http://www.answerbag.com/profile/55079 New Answerbag answers from maadpunk Wed, 30 May 2012 01:33:03 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:33:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3651350 I have horrible period cramps, ive got endometriosis and ive been taking t3s but nothing works. the dr wont prescribe anything stronger....any ideas?<br /><br />Treatments Currently, there is no known cure for endometriosis, though in some patients menopause (natural or surgical) will abate the process. Nevertheless, a hysterectomy and/or removal of the ovaries will not guarantee that the endometriosis areas and/or the symptoms of endometriosis will not... Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:22:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3651350 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3651257 If you're feeding you're snail wet food does that count as water?<br /><br />No, the snail will still need water Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:03:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3651257 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3651233 How can you keep your summer tan from fading?<br /><br />Actually, it may sound a littly gross, but the less you scrub in the shower the longer your tan will last because the darkened skin layers won&#039;t be exfoliated off of your body thereby leaving the &quot;tan&quot; longer..I&#039;m not saying don&#039;t use soap, I mean don&#039;t use abrasive... Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:00:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3651233 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3651208 I have a sunburn, is it okay if I still go tanning? does it burn you worse or make you darker?<br /><br />I strongly agree with Larry, I live in Florida and know first hand that you will definitely burn worse and may eventually develope melonoma (skin cancer) if you do this continuously Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:56:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3651208 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769042 Does toothpaste really help with reducing acne redness?<br /><br />Some people will tell you it will, some will say it won&#039;t. I know that when I was younger I tried it with all sorts of different toothpastes and it never worked. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:24:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769042 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769039 Has anyone ever had to deal with a herniated/slipped disc in your back? How does it make you feel and what helped fix it?<br /><br />My ex-boyfriend has that problem. They can&#039;t actually fix it, but seeing a chiropractor helps with the pain. He&#039;s not supposed to lift heavy objects either, it could make it worse. It kind of depends on the person cause some injuries are worse than others. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:22:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769039 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769032 How do you get rid of scars from flea bites fast<br /><br />unfortunatley there isn&#039;t a really fast way to get rid of them. Time is the best cure all. But, they will heal quicker if you apply any sort of neosporin or vaseline type of healing ointment you can find in your local drugstore. Keeping the sun off of them helps prevent as much scarring also. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:20:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769032 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769027 Have you ever completely ripped off a toenail by accident?<br /><br />Yes, it took several months, but it grew back. The doctor told me that they normally do grow back as long as the cuticle bed wasn&#039;t removed. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:17:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769027 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769017 What is the meaning of a tattoo across the lower back on a woman? Is there a meaning or not?<br /><br />Just the meaning you apply to the tattoo itself. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:13:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769017 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769009 Can you use any other safe household products besides peroxide to get a blonde color?<br /><br />Applying lemon juice to your hair and being the sun a lot will lighten your hair. (apply lemon juice and then sit in the sun for a few hours). You have to do this several times before seeing results. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:11:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769009 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769003 What can i do about thick facial hair on my chin? i am a very feminine woman but i have a 2 inch square patch of hair on my chin and am so ashamed. i tweeze every day but that causes bruising and ingrown hairs. Please give me some ideas!<br /><br />You might consider going to have them permantly remove the hair with that lazer hair removal they use. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:09:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769003 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769001 I had unprotected sex a week before my period and then I took the morning after pill 2 days later....I got my period the week after, but the past two weeks I have been feeling bloated and<br /><br />You should buy a home pregnancy test. You can be pregnant and still have a period. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:07:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/769001 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768973 How do i change a headlight bulb on a 1996 bonneville<br /><br />lift the hood so you can see the whole headlight. look to see how it is attached...usually a couple screws are all that hold the cover on. simply remove the cover and replace the bulb, then put the cover back on. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:50:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768973 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768969 The front blower in my 99 tahoe does not work all the time. Some days it works and others it does not. What's the problem?