my dog bled on my blanket (i think mine's called a com-fort-or). can i still sleep in my bed? [more inside]
posted by defmute on Oct 29, 2009 - 11 answers

[Cat-Sanitary, NOT-Pee Filter]: What is the best way to disinfect a pet water fountain thoroughly, without poisoning the fountain itself? We want to be more through than just a dishwasher, but not disinfect the cat's innards... [more inside]
posted by GJSchaller on Jun 1, 2009 - 18 answers

Another "safe to eat" question, this one about tofu. [more inside]
posted by zadcat on May 31, 2009 - 15 answers

Can an anti-bacterial bar of soap become "dirty?". . . [more inside]
posted by ws on Sep 28, 2008 - 7 answers

A water main leak was repaired in front of our house. Our facets spewed muddy water. Now possibly contaminated dirt is settled in the water pipes. Health and mechanical/structural risk of dirt and debris settled in water pipes? If, and how to remove? Where for water sample test? How to deal with the Water co. on liabilities? Attorney recommendation? [more inside]
posted by MD06 on Nov 8, 2006 - 5 answers

What is the lifespan of herpes simplex 1 on a coffee mug? [more inside]
posted by xanthippe on Apr 26, 2006 - 7 answers

Why are some cities dirtier than others? What tactics can a dirty city learn from clean cities, to keep their streets free of litter? [more inside]
posted by edverb on Mar 5, 2006 - 14 answers

Recirculating Sand Filter septic systems or other alternatives? Anybody here have one or know anything about them? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Oct 26, 2005 - 1 answer

Is there some sort of civic reasoning as to why sanitation workers generally make more than police officers? [more inside]
posted by Mean Mr. Bucket on Jan 27, 2005 - 25 answers

Where are tour buses, like the kind bands travel around on, supposed to dump their septic tanks? This obviously isn't the proper method, so where?
posted by cmonkey on Aug 29, 2004 - 5 answers