Oriental Carpet Styles

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"Oriental" rugs encompass classic patterns, from Turkey to Vietnam.persian rug image by Gina Smith from Fotolia.comAn authentic Oriental rug is a hand-woven carpet made with knotted, naturally dyed wool. The rugs are appreciated for their careful craftsmanship, intricate designs and...

How to Repair Cultured Marble Surfaces

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Cultured marble is not a natural marble stone. Cultured marble combines crushed limestone, catalyst, fillers, pigments and fiberglass resin. Because this material does not possess the strength and durability of natural stone marble, it is susceptible to damage, such as scratches, caused by everyday

How to Get Rid Of Cobweb Mold

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Cobweb mold is a fungal growth that appears on plants, mushrooms and even on bare areas of soil. It is characterized by a white or gray, fuzzy appearance on the surface of the soil or plant that very much resembles a cobweb. It is caused by contaminated soil or compost and thrives in high levels of

How to Get Wrinkles Out of Shirts Without Ironing

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If your shirt is wrinkled and you don’t have an iron handy, you have several options to remove the wrinkles. Even if you have an iron, other methods are often quicker than setting up the ironing board and plugging in the iron. Wrinkles are easy to eliminate and you can do so with items you alr

How to Remove Mildew From a Limestone Shower

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Limestone is strong and durable when compared to other stones (such as marble and granite), but it can still become permanently damaged if cleaned improperly. If you have a limestone shower with signs of mold growth, you must take the sensitivities of limestone into consideration when attempting to

How to Wash Down-Filled Pillows

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Down pillows are filled with soft goose feathers, a traditional filling for pillows. Pillows need to be washed at least twice a year to remove body oils, saliva and mites. Synthetic pillows are durable and can be washed easily, but down pillows need to be treated more delicately. Wash them in the ge

Free Housekeeping Checklist

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Cleaning house can be a miserable task for the entire family, but it must be done. To have each room cleaned regularly and thoroughly, create a housekeeping checklist for each room and assign specific tasks to family members with a required amount of time for task completion. Printable housekeeping

How to Use Citricidex on Wheatgrass Sprouting

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When sprouting wheatgrass, it is common to find mold also trying to sprout on the wheatgrass. One way to help avoid or get rid of mold is by using a product called Citricidex. Citricidex is a brand of organic grapefruit seed extract that has been used by health care professionals worldwide because o

How to Get the Smell Out of Workout Clothes

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Your workout clothes work almost as hard as you do when you climb that treadmill, lift weights or hike a long trail. More than just a cover, your exercise clothes absorb the sweat and salts coming off your skin as you exert yourself. Even if you wash your clothes after each workout, sweat sometimes

Natural Flea Killer for Carpets

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Having indoor pets or living in a wooded area can result in flea-infested carpets. According to Pestic, conventional flea sprays and powders can be toxic to people and animals, and they sometimes leave strong odors. Fortunately, there are several natural remedies that will rid your carpets of fleas.

Cleaning Clogged Water Pipes

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How Should One Kill Mold in a Water Bottle?

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Reusable water bottles are economically beneficial and environmentally sound, as they reduce dependence on disposable bottles. However, there are a few disadvantages in using them. You must take special care to clean your reusable water bottle after each use and make sure it remains dry between uses

How to Clean Epoxyshield Garage Floor Coatings

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EpoxyShield coatings, made by Rust-Oleum, protect garage floors from permanent stains, allowing cleanup of oil, gasoline, antifreeze, tire marks and other common stainmakers. The epoxy flooring comes in gray and tan, each with decorative chips that give the surface a terrazzo effect. The kit comes w

Pink & White Rose Bouquets

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Whether you want to wish a new bride well in her marriage, extend your love to a mother who has just had a baby, or simply want to say 'I love you,' a pink and white rose bouquet is a good idea. The flowers make beautiful gifts and can also make a classy addition to a present.

What Can Take Permanent Markers Off the Wall?

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Permanent markers contain resins that act as a very tough glue to hold the ink to the writing surface. Often, this resin is the same resin contained in paint. This makes removing permanent marker from your walls tricky. Whatever solvent you use to remove the resin in the permanent marker and theref

How to Remove Car Oil From Dickies Pants

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Dickies is a brand of work wear used by people in a variety of fields. This clothing line is popular because of the durable nature of the garments and also because Dickies offers a lifetime guarantee on many of its items. However, this guarantee does not apply to stains on the clothes. Car oil stain

How to Remove Dog Urine Stains From Oak Flooring

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Oak floors are usually light in color with a yellowish hue. When a dog has an accident on oak floors, the urine can show up as a dark stain. The best way to remove a stain from oak floors is to lighten it to match the wood. Bleach can lighten the stain too much, so a gentler method is necessary.

How to Make Black Seed Soap

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Black seed is an herb used in natural remedies for both internal and external conditions. Black seed soap helps relieve skin irritations and is known to help clear up skin issues that result in pimples and breakouts. While black seed soap is available for purchase through online sites and some speci

Housecleaning Methods

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Housecleaning doesn't have to be an overwhelming task.cleaning image by Pavel Vlasov from Fotolia.comBusy lives create debris. The longer you let it go, the more the debris builds up in your house until cleaning up the wreckage seems like it could take a lifetime. "We say we don't have...

How to Clean Burnt Sugar

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The sweet taste of sugar can be counteracted by the sour feeling of having to clean burnt sugar stains. Sugar caramelizes when it is exposed to heat in sauce pans, pots and ovens. Caramelization occurs when sugar becomes slightly singed, creating a rich, dark color. Cleaning burnt sugar from surface