<br /><br />have you tried looking to see if the connection is bad or loose? might be all it is. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:48:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768969 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768967 I was in a local production of Jesus Christ Superstar, playing the role of Judas. I was stupid enough to sing with a cold, and now my higher notes are a bit wobbly. Is there anyway to help my voice recover? (I can usually go up into Soprano range).<br /><br />hot, caffeine free tea with lemon and honey will help soothe the vocal chords and drink plenty of water. other than that you just need to try not to strain them for several days and they should be okay. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:47:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768967 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768961 Can someone file bankruptcy if they are a housewife and has a lot of credit card debt because of husband low income(social security)to help make ends meet. this is over a 12 year interval? I couldn,t work because he has lot of issues abusing pain med.?<br /><br />Yes, anyone can file for bancruptcy, it doesn&#039;t mean that you&#039;ll get to do it though. You need to call a bankrupcty lawyer and have them help you file. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:44:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768961 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768956 The colour on my Toshiba TV 28Z07B/32Z17B is not right. There seems to be a red tinge eg green grass appears red (but contradictorily green snooker baize appears dark blue). Is there a simple solution or can this be repaired cost effectively ? Thanks<br /><br />try going to the tv&#039;s setup menu and adjusting your color, contrast, tint, etc. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:41:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768956 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768950 I have a 4 0r 5 month old tv brand new magnavox , i let it sit for a month ,i was on vacation when i came back i turn the tv on and it was working good the the hole day i turned off and next day i turn it on only the green light came on no pic was that<br /><br />sounds like your picture tube went out, you can take it to have it replaced, but you might as well just buy a new tv, unless the tv is under warranty...they might fix it or replace it for free. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:39:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768950 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768948 I have a 55 inch philip 55PP9701 and the problem is that I have a green color in my picture that I can not adjust is there a way to fix this problem.<br /><br />If you&#039;ve had speakers, or magnets too close to your tv screen it will cause this green discoloration in spots which can not be fixed unless you replace the tube. if it&#039;s the entire screen that just has a green tint, you may be able to take it to a small appliance repair shop to have it... Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:38:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768948 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768949 I have a 55 inch philip 55PP9701 and the problem is that I have a green color in my picture that I can not adjust is there a way to fix this problem.<br /><br />If you&#039;ve had speakers, or magnets too close to your tv screen it will cause this green discoloration in spots which can not be fixed unless you replace the tube. if it&#039;s the entire screen that just has a green tint, you may be able to take it to a small appliance repair shop to have it... Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:38:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768949 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768942 I have a DVD player with sound going direct to crap speakers, and a decent new Panasonic LCD TV with good speakers. I've connected everything as it should be but can't seem to get the DVD sound coming out of my TV speakers. What am I doing wrong?<br /><br />make sure that you&#039;ve connected your dvd player from the audio out plug into your tv&#039;s audio in plug, then you might need to go to the tv&#039;s setup menu and select the auxillary audio option if available. If not, check your tv&#039;s user manual for this option. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:36:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768942 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768933 Where do I find the fuse box on my 2004 Corolla?<br /><br />maybe under the steering wheel or on the side of the dashboard on the driver&#039;s side. it will just be noticeable cause you&#039;ll see the outline of the little door to open. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:33:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768933 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768926 What exactly is a sport, as there are so many so called 'sports' now?<br /><br />sport &ndash;noun 1. an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc. 2. a particular form of this, esp. in the out of doors. 3. diversion; recreation; pleasant... Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:30:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768926 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768901 Are people able to rent bull dozers?<br /><br />Yes, just look in the phonebook under equipment rentals and call around. Some places will not rent you the dozer unless you have a licensed operator to run it, but usually will provide a licensed operator to go with the dozer (costs extra) Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:25:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768901 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768874 I have a 50" RCA SCENIUM SRS TruSurroundXT built in DVD player. Worked fine all of the sudden DVD's are not being excepted. The player is telling me "disk on compatable with player". Don't know whats happening, would love some help.<br /><br />you might try unplugging the dvd player for a few minutes and plugging it back in. It might reset itself. If that doesn&#039;t work then I bet you need to clean the glass eye covering the laser that reads the disk. To do that you&#039;d need to take the player apart and get to the little glass... Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:16:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768874 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768860 Can I become a real estate agent with a felony that is under 10 years old?<br /><br />That depends on what state you live in. Some states have stricter rules. You should look up your state&#039;s association of realtors and call and ask them. It will be called &quot;name of state&quot; association of realtors Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:13:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768860 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768846 I have a Sony 27 inch tv in my bedroom which currently is my DishnetWork source, my VCR and DVD source. Without going into "Home Theatre" mode (I have one in my living room)how can I add a pair of bookshelf JVC speakers into all of these to get full stere<br /><br />First, you need to check the back of your T.V. and see if it has an audio &quot;out&quot; plug. Also, check your vcr and dvd player to be sure they all have the same plug type. If so, you&#039;d just need to buy a stereo console to plug your speakers into and then you&#039;d plug your tv, dvd,... Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:10:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768846 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768828 Can you make a net profit renting out your RV? Has anyone made enough money renting out their RV to cover all of their costs (monthly payments, insurance, maintenance, storage, etc).<br /><br />It isn&#039;t really a practical idea because you&#039;d have to be able to spend a lot of time advertising the RV for rent in order to be able to keep it rented continuously in order to make enough money to cover all your costs plus make a profit. Most people who rent RV&#039;s aren&#039;t going... Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:05:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/768828 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350983 I finished painting my bedroom. The paint has dried for about 24 hours. When take off the painters tape on the edging of the trim and ceiling, it is lifting the paint off the wall where I pull the tape off.If I let it dry longer, will it stop doing this<br /><br />No, you&#039;re supposed to remove the tape while the paint is still wet. If you let it dry then it can peel. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:37:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350983 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350970 Shouldn't the assoc. parking rules be consistent?usually if u violate, they place a sticker on your car stating the violation w/date & time 2 inform u when it will be towed(which is the next day).I violate it once, never got a sticker but my car was towed<br /><br />You should appeal that to the association and try to have them reimburse you for the cost to get your vehicle back. It is absolutely not acceptable to tow without warning if they are supposed to leave a ticket for you first. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:32:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350970 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350967 Are there any statistics on the benefits of using a realtor to sell your home verses selling it yourself<br /><br />I don&#039;t know about statistics for that, but I can say from much experience that you should try to sell it yourself first...Realtors generally try to charge you 6% of the sale price for their fee. All you have to do to sell yourself is get the proper paper work and contracts. Which, whoever... Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:31:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350967 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350958 Can you place a lien against a renter, for non payment of rent, and destruction of rental property. Renter has two storage sheds full of personall property, could I place a lien against the contents if they fail to pay storage fees?<br /><br />not exactly what I&#039;d call a &quot;lien&quot;, but you can refuse them entry to the storage unit if they don&#039;t pay the rent on it. You put another lock on it until they pay up, I think you only have to give them 90 days and a written notice before you can dispose of their property inside... Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:29:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350958 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350951 If we built a second home 4 years ago and we decide to sell it. Will we have to pay capital gains. Although my husband stays 3 to 4 months at a time there.<br /><br />more than likely yes, unless it is actually claimed as his primary residence it will be considered capitol gain. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:27:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350951 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350942 We are selling our investment condo (never lived in it)after owning it for 2 years. We also own a 2nd home. Can we avoid capital gains taxes on the sale of the investment condo and put towards the mortgage of the 2nd home?<br /><br />probably not, capitol gains tax is generally going to be applied no matter what if you&#039;re selling anything other than your primary residence. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:25:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350942 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350937 Will lenders generally finance forclosed properties (not at auction) but one which the bank has dealt to a realtor?<br /><br />yes, as long as it has already been claimed by the bank and the they are actually selling it on the market... Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:24:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350937 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350931 Can the HOA can pass a rule that dogs can not go to the bathroom anywhere in the neighborhood. They don't even want to let them use the common area next to the poop can they put in. they said this is why we have a back yard. legal?