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Clean mattress

So about a week ago I could smell dog wee when I was trying to go to bed (I had recently gotten a puppy) so I immediately tried to find the source and clean it up. It was definitely on my bed and right near where my head was but I could not find a puddle or even a damp spot so I didn't know what to do. I asked my mum and she just told me to spray the bed with cologne which I did. I still felt icky so I've been sleeping where my feet should go because mum has been saying she’ll deal with it but hasn't and I should probably learn how to do this anyways.

How do I clean it when I can't find where its coming from and then because if I can I would like to because old mattress, how do I clean a whole mattress? Can't exactly put it in the washing machine

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2024/11/10
04:39 UTC

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Custom print on bottles

My wife has the best recipes for multiple salad dressings. Salad is our regular contribution to all potlucks. For Christmas gifts this year we were wanting to custom print the recipes on bottles to give out as gifts. The idea is similar to the photo in the picture but we want to put our recipes on it. Anybody have any idea on how to do this?

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2024/11/10
01:09 UTC

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How to clean dye stains on shoe

Would this be able to be removed if I purchased? If so how

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2024/11/10
00:46 UTC

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How to replicate these huge concrete bird bath bowls?

Really interested in making one of these! About 36" across. Any easy hacks to get a similar look?

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2024/11/10
00:21 UTC

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can anyone tell me how to fix this? Any DIY’s out there? 😩 was burning incents and ashes fell off and burnt my boyfriends jacuzzi tub. Is it fixable before he gets home and sees it? Ty in advance

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2024/11/09
23:04 UTC

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How to fix my broken pull cord on my blinds?

My pull cord is broken because I tugged it too hard. The little roller thing has a cover on top and little ridged spaces to I can't just tape it up and get it up there again. The connector thing is lost, and my roommate is to stingy to hire someone to fix this.

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2024/11/09
21:39 UTC

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A desktop composition question.

Greetings, folks!

I’m working on a little project and I need some guidance. Thank you in advance for taking a look.

I own an old metal Tanker desk identical to the one pictured. I need to determine what the desk top is actually made of.

From the best I can tell there is a layer of stiff rubber around the outer edge, and the underside is made of metal. I believe the work surface is wood veneer Formica. I’m trying to figure out what is sandwiched between the two.

My intention is to drill four holes in the top of the desk and potentially install threaded inserts to serve as the mounting point for a removable baseplate.

Thanks again folks. I appreciate any insight you may have.

3 Comments
2024/11/09
21:12 UTC

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How to find this kind of luggage wheel? Struggling

Struggling to find this kind of luggage wheel, the other two parts are still good though

8 Comments
2024/11/09
20:57 UTC

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Can I shrink wrinkles in area run

I have a marble coffee table in my living room. I put a rug in there a couple years ago, and it seems that the weight of the table has stretched out the rub in the middle. I tried using a hair dryer from the back to flatten it out but it looks worse and just redistributed the wrinkle. Is there any way to fix this or shrink just the middle like you do with vinyl?

8 Comments
2024/11/09
20:29 UTC

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Help with small refrigeration unit

I am using 1/4” soft copper tubing for my suction line and 1/8” soft copper tubing for my capillary tubing. I have successfully brazed each on their respective ports on the condenser unit without leaks.

The issue, however, is attempting to attach both to my stainless-steel BPHE with 3/4” MPT.

I have attempted to use 3/4”- 1/4” female reducer with a 1/4” MPT to 1/4” compression fitting for my suction line, getting some luck after a few tries (want a different method).

I have done similar with the 1/8” capillary but added a 1/4” MPT to 1/8” FPT reducing bushing with equivalent compression fitting. Found leaks every time i begin to vacuum the system.

Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated!

2 Comments
2024/11/09
19:34 UTC

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Fill a gap in stacked stone veneer and a wall without cutting a bunch of slivers of stone

As the title says. I have a small gap to fill and don’t have a wet saw to fill the gap. Should I use a grout/caulk combo? Or is there a better option?

19 Comments
2024/11/09
18:49 UTC

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How to fix water reservoir for tineco?

I guess I pulled up the water reservoir too fast and this piece came out someone please tell me how to fix this

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2024/11/09
17:47 UTC

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Can you recommend a method to fix these scratches on our kitchen table without stripping the varnish or making the spots more noticeable?

13 Comments
2024/11/09
17:06 UTC

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How to keep a plant alive?

Everyone around me loves plant and as much as I try so hard to stop them from dying like water them only once a week, fertilize them etc, it is so hard. How to keep a plant alive? Another related question, how to keep flowers live a bit longer? Aside from keeping them on water? If there is no flower food, what is an alternative?

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2024/11/09
16:22 UTC

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How is this supposed to be tied?

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2024/11/09
16:19 UTC

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How to baby proof this to stop child from unplugging?

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2024/11/09
14:15 UTC

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How do I remove these rivets to replace the broken handle?

Stiff window and old handles led to breakage

5 Comments
2024/11/09
11:13 UTC

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How do I turn on the shower at motel?

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2024/11/09
07:10 UTC

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Mounting tv to wood paneling

I would really like to mount our tv to this wall but I’m afraid it will split the wood. Does anyone have any advice of the best way to approach this?

3 Comments
2024/11/09
02:09 UTC

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How to remove the stains on suede of this NB 2002?

I tried rubbing alcohol and vinegar but nothings working.. what else can I do? I’m trying to clean the part above the last eyelet

4 Comments
2024/11/09
01:45 UTC

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How to fix this clicking sound

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2024/11/09
00:43 UTC

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