FORTers' consumer reports - Page 66

Ellen · 07-29-2009, 09:08 PM

Anything I've used Oxyclean on got seriously faded (except, of course, whites).

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Lil Bit · 07-29-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellen

Anything I've used Oxyclean on got seriously faded (except, of course, whites).

That's good to know. I've never used it, but did get a sample in my new washing machine.

ClosetRTWatcher · 07-30-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellen

Anything I've used Oxyclean on got seriously faded (except, of course, whites).

Interesting, I dont think I've ever had a fading problem with Oxyclean. I have used it on tricky stains, but I have never soaked for multiple days, but definitely for several hours. For really tough ones I usually fill up the sink and dump a bunch of the powdered Oxyclean in to dissolve and the scrub the stain really well in the solution, sometimes directly scrubbing the Oxyclean into it. I HAVE NOT ever done this with anything delicate - only to get tough stains out of kids clothes, grass/dirt stains out of sports gear, etc. Also, If you use a lot of Oxyclean I recommend using rubber gloves because it is REALLY hard on your skin.

prhoshay · 07-30-2009, 12:38 PM

With colors, I usually prefer to use Totally Toddler. Sometimes it's quick, and sometimes it requires repeated, creative treatments, but I usually meet with success.

justCoz · 07-30-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AJane

DO NOT BUY Coppertone sunscreen, any strength. It ruined three of my husband's white t-shirts, two of mine (including a not-inexpensive Nike golf shirt), my bathing suit, and one of my daughter's t-shirts. It left horrid orange (copper-coloured

) stains that are damn near impossible to remove. I haven't been home much as we've been travelling quite a bit this summer, but when I have a chance I'm going to try one more time to save my golf shirt with Shout, as I see they have a set-in stain product. I'm never using anything but Neutrogena sunscreen again, and I plan to email Coppertone or whoever manufactures it. It does say on the bottle that it "may" stain clothes but this is ridiculous - it stained every fabric it touched, from my golf shirt (a poly blend) the t-shirts (cotton) and my bathing suit (spandex blend). I'm beyond pissed. We had used both the bottle stuff and the new spray-on type, both kinds stain.

I have used the shout gel that's for set-in stains and had very good success with it. It's taken grease stains out that went through the dryer even. It's taken out chocolate stains, which I have never been able to get out before. I recommend it.

inthegarden · 07-30-2009, 03:08 PM

I use Simple Green for getting out really tough and set in stains, grass, grease, chocolate, blood, etc. It is in concentrated form and you dilute it in water, but I use full concentrate for most stains. You can usually find it in the automotive section at most stores.

Cootie · 07-30-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by inthegarden

I use Simple Green for getting out really tough and set in stains, grass, grease, chocolate, blood, etc. It is in concentrated form and you dilute it in water, but I use full concentrate for most stains. You can usually find it in the automotive section at most stores.

Me too - Simple Green is a good laundry additive especially for grass stains. I have had good luck with Goo Gone for other stains like pen or chocolate. And Goo Gone is great with sticker residue if you accidentally wash a sticker on clothes (my kids used to leave them on their tshirts).

captain · 08-06-2009, 06:02 PM

Motorcycles
I am looking at a 2009 Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom and a 2010 Harley Davidson FXDC Super Glide Custom. I am not concerned about pricing, just if anyone knows which will require less maintenance in the long run or if someone has either and can give me a few thoughts. Both bikes fit me.

rgw718 · 08-12-2009, 11:16 PM

Does anyone have an opinion about the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? I thought it would be handy to keep by the sink for quick kitchen cleanups. I had it about two days, and then I noticed that it was raggedy and about to fall apart. My husband had used it for some job. All I can say is, that thing isn't very sturdy! I think I should have stuck with an ordinary sponge.

Unklescott · 08-13-2009, 12:04 AM

Use the search this thread feature on the top right corner for "magic eraser" and you'll find about 10 posts that discuss it.

07-29-2009, 09:08 PM	#651
Ellen Sun & Fun in SoCal Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 51 Posts: 3,147	Re: FORTers' consumer reports Anything I've used Oxyclean on got seriously faded (except, of course, whites). __________________ "There's no crying in baseball!" -- Tom Hanks, A League of Their Own

07-30-2009, 12:38 PM	#654
prhoshay Signed, Sealed, Delivered Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Right Here, Right Now Posts: 13,803	Re: FORTers' consumer reports With colors, I usually prefer to use Totally Toddler. Sometimes it's quick, and sometimes it requires repeated, creative treatments, but I usually meet with success. __________________ "...each affects the other, and the other affects the next, and the world is full of stories, but the stories are all one." - Mitch Albom, one helluva writer You are the only person responsible for your happiness.

07-30-2009, 03:08 PM	#656
inthegarden FORT Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 468	Re: FORTers' consumer reports I use Simple Green for getting out really tough and set in stains, grass, grease, chocolate, blood, etc. It is in concentrated form and you dilute it in water, but I use full concentrate for most stains. You can usually find it in the automotive section at most stores.

08-06-2009, 06:02 PM	#658
captain FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Follow the Yellow Brick Road Posts: 2,880	Re: FORTers' consumer reports Motorcycles I am looking at a 2009 Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom and a 2010 Harley Davidson FXDC Super Glide Custom. I am not concerned about pricing, just if anyone knows which will require less maintenance in the long run or if someone has either and can give me a few thoughts. Both bikes fit me. __________________ I have flying monkeys and I am not afraid to use them!

08-12-2009, 11:16 PM	#659
rgw718 FORT Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 68	Re: FORTers' consumer reports Does anyone have an opinion about the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? I thought it would be handy to keep by the sink for quick kitchen cleanups. I had it about two days, and then I noticed that it was raggedy and about to fall apart. My husband had used it for some job. All I can say is, that thing isn't very sturdy! I think I should have stuck with an ordinary sponge.

08-13-2009, 12:04 AM	#660
Unklescott Alice's Restaurant. Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Group W bench Posts: 23,281	Re: FORTers' consumer reports Use the search this thread feature on the top right corner for "magic eraser" and you'll find about 10 posts that discuss it. __________________ "As God as my witness I thought turkeys could fly" Arthur Carlson, WKRP in Cincinnati