How To Remove Grease From Khakis

how to remove grease from khakis

Dear Home Ec 101, Help oh great home ec goddesses! I was making breakfast for the kids, and didn’t have my tried and true apron on. As I am sure you guessed, I got grease on my favorite go to khakis. HELP!!!!!!! I need guidance! Thanks for all of your great tips. Signed, Greasy in …

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Ivy Takes The Mr. Clean Challenge

retrochick.JPGIvy says:

Awhile back, the people from Mr. Clean sent me a box that told me to take the Mr. Clean challenge. “Interesting,” I thought, and I put the box aside to deal with a bit later. I was cleaning house recently and came back across the box and decided to open it up. It was an interesting challenge- they provided a bottle of the “leading cleanser”- I can’t tell you the brand, but I can tell you it’s one of those “with bleach” kinda deals- and a package of 2 Mr. Clean Magic Erasers with foaming action and the fresh scent of Febreze, haha. Nifty.

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Challenge

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Cleaning With Sickness In Mind

Ivy says: They say, “it’s going around” and it’s “going around and around” in my house, for sure. Winter is prime time for viruses to come on in the house and take up residence. It’s up to you to clean them away as best you can. Of course, you’re not going to be able to …

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Acetone and Furniture Do Not Mix

Dear Home Ec 101, My daughter spilled finger nail polish remover on her dresser.  What can I do to repair it?  Thanks. Signed, Acetone ACK! Heather says: There are a few options to make the best of the situation. First, we have the “disguise it and pretend it didn’t happen approach.” With this method, you …

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Removing Cigarette Smoke Odor From Couches

Dear Home Ec 101, I recently purchased a sofa and loveseat from a lovely couple who listed the furniture on a popular online auction site.  The set appeared to be in great shape, and I got the furniture for what appeared to be a bargain.  When I got them in place in my basement rec …

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How To De-Stink The Unwashable

Howdy, ladies! I checked the archives and found the cure for musty towels and musty jeans, but have you got any advice on de-musting things that can’t be washed? How do I de-stink the unwashable? We’ve inherited some German Christmas decorations from my husband’s family, some of which are handmade dolls constructed of fabric and …

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Plastic Residue

Dear Home Ec 101, I have a dresser that my mother gave me. She had a doily thing on it with a plastic backing.  When I removed the doily, there where sticky spots in a lacy pattern from the doily.  What can I use to remove this without damaging the stain on the dresser? Thanks, …

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Kiss That Grease Goodbye

Dear Home Ec 101, I am perplexed.  I have never had a good answer to the question: how should I dispose of cooking grease (that is, grease from hamburger, bacon, etc.)?  I’ve used several methods, but it’s all pretty disgusting and probably not environmentally friendly.  I’ve poured it off into old glass containers and tossed …

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