latex in My Home& Garden

Where is the best place to clean a paintbrush that has latex paint on it? If you use a bucket with soapy water, what is the best thing to do with the water...is it rude to pour it out in the street? Or into the grass/bushes? Is it ok to clean the paintbrush in your kitchen sink? What is the best way to do it? ... (Asked by jlcintexas)
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I always get rid of as much paint as I can, either by newspaper or paper towels, then wash it in my kitchen sink. I don't think it hurts the pipes, and it's not as bad as turpentine as far as the environment goes........(Answered by P S)

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How can I remove latex paint from a sidewalk? It's splashed over a pretty large area, ~ 1 x 8 feet. This makes my house look terrible - thanks for any help! ... (Asked by Me Me)
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First apply a cleaning solution to loosen/ soften the paint then use a power washer to spray it off. If you don't have access to one use a stiff push broom to scrub the area....(Answered by Marissa)

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What clear finish can I use on semi-gloss latex paint? I just painted my cornhole boards with Glidden semi-gloss latex paint. Now I want to put a smooth clear finish over it so the bags can slide better. Which stuff should I use? ... (Asked by jdijon2000@sbcglobal.net)
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Check out the forum at http://www.cornholeplayers.net/forum There is a ton of information on clear coats there - just do a search for "polycrylic". By far the choice is a water based, semi-gloss polycrylic by Minwax...(Answered by glorified j)

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What do you think about latex mattresses? I am thinking about purchasing a latex mattress, I would like to know opinion of people that have a latex mattress and also what brand I should consider. thanks! ... (Asked by Paul Z)
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Latex mattress uses the sap of the rubber tree as its prime ingredient. By using two different methods, we can get Dunlop latex mattress and the Talalay latex mattress. In the Dunlop method, the liquid rubber is whipped; the air is injected in the mixture and then put in a mold. In Talalay method, besides whipping the rubber, it is also cured by core pins and then vacuumed....(Answered by vent a)

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How is Latex mattress better than any other mattress? Ive noticed that 100% Latex mattresses are the most expensive. Although someone told me that you can feel hot on the mattress too and so it doesnt suit tropical climates I have a weak back and I want to go for a good mattress which is good for me and also fits my budget of 1000 aus dollars. Can you please advice ? ... (Asked by mo k)
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latex is good bacause it never loses shape, never gets lumpy, or get in-built shapes (like is lower where you usually sleep). Latex normally have life gaurantees, because its rubber it just bounces back as soon as you get off it. Not to mention also that you wont get dust mites in your matress, and it wont ever get smelly..Latex is great!...(Answered by Simone F)

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What is the best mattress for us - foam, latex, spring? What is the best (double) mattress for the following profile: Couple, one weighs 10 stones the other weighs 11.5 stones, Tend to sleep on side rather than back or belly, Don't want a very soft mattress but like the comfortable feel of something not too hard (if you sleep on your side it's not nice on your shoulder either), Would like to use mattress pad for hygienic purposes but not sure if this makes the quality of a good mattress below less effective. One of us sometimes has backaches, the other doesn't. Any advice on type (material, thickness) of mattress I should buy? ... (Asked by Ragazza)
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ok my advice -- memory foam is good (top of the line only) -- so is select comfort -- mattress pads don't take away from the mattress they are supposed to enhance comfort and protect the mattress....(Answered by d2bcathie)

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Know where I can find a latex pillow top mattress for around $750? I'm looking for a queen size latex pillow top mattress, and I've got around $750 to spend - anyone have some idea of where I might find one for that price? ... (Asked by juzzymuffin)
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Yes...........and you probably will have some money left over. Check out Overstock.com...(Answered by pro_and_contra)

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What's the best way to get rid of old latex paint? We have several partially or completely empty gallons of paint sitting in our garage and I'd like to get rid of them in an environmentally friendly way. I don't think our waste disposal company will take them. Is there a good way to do this? ... (Asked by David A)
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pour them out on a sheet of plastic and let it dry out in the sun. then cut it up and throw it away....(Answered by macssvt....the one and only....)

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How do you get latex paint off of a leather purse? I have a black leather coach purse and I accidently got white latex interior paint on it. I went to answer my phone and forgot I had some paint on my hands. I wanted to know if anyone knew how to remove it without ruining the purse. ... (Asked by Rivhern)
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I found this tip on eHow.com from a user there on their "How to Treat Stains On Leather" page: "If you have a stain on leather, you can actually use an SOS Brillo pad and gently rub the spot. That will usually remove any stain. Then use mineral oil as a protectant and it will it to give it a true shine. We do restoration and remediation, trust me, it works." Hope this helps....(Answered by Yahzmin (thanks & so long))

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What is the best mattress protector to use with a latex mattress? Ideally it should be cooling and not warming. ... (Asked by ROBIN W)
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sheets...(Answered by phatsajak)

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