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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 10:01 am
was sent the link to this site, thought I would pass it along. Has tips for just about everything http://members.tripod.com/~Barefoot_Lass/index.html
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Hootyhoot
Member
12-18-2001
| Friday, February 11, 2005 - 8:21 am
The floor in my garage takes a beating in the winter. I can clear up the dirt easily enough, but how do I get off the white stains left from snow and ice melting on the floor? Help! I want to use the garage for a family reunion next summer, so I'd like it to look presentable. I've tried soap, baking powder, bleach, etc.
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Friday, February 11, 2005 - 8:31 am
Maybe a pressure washer?
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Friday, February 11, 2005 - 8:59 am
ever try tide? when i used to manage gas stations in the mid-80's we used to use tide. First wet down the concrete, then sprinkle tide down, use one of those floor brooms to scrub the concrete, and use a steam pressure washer to rinse it down.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, February 11, 2005 - 9:00 am
I agree Ddr...a pressure washer is amazing to clean up wood and cement. I have used it many times in the past..it really cleans up your sidewalks etc. too
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Friday, February 11, 2005 - 9:09 am
It sounds like efflorescence -- a leeching of salts from the cement from drying water. It could also be road salt residue, which is essentially the same thing. http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/efflorescence.htm That site recommends muriatic acid as a cleaner, but I'd try some things recommended here first. http://www.naturalhandyman.com/iip/infxtra/infmur.shtm
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, February 11, 2005 - 9:09 am
You can also try painting it with cement paint ( shortly before your reunion.) They even make a special garage floor paint. It includes some kind of "sprinkles" that help mask stains...
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Friday, February 11, 2005 - 9:12 am
I thought about recommending painting, but if the stains are efflorescence, she'd have to get that up first for the paint to take. I have it on my "tuck-under" garage walls, and the home inspector told me what it was and how to deal with it.
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Friday, February 11, 2005 - 9:15 am
If the white stains won't go away, you might also think about throwing down an area rug or indoor/outdoor carpeting for the reunion. That will surely dress it up!
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Hootyhoot
Member
12-18-2001
| Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 11:46 am
Hi again ... Thanks to you all for the suggestions. Prisoner, that efflorescence is what it is. I certainly never would have thought of that word! The information was really helpful. I found some stuff at the local dollar store that is a very strong product designed for taking off toilet stains, and it seems to get rid of the efflorescence as well as just run-of-the-mill garage- and cellar-floor stains. I'm waiting for better weather to tackle this project, but I'll be SO glad when it's done!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Sunday, April 10, 2005 - 1:39 pm
HELP. How do I get paint out of carpet? (Latex.) Or am I just screwed? (I am a bad painter!!!)
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, April 10, 2005 - 1:44 pm
Soap and water.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Sunday, April 10, 2005 - 1:45 pm
Julie, quickly clean it with water.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Sunday, April 10, 2005 - 1:48 pm
cleaning dried paint from carpet "Gojo does it all by Sheila Berry Gojo hand cleaner will take dryed paint (oil-based or Latex) from the worst carpet spot. Just put some on the spot and let set for about a minute. Rub with clean dry cloth. If stain is still there repeat again until stain disappears."
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Sunday, April 10, 2005 - 1:52 pm
Thanks!!! I thought I had gotten it up (last night--at the time of the occurrence) but today in the daylight, I can see I did not get it all. So it's not dried drops, it is more like it's blended in. Now hopefully I can find some Gojo or dry cleaning fluid.
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