Category Archives: foam
Is it possible to disconnect the foam from a foam sprinkler system?
I am looking at a sprinkler system that has a foam aspect to cover a high hazard occupancy. The high hazard has since been removed. I would like to remove the foam and leave the sprinker system as it. Is … Continue reading
What is the difference between various spray foam insulation products?
I have an older home which needs insulation in the attic and under open porch areas. I’ve heard about the spray foam insulation which is supposed to be more effective than the blown in type. Although the attic has the … Continue reading
How can a fountain drink be filled without causing a lot of foam?
When a soda is filled in a foam cup, it foams right away. Is there a way to fill the cup without causing a lot of foam? tilt the cup until it is on a diagonal, and pour slowly, so … Continue reading
What kind of foam is used that is placed with vacuum cleaner filters?
The foam always seems to get dirty before the filter needs to be changed. I always end us gently washing & reusing them. Is there a particular foam I can buy so I can make my own? It is called … Continue reading
How do I remove the leftover pieces of foam on my hardwood floor after i ripped up my carpet?
I just ripped up my carpet and the foam underneath, but the foam in stuck to the floor in some places, how do i get rid of it? I have already tried a flat scraper and a hot, wet sponge … Continue reading
How to remove carpet underpad/foam stuck on concrete floor?
Recently moved into new house and putting new carpet in basement. When lifting old carpet, the underpadding/foam is stuck to the cement sub floor. The carpet lifts off, leaving pretty much 100% of the foam stuck behind. Any idea’s on … Continue reading
How can I clean a foam backed rug?
I recently purchased one of those foam kitchen rugs and don’t know how to wash it. If it’s the same kind I’m thinking of, you can wash it in your washing machine – maybe at a slower (gentle) speed – … Continue reading
Where can I find chipped foam pillows?
I found a website a couple of years ago in Canada that sold regular chipped foam pillows. They were supposed to get back with me on shipping costs and they never did. Needless to say, I lost the web addy … Continue reading
How do I get a small piece of foam out of an ear canal?
I have a friend that wears a hearing aid. A 1/4 inch piece of foam broke off and is stuck in the friend’s ear canal. The friend has tried washing out the foam pad with olive oil, mineral oil, and … Continue reading
How can I refresh the foam inside my couch cushions?
We’ve had the couch for less than a year, and I am able to take the covers off & wash those, but I would like to clean or at least completely refresh the foam inside. I’ve been using Renuzit (like … Continue reading