Strange Remedies & Such

**Night Train** · 12-30-2002, 08:04 PM

The idea behind this thread hit me when I found myself this last weekend, looking for a way to get Ink out of my carpet. I read that Barbasol Shaving cream would do the trick as well as Hair Spray and Vinegar. Unfortunately, Nothing has worked. However, I am happy to report that Barbasol Shaving Cream DOES keep my Mirror in the bathroom from fogging up when I get a shower. (hmmmm...I wonder if that will work on my glasses when I come in from the cold??)

So, what other ideas do you all have for ink and what other strange things have you heard like this?

**Bev Heishman** · 12-30-2002, 08:23 PM

I use Chem Dry Stain Extinguisher. The only place I have found it is nearby you at Home Depot. It works better than Barbasol (Learned that from the Galloping Gourmet) and hairspray.

The Chem Dry costs about $3.00. It has taken out engine oil(courtesy of my brother in law) on my off white carpet after two shots of it as well as blood.
;)

**chip anderson** · 12-30-2002, 08:48 PM

As you all know I have been advocating Castor Oil for dry eyes for some years. Now I see the optometrist have "discovered" it, added a new ingredient and are running clinical trials with marvelous success. Strange how stuff comes back up ain't it?

Chip

**Refractingoptician.com** · 12-30-2002, 10:51 PM

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**John R** · 12-31-2002, 03:36 AM

Night Train said:
looking for a way to get Ink out of my carpet.

Claim on your house insurance is by far the best..
:bbg:

On the glasses front. We used to cut a potato in half and gently rub over our bike visors to stop fogging.....Dont know what effect it would have on any coating though....

Disclaimer......
I take no responsibilty for any damage caused by this idea..

**Night Train** · 12-31-2002, 08:55 PM

John....A POTATOE HALF? Are you just saying that to see if I can look stupid trying? :)

And Bev.......Blood on the Carpet? Was O.J. at your house?

Thanks Guys...I think Ill try Home Depot.

**PAkev** · 12-31-2002, 10:55 PM

I had a pen leak ink in my shirt pocket once and believe my wife used WD 40 to remove or significantly reduce the stain.

This past summer I contracted a fungal infection on my foot and planned on seeing a podiatrist after the summer was over. Assuming he may have to surgically remove the infected area and minimizing my downtime, I procrastinated. In the meantime, I read an article which claimed "DUCT TAPE" to be effective in removing skin warts. Not having anything to loose, I tried it (with some crazy looks from my wife) and admit that it has worked remarkably well.

I think Uncle Red would be very happy knowing how effective his "Handy Mans Secret Weapon" is.

"If the women don't find you handsome, at least they'll find you handy" Red Green

Kevin

**Night Train** · 12-31-2002, 11:29 PM

PAkev said:

In the meantime, I read an article which claimed "DUCT TAPE" to be effective in removing skin warts. Not having anything to loose, I tried it (with some crazy looks from my wife) and admit that it has worked remarkably well.

Kevin

Duct Tape, I hear, is like the FORCE in Star Wars...
It has a light side and a dark side and it holds the world together!

**Bev Heishman** · 01-02-2003, 07:20 AM

[And Bev.......Blood on the Carpet? Was O.J. at your house?

No OJ didn't visit my house. Our kitten was exploring in our closet and some how got a hanger stuck between his toes. From the looks of it and the screeching I thought he was impaled. I picked him up and should have wrapped a towel around him. Well the back claws tore my hand up and hence the blood. Cat not harmed.