How to get rid of sticky/waxy build up in hair!?
Q. I have had this problem for a long time now. I have this waxy/sticky build up at the roots and crown of my hair. Its gross and I can't style my hair. I have been using a clarifying shampoo by Paul Mitchell in place of a regular shampoo. I need help! It won;t go away no matter how much I wash it!
Asked by - Thu Jul 1 20:51:58 2010 - Hair - 1 Answers - Comments

A. you might try a vinegar rinse...
Answered by - Sun Jul 4 20:56:20 2010

What is that clear, waxy substance on hair roots?
Q. Many times while I am tweezing I find hairs that have a clear, waxy substance on the root ends. Some have a lot more of it than others. Is this folliculitis? It is not the bulb. I know that. It's this waxy substance. I tweeze beard hairs because I might have a mild form of trichotillomania... Some of the hairs have it while many do not. Is it the root sheath or something? Is it a build up of dead skin cells?
Asked by - Sun May 10 19:59:50 2009 - Hair - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Not likely. You should notice other symptoms like irritation or redness. You can check with a dermatologist just in case. What you're describing sounds like the hair bulb, but it's hard to know without seeing it in person. You state that it's clear - though the hair bulb usually is white. You can easily find pictures of folliculitis on the internet, and compare that way. Like I said, see a dermatologist just in case.
Answered by - Sun May 10 20:11:26 2009

Can I use a waxy potato for mashing?
Q. I bought a bag of potatoes on a budget - they were cheap and it doesn't even say what kind of potatoes they are, just says 'Potatoes' on the bag. However they feel very waxy and are very difficult to peel. Does this mean they are going to be crap to use as mashed potatoes? I want to make a shepherds pie but I won't bother if this type of potato is going to ruin the dish. They are within their expiry date, I only bought them yesterday.
Asked by CherryJelly - Fri Aug 27 06:53:51 2010 - Cooking & Recipes - 6 Answers - Comments

A. They will still mash ok, just not as good, but it will still work. Waxy potatoes go best for salads etc. The one's with dirt still on them are best for baking and mashing, have fun
Answered by - Fri Aug 27 07:43:27 2010

What are those rainbow paper sheets that have a layer of black waxy film on top?
Q. Alright, me and a friend were just talking about random things and we remembered these novelty art sheets that we had used back in elementary school. They were like little, seemingly black pieces of paper, and you scraped off the black surface with a little stick or something to reveal a rainbow pattern underneath. And then you drew rainbowy images and stuff. Anybody know what these are called?
Asked by Pea-brain - Sun Nov 29 03:16:02 2009 - Other - Visual Arts - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Scratch sheets or boards.
Answered by Mike1942f - Sun Nov 29 07:30:31 2009

How do you clean/shine/maintain "waxy leather"?
Q. Birkenstock has a leather finish called "waxy leather". It is actually oiled - not waxed. It has a rough almost suede feel.
Asked by - Thu Feb 12 15:40:13 2009 - Cleaning & Laundry - 1 Answers - Comments

A. I use this on my boots since you say you have a suede finish, you may want to use a spray like this...
Answered by spicerjoe - Thu Feb 12 15:46:59 2009

Right. Does anyone here know the difference between floury and waxy potatoes?
Q. Ive been in several grocers and asked the same question. They look at me as if im simple. There is a difference. I hate the waxy type, no good for anything. The floury are the fluffy kind that makes great mash. Ohter than King Edwards, which has been floury for years but suddenly turned waxy, can anyone suggest another kind? My kids refuse to eat anything that has lumps in it.
Asked by Eleanor - Thu Apr 12 11:38:50 2007 - Other - Food & Drink - 9 Answers - Comments

A. I have always used maris piper potatoes for my mash!!! especially in the summer when mash potato doesnt go smooth!!! maris pipers are specially for mashing!!!Please let me know how u get on!!! i love maris piper potatoes!!!
Answered by mumof3 - Thu Apr 12 11:43:08 2007

waxy liquid potpourri concentrate. how do i get it out of a cotton fabric?
Q. it's an antique cotton runner and i'd like to keep it.
Asked by hicktowngal - Mon Nov 5 13:33:54 2007 - Cleaning & Laundry - 3 Answers - Comments

