Posts tagged: stain
How To: Rid Shirts of Underarm Stains.
By ChrisjobSummertime inspires light, airy clothing, and nothing beats a basic fresh, white shirt to feel fun and carefree. But, admit it, with white shirts comes the risk of underarm stains. To deal with basic white t loss, try these tips from Men's Flair. From homemade recipes of borax and baking soda, to the simple science of drying white shirts in the sun and storing them in a light, airy place, some combo bound to work for your gear.
How To: Taking Care of Stained Wood Floors.
By Chrisjob
Bummer alert: wood is pourous, and no matter how well you finish it, it's bound to end up stained sooner or later. So whether your home is old with its original floors, or if you have pets, children, or are just particularly clumsy, HandyMan Home Fix offers this how-to for protecting your investment.
Laundry Room Must Have: Fels-Naptha!
By DIY Maven
Say ‘Fels-Naptha’ to your mom or grandma and see what kind of reaction you get. It will probably something like, ‘Oh, yes! They used to use that in the olden days on laundry day.’ Why the bar soap isn’t still popular today is a mystery, because it is one of the best–if not THE best–pre-treater/spot removers on the planet. I know this because I picked up a bar at my local grocery store a while back to give it a try.
Using it:
To use F » READ MORE
How To Remove (Nearly) Any Stain.
By Chrisjob
The School of Fibre Science and Technology shares the fruits of their research: a bookmarkable, clippable, or printable chart of how to treat almost any stain you can imagine. The techniques, tips, and ingredients are all there to guarantee your textiles stay clean.
How To Remove Oil Stains from Clothing and Fabric.
By Chrisjob
Somehow, in the gravy making marathon of Thanksgiving 2007, I got splattered with a bit of olive oil. I feared not, however, for I knew there were good tidings of a great DIY solution.
1.Simply lay out your clothing on a flat surface where it won't be disturbed.
2.Liberally sprinkle baby powder onto the spot.
3. Allow it to sit for 24 hours. Shake clean, or use masking tape to remove the powder. If the stain is still present, simply repeat the » READ MORE
How To Treat Specific Carpet Spills and Stains.
By Chrisjob
Here's the skinny on specific techniques fo removing most carpet-staining culprits. (Read this post too!)
The "Housekeeper" from Club Femina suggests solutions for:
- Acid
- Alcohol
- Blood
- Butter
- Wax
- Gum
- Chocolate
- Coffee
- Crayon
- Gravy
- Mud
- Soda
And all sorts more...
Building a desk, got a question....
By entropy1980 So I am building a desk out of Birch plywood (built-in type deal), I'd like to "seal" it with something, but not stain it, just something thick and clear. Never done anything like this before anyone have any suggestions?A Field Guide To Stains.
By Chrisjob"At last, a guide to identifying and doing battle with more than 100 stains, from antiperspirants to tar! Divided into handy sections for easy step-by-step removal when time is of the essence: Bodily Functions, Sauces and Condiments, Beverages and more. This guide has a sturdy, stain- proof exterior – making it a necessity for every cubicle, glove compartment and college dorm."
Available for 14.99 from Spoonsisters.com
[Via Cribcandy]
Day 38: I Think We're A-Gonna Hafta Paint 'Er
By egelliaDarker don’t do diddly.
I bought the darkest Minwax stain I could find in the wee-sized pot. “Dark Walnut.” They didn’t have a sample of it, and you know you can never trust those pictures on the can, but what the hell. I figured I was giving this one final shot – one final half-assed shot, I should say – and then it would be latex time.
(For a » READ MORE
Day 31, Project 14: Super Flash
By egelliaI was in bed this morning, with coffee and newspapers -- as any civilized person should be of a sunny Sunday morning -- when suddenly, with no idea how I got there, I found myself in the back hall in some sort of a fugue state with a paintbrush in my hand.
Methinks Prudence and Goody are trying to kill off the other selves.
...the people the people the people the people the people…
It took four hours -- which means either » READ MORE
Finished with finishing!
By brunoEver wonder what happened to those Fix-It videos? I do. It has been ages since we got up the energy to put one together! But that doesn't mean we haven't been fixing things.
For the last two weeks we've been refinishing our woodwork, and let me tell you, it would've made a great Fix-Its video. Alas, the work was gruelling and left little energy for videography. I'll try to post some before/after and process pics laster on. But for now, here's the » READ MORE
espresso laminate confessions
By bhikkhuokay, so I screwed up. I started building a platform bed before I had really investigated everything. I planned to have my lumber cut into nice pieces to make it easier to transport and handle. Then I would cover it with a beautiful/modern/trendy espresso veneer, and the seams would be hidden. (I know, veneer makes me a cheapskate, but it's certainly worth the $2,845 I'm saving against the bed I want)
The problem is, I can't find the espresso/bla » READ MORE
