Now for some questions.Q: How do you remove gum from carpeting?
A: Check your local grocery or discount store for a Stain Devil product, made especially for gum removal, and use according to directions. You can also try freezing the gum with a bag of ice, then work in a little petroleum jelly, pull the gum out and clean the carpet with your favorite carpet spotter.
Q: Is there an easy way to remove fingernail polish from carpeting?
A: This will require patience. First, test acetone nail-polish remover in an inconspicuous place on the carpet. If it doesn't damage the carpet in any way, drip it onto the polish with a spoon and pull up on the stained fibers with a paper towel, blotting as you work. If you get tired, take a break and go back to it later. Repeat the process until the polish is removed. Flush the area with club soda and clean thoroughly with your favorite carpet spotter. Do not pour the polish remover on the stain, it will just spread the polish.
Q: Can you remove a red-wine stain from a damask tablecloth with lemon juice and cream of tartar?
A: Saturate the stain with lemon juice, then make a pouch out of the stained area. Pour cream of tartar in the pouch and let this soak. If it doesn't remove the stain, try putting dry cream of tartar on the tablecloth, then dip it in and out of hot water. There are also some excellent nontoxic wine-stain removers on the market. And the next time you get a red-wine stain, immediately sprinkle with salt to keep it from spreading.
Q: Can you use lemon juice for stains on vinyl?
A: Lemon juice works very well on vinyl stains. It won't remove yellowing stains caused by latex rugs on vinyl floors, however. Nothing will remove the yellowing from the vinyl.
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