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What is the best way to wash a swimsuit that is used in a pool with chlorine?
I heard not to use regular laundry soap. I swim in the pool 2 - 3times per week. Other than using cold water, is there a soap I can use like woolite, or just use plain water?
3 AnswersSwimming & Diving1 decade agoRE: Economy: Could someone please explain to me how when the federal gov. (USA) lowers interest rate for banks
How that causes inflation in the rest of our economy? Our US dollar is weaker now, and the price of gold has gone up, our dollar is not backed by gold any more. So how does all of this work? Thanks for the answers!
1 AnswerOther - Business & Finance1 decade agoGum residue on vinyl flooring, will ice cube get it or something better?
It's new vinyl, I'm not wanting to damage the flooring, And, when scraping it off the floor, do you use a dinner knife, or what? Thanks for the answers!
2 AnswersCleaning & Laundry1 decade agoIs it true that our military is an all volunteer to sign up for the military?
The reason I ask, is I was in my local Post Office recently, and saw the cards for Selective Service Registry. Are the men in the USA still required by law to sign up in the Registry? How does that work? Thanks for the answers!
8 AnswersMilitary1 decade agoAre Easter Lillies poisonous for cats?
3 AnswersCats1 decade agoHow to care for Easter Lillies -- after the blooms are gone?
Also, are they poisonous, especially to cats?Thanks!
1 AnswerGarden & Landscape1 decade agoHow/what do you use to clean the inside of vases with that "film" buildup?
I have a vase-clear-that has that "film" that builds up inside the vase, from the fresh flowers, etc.
How/what do you use that is best to clean that "film" out of the vase?
Thanks!
10 AnswersCleaning & Laundry1 decade agoRegarding Hepatitis A, B, C--how contagious are they? Please answer for each one.?
The reason I ask, is a friend of mine has a relative that has Hep B, and was told it's very contagious, and she likes to stick her finger in foods to check(?) like a pan of chili, etc.
3 AnswersInfectious Diseases1 decade agoHow soon after you start to get a cold, are you no longer considered to be contagious?
Also, when you have the symptoms of a cold (nose runny or stuffy) is it normal to feel chilled?
2 AnswersInfectious Diseases1 decade agoRE: trains--is it true that the headlight is called "Mary" and the red light on the back is called "Fred"?
Who came up with these names? Also, why was the caboose removed from service, and the "Fred" light put on in it's place? Thank you ahead of time for the answers!
4 AnswersRail1 decade agoIn chocolate candy, when chocolate liquor is one of the ingredients, what is it?
What is it made from--the fat off the chocolate, or what?
4 AnswersOther - Food & Drink1 decade agoRegarding Celtic music, etc., I know it originated from Ireland, but what else can I find out about it?
What do the words mean, etc? How far back in history does it go? Thank you for your answers!
4 AnswersOther - Ireland1 decade agoWhy does it take a minute or two for the hot water in the faucet of a sink to come out hot?
I turn on the hot water knob at the faucet, and it takes a minute or two for it to get even warm. Why?Thanks for the answers!
12 AnswersOther - Home & Garden1 decade agoWhy are train motors on 24/7?
I have noticed that especially with coomuter rail "powers" etc. Is it because they run on diesel? Any other reason(s)?
Thank you for the answer!
6 AnswersRail1 decade agoCan not passing gas cause diverticulosis?
I appreciate the answers fro the other day, however, my son sometimes holds the gas in instead of letting it go. I am aware and thank you for mentioning in answers earlier about higher fiber content, and try to avoid constipation.
I would just also like to know if keeping the gas inside your system can cause this problem.
Thank you for your answers!
1 AnswerOther - Diseases1 decade agoDiverticulitis- What is it, exactly? What causes it? How can it be prevented?
Several years ago my father had it. He had a temp. colonoscopy. I knew another person-a gal who had it, she didn't require surgery, but culdn't eat tomato seeds, etc.
Thank you for your answers.
5 AnswersOther - Diseases1 decade agoPlease tell me about the medicine called flagyl?
It's for a v*** infection. Is it a probiotic, or antibiotic? Thanks for the answer!
8 AnswersInfectious Diseases1 decade agoRe: Mad Cow Disease, has any human ever had it, or died from it?
My 15 yr. old niece asked me that last night. She wanted to know how it started, and if any human could get it, or has gotten it, or died from it.
Thank you for your answers!
3 AnswersInfectious Diseases1 decade agoNW cold weather, How to properly care for gerber daisies in planter in yard?
My Gerber Daisy plant is planted in a deep planter but above ground. In the NW, it's getting cold at night, and it still has flowers, and new flowers coming in. Is there anything special I need to do to protect the plant during autumn/winter months?
Thank you for all the answers!
2 AnswersGarden & Landscape1 decade agoRe: La Nina & El Nino, And the West Coast of the USA this winter, which one, if either one, is effecting?
Our weather for this winter? I have heard La Nina is back-is that the one for the wettest weather? Thanks for the answers!
4 AnswersWeather1 decade ago