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Q: Leather Stain  I have managed to spill nail varnish remover on my NEW brown leather sofa and now there is a big orange stain, can I get rid of it? If so how - please help  Kate Waters Reply - 18 June 2004  (Ref:1049)

Q: any ideas?  I BOUGHT A COMBINED WASHING MACHINE AND SINK TRAP TO REPLACE MY OLD ONE BUT CANNOT UNDO THE BIT OF PIPE THAT GOES OUTSIDE! HAVE YOU GOT ANY IDEA HOW TO GET IT OFF AS IT IS STUCK SOLID!! (ITS THE PLASTIC NUT THAT SCREWS ONTO THE NEXT PIECE OF PIPE)  AWAIT YOUR Reply MANY THANKS HELEN  THE 1 + ONLY "TIGERH"  --HELEN FINN"  Reply  26 Jun 2004  (Ref:1058)

Q: Nail varnish remover stain on mahogany coffee table. I have two round stains on my mahogany coffee table caused by a leak from a nail varnish remover bottle, this has made two white circles is there any way of restoring it back to its original state. -- J STEPHEN LEIGH  Reply  July 19, 2004 (Ref:0996)

Q: Dishwasher Problem    Please try to get an answer for me. I have asked everyone I know. My dishes - plates, mugs, bowls, everything - continue to acquire  black swirly scratch marks on them. I got a new dishwasher, have tried numerous detergents, but to no avail. My new dishes, (which were  expensive and I love them) become more and more marked up every time I  wash them. The black marks are kind of circular, swirls around the mugs  and plates. They seem to be on the insides more than the outsides.  Please try to find an answer to this dilemma. I am running out of money  for new dishes!  I look forward to your help. Thanks  Renee Psiakis -- Reply 19 Jul 2004 (Ref:1000)

Q: Cleaning Question. Hello, I love your site. I get a lot of info on it. I do have a question for you and others out there.  We live in a mobile home and our tubs are like plastic. My problem is that we are getting ready to sell it and I can not get all the soap scum off of them. Could you please suggest something that will clean this "plastic" like bathtub? -- Sincerely, Andrea Houston Reply   22 Jul 2004 (Ref:1075)

Q: Corian Countertops. I want to paint over my old. dark green Corian countertops. Has anyone done this? -- MWB Reply July 29, 2004 (Ref:0995)

Q: Orange Stain Devils.  I had an old bottle of 'Orange Stain Devils' Licensed by delta pronatura, Germany, and sold by Dendron Ltd in the UK. It worked great on removing some muck from our RV wall. When it ran out I used GloCare All Purpose Stain Devils, but this is nowhere near as good. The telephone number of the UK agent is now discontinued. Does anyone know if the original Orange Stain Devils is still sold anywhere? -- John Rubin - Reply August 02, 2004 (Ref:0994)

Q: 3/4 size sheets.  Does anyone have any idea where I can buy 3/4 size sheets for my antique iron bed? If not, how can I alter a full size fitted sheet to fit? -- Sue Reply August 13, 2004 (Ref:0993)

A: 3/4 SIZE SHEETS: I FIND THEM IN SEARS SALE CATALOGUES. BONNIE -- Bonnie Doyscher Nov 10 2006

Q: Musty Cupboard.  Hi - I have an antique cupboard that I would like to put to use if I could only get rid of the musty smell. Anyone have a solution, please? -- Valerie Press Reply  19th August 2004 (Ref:1004)

Q: Mold stain on carpet  My daughter spilled chocolate milk on my carpet and failed to tell me about it. Well, I found it! Mold had started growing and has stained my white carpet that black speckled stained look that mold gives. Does anyone have any advice?  Kelly knutsen  Reply  20 August 2004 (Ref:1048)

Q: Candlewax stain removal from a marble mantlepiece I had a red candle on a white marble mantelpiece. When the fire was lit, it melted the candlewax and it seems to have seeped into the mantelpiece. How do I remove the stain? J. -- jonnyg Reply 31 August 2004 (Ref:1006)

Q: Mousey Odor. I have recently received an antique dresser that is in excellent condition.  the only problem is that it has a very strong musty and/or mousey odor.  The dresser is solid oak and had been stored in a garage for many years.  I really love the dresser but can not stand the smell.  What can I do to get rid of this odor.  Please respond to: -- Lori Monson Reply 04 September 2004 (Ref:1007)