<br /><br />sadly, i&#039;m pretty sure they can make whatever kind of stupid rules they want...but the thing is that if most of the residents disagree with it they are supposed to have a meeting to appeal it and let the residents vote on it. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:22:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350931 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350924 Can you deduct the tax you pay when you buy a home?<br /><br />no Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:20:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350924 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350916 What household molds are toxic?<br /><br />black mold is the most toxic. but all molds will eventually cause respiratory problems if left untreated in the home, depending on the severity of the mold problem. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:18:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350916 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350910 How do I fix or replace an old brass-style faucet that has the hot and cold water coming from one tap?<br /><br />that&#039;s simple. just get another single faucet and hook it up...if you look under your sink it should be connected to both the hot and cold water, it has a valve inside the faucet that allows to hot or the cold to come through depended on which way you you open it. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:17:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350910 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350900 Where can I find blueprints for all homes built in a certain county or city?<br /><br />you can&#039;t. Blueprints are the sole property of either the contractor/company if it&#039;s a company that builds a bunch of the same houses, or the owner of the home if it&#039;s a custom built home. Blueprints are not supposed to be shared with everyone because the engineers who design and... Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:14:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350900 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350896 My house has tested positive for white mold. Black mold is toxic, should I be worried about the white mold?<br /><br />all mold causes problems, the black mold just happends to be the worst. But all mold will cause respiratory problems to some degree if left untreated in the home. I suggest using a bleach/water mix the spray on any mold you can see. then check in your attic and/or basement. If you believe... Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:12:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350896 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350891 How do you sharpen a chain on a saw?<br /><br />using a file guide for your saw and round files is the easiest way to do it. ask your local hardware store to help you find the files and the guide, they&#039;ll know what you&#039;re talking about. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:10:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350891 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350873 What can be put on flaked board flooring to make it look good, and/or restore it?<br /><br />if you&#039;re talking about inside your home, then you can sand it all down and apply a urethane sealer to it, it&#039;ll be good as new. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:02:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350873 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350869 A company was cutting cement on the street outside my window while doing some construction. Now I have some residue sticking to my paint and windows. How can I remove the cement without damaging?<br /><br />just rinse it off with the water hose and maybe a scrub brush or rag with some soap...it&#039;ll come off with some elbow grease. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:01:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350869 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350867 What materials or equipment can I use to eliminate the loud construction noise outside of my apartment?<br /><br />wear ear plugs Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:00:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350867 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350865 A small amount of fingernail polish remover ate the finish and left a dried residue substance on my coffee table. How can I fix the damage?<br /><br />if it&#039;s a wooden table without a gloss finish, you can probably just sand the area and apply a similar color stain and blend it with the rest of the table...try it on a part of the table that isn&#039;t obvious first to see if you can match the color...if not you may have to sand the entire... Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:00:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350865 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350861 We had an aeration tank and carbon filter installed on a water well for a sulfur smell. Now it seems as the water sits in the tank, it emits a stagnant smell that is hard to wash off your hands. Worse than the sulfur smell. What next?<br /><br />Might need to install a chlorination system, or add the chlorine yourself if you can get the kit to be sure your ph and all is safe for drinking. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:58:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350861 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350857 How can I keep a deck with pressure treated wood that has solid color stain from peeling each year?<br /><br />That&#039;s almost impossible. It&#039;s never a good idea to go with a solid stain on a wood surface that&#039;s going to be a walking surface. You might try using a water-sealer on the deck or a urethane type sealer. Other than that I&#039;d say to sand it all off and apply a regular tinting... Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:56:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350857 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350851 What do you recommend economically for mold protection in Florida during the summer months?<br /><br />Mold isn&#039;t a problem unless you&#039;ve had water damage or a damp atmosphere in the home. Be sure to keep your home well ventilated and take care of any water leaks immediatley. