Archive for July, 2009

Paint or Stain for a Wood Fence ?

Hello – looking to paint my wooden fence and was wondering the pros and cons of using paint versus a stain. Also, is using primer needed ? I intend to power wash the fence beofre hand, as there is a lot of chipping. I don’t think the fence has been touched in about ten years [...]

How can I get out a dried blood stain?

I know you’re supposed to get it when it’s wet, but I only discovered this stain after something came out of the wash so what should I do? the fabric is red so i dont want the color to fade and its cotton

Question re: Water stain under a/c duct?

I live in the Detroit area. Humidity all over the map from 50%-95%. I have an attic installation of my a/c system (radiant heat). I have insulated round ducts running off of two metal duct conduits, one at each end of my house. Paint bubbled under one of the metal ducts, I shifted it, pulled [...]

How do you clean pet stains and odors?

What can I do to get rid of pet stains so that it’s not harmful to my baby when she comes I have them on my carpet, and I have some on the floor in my car that the smell lingers! Please Help My dog is potty trained now he only pees outside!!

How do you get rid off set-in CHOCOLATE stains?

I got chocolate on one of my shirts and it’s pissing me off. I washing it a bunch of times and used shout advanced and stain devils. What’s left looks like an oil stain or something. It’s really annoying, any tips?

IMPORTANT!!!: how to set in an ink stain?

i just got an ink stain on my white t-shirt, and it looks kind of cool. anyway, i want it to stay, so what are some precautions or tips any of u have to help keep in the stain? like hot or cold water washing, etc. thanx!!!

How do I remove a red wine stain from a wall?

Accidentally splashed red wine onto a white plaster wall (wall isn’t painted). I quickly wiped it with warm soap and water but it was as if it had immediately soaked in… none of the stain came off at all. Help!