I have a fingernail brush just for cleaning potatoes,I run them under cold water and scrub the skins as well as the eyes.works beautifully. ... View related article.
You didn't say if the paint was on the chair or on the material, but I recommend a product that should take care of both things. It's called "GOOP" and you can find it in your Grocery store. It is really good at removing dried paint.. ... View related article.
I may be an over cautious person but I would NEVER trust a stranger in my house while I take off on a vacation..that's just begging for trouble !!! you don't know the people and have no way of telling if they're honest or not.I'm sure your HomeOwners Insurance would love to know how your Family silver got ripped off by strangers,but they're having to pay.I'm sorry but I don't trust just anyone anymore..suppose your home is confiscated from drugs while you're gone?it's happened before.think before you do something you might be sorry for later. ... View related article.
I have the same problem when I put the blue "cleaning" tabs in my toilet,I only use them because our water has a brown residue so I have to use a pumice stone on them to remove both stains.it works ok with a lot of elbow grease but sometimes I stop the toilet up with a dirty dishtowel,shoving it in tight enough to hold water and pour pure clorox bleach in, filling your toilet to the rim on top,letting it set for 30 minutes to an hour, then remove the dish towel and wash with a toilet brush.it comes sparkling clean.(we also have very hard water so the pumice removes the ring that's always there.) make sure the kiddies nor the hubby doesn't have access to the toilet or they'll flush the dishtowel... ... View related article.