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Q: jacket stain. I have orange juice stains on a white nylon jacket and i washed it many times but it won't come out. Reply  20 September 2004 (Ref:1008)

Q: how do I?? Yes I was on your web page, and I was looking for a question, but I didn't see it, so this is why I am writing you. I was wondering if you knew or could find out how to remove finger nail polish from light colored carpet. If you could just let me know that would be great. Thank you Paula -- mark easley Reply   22 September 2004 (Ref:1010)

Q: Meatcleaver. HI. could you direct me to a useful tip on how to restore my meatcleaver which I inadvertently put in the dishwasher and it has turned black. Is there any way to restore it? - many thanks Sel  Reply  22 Sep 2004 (Ref:1076)

Q: Removing self-adhesive decorative frieze safely Hi We painted our walls and put a self-adhesive 3 inch decorative frieze around the top of the walls. Now we want to change our colour scheme, and would welcome any advice on how to remove the frieze without damaging the surface of the walls. The walls are dry-lined, with a layer of plaster. Thanks a lot.-- Potluck Reply  25 September 2004 (Ref:1011)

Q: Cat urine in pebble flooring. My Mom had a nasty cat that used her screened-in patio as a litter box. The flooring is compressed poly pebble which is a porous surface. The odor has saturated the small pebbles. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to eliminate cat smell from something such as this? -- Susan Baum Reply   03 October 2004 (Ref:1012)

Q: Turtleneck sweater. How do I tighten the elastic in the neck of a turtleneck sweater that got stretched out. Many Thanks Zach Reply   5 Oct 2004 (Ref:1077)

Q: How to pre age leather?. I have a dark brown nappa (sheep) leather jacket thats a bit shiny. Does anyone know of a way to treat this type of leather to give it that antique/weathered look, without ruining it thanks --  j julian saul Reply   05 October 2004 (Ref:1013)

Q: Gordon Moores Toothpaste I see that other people have been looking for Gordon Moores toothpaste. Has anyone any idea if it is still available anywhere? It is wonderful but I have not been able to get any for about 5 years. Help please - thanks --  ray smith kimark trinity marina Reply  7 October 2004 (Ref:1015)

Q: scratches on kitchen worktops. I HAVE JUST HAD NEW KITCHEN FITTED. WORKTOPS ARE BLACK AND I HAVE JUST NOTICES A LARGE NUMBER OF SCRATCHES ON WORKTOP. I HAVE RUBBED THE AREA AND HAVE FOUND THAT THE AREA I HAVE RUBBED HAS FADED IN COLOUR. HOW CAN I COLOUR IT UP AGAIN AND ALSO HOW CAN I REPAIR THE SCRATCHES. THE KITCHEN IS ONLY THREE WEEKS OLD -- Mersey Pipes Reply  12 Oct 2004 (Ref:1078)

Q: Help? Stainless Steel Warmers  we have stainless steel warmers used to keep food warm while serving. after the water stays Hot all day, we drain the water then clean the steamer. The trouble is that the hard water stain is so hard to clean after each use every day. is there anything that you can put in the water that will make clean up a snap? I have heard things like salt, etc., please advise. thanks -- Jeane  Reply 14 Oct 2004 (Ref:1079)

Q: Pecan stain on skin. I have searched all pages, and have found several queries on skin pecan staining, but have found no answers as to how to remove them. Does anyone know? Sue  -- Sue Bell Reply  20 October 2004 (Ref:1016)

Q: Marks on Windows. I wonder if any of your tippers can offer me a tip. I have marks on the glass of my french windows that don't come off. I guess it is acid rain that has marked the glass. I have tried, methylated spirit, Brasso, cream cleanser, white spirit, water, vinegar, soap, polished with clothes, newspapers - but it does not shift. I have even tried descaler. Can anybody help me! Pip -- "P Goody" Reply 26 Oct 2004 (Ref:1040)

Q: Hair Gel Stains. Please help I have a 3-piece suite with winged sections that has hair gel stains on. Does anyone have a solution to remove these stains? Many Thanks Mrs Sandra Cutts Reply  MALC & SANDRA 30 October 2004 (Ref:1017)

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