Question # 830 Stealthy Stain
I ’ m having a hard time removing a small stain from a child ’ s sweatshirt . I ’ ve already tried soaking it in vinegar and haven ’ t seen any results . I would really appreciate any ideas !
Question # 831 Galling Glue
We really enjoy this column ! I ’ d like to know how you can remove solid hot glue from a dress .
Question # 832 Sukkah Sharing
I have a used sukkah to give away . Do any readers know of the organization that picks up and then gives away sukkos to people who need it ? ( I think it ’ s called Sukkah Exchange )
Question # 833 Fearless Flies
Do any readers know what can be done for “ spotted lantern flies ?” ( the grayish , spotted fly that has a red underbody ) My sukkah is infested with them and I ’ m looking to get rid of them once and for all .
Question # 834 Well Washed Whites
Which laundry detergent is the best to help white laundry stay a nice , bright white even after several washes and not get that dingy gray look ?
Question # 835 Happy Hair
We ’ ve been looking for a solution for extremely oily hair for a long time . We ’ ve gone through loads of expensive shampoos , but it ’ s still a problem . Now , with a bunch of three-day Yom Tov ’ s … it ’ s every girl ’ s hair nightmare ! Besides for dry shampoos , what ’ s the best way for a girl to keep her hair fresh looking without washing ?
ANSWER
Answer to Question # 767 Rueful Rash
My son had a rash around his mouth and I took him to Dr . Jay Winzelburg at ParCare . He gave him an amazing cream and the rash was gone in a few days .
Answer to Question # 805
Funky Freezer
When I had a problem with a freezer that had a bad smell that wouldn ’ t go away , I washed it a few times with pure , undiluted lemon juice . After washing it a few times , the smell went away .
Answer to Question # 812 Perfect Palm
If you find that your tights tear right away , some tights have a tendency to catch onto things when they ’ re brand new , and that ’ s when they start to tear . The solution to that is never to use stockings or tights when they ’ re brand new . Wash them first , and then they won ’ t catch onto everything and develop runs .
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If you tend to develop holes in your tights around the toe area , it usually comes because of toenails that need to be trimmed or filed .
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Woolite has a detergent that comes in a black bottle with a purplish cap . This is the best detergent for any dark clothes or clothes where you want to retain the colors . You may also add salt or vinegar to your load , but I just use the Woolite , and it ’ s fabulous . And of course , wash only with cold water . All my darks look brand new .
October 1 , 2024 SHOPPERS ROUTE 117