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How to Remove Skid Marks From Blacktop
Skid marks are spots that result from a sudden stop or turn of a moving vehicle. These are categorized as acceleration marks, brake marks and yaw marks. Acceleration marks are created when a vehicle suddenly accelerates, causing the tires to spin furiously. Brake marks are caused by a vehicle sudden...More...
How to Wash Rayon Acetate Curtains
The draping nature of rayon is often paired with the silky sheen of acetate to make fabric that can be made into curtains. While curtains are often not in need of washing, there are times when you'll want to wash them to remove stains, dust and other dirt. The fabric blend of rayon and acetate shoul...More...
How to Get Deep Stains Out of Your Outdoor Gutters
Deep stains on your gutters can be a result of water overflow and mineral buildup, or they can be caused by mold or mildew growth on the gutters. Either way, they are unsightly and can mar the visual of an otherwise appealing house. Fortunately, cleaning stains off your gutters is fairly simple, but...More...
Office Spills - Have a Stain Removal Kit Handy
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Tools to Clean Furnace Ductwork
A powerful vacuum unit can suck debris from furnace ductwork.Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty ImagesDuctwork traps dust and, even worse, can act as an incubator for harmful mold and mildew. If you suspect that your indoor air quality is worse than the outdoor air quality, you......More...
Free Industrial Office Cleaning Checklist
An office cleaning checklist will keep your industrial office running smoothly.office image by peter Hires Images from Fotolia.comAn industrial office cleaning checklist can aid in the process of hiring a professional cleaning crew. Alternately, it can keep you and your employees focused......More...
When Do You Put Downy in the Laundry?
Downy is a brand-name fabric softener available almost anywhere. The purpose of fabric softener is to prevent static cling and, of course, make your clothing softer. Fabric softener can also add a scent to your laundry; Downy has a number of scents available, in addition to perfume- and dye-free var...More...
Is it Better to Spray Paint Furniture or Use a Brush?
Paint can transform an ordinary piece of furniture. Spray paint may be the better option when painting furniture than using paint that comes in a can....More...
How to Clean Mold From Outdoor Cushions
Mold is common in outdoor furniture, especially during the summer. Anytime that moisture meets the summer heat, mold creeps up in the most unexpected places. Mold causes many health problems, including respiratory and autoimmune illnesses. If mold appears on your outdoor furniture, eliminate it as s...More...
How to Get Creases Out of a Polyester Tablecloth
After unfolding a new tablecloth, you'll quickly notice those pesky creases. Even after washing and drying the tablecloth, they may still be there and with wrinkles too. Before you iron a polyester tablecloth -- which if done incorrectly may burn, melt, stain or shrink the fabric -- try rewashing an...More...
How to Clean With Seltzer Water
If you are looking for a safe and effective method to clean your home without using harmful chemicals, try cleaning with seltzer water. Unlike tap water, seltzer water contains carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide creates an acid in the water that results in extra cleansing and stain-lifting capabilities....More...
How to Clean Old Leather Furniture
Old leather furniture can be a bit harder to maintain than furniture made of other materials. It is temperamental and needs to be handled just so, or it can be easily damaged. Children and pets tend to wreak havoc upon leather furniture, so regular cleaning is a must....More...
How to Remove Mold Under a Bathroom Cabinet
Mold can appear anywhere that remains damp long enough and is not properly ventilated. You need to check for early signs of mold spores around your house before any mold growth becomes serious, especially since mold can pose health risks to occupants. Do not allow your skin to come into contact with...More...
How the Military Clean a Room
Personal SpaceMilitary barracks are normally made up of one large sleeping bay containing anywhere from 50 to 100 sleeping racks. When it's time to clean, the first step is for all assigned personnel to clean and organize personal spaces. This includes changing linens and making up the......More...
How to Replace the Burner on a Kenmore Electric Countertop Glass-Top Stove
Kenmore electric stoves with a glass top use a coiled element mounted beneath the surface to radiate heat upward. This makes cleanup easier and gives the appliance a sleek appearance. If you need to replace a burner, you have to raise the glass surface at an angle to gain access to the elements unde...More...
How to Remove Paint With Methyl Hydrate
Also known as methylene, methyl hydrate is a toxic chemical that can cause various health problems, including cancer and liver and kidney damage. Methyl hydrate will successfully remove paint, however, the risks involved in using the chemical can outweigh its ability to remove paint fast. When using...More...
How to Braze Yellow Brass
The most common type of metal that needs to be brazed is piping. Piping can be made of a variety of different metals, including yellow brass. Brazing is another word for soldering, which means to join together two pieces of metal, that are usually piping, to end up with a leak free joint. The proces...More...
How to Clean a Rug With Woolite
Woolite is a fabric detergent formulated to be gentle. It also prevents pilling and fiber damage that other fabric-care products can cause. It is used to clean delicate garments either by hand or in your washing machine. Because of its gentle nature, it makes an ideal cleaning solution for rugs as w...More...
How to Remove Paint Odor From Wood
A fresh coat of paint can turn ordinary-looking wood into something beautiful. However, new paint does tend to emit an unpleasant smell. The odor from certain brands of paint can be especially strong, and many people attempt all sorts of home remedies to no avail. If you want to remove odor from woo...More...
Installation Instructions for Ceramic Corner Soap Dish
Ceramic corner soap dishes are commonly used in the United States. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, the most common being a triangular or quarter-circle soap dish which easily fits into the corner of any shower....More...
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