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Tips on Cleaning Vertical Blinds
Vertical blinds are available in many colors and styles.VERTICAL image by SKYDIVECOP from Fotolia.comVertical blinds are most commonly made from vinyl or fabric and they are available in a variety of styles depending on your tastes. Typically vertical blinds are floor length, but they can......More...
How to Clean Mold From a Porch Ceiling
Mold is a common problem found inside and outside the house. Anywhere there are damp, dark, and humid areas, you are sure to find mold growing. Porch ceilings typically have some form of mold growth on them. The mold growing on porch ceilings can leave unsightly stains, fill the air with a musty odo...More...
How to Get Wrinkles Out of a Painting
Before framing a painting, you may roll or fold it to transport it from one place to another. When this happens, the painting is likely to become wrinkled, which ruins the look of the painting; however, if the wrinkles are not severe, you can remove them from the painting without harming the paint. ...More...
How to Clean an AIRAID Filter
Airaid offers premium car air filters that come with a lifetime warranty. Layered cotton and urethane are the materials that comprise these high quality filters. They withstand heat and don't shrink or crack. Since they're permanent filters, clean them regularly for top performance. Airaid recommend...More...
How to Get Mold Off a Pillow
Pillows are soft and fluffy by their very nature, but these same qualities make them highly vulnerable to mold. If pillows absorb a lot of moisture from water damage or even humidity, mold spores can settle on the pillow surface and begin growing within the moisture while feeding on the nearby cotto...More...
How to Clean Old Polyurethane Wood Floors
Polyurethane finish adds a gloss coating to the top of the wood floor surface, which can wear thin over years of wear and tear. The finish creates a protective layer that will prevent floor scratching, along with a barrier that will prevent stains from setting into the wood floors. Cleaning the wood...More...
How to Get Ramen Out of Carpet
Ramen noodle soup is a staple in college dormitories and bachelor pads and homes, since it's a simple-to-make and inexpensive meal or snack. The soup contains long noodles and spices for flavoring. When a spill causes ramen noodles and spices to end up on your carpet, you must remove both the noodle...More...
How to Make Natural Scrubbing Paste Cleaner
Either baking soda or cream of tartar can serve as the primary ingredient in recipes for natural scrubbing paste cleaners. Cream of tartar, or potassium hydrogen tartrate, is an acid that is effective as a mild abrasive. Baking soda, or sodium hydrogen carbonate, is an alkali, also a mild abrasive, ...More...
GE Oven F7 Error Code
GE ovens are equipped with built-in fault codes to assist owners when errors occur. The GE "F7" code could mean one of two things. One is an easy fix, and the other requires new parts and installation....More...
How to Keep Tall Candles Straight in Holders
Taper candles in individual candle holders or beautiful candelabras add an elegant touch to your home. They serve both a decorative and functional purpose and make an ordinary day feel like a special occasion. The problem with taper candles is that they have a tendency to tilt in or fall out of thei...More...
How to Get a Slimy Green Pool Clean
The last thing any swimmer wants to see on a hot and humid day, is a swimming pool filled with green slime. This green slime is algae, and it is usually caused by the evaporation of the chlorine in your pool. Getting rid of the algae is not difficult, but it does require effort. Work to get rid of i...More...
Magic Chef Espresso Machine Instructions
The Magic Chef Espresso Maker is an espresso machine for home use. With the Magic Chef Espresso Maker you can enjoy espresso at any time. Though the process is more involved than making other hot drinks such as coffee or tea, the Espresso Maker follows the same general directions and is easy to use ...More...
How to Clean Wood Floors With White Vinegar
Hardwood floors need to be cleaned regularly because daily walking on the floors pushes dirt into the floor. If you want to keep your wood floors clean and beautiful, you will need to clean them carefully. You cannot mop hardwood floors with too much water or it will seep into the floorboards and en...More...
How to Polish Stainless Steel Without Streaks
Stainless steel is useful in many applications such as construction, cooking and storage because of its durability and resistance to rust. Stainless steel gets dirty as easily as any other material though and it requires regular cleaning and polishing to keep it looking its best. Unpainted stainless...More...
How to Clean Tile Floors with Vinegar
Ceramic tile floors do not require a special cleanser for disinfection and maintenance. Ceramic tile floors can be cleaned to a streak-free shine with water and vinegar. Vinegar makes a good floor cleanser because it works as a degreaser, kills most germs and bacteria and also lifts most stains. Not...More...
How to Remove Pet Odors Naturally
Pets can be lovable creatures, but they can also bring unwanted smells inside your home. There are many products on the market that claim to eliminate pet odors, but can be harmful to your animals, yourself or any children you have. Instead, some people opt to remove pet odors naturally....More...
Natural Ingredients for Cleaning In-Ground Pools
The use of chlorine as the main ingredient for keeping in-ground pools clean is far becoming a thing of the past. People realize that these chemicals are not only bad for the environment, they are bad for your skin. The use of natural ingredients and methods to keep your pool clean will help you enj...More...
How to Maintain and Clean an Exterior Glass Railing
An exterior glass railing provides a modern, elegant look to a home or building exterior while also being durable and fairly easy to maintain. The clean, crisp look of the glass quickly dulls when fingerprints and outdoor weather leaves the railing soiled and unattractive. To properly maintain the r...More...
How Do SAD Irons Work?
The Bad Old Days.For most of history, humankind has been cursed with a love of smooth, ironed clothing, a lack of permanent press fabric, and an equal lack of electrical irons. This left us with a limited number of ways to get nice, smooth clothing. Among the most commonly used in the......More...
How to Clean Rust from Guitar Pickups
Guitar pickups are part of a guitar's electronic system, and their purpose is to pick up the sound generated by the strings — hence the name. Over time, pickups can become corroded from humidity or even acid from your hands. This will show up as rust spots. It takes a lot of rust to effect the...More...
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