished just run under hot water to rinse off the butter.
BREAD
Next time you drop a wine glass or break a plate, grab a slice of bread to help you clean up. After you pick up the larger pieces, press the bread over the area and it will pick up all the itty bitty pieces you can't see. Bread can also help clean fingerprints off walls and wallpaper. Just rub and voila!
BANANAS
Before you throw your banana peel in the compost pile, remove any stringy pulp and use the peel as a buffer. This works with silverware as well as leather shoes and leather furniture. Just rub the peel over the object and buffwith a soft cloth. Be sure to test a small section of your furniture first!
APPLES
Sick of waiting for your green tomatoes to ripen on the windowsill? Stick up to five tomatoes in a brown paper bag with a ripe apple and seal for a few days. This will speed up the ripening process.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Temp jobs...
My receptionist job was only for one day, and therefore temporary. I found it interesting, though. All I did all day long was answer phones and played a little solitaire, and read magazines. They thought it would be a lot busier. They will consider calling me again.
This one day increased me wanting an office job. I did enjoy myself. It would have been better if the computer wouldn't freeze up the way it did, but it was an interesting day. I even got to go on break and eat lunch. I didn't know if I should go on break because it felt like i was on break all day. I do enjoy sitting and getting paid for it.
This one day increased me wanting an office job. I did enjoy myself. It would have been better if the computer wouldn't freeze up the way it did, but it was an interesting day. I even got to go on break and eat lunch. I didn't know if I should go on break because it felt like i was on break all day. I do enjoy sitting and getting paid for it.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Receptionist...
I have been with my present company a little over nine years. I have been going to school for 9 years on and off. I'm almost finished with school. I have been and am taking Office Technology. My teacher says I'm ready for an office job. I have a contact person who I can talk to, to find out what kind of office jobs my company has. Well, that contact person showed up at my job today. My back is aching and my legs hurt and I'm ready for that sit down job. I told my contact person my teacher says I'm ready for that office job. I also told him I would bring in my portfolio next week to show him what I am capable of. I don't have to do that because he called one of the office's and they have a receptionist job open. He asked me if I could answer phones. I told him I could. I start Monday morning.
I will be there for a few weeks it sounds like. It's a start. My foot's in the door. This will tell me if I like working in an office and if the people I'll be working with like me. They want to see what I can do.
I don't loose anything by doing this. If I like the job and the people like me, the job is mine. Or at least I hope it's that way. They will be leaving my job open for a few weeks until whatever is decided.
I really hope this works out. I can go back to my old job if I don't like this new job. I want this new job very very badly. I want a sit down job in the worst way.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Online friends...
I love my computer because my online friends live in it and I get to talk to them when I turn it on and go looking for them. This is not my computer, by the way.
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