Lisa asks…
washing clothes & sweat stains?
which clothes do you wash in cold water, hot/cold, and hot?
i know if you don’t wash in hot water it’s more eco–friendly. i usually keep my washer on hot/cold…
also, my dad is a mail carrier and wears white t’s under his uniform shirt, and they have sweat stains. i was wondering how i can help him get rid of them? also, my brother has some sweat stains on the underarms of his shirts, so i’d like to help him out also 🙂 some of his shirts have designs on them, so i haven’t tried bleach on them bc i fear it will mess up the design, and if i just put it on the armpits i’m afraid the armpits will end up brighter than the rest of the shirt, lol.
thanks! 🙂
The Expert answers:
Put some lemon juice on them, it works very well with sweat stains and just plain stains also.
Paul asks…
Character naming help, please!!!?
I’m writing a book and I need help naming some of my characters. Its a vampire story and I want them to be cool, Transylvanian names. (not the POV girl and her friends’ names, though) I also could use some surnames, if you don’t mind. Here are their descriptions;
POV Girl:
-short with fair skin
-long blonde hair and spring green eyes
-peppy and cheerful
-wears casual clothes and a furry poncho and matching beret
-very Eco–friendly
-enjoys the outdoors and the sun
-mortal
Prince Vampire Dude:
-tall with pale skin
-long black hair and red-violet eyes
-sly and mysterious
-wears typical people clothes and a dark red cloak
-loves the moon and his pitch black horse, Midnight
-likes seeing flowers wither
-vampire
Prince Dude’s parents:
-tall with pale skin
-dark gray hair and red-violet eyes
-witty and selfish
-king and queen of Transylvania
-want their son to choose a wife so he can become king
-vampires
POV Girl’s BFF #1:
-tall and fair skinned
-long brown hair, blue eyes, and small glasses
-smart and sarcastic
-wears organic fabric and shirts about saving the Earth and jeans
–Eco–friendly
-nerdy
-grows vegetables in her backyard
-mortal
POV Girl’s BFF #2:
-short and fair skinned
-short blonde hair and green eyes
-dumb and clumsy
-wears pink outfits like dresses and frilly shirts
-pretty and girly
-mortal
Thanks in advance!!
Japanese names won’t do, FYI
The Expert answers:
POV girl:
-Petra
-Eleanor
Prince Vampire Dude:
-Vladimir
-Lucian
PVD Parent’s:
-Grigore
-Fane
-Elisabeta
-Tatiana
BFF1:
-Tara
-Janie
BFF2:
-Charlotte
-Bianca
Possible Romanian (Transylvanian) surnames: http://surnames.behindthename.com/php/search.php?terms=Romanian&title=Romanian+Names&usage=yes
Hope I helped & happy writing 🙂
Nancy asks…
cloth diapers?
I take care of a tiny baby, making alot of descions and stuff. I am a totally green girl and into eco friendly living. Plus, cloth diapers are cheaper. I know i know, there is laundry… For those of you who have used cloth diapers, What did you think? Did the baby ever wet their clothes? Is it worth it?
The Expert answers:
I use cloth diapers for my baby and have since home from the hospital – i have had no blowouts or leaks with them, which i did have with the disposables in the hospital and using the rest of them when i got home –
i have never had my babys clothes to get wet, except for when she was just home, and i did not have any covers that would fit her and not touch her cord – i just did it the old fashioned way and didn’t use a cover until i found some in her size –
i love them – they are super easy, super cheap, and better for my baby – i use the dry pail method – toss the wet ones in the pail – for the poopy ones, just dump the waste in the toilet and flush then toss in pail – when i do diapers, i rinse the poopy ones first – then just wash normally – you dont have to dunk in toilet – and i dont like the idea of the wet pail method as they sit in water constantly – you have to change the water daily – just not for me – the dry pail method does not stink, i use a foot pedal, flip top garbage pail with a garbage bag for liner – when gets full or usually every other day i do diapers – it takes no longer than regular laundry to do –
it is worth it to me, as i already would have spent in wipes and disposables what i have spent for cloth – and my baby is only 4.5 mos – i use cloth wipes as well –
another bonus and cost saving factor for me – is her clothes – with ‘cloth diaper butt’ being quite a bit larger than disposables you have to go up a couple of sizes – i am not a fanatical clothes horse and i think my baby looks cute in shorts and pants a little too big – so i just buy toddler sizes (in shorts or capris, pants are too long) – not only is she wearing now – she can wear after potty training as well – (the diaper keeps the waist from falling down, and the rest of the room is taken up with the diaper) – but those are the prefolds with a cover
so all in all – yes, to me, it is WELL worth it
George asks…
am i a poser?
do you thinkk i’m a poser if i’m a veggateriann, eco friendly crazyy, smart, kinda at times seriouss and loves to runn but look scene?? I love the scene lookkk. I love to wearr make up and funky clothes and poofy hair. and i love change. i cant keep things the samee. and i give people my true opinion
The Expert answers:
No a poser is some one who is fake an trying to be somthing they are not if you are just beiong you then no wayway you are no poser just cause some one dresses a way doesnt mean they have to act a certin way in high school i was just me i acted the same always buyt the way i looked an dresses depended on my mood for the day i loved all looks one day i was a cowgirl love my rockies an boots another day i hadf on my baggy jeans ann jersey always something differnt just be you
Maria asks…
best smelling “green” detergent?
i am looking for a detergent and liquid fabric softener ( preferably the same scent) that’s eco friendly and smells fresh and clean.i was going to try seventh generation but my boyfriend and i both thought it smelled AWFUL so i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? if it comes down to it i would at least like to find a detergent and fabric softener that at least smells clean and fresh and leaves clothes soft, if no one has any greener suggestions.
The Expert answers:
Because of a recent allergy to my normal brand, I have had to start using the one by Clorox. It is cheap, but surprisingly it does a nice job. I use to use TIDE (NOT green), but tried the SPORT TIDE and broke out like crazy, so now anything with perfume irritates it. Even original TIDE. I was NOT looking forward to using one, but tried it and it works great, and I have a toddler…lol. I was SHOCKED by the price, and leary if it would work. It is by Clorox and called Clorox GREEN WORKS. They have a free and a scented one. I have never tried the scented one, but even the free one leaves my clothes smelling clean. I do miss my scented one, but give this a try. It is like $3 a bottle and it DOES work. I only tried this one, because I do not like any products by ALL or Arm and Hammer, and this was the only other free product they had in stock.
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