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Originally Posted by mike'sgirl
(Post 6817598)
White vinegar. I use it in my kitchen in a spray bottle, mixed about 1:1 with water and a squirt of dish soap. I also use it in the bathroom and in the laundry, in the rinse cycle. Look it up, it really is a very versatile product.
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Be wary of using dish soap on spots. Many have bleach in them...you can imagine how I found out.
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Originally Posted by mjhaess
(Post 6819332)
I haven't found a product that works for all but I like Oda Ban and Grandmas Spot Remover.
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I am really happy to hear all these suggestions. I will use them also. I know you asked about odors. My main problems have to do with stains. I use Oxi Clean, Carbona stain removers (I get them at Wal Mart) (They are separate for certain stains) and my favorite stain remover Dawn dish washing detergent (I am careful to get the original, no bleach). Of course, sometimes I use these in combination.
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Originally Posted by Up4BigChal
(Post 6818052)
Hydrogen Peroxide Dawn dish soap and washing or baking soda Works great on all kinds of stains Good Luck
In the past 4 months I have become a diehard Pinterest fan. That is where I learned about baking soda for tons of things. Dawn is also great for a lot of cleaning problems. Together they are dyn-o-mite. I'll never wash a sink full of dishes without them again. Grease slides right off, and my dishes are squeaky clean. My drain has never been in better condition for it either. :) |
I'm interested in how you think old people smell. froggyintexas
Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 6817062)
For commonly encountered stains/smells, do you have one "go-to" product to remove them from fabrics, especially for old stains/smells that may have been there for YEARS?
Has anyone found one method/product that works for almost everything? Mildew Mold Blood Rust Urine Smoke Skunk Musty/Old people smell (no offense to old people - I'm one of you!) Sick people smell Sweat stains Inks Grunge |
awesome is great cleaner on lots of stains--car upholstery, etc., and I use Grandmother's Spot Remover with very good results in ink, tomato stains and grease spots.
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Originally Posted by FroggyinTexas
(Post 6819761)
I'm interested in how you think old people smell. froggyintexas
Sort of a combination of old Vicks, liniment, closed in spaces, mildew, old stuff, maybe stale smoke, illness, lack of bathing,incontinence, disinfectant, bleach, sort of a staleness - sometimes some of the above, sometimes including other odors I didn't think of. This only describes a very few homes/houses - but the contents do pick up that scent - and I would like to get rid of that odor if I should acquire something from that house. If you know of a more "politically correct" way to describe it, I would prefer to use it. I certainly do not include ALL people in any one category! |
I use "Mean Green" on most EVERYTHING. Hubby is a machinist, and Mean Green gets the grease out of his work clothes. I use it on our grill, the tires on the cars, countertops, bath rooms, stained clothes, EVERYTHING. I get the gallon jug at Family Dollar.
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 6819824)
There is a "certain smell" that I really don't know how else to describe.
Sort of a combination of old Vicks, liniment, closed in spaces, mildew, old stuff, maybe stale smoke, illness, lack of bathing,incontinence, disinfectant, bleach, sort of a staleness - sometimes some of the above, sometimes including other odors I didn't think of. This only describes a very few homes/houses - but the contents do pick up that scent - and I would like to get rid of that odor if I should acquire something from that house. If you know of a more "politically correct" way to describe it, I would prefer to use it. I certainly do not include ALL people in any one category! Maybe a more politically correct description would be aged odour. This could cover a multitude of things from soft furnishings to personal items. Just a thought. Mustiness is another. |
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