Questions tagged [chemicals]
Hacks related to the storing, [cleaning] (with or from), testing for the presence of, and safely disposing toxic and non-toxic chemicals including, but not limited to, cleaners and fertilizers.
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How to remove a drop of lasagna sauce on the white foam of sneakers / trainers?
I cooked last night and I’ve just realised today I got a drop of lasagna sauce on my trainers / sneakers.
I’ve tried removing it using a Dettol wipe, a rag soaked in isopropyl alcohol, and a cotton ...
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Has anyone had luck getting chemical smells out of clothing?
My husband came home from the laundromat with a huge bag of our laundry (wet) that just reeked of some laundry detergent (Gain super scented maybe?) with an undernote of some caustic chemical. My ...
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How to reduce cyanide poisoning in a house fire?
If one is trying to escape from a house fire, one old-time recommendation is to soak a t-shirt in water and breathe through that to help filter out soot and smoke that could cause lung damage.
Modern ...
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How to remove scale from coffee machine?
I have a coffee machine which can make espresso. It has a grinder and a brewing unit, and it takes water from a dedicated container, not from a tap. It looks mostly like this picture:
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How to defoliate a tree with 38cm diameter trunk?
Have here a tree that is being needed to be removed, and we want to defoliate it first before proceding to its removal.
Any ideas on how it could be defoliated?
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How to make a sticky mess (a permanently sticky material like sap)?
I have some items I want to add rustic handles to by wrapping them in rope. Imagine a frying pan or feather duster. The items are slippery enough that the rope may loosen or even come off. I would ...
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How to remove pen ink from cloth?
I have a denim trouser. I am unable to remove blue pen ink on the pocket area of the trouser. What can I do?
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Free distilled (deionised) water, as a byproduct
My wife needs a CPAP machine for sleep apnea.
One of the things her model does is humidify the air.
To do this it evaporates about 1 cup (237 mL) of water every night.
One is strongly advised to use ...
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How to store opened PU sealant cartridges?
I usually have an opened, partially used 300 ml cartridge of polyurethane (PU) sealant around that I slowly use for various repairs. It's the type of cartridges used in a sealant gun.
Now PU cures by ...
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How to cure "stickiness" on walkie-talkie rubber components
I have just retrieved my walkie-talkies from the big storage box where they lived for the last couple of years. The rubber/rubberized components (grip coating, dials, etc.) have gone very sticky to ...
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What chemicals to use to whiten recycled paper
I'm planning of recycling used paper. I first shred the paper into small bits, grind and blend the paper bits into a thick pulp by adding water and color (white dye or something else) and then ...
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Cleaning the back of LCD screen
I was asked to repaire LCD screen and after doing so, I wanted to polish the screen so I used ACETONE to clean it, but when I tried the same on the back of the LCD, acetone dried and don't know how to ...
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Continuous vinegar disinfecting of dehumidifier water basin
Being a very lazy person, I get tired of vinegar spraying the inside of my dehumidifier's water basin every week. It's a highly compact machine, and the water basin is has an odd shape, with all ...
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Verify the accuracy of ph test strips
In the summer I keep a "fast set" pool setup in the garden and hence have to concern myself with chemicals etc. to keep it clean.
I use the "test strips" to monitor the ph and Chlorine levels in the ...
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What is a cost effective substitute for Shea butter to be used in DIY natural deodorant?
I hope this is the correct SE site for this question. I think most people like me are interested in avoiding putting chemicals under our arms that can put our health at risk. I found this recipe for ...
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