Does your child's ears get waxy? How do you clean them? I'm afraid he's gonna get an infection?
Q. My 5 months boy's ears get really waxy. Not only inside but all around them. I'm afraid to clean them, specially the inside. I clean what I can on the outer part, but I dont know what to do with the inside.
Asked by College Girl! - Wed Nov 18 16:51:55 2009 - Newborn & Baby - 6 Answers - Comments

A. Keep cleaning the outside and don't worry about the inside. It's natural wax build-up even if it seems excessive to you. Watch for the color - anything other than the typical yellow should be a doctor call, since it could be an ear infection. Your pediatrician can help you clean it better at your next appointment but there is no need to clean the inside on a daily basis since you may hurt the ear more than help.
Answered by happybell - Wed Nov 18 16:59:24 2009

How do you remove a 'waxy' smell from bed sheets.?
Q. Certain bed sheets end up smelling 'waxy' or have a funny odor -- even when they are freshly washed -- even when using liquid fabric softener. Is there a way to remove the odor? I typically wash my light colored sheets in hot water and the darks in cold or warm using liquid All free and clear and then use Snuggle in the rinse cycle. Not all bed sheets end up with the odor -- just certain sets.
Asked by reddog61499 - Sun Jan 28 22:46:45 2007 - Cleaning & Laundry - 4 Answers - Comments

A. it must be the fabric they are made of, use dryer sheets too and febreeze in the linen closet , you can also put dryer sheets in between sheets in the stack in the linen closet. check the contents and company and dont buy that brand again if you can avoid it.
Answered by starrwoode - Mon Jan 29 03:12:44 2007

How can I remove waxy polish on 1950's era table?
Q. I bought a solid wood table that seems to be quite old. It's stained and covered with a waxy substance that's a little sticky. What's the best way to remove the waxy buildup? Afterwards, should I stain it or just use furniture polish, or oil?
Asked by colorhappy - Mon Sep 24 13:58:59 2007 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 5 Answers - Comments

A. I have would START with Murphy's Oil Soap... that will remove dirt, grime, and miscellaneous CRUD. IF it's still "dirty" I'd clean with a solvent such as Mineral Spirits which would strip any wax. I have a number of old pieces in walnut, pine, mahogany... I prefer a stain, and then paste wax like "SC Johnsons". It buffs to a very nice, hard, satin finish. I ONLY use oil on TEAK.
Answered by mariner31 - Mon Sep 24 14:21:38 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

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

how would a waxy surface on the upper epidermis of leaves prevent water evaporation?
Q. like why does the top being darker and more waxy keep it from losing more water?
Asked by Acting Junkie - Sun Jun 15 12:13:16 2008 - Botany - 3 Answers - Comments

A. 1) Why the top surface of a leaf is Darker ( Darker green I presume ) ? Ans.1 ) The palisade cells near the upper epidermis are full of chloropasts with green chlorophyll and are more green in color . As compared to the upper epidermis the cells near the lower epidermis have less chloroplast and hence pale green color . click on the links to see - The cuticle is always a transparent "see through" covering , so it can show the color of under lying tissue , which is green iin the present case . 2 )How would a waxy surface on the upper epidermis of leaves prevent water evaporation? Ans.2 ) Waxy cuticle on the upper leaf surface is a water proof coating . It does not allow the water to escape during transpiration. During night time… [cont.]
Answered by Harshal - Sun Jun 15 12:20:01 2008

Where to buy waxy coating on back of ID Cards?
Q. My Michigan ID has a very thin waxy coating on the back of it. It allows you to write on it and fill in information. Where can I buy something like this that could be stuck onto the back of a plastic card? Must be similar to the waxy material that I am talking about... Again, I need the waxy tape or coating specifically. All I got was a link to a standard Amazon page, not a specific product. Still looking for an answer... Thanks
Asked by Ryan - Wed Jul 23 11:40:18 2008 - Hobbies & Crafts - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Most ID cards are Laminated and you can write on them also. Try your local office supply store ;)))
Answered by mywaypink - Wed Jul 23 11:46:12 2008

Is there a way to clean out my kittens waxy ears?
Q. hi. my kitten has extremly waxy ears. is there a way i can clean then out either with a cutip(is it safe) or is there some soultion i can buy at the pet store?
Asked by Ashley - Sun Jan 31 22:05:02 2010 - Cats - 5 Answers - Comments

My hair feels waxy even after shampooing?
Q. I recently started using a new shampoo and conditioner, Long Term Relationship by Herbal Essence and my hair has started to feel waxy and look greasy even though I've rinsed all the product out, I tried using a clarifying agent but that didn't help much. What shampoo gets rid of the waxiness? I want to get my hair cut in the next few days and I don't want greasy hair. Thanks!
Asked by summer_starlet - Tue Feb 9 01:23:05 2010 - Hair - 2 Answers - Comments

A. This happened to me to after i started using Aussie shampoo. I had to stop using it and that's how my hair got back to normal. Try going back to the old shampoo you were using or look into buying another kind of shampoo.
Answered by - Tue Feb 9 01:35:48 2010

