Cleaning
There are many types of cleaning that need be done around the house. There are also many methods, tips, and tricks on how to clean. These question and answers about types and ways of cleaning.
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How do you remove nail polish stains from your carpet?
To remove nail polish from carpets, nail polish remover will work but you need to use caution because it can also remove dye from...
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What will clean a bath tub that is old and refuses to come clean?
Step 1: Simply layer the tub with a roll of paper towel. Laying it out along the bottom and the sides would be the best idea,...
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How do you get dried latex paint out of clothes and cloth furniture?
Getting latex paint out of clothes Ammonia will get latex paint out of anything. It actually dissolves it so soaking would be in...
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How do you remove latex paint from ceramic tile and grout without damaging the tile?
I just finished painting my own bathroom. Just use a putty knife on a slight tilt and carefully push on the paint spots (don't...
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How do you get insurance when one spouse has DUIs and a suspended license and the other has a clean driving record?
You can exclude the spouse with the bad driving record from the policy. Many carriers will do this for you. Or, if your state...
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How do you properly clean cast iron pots and pans?
After use, wipe with paper towels, wash quickly without soaking, in hot suds, rinse; dry thoroughly at once, and wipe with a thin...
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How can you remove stains from fiberglass bathtubs?
Hard water mineral deposits: Occasionally remove with products specifically designed to remove such deposits that state on label...
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How do you get paint off of concrete?
Here is advice: Strong paint thinner will after a few applications finally clear it If you can afford it (and the price is...
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What is the best way to clean chrome fixtures?
UMM? lick it off with a cow tongue and let dry!
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What is the best way to clean a microwave that has food particles stuck on it?
my favorite way is to use a mr clean magic eraser. Just wet it and wipe no thing but water needed. Fill a small casserole or...
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How do you remove rust stains from a marble tabletop?
You will need to use a commercial rust remover. Follow directions exactly and do not leave on surface very long as acid in many...
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How do you remove nail polish from wood furniture?
Do not apply nail polish remover to the stain; it will quickly damage finish. Instead, soften the nail polish by rubbing it with...
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How do you clean melted fabric off the bottom of your iron?
To remove melted plastic and fabrics, heat at low setting just until material softens, and scrape off with a smooth piece of...
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How do you get the new wood smell out of dresser drawers?
Try putting dryer sheets in the drawers. To eliminate the odor rather than just cover it up, use something like AFM Safecoat. It...
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What can and cannot be put in a garbage disposal?
Do: Boneless meat, pitless fruit, bits of food you scraped off dishes before/while washing Don't: Noodles, rice, banana skins,...
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What do you recommend to remove polyurethane spills from prefinished hardwood?
Some polyurethane can be the dickens to get to soften up. After polyurethane cures it's actually a sheet of plastic. I...
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What ingredients are in stain removers?
Soil & Stain Removers Are all the products on the market for soil and stain removal making doing laundry confusing? The Soap...
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What is the best way to clean ceramic wall tiles?
Regular cleaning can be done with detergent and water, and rinsed; or commercial household cleaners or bathroom cleaners used...
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How can you remove anti-slip decals from the bottom of your bathtub?
Before you get started, it's a good idea to test the cleaning/removal material in an inconspicuous part of the surface the label...
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How do you remove red dye left by red candle wax from your refrigerator and dishwasher doors?
Try the Magic Eraser. That usually gets rid of a lot of hard to remove marks.
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How do you remove wood stain that has spilled onto concrete?
Good luck. I did that several years ago and never could get it off. I ended up painting the concrete. You could try muriatic...
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How can you remove rust stains from a painted wall on the outside of a house?
If you put a whole jar of Tang in a rusty dishwasher and run a full cycle the dishwasher comes out bright as new! Perhaps make a...
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How can you remove wine stains from carpet?
Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) with a cup of luke-warm water....
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How do you get pine sap off your hands?
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How do you get finger nail polish out of furniture?
Apply Varnish to get figure nail polish out off the furniture .
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What is a good way to clean fabric lamp shades?
