Do you remember the last time that you painted and you bought an expensive paintbrush?  You were going to do a great job and you wanted the right tool.   After you finished did you forget to clean the brush properly and the expensive brush that you bought – is rock hard with paint?  Hey it’s happened to me.  I start and finish and something happened and a day or two later I remember – and well it’s too late.  But not anymore!!  I found a new product that I just love, and it’s called “Labr Saver”.  It will take paint out of brushes and leave them soft and ready to use again.  It doesn’t make any difference whether it’s latex, or oil, or how long that the paint has been on the brush, “Labr Saver will save your brush.  To use “Labr Saver” pour it in a open can and let the brushes and tools just soak.  You can even reuse the “Labr Saver”, just after cleaning brushes pour it back into the bottle and use again.  It’s environmentally friendly and super concentrated.  So now when you forget to clean a brush, or your neighbor does (it’s important to share) - you can “save” the day with “Labr Saver”!  

Now to the email…..

Question:  I hope you can help me.  I removed a shower curtain from my tub and it left a yellowish strip on the tub where it sat for 25 years.  Is there any way to get rid of that stain?  I’m re-doing that room but I don’t want to replace the tub.
Answer:  I don’t blame you for not wanting to replace the tub.  Usually any stain on a tub can be removed with Delete Germ.  Use gloves and put some Delete Germ on a sponge and wipe across the stain.  Rinse immediately.  If there is still a light stain, use it again.  Always remember to rinse thoroughly when using Delete Germ. 

Question:  Well Johnnie I just finished repairing and repainting my house after the Ike storm.  I insisted on Coronado paint, and I am so glad I did.  My house looks beautiful.  My painter was quite impressed with the final job.  Now my question is about a finish on a table top.  It’s cracked.  This is a very expensive table and I want to use the right product.  And you say, “Call me before you start your project!”  So I am asking- what should I use?
Answer:  Coronado is a great paint line- we only carry Coronado and your comment is why.  For your table, use the Soy Gel.  It’s gentle and biodegradable.  It will remove the varnish and then you can either re-stain and varnish- or maybe you will just need to re-varnish.  Good Luck. 

Question:  I have a garden bench.  It’s metal and it has rusted.  I love this bench and I want it to last.  What can I do to restore it and then what should I put on the bench so it won’t rust so soon?   I live in Houston- so humidity is always a problem.
Answer:  Rust Cure to the rescue.  It comes in a spray.  Just spray your bench and wait an hour, then wipe off the oily residue.  Wait a week and it will be completely cured.  Then you can paint or just leave it as is.  It will never rust again- even in Houston. 

Question:  I have a set of chest of drawers that were in storage.  Someone put moth balls in them and boy do they reek of moth balls.  I have tried everything!  I can’t bring it in the house because of the smell; much less use it to store clothes.  So what should I use- or is it a lost cause?
Answer:  I want you to try Bio Zapp.  And I say try, because I haven’t ever told anyone to use this product to remove a moth ball smell.  Bio-Zapp neutralizes all odors, so I think this is the perfect answer.  Spray all the drawers- pull them out and spray all around the drawers and then inside the chest.  Let it dry.  And if you still smell an odor- spray it again.  So if this works call me so that I know that I can recommend this to everyone.   

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