Archive for the ‘Cleaning & Laundry’ Category

How do you get the smell of vomit out of fabrics?

Thursday, May 21st, 2009
b_lobi asked:


My friend recently got sick in my car-gross. Apparently, he had eaten chocolate and cookies a few hours earlier. Not to be too graphic, but there were pieces of hardened processed chocolate in the mix. My favorite purse and his car seat were extremely violated!! He was able to clean most of the nasty stuff off of the fabrics, but the stank is unbearable! How can I SAFELY get rid of the smell on my purse? (It’s a Coach fabric bag with leather trim-thank goodness it was closed when he projectile vomited)! I would **** for this purse to get stained or to make everyone standing downwind feel nauseous.

Also, what’s the best way to get the stink and stain out of my car seat? It is upholstered.

Thanks for your time, and wish me luck not passing out as I hold my breath while driving. I roll with the windows down, but red lights and stop signs are killer!

Please help!
Febreze hasn’t worked.

Adam

What really affects absorbency of Bath Towels?

Monday, April 20th, 2009
John D asked:


I have a hodgepodge of bath towels, and I wash and dry all of them the same. I use fabric softener and dryer sheets. Some of the towels are better at drying me off than others. I’ve read the other postings that say improving absorbency requires ditching the fabric softeners, but that’s incomplete. Some of my towels are soft but still work well. Does anyone know if there is a specific cotton processing or thread count or something else that is play? Please don’t respond with “brand ‘X’ works for me.” I’d really like to know what specifically is going on with the bath towel and then purchase accordingly.

Karen

How do I avoid piling on fabrics?

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
fabrics
pookiepoo asked:


I have found that some of my sheets get those little bumps on them called piling and some don’t. Is it the fabric quality? Is it the way the fabric is washed?

Thanks

Ralph

How do I remove cat urine and odors from carpets and fabrics?

Saturday, November 8th, 2008
fabrics
ladymodelbuilder asked:


Need an effective way to remove the smell of cat urine from fabrics, carpets and furniture. Home made cleaner, or any other will be fine.

Michele

Why is dry cleaning actually wet?

Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Fabric processing
Sammy asked:


When you get wool, cashmere, or other such fabrics wet, they shrink. The label states they should be dry-cleaned. However, I learned that dry cleaning is in fact a process where the clothes get wet. Why does that not cause shrinkage? Just curious.

Terry

What kind of comforter fabrics can go in the dryer?

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
fabrics
Olivia J asked:


I want to buy a comforter it can be dry clean only but what kind of fabrics can go in the dryer safely? I have a lab mix dog that sheds and in between dry cleanings I want to be able to put it in the dryer to rid it of dog hair.

Frank

How do you remove water resistancy from a water resistant fabric?

Monday, September 22nd, 2008
Fabric processing
Shipuh asked:


Is there a chemical or a mix of chemicals that can remove the water resistancy out of water resistant fabrics?

If so, how would you go about doing this process?

Would it damage the fabric?

Jim

What is the best laundry detergent to use on color fabrics?

Saturday, September 20th, 2008
fabrics
jnt_rox asked:


What would be best to use to protect colors from fading in fabrics?

Victoria

I need suggestions pls?

Thursday, September 18th, 2008
Fabric processing
Jen2man asked:


I am in the process of starting a laundry & dry cleaning outfit. Any suggestion(s) on manuals or magazines that detail the treatment of various kinds of fabrics? I really want to go in fully prepared. I need the mag. name and how i can get it? I live in Nigeria.

Timothy

Does anyone know of a remedy to get ink pen out of fabrics such as book covers for school books?

Friday, September 12th, 2008
fabrics
Patricia M asked:


Home remedies for ink pen stains on fabrics.

Jacob