Use suds on a soft brush to rub any spots lightly. Then dip the shade up and down. When the water gets dirty, change to clean...
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How do you remove white paint from a black formica countertop?
Go to Home Depot, Lowe's or even Walmart and buy Goo-gone and it will remove the paint from your countertop
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How do you get rid of waxy build up on ceramic tile floors?
The solution is actually not what you would think. Ammonia can damage tile floors and warm water and vinegar isn't going to get...
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How do you clean up a mattress and mattress cover after your pet urinates on it?
Pour a bottle of white vinegar in your washer & wash as extra Or, if your mattress can tolerate it, dampen the area, then...
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How are you supposed to clean and take care of copper pots?
Utensils with copper interiors should never be used for acidic foods, with pH of 6.0 or below, since toxic compounds can form...
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How can you get rid of lime and mineral deposits on your bathroom faucets?
Regular cleaning can prevent buildup of staining material. Repair leaking, dripping faucets to stop staining. Lime or hard-water...
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When were stain removers invented?
Stain removers They are chemical substances which often react with stain causing agents and are used to remove different types...
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What should you do to keep butcherblock surfaces clean and in top shape?
Wood butcher block can take much hard wear and tear, be resurfaced or repaired, and continue looking good for many years....
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My Guinea Pig has an open wound by its front legs underneath his ears. How can I clean the wounds and keep them clean?
Do NOT try home remedies. Guinea pigs are not human beings, and medicine for humans should not and cannot be used on them. Take...
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How do you get red candle wax off of hardwood floors?
Take a warm iron and some paper toweling and put the toweling down, hold the iron over it briefly and keep doing this until the...
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Is a large cast iron pot that is used for outdoor bean dinners cleaned the same way as a regular cast iron pot?
yes.
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What is the best cleaning technique for maintaining office furniture equipment and interior floors walls and ceilings?
i BELIEVE SINCE MY DAD OWNES A FURNITURE/CARPET/WINDOWS/MATRESS STORE AND HAS BEEN IN THE FURNITURE BUISNESS FOR 15 YEARS IS THAT...
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What can you do about a cloudy film on your glassware?
There is a new product out that solves this problem once and for all. It is called the dishwasher filtration system and you can...
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How do you remove wood stain from fiberglass shower floors with a matte finish?
I don't know about fiberglass but I got wood stain on my nearly-white carpet and it came right up using hydrogen peroxide. It...
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Can earthenware dishes be put in the dishwasher?
Modern commercial dinnerware, with the glaze applied over the decorations, can be washed in the dishwasher. For hand made...
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How do you get nail polish out of hair?
You could try using baby oil and see if the dried polish will slide out - like you would to remove gum. Using ice might work,...
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What do you need to do to clean your oven?
Fill a small glass bowl with 1/2 cup full strength ammonia, place in oven and close. Let stand overnight, then wipe loosened dirt...
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How can mildew stains be removed from fabric?
Lemon Juice and a tooth brush to open the pores of the fabric, with dial bath soap then rinse with the water and pour lemon juice...
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How do you get tree sap off of hardwood floors?
My kids left a sap trail on my hardwood through out the house so I used Non stick cooking spray. Spray on sap and clean off with...
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How do you clean a 100-year-old brass lamp with intricate cutouts and is fabric lined?
THe Miracle Cloth did it!
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How do you clean urine from a futon?
Buy '''Simple Solution''' ''Cat Spray & Urine Stain & Odor Remover'' from a pet store (like PetCo or PetSmart). Spray...
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What can you do to get rid of strong food odors in your freezer?
Remove all items from refrigerator or freezer. Throw out any spoiled foods. Take out removable parts and wash them and door...
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How do you remove oil based paint from a hand painted oil on canvas ceiling panel?
Go to a good art store and ask for their advice. They have people that clean very expensive paintings, so they would know of a...
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If there is rust in your water supply how would you clean it to fill a small rectangular plastic pool?
Rust in your water is caused by iron in your water supply. You can get a water softner and use the softened water to fill your...
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When building a swimming pool is it better to put in an in floor cleaning system or the standard polaris cleaning system?
