How to Get Spray Paint off Shoes

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Whether you are spraying a repair on your car or decorating a wall, there is a possibility of getting paint on your shoes. If you catch it early enough the paint is easy to remove, but if it dries the task becomes more difficult. Spray paint is the same as regular paint in its chemical makeup and ca

How to Select A Live in Maid

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The steps you should take prior to hiring a live in maid.

Home Remedy for Cleaning an Ice Machine

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An ice dispenser helps to keep your drinks cool and can be a real time saver. Over time, however, the machine will build up dirt and other impurities from daily use. You don't want to have to replace the whole thing. Luckily, with only a few simple steps, you can clean the machine so you will have p

How to Clean the Floor With a Shark Steam Broom

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Modern homes are built with many hard surfaces, including tile, hardwood flooring and laminates. While these look beautiful, they also create a lot of surface that will need cleaning. The good news is that mopping on your hands and knees is a thing of the past. Tools such as the Shark steam broom ma

How to Clean the Sticky Faceplate of an Iron

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The iron's faceplate, more technically known as its soleplate, comes into contact mostly with clean cloth surfaces. Still, the soleplate occasionally gets sticky, usually due to regular starch use that builds up on the plate after repeat applications. Stray adhesive may also be the culprit if you us

How to Remove Tea Stains From a Pitcher

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Tea stains are changing because the American public's taste in tea is changing. Pekoe and black tea have company with green tea, herbal teas and mint, or maybe cinnamon, ginger or sassafras. Most teas come from leaves containing tannin, and tannin is a stain. If you drink tea, you know that the pitc

How to Clean Large Percolator Coffee Pots

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Keeping a large percolator coffee pot clean not only maintains the coffee pot and helps it last longer, it also contributes to a good-tasting cup of coffee. Over time, oily coffee residue builds up inside the percolator, in addition to mineral build-up from water. While there are commercial products

Lawn Care for the Cheap & Lazy

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Growing and maintaining a lush, green lawn can be a lot of expensive work for homeowners. The constant watering and fertilizing during the hot summer months may rack up costly utility bills, and some people even have to schedule their watering days around urban areas' mandatory water restrictions ca

How to Clean a Microwave With Natural Products

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Cleaning even the dirtiest microwave is possible with natural products. Essential oils, hot water, vinegar and baking soda combine to create a powerful cleaning solution. For tougher jobs, borax can be used. Remove caked-on food, stains and dirt using this safe, easy and effective method to clean a

How to Stop a Metal Zipper From Sticking

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A zipper can stick at the most inopportune time, leaving you with the frustration of trying to move it up or down. Rather than attempt to accomplish what seems an impossible feat, you can remedy the problem with several items you likely have in your household. Not only will this solve your problem;

How to Get Jet Glue Out of Fabric

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Jet Glue is a quick-bonding, cyanoacrylate glue. It is similar to Super Glue or Krazy Glue. When Jet Glue gets on fabric, the bond is very strong and can be tricky to remove. It is best to wait for the glue to dry completely before attempting to remove it from the fabric. If it is still wet, the Jet

How Does A Bunny Do Laundry?

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Laundry Humor - Bunny Does Laundry Comic - Time to do Laundry?

How to Remove Mold from Laminated Wood

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Mold spores are floating around everywhere in and around your home. Because they are microscopic, they can land and grow behind wallpaper and in air vents and crawlspaces. Mold can be particularly damaging on wood, because it can get into the pores of the wood and can eat away varnish, stains and ev

How to Kill Bugs in a Garbage Disposal

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Bugs often are attracted to food particles and bacteria that may become lodged or form in your sink's garbage disposal. You may use your garbage disposal to grind up food items that you wish to dispose of in your sink rather than using a trash can. If you do not run or clean your garbage disposal of

How to Clean Brick with Muriatic Acid

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Muriatic acid is a dangerous chemical used to clean tough surfaces like brick. The acid dissolves stains such as leftover mortar from bricks. Muriatic acid dissolves the mortar making it easier to remove. Use muriatic acid carefully and with the appropriate clothing and protection to prevent injuri

How to Clean a Microfiber Sectional

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Microfiber is a stain-resistant fabric, but no fabric is stain-proof. If you have a microfiber sectional, chances are from time to time you will need to clean it to keep it looking its best. Microfiber is not difficult to clean, but there are certain guidelines to follow. If you do not take care, yo

How to Clean Lipstick from Silk Taffeta

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While lipstick can do wonders for brightening up your face, lipstick rarely stays where you want it to. It often "kisses off" on glasses, bottles, shirt or sweater collars, handkerchiefs and comparable items. While you can just wipe lipstick stains off of glass items, it can be a lot trick

How to Clean a Drain with an Electric Eel

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Electric Eel manufactures a complete line of cable drain cleaners for both residential and commercial use. These devices range in size from a small unit for narrow pipe diameters in homes to large, professional machines capable of cleaning out pipes up to 6 inches in diameter that are several hundre

How to Remove Black Algae

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Black algae is the bane of many pool owners because it can seem impossible to permanently remove the pesky plant. If it's not treated quickly, black algae can turn a once-beautiful backyard oasis into a murky swamp. Black algae often enters a pool through a swimsuit of a person who has recently been

How to Remove the Dark Ring Around the Toilet Bowl

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The toilet in your bathroom can contain a dark, black ring around the inside of the bowl that is tough to clean. This can be embarrassing when guests visit your home, or give you a feeling that your toilet is harboring bacteria and not clean. When household cleaning products are not working to remov