Category : Cleaning & Laundry : Home & Garden

How to Seal a Butt Joint With Silicone

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A butt joint is formed when two materials are joined together, either edge to edge or face to edge. Exterior butt joints and butt joints in areas that are exposed to high levels of moisture require sealing. The sealant between a butt joint should form a slight hourglass shape for best adhesion and d

How to Clean Mascara Stains

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Virtually all women want to look as though they have long, thick and full eyelashes. Most of us, however, do not come by them naturally. This is where mascara comes in. It leaves a woman with gorgeous-looking eyes, but that beauty often comes with a price--mascara stains. Follow these steps if you n

How to Remove Ice Cream From Upholstery

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Delicious ice cream is made from several different ingredients, including milk, cream and sometimes eggs. These ingredients alone cause a protein stain when they come in contact with upholstery. Coupled with color stains caused by ingredients added to the ice cream, and you've got a combination stai

Household Cleaning Solutions

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Commercial, chemical cleaners are often toxic to people and their pets, as well as the environment. All-natural items you may already have in your pantry come together to make healthier, more eco-friendly cleaning solutions for your home. Put together a green cleaning kit and toss the chemicals.

Pet-Safe Homemade Bee Killer

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Commercial insecticides kill bees, but they contain chemicals that also terminate harmless insects and damage plants. Pets are also at risk when pesticides are used in the garden. Using a bee killer made from household ingredients, however, provides an organic and biodegradable option. While bees ar

How to Load a Stanley Tape Measure

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Stanley tape measures are a staple tool for construction professionals and homeowners. In time, the tape measure blade can corrode or wear out, making the numbers and markings on the blade difficult if not impossible to read. To restore the tape measure to like-new condition, you need to remove the

How to Remove Oil From Tablecloth

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Oil is one of the most troublesome stains to remove, and oily foods often leave their mark on tablecloths. Because oil stains can set quickly, it is imperative to try to remove them as soon as you notice them. For stains that have already yellowed and dried, you may need to take your tablecloth to a

Everything You Need to Know About Fresh Wave Odor Neutralizer

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How to Get Rid of the Smoke Smell After I Burned Something in the Oven

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Burned food in the oven happens, even to the best of cooks. Cleaning cookware after the fact isn't enjoyable and neither is the the task of getting rid of burnt food smell permeating through your home. As smoke wafts through the house, it carries the strong stench with it. While the smoke smell natu

How to Recover a Brushed Suede Sofa

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Suede couches are known for their soft texture and feel of napped leather. Suede can also be a delicate material, making the cleaning and recovery process appear difficult. The task of cleaning your brushed suede sofa is not as daunting as it may seem, provided you use the right materials. With prop

How to Remove Glue From Cloth

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When facing the challenge of stain removal, glue is the demon no one wants to face. The trick to removing the glue is to work patiently and meticulously. After you have gauged whether or not you are dealing with washable or non-washable fabric, you can eradicate the stain. No one will ever guess the