About this site: Welcome to my digital notepad. I use this space to document my repair projects, workshop fixes, and most importantly, how I clean up the messes I make. I test a lot of chemical solvents and mechanical methods to remove stubborn adhesives, spills, and foams. Use this info at your own risk.

Project Logs & Cheat Sheets

Cured Expanding Foam Removal NEW! My notes on safely dissolving polyurethane foams (like Great Stuff) from skin, clothes, and tools. Solvents tested.
Dried Gorilla Glue Hacks Dealing with fully cured moisture-activated polyurethane glue. How to break the rock-hard bond on wood and metal.
Nail Polish Spills on Wood/Fabric My wife asked for help. How to lift bright enamel polish out of hardwood grain and carpets without ruining the finish with pure acetone.
Hardened Candle Wax Cleanup Forget scraping. The heat transfer and freezing methods for lifting melted wax from carpets and tables without leaving an oily residue.