What is the waxy coating on a pear?
Q. What is the waxy coating on a pear? Is it natural or does it come from pesticides?
Asked by c.H. - Sun Apr 1 19:49:11 2007 - Botany - 5 Answers - Comments

A. There are natural waxes that occur on the surface of fruits (leaves and stems as well). Additional waxes (glazing agents) are often applied to improve the appearance, shelf appeal, and shelf life of the fruit. Pesticides are often found more concentrated at the surface of the fruit because that is what actually hit with the spray, but are not visible due the relatively minute quantity used.
Answered by Favoured - Sun Apr 1 20:00:42 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 is the waxy black dandruff on my dog?
Q. my dog is an old black female lab about 14 or 15. when you pet her and brush her there is this black waxy dandruff that comes off her. what would that be from?
Asked by turtleloo - Tue Nov 17 01:33:32 2009 - Dogs - 3 Answers - Comments

A. You need to wash her in Oatmeal Shampoo and use a conditioner. Make sure when you bathe her you get her skin good. Also, they make some good leave on conditioners for dogs. it sounds like she has a skin condition. Sometimes this vcan come from there diet as well. Talk to your vet about her diet.
Answered by KELLY - Tue Nov 17 01:57:16 2009

What can I use to give black wood furniture a waxy haze look?
Q. I am about to refinish some of my old living room furniture to a black paint color. I was need instructions or any advice on how to give it that waxy hazy type look you see in pottery barn or other home stores. I have tried searching the internet but have come up empty.Please help!
Asked by buuyme - Sat Sep 23 16:32:39 2006 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 2 Answers - Comments

A. I've used a coat of satin wipe on poly over the black paint.
Answered by oil field trash - Sat Sep 23 17:43:31 2006

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 the brown "waxy" substance in my Airedales Ears? How do i get it out?
Q. When my dog is crying out in pain, and digging in his ears, i try to clean them out w/ cotton swabs, and damp papertowels, but there is so much of this dark brown, stinky, waxy substance that I can't get it all out. Any suggestions? Help? I dont really want to have to pay for a vet visit, but I can't have my airedale walking around in pain!
Asked by Tim S - Thu Jun 21 19:53:17 2007 - Dogs - 9 Answers - Comments

A. Dark brown foul smelling discharge from the ears like you describe is most often a yeast infection, although it sounds like yours is pretty bad and there may also be a secondary bacterial infection from him digging at his ears. I understand not wanting to pay for a vet visit, but this is something that really needs to be treated. Your vet needs to do a cytology to determine what exactly is causing the infection and what medication is appropriate to treat it. Left untreated, severe ear infections can lead to permanent damage to the ears, including deafness. If the ear infection is severe enough, your vet may flush the ears to clean them really well. While you are at the vet, ask them to show you how to clean your dog's ears (you'll have to… [cont.]
Answered by ainawgsd - Thu Jun 21 20:53:09 2007

Does anyone know how to remove a waxy film from clothing?
Q. At my husband's work they use spray adhesive, and his work clothes always feel like they have a waxy film on them. Does anyone know of a special soap or anything I can add to the washer to remove it? Thanks a lot!
Asked by Lisa - Sun Jun 15 02:14:07 2008 - Cleaning & Laundry - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Try Oxy 10 for laundry in the spray form. It removes everything. Just don't let it soak to long...it will eat through his clothes.
Answered by PK - Sun Jun 15 02:19:18 2008

What are these waxy soft (almost mushrooms looking) things growing from the berber carpet in my spare bedroom?
Q. Think diswasher leaked. No obvious mold on walls, smells like musty, damp - just that corner where dishwasher is on main floor. The little clumps ware growing from the carpet, in small patches - about 5-6 patches. no black, or green mold - just these things. Carpet still damp, no mold under padding. Only in a two feet x two feet corner area; rest of the carpet is ok. Does any one know what it is or what can kill it ?
Asked by kerrycan5 - Sat Apr 19 17:36:21 2008 - Maintenance & Repairs - 4 Answers - Comments

A. it a fungi, the carpet should have been lifted and dried
Answered by crash - Sat Apr 19 17:39:50 2008

Could anyone tell me why my 16 month old daughter's ears always have a waxy build up?
Q. My baby girl's ears always have a waxy build up no matter how much I clean them. She rubs them allot like there maybe an infection but the doctor said this is normal and there is not an infection, and that some babies rub their ears to soothe themselves. What causes this? And how can I fix it?
Asked by PurrrDcat - Tue Sep 28 15:25:18 2010 - Toddler & Preschooler - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Don't worry about it, just clean the wax chunks off when they exit the ear canal and clean the outer ear as normal. Don't use q-tips and stick them down the ear canal as this will push it in and possible plug up the canal, leading to ear infections. Some kids just have waxier ears than others. My son's ears are like this too -- he calls it "wack" and will complain if a bunch is ready to fall out - lol. I will say, however, that any time his wax has turned really dark, compared to an amberish-yellow color, that was when he did have an infection. But, for the most part, it's just normal for some kids to have lots of wax.
Answered by NewMomma - Tue Sep 28 15:35:12 2010

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 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