Consider this: For a 44x22' pool the in-floor system costs $7,000+. For that price you can use a rover type vacume, and have the...
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What is a mini deep clean for a sofa or chair and what should a hotel charge you for this?
A mini clean is just what it says. They just take out a mini steam shampooer and clean one or two spots instead of the whole...
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How do you remove melted plastic from material?
One time I used a sheet of paper and an iron. Lay the sheet of paper over it and take a hot iron and put over the paper. It will...
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How do you clean oil paints out of a paintbrush?
Clean oil paints from brushes with soap or dish-washing detergant and warm water. Soap and warm water work for LATEX paints...
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Can you put coffee grounds in a garbage disposal?
From what I've read, yes, and no. I hate getting rid of the grounds from my french press, so I've done a bit of online research....
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What can you use to clean or get rid of the mold or mildew smell that is coming from the window seals when the windows are down?
Hey Karmon==I use a shower grout mold stain remover. It helps if you find one that smells good. GoodluckJoe
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How do you repair the wood finish on furniture from a spill of nail polish remover?
That can be tricky unless you know what you are doing. You can end up making it a lot worse. You need to determine what kind of...
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How do you get silly putty out of hair?
with nail varnish remover We used rubbing alcohol to get it out of our daughter's hair (and clothes) We used no rinse hand...
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Why do stains stain?
Stains are made of chemicals with loose ends. These ends stick to loose ends on what they stain. A stain is a pigment that has...
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Is it true that diuretics can help clean your system out more quickly and efficiently than drinking just water?
IMO, diuretics should only be used with the approval of your doctor. I can't see how they would be any more helpful than simply...
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How do you clean O2 sensors?
Common results point to "You can not clean an O2 sensor, it must be replaced"
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How can you clean the inside of the Plexiglass that covers the instrument gauges on a '94 Ford Bronco?
You need to take the gauges out and take the cluster apart to get to the inside of the cover. Maybe a manual from a parts store...
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How do you clean a convection oven?
Put a oven proof bowl inside the oven with lemon and water. The lemon should be cut and squeezed into the water. There should be...
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How do you remove tree sap from a carpet?
I used denatured alcohol-since it evaporates quickly-and sap being similar to varnish or resin. I know you're not supposed to...
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How do you clean the inside of a silver teapot?
I would caution that vinegar is an acid and could pit your silver teapot, especially if it is silverplated. I've used vinegar...
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If your wife has been complaining of vaginal itching and doctor said was herpes that you've never been diagnosed with and she said was clean?
You should also be tested for herpes. Herpes is a virus that can remain dormant in the blood stream for a long time before it...
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How do you get brake fluid out of carpet?
Degreaser, industrial strength and a shop vac. Spray the degreaser into the area of the stain and let it sit for a few minutes to...
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How do you get candle wax off a hardwood floor?
Use a blow dryer to warm the wax and then use a plastic spatula to scrape it off the floor. You may also need a soft rag to mop...
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How do you remove semen stains?
If it's on the carpets, there is some good cleaners for that probably at wal-mart, or you can shampoo it, if it's on clothing and...
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How do you get white wax off of hardwood floors?
I would try using a hot iron - place a rag on top of the wax and use the heat of the iron to melt the wax onto the rag. I've...
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Do antibacterial cleaners and hand gels kill germs?
They will kill germs, but only for a short time period, about an hour, depending on what you are doing with your hands. Here...
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How do you get spaghetti sauce out of carpet?
I would recommend using a product named "Oxi Clean". It is a wonderful product and has removed several stains from my carpet,...
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How do you get gloss paint out of a carpet?
It all depends on if it is latex paint or oil based paint..... I am not sure about oil paint................ For latex paint,...
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What is the best tile and grout cleaner?
i accidently poured some "mr. clean" on my tile floor and left it there becaue i was in a hurry, i came back later to get it up...
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How do you clean melted plastic out of an oven?
This malady just occurred with me. In my instance, it was a very light pan lid and had just finished melting all over everything....
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How do you get wood polisher off of your hands?
