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Because he said so. Sorry I don't have the details.

Coffee itself causes some people to have intestinal problems. I can't drink coffee at all, I immediately feel sick, it is just the coffee that doesn't agree with me. Many people are affected like this. Also, food poisoning won't present immediately, it has to be digested and get into your system which takes several hours if not a whole day.

I have Coscto brand dishwasher detergent that I hate so I may put that in the laundy room for soaking whites and then I can move on to better detergent for the dishwasher. Thanks!

A spray bottle with a mild bleach/water solution, use a paper towel, wipe it down, toss. Barbara

This is the time of year when I get flies in my house too. Just seems to be seasonal.

I would recommend using gloves when handling any cleaning product. It not just that it may damage the outer skin surface, which many can, but chemicals can enter the body through the skin surface and get into the bloodstream and organs. Reduce the risk. And wear a mask or cloth over the face to prevent breathing in the dust or fumes.

About 3x's a week I run boiling water through a cycle & afterwards leave top & coffee basket open for the rest of the day. Speaking of nasty you might like to use a small mirror & take a good look at fridge water/ice dispenser. UGH!!! I use Q-tips dipped in bleach to clean mine. Do it on days I do the coffeeemaker so it's not forgotten.

You don't need a clothes line to get them outside in the fresh air and sunshine. Just drape them over chairs or whatever. I would try multiple washings. I would add Downy fabric softener to the rinse. I would spray Fabreeze on them. But in the end, sometimes you just can't get odors out of clothing.

I agree with having to use the Shark steam mop a few times before the pads don't come out black! I just mopped the floor this evening after preparing for Thanksgiving. With all of the dripping today and splashes onto the floor, i was amazed that the pads were blacker! One thing I struggle with are streak marks. I have travertine throughout the kitchen, hall and foyer, bathroom and laundry room. It is sealed but I don't think sealants...

My daughter's friend gave her a lot of clothes. Friend smokes, heavily and all the clothes are saturated in it. So far, my daughter has washed them in detergent, rinsed using a vinegar rinse and (I think) she said a "vodka" rinse?? It didn't work. Are there some TnT ways of getting these clothes smelling fresh. She just can't wear them smelling like smoke. She also used a peroxide wash or rinse. She doesn't have a...