Stuff that works/stuff that doesn't

**TennesseeRain** · 3rd January 2010 11:35 AM

Post products/appliances, etc that you have tried and let us know if they work or they don't.

For example, I have a shark steamer (they run about $100) and that thing cleans everything...it got gum off my carpet in my car, it cleaned red dye off my carpet and it cleans all those crevices on the dishwasher and stove. I love it and couldn't live without it.

On the other hand, I can't find a decent ceramic glue to save my life. My kids bring home projects they made in art class and they rarely survive the bus ride home. I have a draw full of their projects that are in pieces. Does anyone have a suggestion?

**Pragmatist** · 3rd January 2010 11:38 AM

[quote name='TennesseeRain' date='03 January 2010 - 01:35 PM' timestamp='1262543738' post='91173']

Post products/appliances, etc that you have tried and let us know if they work or they don't.

For example, I have a shark steamer (they run about $100) and that thing cleans everything...it got gum off my carpet in my car, it cleaned red dye off my carpet and it cleans all those crevices on the dishwasher and stove. I love it and couldn't live without it.

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Yeah but how well does it work for steaming sharks?

**TennesseeRain** · 3rd January 2010 11:41 AM

[quote name='Pragmatist' date='03 January 2010 - 01:38 PM' timestamp='1262543933' post='91177']

Yeah but how well does it work for steaming sharks?

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I've never steamed a shark, but thanks to one of my little princesses, I'm about to try it out on red lipstick on a beige carpet.

**Inkslinger** · 3rd January 2010 12:30 PM

[quote name='TennesseeRain' date='03 January 2010 - 01:35 PM' timestamp='1262543738' post='91173']

On the other hand, I can't find a decent ceramic glue to save my life. My kids bring home projects they made in art class and they rarely survive the bus ride home. I have a draw full of their projects that are in pieces. Does anyone have a suggestion?

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Gorilla Glue.

**TennesseeRain** · 3rd January 2010 12:46 PM

[quote name='Inkslinger' date='03 January 2010 - 02:30 PM' timestamp='1262547033' post='91230']

Gorilla Glue.

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have you actually used this or have you just heard that it works?

**Inkslinger** · 3rd January 2010 12:49 PM

[quote name='TennesseeRain' date='03 January 2010 - 02:46 PM' timestamp='1262547986' post='91246']

have you actually used this or have you just heard that it works?

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Oh yea, I use it lots. You apply very little then dab water on it to activate.

**Pragmatist** · 3rd January 2010 12:50 PM

[quote name='TennesseeRain' date='03 January 2010 - 02:46 PM' timestamp='1262547986' post='91246']

have you actually used this or have you just heard that it works?

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I've used it and it works. If you have any broken gorillas around it will fix em.

Actually I have seriously used the stuff and it's pretty tough stuff

**TennesseeRain** · 3rd January 2010 01:02 PM

[quote name='Pragmatist' date='03 January 2010 - 02:50 PM' timestamp='1262548210' post='91250']

I've used it and it works. If you have any broken gorillas around it will fix em.

Actually I have seriously used the stuff and it's pretty tough stuff

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thanks both of you. I tried that green putty stuff that's advertised on television and it was about as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle.

On edit: It appears that if a product is named for an animal, it is effective.

**boontito** · 3rd January 2010 01:17 PM

Two products that my wife purchased that I use quite often with good results are:

and I love frozen drinks made in our:

**webrockk** · 3rd January 2010 02:15 PM

[quote name='TennesseeRain' date='03 January 2010 - 02:46 PM' timestamp='1262547986' post='91246']

have you actually used this or have you just heard that it works?

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Works.

I reassembled a shattered Chinese vase with it...it's no longer worth a nickle, but it looks nice in the corner.

Note: It oozes during the reaction and curing process, so have something handy to wipe it off as you go.