Question: The hinge from one of my kitchen cabinets has made a sizeable carbon stain on my cream coloured wall. I’m hesitant to try anything for fear it will smear and become worse. Would you know how to clean this? Thanks, Roberta
Answer: You should be able to remove the wall stain by scrubbing lightly with a green scrubby pad and dish soap. Rinse and scrub, until the stain is gone. Next remove the door hinges and coat them with a light coating of clear lacquer, so that the hinges do not stain your wall in the future.
Question: I am invited to a fondue dinner party, next week, with about 10 other friends. The menu will include oil, chocolate, and beer fondue pots. I am concerned about sharing fondue food with other guests during COVID-19, and with the current restrictions. Do you think that I should attend? Anonymous
Answer: No, you may need to prepare fondue, at home, for one instead. Please refer to the current government restrictions regarding COVID-19.
Question: I have cloth covered dining room chairs. They are cleaning code S. Is there any way to clean the fabric at home? Thanks, Robyn
Answer: The S refers to spot clean, without water, using a dry clean only product. This is a message guiding you to avoid liquid, but it is sometimes different for upholstery then it is for fabrics. For clothing, the manufacturer is saying the fabric may be ruined when in contact with liquid. For upholstery, some of the time, the fabric will be ruined and other times the textile cannot be washed because of the placement and adhesion to the furniture in which it cannot be removed. One option, and your safest bet, is to purchase a mild, water and free solvent from a retailer. Another option which is a little riskier, is to wipe the upholstery with shaving cream and scrub gently with a soft, clean cloth. Be sure to test on an inconspicuous area first.
Question: I lost your solution using Dawn dish detergent and some other things to remove peanut butter oil from a T-shirt. Could I please have it again?
Thank you so much, Leslie
Answer: Cover the stain with half teaspoon Dawn dish soap, half a teaspoon of three per cent hydrogen peroxide and one teaspoon cornstarch. Leave for three hours. Wash the shirt in hot water and air dry. Repeat process until stain is gone. Test on an inconspicuous area first.
Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first.
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