A. The safest thing to do would be to use an ice cube to harden the waxy stuff as much as possible. Then you may be able to get the stain out with a mixture of half hydrogen peroxide-half water mixture. Keep it cool to warm to avoid shrinkage. Try the peroxide in an inconspicuous first, please. Best wishes.
Answered by For Sure - Mon Nov 5 13:44:10 2007

What is the highest degree of adhesion can water bead up on a waxy surface?
Q. Water beads up on waxy surfaces because of a___degree of adhesion with the surface. high or low
Asked by Jessica Nelson - Wed Mar 16 14:13:55 2011 - Earth Sciences & Geology - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Low degree. The two cannot 'bond' well
Answered by - Wed Mar 16 14:28:25 2011

What is the best way to get waxy film off hardwood floors?
Q. I have been using Orange Glo Floor Cleaner and polish, but it seems that after being shiny a bit, after walking on it for a while, it shows footprints and seems to have a waxy film. Does anyone know a way to get the polish or waxy film off without damaging the wood. I just want the hazy appearance gone. Any suggestions?
Asked by AnswersGuru - Sun Feb 4 16:06:16 2007 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 7 Answers - Comments

A. White vinegar and water. When it dries, you won't smell the vinegar. This is the best thing to clean wood floors with always and not only cleans but brings out the woods natural shine.
Answered by Lauren - Sun Feb 4 16:13:48 2007

what could cause a waxy type substance seeping out of my face, scalp, nose, corners of my eyes, etc. ?
Q. I detoxed off morphine & vicodin Sept. 5th of this past year which I had been on for over 8 yrs. I've had a waxy kind of substance coming out on my face, scalp, in my ears, my nose & the corners of my eyes shortly thereafter. Could it be the result of the toxins left behind from the opiates or some other unrelated condition?
Asked by David J - Fri Jan 2 13:41:32 2009 - Skin Conditions - 1 Answers - Comments

How can I get rid of the waxy skin on my dog?
Q. I have a 7 mo American Bulldog who has dry, waxy skin on her back end. I guess bulldogs are known to have it, but I was wondering how I can help her with it, because it irritates her, and he chews on it to the point where she's starting to lose some fur on her back end and tail. Is there any home remedies that I can use to help her?
Asked by nvbarrelracer - Sun Jun 27 12:18:13 2010 - Dogs - 3 Answers - Comments

What is the waxy paper on the gammon joint I've just removed the plastic wrapping from?
Q. Is this stuff just to hold the joint together? Do I remove this waxy paper type stuff before cooking the gammon (ham)?
Asked by Hairy McHero - Mon Jan 24 09:35:28 2011 - Cooking & Recipes - 5 Answers - Comments

A. It's better if you roast it with the wax paper on.
Answered by The Fat Man - Mon Jan 24 10:31:35 2011

Why does my hair feel waxy and how can I treat it?
Q. I don't know why but my hair always feels waxy after my hair drys from a shower. I use Pantene Pro-v medium to thick 2-in-1 shampoo or about 2 months and I also use Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum or something like that. Paul Mitchell helps a little bit compared to when I dont use it but my hair still feels waxy. Can you tell me why it's like this and how I can treat it?
Asked by SoneElf - Tue Jan 25 15:53:01 2011 - Hair - 3 Answers - Comments

A. 2-in-1s are always crap, never use them unless ur desperate. use shampoos and conditioners specially for oily/normal hair
Answered by pookie1231 - Tue Jan 25 16:00:17 2011

How do you get greasy, waxy yellow run off of walls without taking off the paint too?
Q. I live in an apartment. This is weird junk thay has accumulated in areas like around vents, the bathroom walls and in the kitchen some. It looks like theatre popcorn butter but is waxy and onthe hard side. The others have the same problem here and I think it maybe pollution related. I tried soapy water with bleach, but to no avail.
Asked by rie_helm - Fri Dec 30 23:49:07 2005 - Cleaning & Laundry - 4 Answers - Comments

