Unanswered Questions
25 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
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How to tally numbers without a tally counter
While performing tasks I would like to tally up a large number while not having to remember it. However the total may reach up into the hundreds, and I only have ten fingers. Also I want to count ...
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Removing ballpoint ink signature from inside flap of hardback book
I have a 40 year old collectible hardback book in which a signature was made on the inside flap using blue ballpoint ink. I've done some research and come away with a couple of options, but hoping ...
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Ants infested house
We never had a ant in our home ever but since last month I seen so many ants, I took some advice from other post and used baking soda which stopped them for weeks but now again they have showed up but ...
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Covering Vacuum Hepa Filter with Tissue Paper
I recently purchased a hand-held vacuum that comes with a non washable HEPA filter which is covered with a layer of thin sponge.
Since the HEPA filter is non washable, cleaning it is really cumbersome....
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Metal Match Box Strickers Pad
Recently I found this Victorian metal match box and I would love to make it work again. As you can see in this pic, I've been cleaning the match friction on bottom with a metal sponge but it is still ...
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How can I spot remove a stain from my white garment?
I often drop Coffee on my white garment. Normally I wash after 10 or so wears, but this makes me want to wash it sooner.
Is there anyway to spot remove stains effectively and cheaply?
Most ideas ...
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How to stop dog from peeing here/prevent stains
Sharing photos here.
One photo original
One photo showing where the dog pees on the ledge at entrance of the shower.
Issue: dog goes into shower to pee on pee pad, then also pees on the ledge causing ...
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Help! Baking soda/water stain on finished wood countertop!
I soaked strawberries in a bowl with water and baking soda to clean them, ten minutes later I came back and realized the bowl was cracked and had been leaking. This stain is the result. Wooden ...
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Cleaning shower - acid or alkaline detergent first?
I have acid detergent to get rid of mineral buildup and alkaline solution for all the grease.
But which one should I use first?
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How can I remove round shaped white colour on worktop in kitchen due to hotness of pan?
I placed a hot pan on a worktop. Due to this white circle shape has come on worktop.
How can I remove it? The original colour of the worktop is black.
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8,000 btu portable air conditioner inadequate
I live in an area of high humidity. My windows are nailed down and there is just a blanket separating the living area from the kitchen. I have an8,000 btu ac unit, various blower fans & ...
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How do I open a closed purse zipper with no slider?
I just got a new purse and the middle pocket is zipped shut but they did not put a slider on it so I can not access it. How can I get the zipper open so I can put a new slider on?
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Tarry substance on vinyl floor
I'm trying to clean up the house for my elderly mother who's in hospital. The bathroom floor has a slick of black tar-like substance running from the sink out the door to the landing.
Firstly it's ...
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Does something remove small oily stains from smooth painted wood surfaces?
Does something remove small oily stains from smooth painted wood surfaces?
These are so miniscule that they're only visible form a particular angle with a particular light.
They aren't coming off by ...
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Whiteboard marker stain cleanup from textbook
I accidently dropped white board marker on my textbook and unfortunately it landed on its tip. so now there is a big stain on the page. any ideas that how can i remove it. i tried eraser. actually ...
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