How to Paint a Metal Fireplace

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Before you attempt to paint a metal fireplace, understand a pair of important factors. First, because metallic surfaces are nonporous, you must abrade them to promote adequate paint adhesion. Unfortunately, metal's durability makes friction-based abrasion methods impossible. You'll have to apply a s

How to Clean the Crusted or Burned Stuff off Stove Top Grill Pans

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Stove top grill pans with their signature grill marks and healthy cooking style offer inside grilling opportunities without the use of a gas or charcoal grill. While adding an alternative way of cooking for your family, stove top grill pans also create cleaning challenge,s as food particles stick to

How to Clean Acrylic Sinks

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Acrylic sinks are becoming more and more popular in today's kitchens because they resist stains and sometimes feature built-in bacteria fighting elements. Sometimes acrylic sinks look like porcelain, while other times they are made to look like sandstone or even granite. Cleaning your acrylic sink d

Cleaning Bamboo Furniture

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About Bamboo SurfaceBamboo furniture is sturdy and very strong. However, the bamboo wood is not identical to hardwoods. In fact, bamboo is not a wood at all. It is technically a grass and it contains many small cells which give it strength and flexibility. It does have a surface layer...

How to Recycle House Keys

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Many items in your household can be recycled and remade into something new. When you recycle an item, you are helping to conserve energy and natural resources, which protect our planet and ensure sustainability for future generations. A common household item you might not think to recycle is your ho

How to Remove Glue From Linoleum Tile

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After exposed to air, glue hardens and dries quickly. When spilled on linoleum tile floors, dried glue can leave a small hump on the flooring. Trying to remove dried glue from linoleum may damage or scratch the tile. Heating the glue allows it to soften for quicker removal from linoleum flooring.

How to Send Out a Rug for Cleaning

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Prized possessions among many homeowners are their rugs. To ensure the longevity and vibrant appearance of your rug, have it periodically professionally cleaned. If you are unable to deliver your rug or would like to use a non-local company, many professional rug cleaners allow you to mail in your r

How to Kill Mold In a Home

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Mold in a home is not only unsightly, it can present a serious health risk to your family. Any mold has the potential to develop into toxic mold. The toxicity level of a given mold is determined by whether the fungus contains mycotoxins. Mycotoxins can cause symptoms ranging from minor irritation to

How to Stop Rust on a Handrail

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Rust on a handrail can be a major problem. The corrosive, expanding nature of rust means that it can spread rapidly unless corrected early. Chunks of rust can lodge in the palms and fingers of people using the handrail, possibly breaking the surface of the skin. Individuals pierced by rusted metal o

Chenille Sofa Durability

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Choosing a sofa is not easy. Not only must you take into account the style and comfort of the design, but its durability as well. As far as durability concerns specifically, upholstery plays a very large part. Chenille offers a fuzzy, velvety texture that is as aesthetically pleasing to the eyes as

How to Remove Pet Odor From Rugs

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Removing pet odors from rugs can be very challenging. Just when you thought you got the offending smell out, it seems to return. Preventing the accident from happening in the first place is best; however, this is not always possible. Some solutions for removing pet odor from rugs are very simple, an

Treatments for Carpet Stains

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No one's life is perfect, drinks spill, food drops, and stains are born. But, there are several treatments for carpet stains that can make your life easier and make the drops and spills less cringe-worthy. You don't have to be worried about throwing that cocktail party with the fantastic red wine,

How to Control Witches Broom on Elm

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Witches broom is not a disease that affects elm trees, but rather a condition. It is the growth of many branches that originate in close proximity to each other and grow in the same direction. The result of this growth is a mass of branches that look like the bristles of a broom. Witches broom on el

Wood Vs. Plastic Lattice

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Lattice can be extremely beneficial in landscaping. As a fence, it provides privacy from neighbors, marks property lines and can also help camouflage unsightly necessities such as an air conditioner. When it comes to lattice materials, the two most common and readily available choices are plastic la

Solutions for Cleaning Ceramic Tile in the Shower

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You can make cleaning solutions for ceramic tile.ceramic tile image by Karin Lau from Fotolia.comCeramic tile can be used over the more popular porcelain tile to create a warm and homey atmosphere. Ceramic tile has a porous surface, so it cannot be cleanedwith bleach or ammonia products....

How to Clean Dyed Satin Shoes

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Dyed satin shoes are commonly worn at weddings, proms and other events when a perfect match with a dress is sought. You can have the shoes dyed professionally or dye them at home. The shoes accumulate buildup like any other shoes, including dirt, mud to spilled food. To keep them clean and looking t

Drying Carpet After Cleaning

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How to Get Artificial Red Rose Petals

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While artificial red rose petals are often referred to as "silk," most of the time they are made out of polyester. Artificial rose petals prove useful and cost-effective when you're in need of large quantities.They are generally cheaper than fresh or freeze-dried petals, and they don't stain surface

How to Remove Toilet Bowl Lime Stains

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Households with hard water issues often experience lime stain buildup in the toilet, as the hard water sits in the toilet bowl water, leaving behind lime stains that are unattractive and difficult to remove. Most normal cleaning supplies will remove much of the basic residue that builds up in the to

Difference Between Liquid Bleach & Pool Chlorine

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Pool owners often notice that the liquid chlorine they bought from the pool supply store has a smell and a color that is very familiar. That's because the active ingredient in liquid chlorine is sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), the same chemical that's in regular household bleach. Some people are tempte