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:54:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350851 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350848 I bought a house and in the basement there's some black moldy stuff in the basement by the walk out door, and 3 days later there were mushrooms growing. I cleaned it up but am now very worried about my health. Should I be?<br /><br />I live in Florida where black mold is a serious problem. From experience I would say you need to thoroughly check your entire house for anymore black mold...the basement may be the only place if it is damp and the rest of the house is dry. But if the mold has gotten into your wall cavities and... Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:53:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350848 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350843 How do I replace the trim around a door jamb?<br /><br />if you&#039;ve never done it before, the best thing for you to do is simply remove the old trim using a pry bar or flat screw driver and a hammer, literally pry it off your wall, try to keep them in tact so you can just copy exactly what you had...same measurements, all your angle cuts should be... Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:50:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350843 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350839 I have a musty smell coming from my vents. There is no moisture in the ducts. How can I get rid of the smell?<br /><br />it&#039;s probably due to lots of dust and other air pollution built up in the ducts, you may need to have your ducts cleaned, and be sure your a/c closet isn&#039;t damp or moldy and you&#039;re changing your air filter regularly. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:48:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350839 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350837 Is it possible that after sanding a small area of a stained mahogany floor with a high gloss poly finish to blend in the stain onto the sanded area? I have tried but it wont get as dark and you can readily see the sanded area through the poly. Help please<br /><br />this depends on how old the original stain coat was...if it was several years old, it isn&#039;t going to ever match exactly. The only thing you can do is to re-sand the area and go back on it with a little darker stain to get a closer match to the original. I would try a test spot somewhere... Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:46:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350837 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350829 How do I get water stains out of a satin top?<br /><br />wash it in warm water in the washer, it won&#039;t hurt a satin shirt. Neither will the dryer, just put it in the dryer long enough to dewrinkle it a little then hang dry it for the rest of the time. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:42:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350829 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350824 How can I get diesel out of blue jeans?<br /><br />wash the jeans in hot water using a citrus degreaser added to the water...you can find the degreaser in the cleaning isle in most stores, it&#039;ll be in a spray bottle most likely, just add about half the bottle to the wash when you do it. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:40:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350824 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350820 How do I remove perspiration stains from white sheets? I have tried Javex bleach many times with no results.<br /><br />It depends how old the stains are, if they are relatively new then try using name brand oxyclean, rub the powder directly on the stained areas and scrub with water and a brush, let sit for 10 minutes and then wash in warm water. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:39:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350820 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350812 A yellow glowstick splatterd all over my pants that are 95% cotton and 5% spandex. How can I get the stain off?<br /><br />Honestly, I don&#039;t believe that&#039;s going to come out, and you might not want to be touching that because it is extremely toxic. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:37:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350812 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350808 How do I get the smell of jet fuel out of clothes? Washing them in the washing machine 4 times did not help.<br /><br />Try washing them in hot water with a citrus degreaser added to the water, you can find the degreaser in most wal-marts or k-mart type stores in the cleaning section. it will be in a spray bottle most likely. the degreaser breaks up the fuel molecules and should get it out of the clothing. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:36:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350808 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350805 What is the best way to remove latex paint from clothing?<br /><br />Hand scrub the paint stain with a hard bristle brush and any kind of soap. Wash in warm/hot water. Might have to do it 2x, but it should come out after some elbow grease. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:34:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350805 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350800 How do you remove lip gloss stains from jeans?<br /><br />definitely use a natural citrus &quot;degreaser&quot;, you can spray it directly on the gloss stain and let soak then scrub it out. Then wash in washer. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:33:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350794 I have a jacket where the sleeves are made from 100% polyurethane. How can I clean it since there isn't a drycleaner that will accept it?<br /><br />The only safe way to clean it is to hand wash it in cool soapy water then hand rinse it and hang it to dry. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:32:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350794 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350790 My son has a job working in a cement forms factory. What can I do to get the industrial dirt out of his jeans and t-shirts?