How to Mix Bleach & Water to Kill Mold

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Mold is a hazardous fungus that can cause congestion, eye irritation, difficulty breathing or skin rashes for people with mold sensitivity, allergies or asthma, and should be eliminated as soon as it is discovered. Mold thrives in damp locations such as bathrooms and basements. Bleach is an effectiv

How to Get Rid of Water Marks on Slides

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Water spot and streaks sometimes develop on slides as well as other pieces of playground equipment. These water marks are typically caused by rainwater that deposits and dries onto the slide. This makes a slide look dirty and uncared for, creating an uninviting environment for children. Removing the

How to Clean Bronze With Phosphoric Acid

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Making sure your bronze statues and objects in your home stay pristine involves cleaning them often to remove buildup and debris. This is especially important if you are cleaning bronze stored outside your home, such as a bronze statue or lawn ornament. These can rust easily and can develop moss or

Can Etching Stain Be Applied Over White Concrete?

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Concrete is made from cement, which comes in a white or gray color. Each color varies in physical and chemical properties, with white cement being more finely ground than gray and falling within the general use category and the high early-strength type, which makes it a premium product, according to

How to Clean the Bathroom

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Keeping your bathroom clean is necessary to keep yourself and your family healthy. No matter what size bathroom you have or how many, you can curb the bacteria with daily and weekly cleaning. A quick routine will make cleansing maintenance easier and suppress the production of bad smells and germs.

How to Stick Numbers on a Mailbox

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Stick-on numbers make displaying your postal mailbox a simple job. A clearly labeled mailbox will ensure you receive prompt postal service and get emergency assistance in a timely fashion. Select reflective numbers to make your box easy to see in the daylight or at night. Whether addressing a new po

How to Clean your Furniture and Floors with Vinegar

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Commercially produced cleaning solutions contain chemicals that can be a danger to the people and pets in your home. Cleaning your floors and furniture with vinegar can help you to avoid adding unnecessary chemicals into your environment. Completely safe, and even edible, vinegar has strong natural

How to Get Rid of Mold on the Ceiling & Cabinets

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Mold grows in wet environments. Bathrooms are typically a haven for mold, especially bathrooms with little ventilation. Mold can easily grow on the ceilings and cabinets in these rooms. Getting rid of the mold is important, as mold can be both unsightly and unhealthy. Be sure to run fans in rooms wi

How to Clean an Electric Roasting Pan

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Convenient to use and easy to operate, electric roasting pans make preparing dinner for a crowd a snap. However, once the meal is over, the chef is left with the unpleasant task of cleaning up. Confronting a bulky enamel tub covered in baked-on drippings can be enough to make even the most stalwart

How to Remove Bic Ink From Clothes

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The Bic pen is a staple at any office, school or home. You could find one in a student's backpack just as easily as you would an executive's desk drawer. Understated in their design, inexpensive and plentiful, Bic pens are notoriously easy to lose -- that is, until you have discovered that one has l

How to Remove Urine Smell From Foam

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Foam is used in a variety of items including mattress toppers and pads. Foam is typically an inexpensive item but it is difficult to clean. When urine comes in contact with foam, the foam absorbs the liquid quickly and removal is difficult. Foam usually cannot be laundered in a washing machine and m

How to Clean a Maytag Performa Washer Drum

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A dirty washer drum leaves your washed clothes smelling moldy and dirty. Maytag suggests cleaning the Performa washer drum every 60 days to keep the drum fresh. Cleaning the Maytag Performa washer drum will remove bacteria and odors that result from washing dirty clothes. Cleaning the Performa is a

How to Remove Black Stains From Wood Floors

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Black stains on hardwood floors are usually scuff marks caused by items with a hard rubber bottom, such as shoes or furniture. Although the black marks look intimidating, they are actually easy to remove with a little elbow grease. Use regular household items to get rid of the stains with very littl

How to Modify Bitumen Flat Roofing

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Modified bitumen flat roofing is highly resistant to damage. This type of roofing will provide you with years of protection when installed correctly. It is extremely durable and low maintenance. The life expectancy of this type of roof is 15 to 20 years. Modified systems are commonly adhered by app

Methods to Legally Dispose of Hazardous Waste

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The Environmental Protection Agency mentions that hazardous wastes are materials and substances that have qualities that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. According to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, hazardous waste can have a solid, semi-solid,

Red Cedar Versus Yellow Pine Furniture

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Red cedar and yellow pine furniture are made from two totally different kinds of wood. While both known as softwoods, cedar and pine wood have vastly different properties. Yellow pine furniture is made of a durable wood that is susceptible to disease. Red cedar furniture is resistant to disease but

How to Clean Mother of Pearl & Lacquer

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When artisans and artists combine lacquer and mother of pearl, or nacre, they produce objects of great beauty. This combination appears in jewelry and furniture. Some jewelry makers coat mother of pearl in lacquer to produce imitation pearls. Artisans and furniture makers can embed mother of pearl i

How to Remove Candle Wax Stain From the Carpet

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Candles can create a romantic mood or just simply add some ambiance to your living space. But with just the wrong move or a sudden draft, some of the candle wax can drip on your carpet, creating what seems like a mess that's impossible to clean. That's not the case, though. You can get rid of that s

The Best Way to Edge a Mosaic Tile Table

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The art of making mosaics dates back to at least the fourth century. Over the years, the art has flourished, and it is no longer reserved for nobles but can be enjoyed by everyone. By making a mosaic tile table, you not only continue the tradition of mosaic art, but add another dimension to what cou

How to Get Bleach Stains Off White Cotton Shorts

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Even though bleach helps keep whites bright, using too much of the laundry booster will cause an unsightly stain on white cotton shorts. A bleach stain typically presents itself as a yellowish discoloration on white clothing, and normal washing will not remove the stain from the shorts. Before you c