Wash your hands with gasoline.
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How do you get water-based paint out of upholstery?
I have used a product called Goof Off. One could probably purchase it at Home Depot. It is specifically used to remove...
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Why can't you smell after cleaning with liquid bleach?
You are burning the inside tissues and membranes of your nose. This is not a healthy thing, be sure to ventilate your work...
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How do you get the smell of cat mess out of your carpet?
After you pick up the mess spray foaming carpet cleaner on it and let it sit over night. In the morning sweep the floor and...
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How do you remove wood stain from carpet?
you have to use pure acetone like the kind you buy from a hardware store use a clean white cloth and continue to blot the area...
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How do you remove nail polish from maple wood?
First go to your local hardware store and ask for help in selecting a stain that will match your furniture and also ask for...
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How do you get red nail polish off of a white blanket?
Nail Polish remover all you have to do is take it to the dry cleaners if you can't afford to take it to the here is a little...
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How do you clean an EGR system that is becoming clogged causing a check engine warning?
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How can you remove paint from a leather couch?
These type of cleaner pads are not really safe to use on leather as they are abrasive and can remove the finish or pigment along...
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How much money do house cleaners earn per hour?
Between $20 -$25 an hour. A house cleaner can usually clean 2 small/medium rooms in 1 hour [depending on what you wanted...
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How do you clean and shine a pair of pink genuine leather shoes that got wet and look faded?
Well, if there faded, maybe you can take them to a professional shoe store and see if they can rematch the dye and fix them. if...
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How do you remove the instrument cluster lens on a 1997 Malibu so you can clean the back side of it?
Are you sure the dirt is on the inside? I detail headlights at used car dealerships and sell a product called Crystalenz to clean...
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What is the best way to clean glass shower doors?
Try a toilet bowl cleaner. Sounds weird, but it works. Answer I used "the Works" Tub & Shower Cleaner. Just drip down...
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How can you clean the soot off your wood burning stove and surrounding bricks?
An easy way is to use a paint scraper. Any sharp edged object should be useful. It is important that you do this...
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How do you clean old wax build-up on antique furniture?
There are many good "wax stripping" products out on the market so go to your local hardware store and ask for help there. Get...
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How do you clean gold-plated jewelry?
Go to any jewelry store in the mall and ask. They often have cleaner for sale. Marcy
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What causes black soot and ghosting on the ceiling?
Ionic air purifiers. They charge or magnetize the particles and then they cling to everything. Remove a picture from the wall -...
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How do you remove linseed oil that has dried onto paint brushes?
paint thinner... that removes lots of stuff... but sometimes too much. Or just soap and water. a soak in a warm water, ammonia...
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How do you avoid back pain when house cleaning?
HI I have experienced back pain quite a bit. I hurt my back by just picking up my daughter too much. After going through physical...
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How do you remove stickers from wooden furniture?
goo gone is some pretty good stuff i have used it and it worked Sticker residue can be removed easily with cooking oil. Dab...
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How do you remove oil-based paint from your skin?
Poor Man's Answer Try rubbing some mayonnaise on the painted skin and let it sit for a few minutes. Then rub it again as if...
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How do you get rid of dog sick stains on carpets?
Try club soda. Works on other stains. IF CAUGHT RIGHT AWAY ANY STORE BOUGHT CARPET STAIN REMOVER WILL WORK. FOLLOW...
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How do you remove latex paint from wood?
Go to a good hardware store and tell them your problem. You will probably have to get a fine grit sandpaper to sand off the latex...
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How do you clean a reddish orange battery acid stain from concrete?
I have used "Rust Aid," which can be found at any Home Depot, for rust stains and battery acid stains. Apply with a solvent...
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Where is and how do you clean or replace an EGR Valve on a 2000 Toyota Solara 4 cylinder?
egr valve is located on left rear of cylinder head. to find it just look for the metal tube running from the exhaust manifold to...
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How do you get paint out of fabric?
If you get it before it dries, you can use water (for latex or acryllic paint) and scrub it out. Then try a stain remover such as...
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