A. try 409...or greased lightning...greased lightning will remove the finish from your hardwood floors..if that can't get it off...it's permanent
Answered by newtonslogic - Fri Dec 30 23:51:39 2005

What is the white WAXY residue that GRAPES have over their skin?
Q. Could someone tell me the properties (chemicals, infection figthing effects, pesticidal effects, etc..) of the waxy (white in appearance) residue that grapes have over their skin which is thought to minumise the loss of moisture. A very credulous friend of mine says that it holds something in it that my fend of cancer. Which I personaly think is a load of ***. Their source for this information is a "herbalist", an obvious redflag. So if anyone could shed light on what this substance is, and if it could have any possitive or negative effect on the human body. My intuative guess is that it is benign. Though I'd rather hear from someone who knows what they are talking about. Thank you.
Asked by Tine - Wed May 23 07:10:11 2007 - Botany - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. You pretty much already answered your own question, it's cuticular wax secreted by the grape. It's not that complicated chemically, mostly made of of routine alcohols and fatty acids along with about 30% cyclic terpenoid oleanolic acid. I think you could get about the same health benefit from eating candles, just make sure they aren't lit :) And yes again, you're also right in that the main function of this wax is to limit moisture loss from the grape, but it also serves to protect the grape from pathogens. Now the cuticle if the grape, the living membrane that surrounds the grape, is whole different deal, very complex chemically and there are lots of different things in the cuticle that could impact human health.
Answered by John G - Wed May 23 13:05:59 2007

why does my homemade shampoo make my hair feel waxy?
Q. I have been using a homemade shampoo for a few days now. It leaves my hair feeling waxy, as if I've put some sort of product on it, but I haven't. Anyone know how to solve this problem?
Asked by - Sat Feb 19 09:28:06 2011 - Hair - 1 Answers - Comments

A. You could try to dilute it or ask your hairdresser on what to do to solve it. Or just stop using it.
Answered by - Tue Feb 22 13:54:01 2011

What is the main purpose of a plants waxy coating?
Q. If a plant lives in the tropical rain forest that is warm and humid, is the coating for reducing oxygen loss or preventing excess moisture?
Asked by Jairo - Thu Apr 29 20:14:33 2010 - Botany - 1 Answers - Comments

A. To reduce water loss.
Answered by Peter S - Sat May 1 11:11:29 2010

How can I make my pohtos plant's leaves look waxy and shiny?
Q. I want to make my plant look,... I guess, fake. Is there something I can feed it or spray on it to make it look super healthy. * I meant pothos plant, sorry
Asked by Candi - Wed Sep 12 15:33:26 2007 - Garden & Landscape - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Schultz makes a leaf shine that you can get at most garden centers. Put the plant in the shower and get the dust off, then spray as directed when the leaves are dry.
Answered by gardening_guy01 - Wed Sep 12 15:49:43 2007

What is the waxy substance that cheese is covered in?
Q. What is it made of and how is it produced?
Asked by tuthutop - Wed Nov 21 13:06:34 2007 - Other - Food & Drink - 12 Answers - Comments

A. It is cheese wax. The cheese is dipped in the melted wax or it is on a wire conveyer belt and goes through a waterfall of it to coat.
Answered by itoshi_li - Wed Nov 21 13:11:14 2007

What are those little black dots on skin, when you squeeze them they excrete a waxy type substance?
Q. I usually find them wherever hairs on my body are. It's a little black spot. And when I squeeze it, something comes out of it. It's kinda like a hard waxy type thing. But only a very small amount. What is it??
Asked by Brett Wilson - Mon Sep 12 04:16:32 2011 - Skin Conditions - 6 Answers - Comments

A. In your best interest I would rather suggest you to consult a Dermatologist / General Physician in case the symptoms persist / aggravate. I wish you a fastest recovery. Keep Smiling & Good Luck...!!!
Answered by Asim - Mon Sep 12 04:59:59 2011