Amazing spot/stain remover!
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How do I remove this spot from my carpet?
Comments (5)You may have to try a few different products. DiDi 7 was supposed to be good but I didn't find it worked as well as on tv, it helped.. Then I tried some OxiClean and that helped some more.. then I tried some Folex and that helped..I still have a large ink stain on the beige carpet but it's almost gone.. I just keep trying them every few weeks and as time goes by the stain seems to be going. Without knowing what the stain is made of is it's a guessing game....See MoreThanks for the spot remover recipe
Comments (10)Okay....this recipe has been posted many times and I truly believe all of the accolades. It still makes me nervous, though. Why does the hydrogen peroxide that I use on my teeth and gums a couple of times a week bleach my towels if I'm careless but won't do the same to clothing, carpeting, etc.? Does the liquid detergent alter the chemical composition of the peroxide? Inquiring minds want to know, lol....See MoreRemoving orange mold spots
Comments (9)I noticed that Rob and Rose recommended peroxide, and I have made up a spray bottle of 2 parts peroxide to one part blue Dawn for spot removing laundry. So I used it, and let it soak 30 minutes, and most of the spots were gone before I even washed them in detergent and borax. I had about 2 or 3 spots that survived, so I treated them again and added Oxyclean to the wash, and that took care of them. I returned them to my DD today. She can iron them with her fancy Rowenta iron!...See Morerepairing finish spotted with nail polish remover
Comments (24)"Acetone, toluene, and methanol are the basic ingredients of lacquer thinner. They are toxic and should be used in a well ventilated area." And some other hot solvents also, but these are the basics. Methanol is the most dangerous of the lot. It is easily absorbed through the skin and the body metabolizes it to formaldehyde. It preferentially damages the nerves in the retina. Acetone is the least harmful, with toluene not being very dangerous for short term exposure either. The biggest problem is they stink pretty badly. If the finish is actually lacquer you can probably just re-melt it by using an artist brush and some lacquer thinner. You will not use enough thinner to be a hazard. It will only take a few drops spread carefully on the finish and allowed to evaporate. It is unlikely you would be using more than ¼ teaspoon....See MoreElmer J Fudd
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