<br /><br />that&#039;s sometimes tricky, if it&#039;s actually dried cement then there&#039;s not much else to do but use serious elbow grease and scrub it out, if it&#039;s just stained with dirt you can wash it with 2-3 scoops of the brand name oxyclean powder (also try applying the oxyclean directly and... Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:30:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350790 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350780 I have a light yellow vest top with 2 coffee stains on them, and no matter how many times I wash it you can still see the brown patch. How do I get rid of it?<br /><br />try the name brand oxyclean, it works wonders, you&#039;ll have to apply the powder directly to the stains and rub in with a little water and a scrub brush, let it sit for 5-10 minutes then wash... Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:28:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350780 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350776 How do i remove oil stains from leather?<br /><br />try using an all natural citrus cleaner...it shouldn&#039;t hurt the leather but should break up the oil and make it easier to wipe/rinse off Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:26:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/350776 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53620 Does anyone regulate the credit report agencies?<br /><br />More than likely the credit bureau or the better business bureau. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:39:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53620 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53619 Are there any shoe brands that specialize in making comfortable high-heeled shoes?<br /><br />Yes, hushpuppies. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:37:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53619 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53618 What does the term "wedding cake portion" mean?<br /><br />This generally means a smaller than usual portion. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:36:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53618 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53615 Is it dangerous to combine Viagra with stimulants?<br /><br />Yes, may increase heart rate and cause serious problems with anxiety and tension, also lack of appetite and increased blood pressure. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:35:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53615 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53614 Why do European and Asian sizes differ from American sizes for women's shoes?<br /><br />Due to the metric system. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:29:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53614 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53613 What if I get a grant but don't do the work I said I would do?<br /><br />You generally will not get the grant money if you don&#039;t convince them you will do the work, and if so and you don&#039;t do the work, they will not give you any more money, and may also ask for the money back. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:28:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53613 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53611 How do I get the lowest interest rate on an auto loan?<br /><br />Shop around and do you&#039;re homework before choosing who to get a loan from. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:26:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53611 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53610 How much do payphones charge when you use a calling card?<br /><br />You shouldn&#039;t have to put money in the phone if you use a calling card. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:26:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53610 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53609 Should I buy the supplemental insurance with my car rental?<br /><br />If you are confident you will not wreck it, then the insurance is a waste of money. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:25:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53609 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53607 Is an online car quote generally accurate?<br /><br />Make sure it considers mileage, year, make, model, condition, whether it&#039;s private or dealer selling and the area you&#039;re in. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:24:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53607 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53606 Are there any functional problems with satellite TV, as opposed to regular cable?<br /><br />Yes, sattelite tv may have interrupted signals when it is cloudy or you may not get your local stations through that sattelite, and sometimes you get more foreign channels than English channels. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:22:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53606 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53604 Which pickup trucks will fit into a compact parking space?<br /><br />Most small regular bed trucks like Chevy S10&#039;s, GMC Sonomas, Ford Rangers, etc. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:20:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53604 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53603 If I am looking for soft, comfortable bedding, what thread count should my sheets feature?<br /><br />Make sure its 100% cotton with 200+ thread count. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:18:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53603 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53602 How can I brighten yellowed white shirts?<br /><br />Wash in warm water with regular chlorine bleach, unless there are logos on the shirts, logos will fade unless using colorsafe bleach. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:17:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53602 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53601 Which bikinis offer the most support for women with large chests?<br /><br />The best support if a sports bra type top. These cuts down on the weight bearing down on the neck or shoulders that occurs with other tops. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:16:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53601