House Cleaning and Stain Removal Tips
How to Remove Candle Wax from Carpet Candles can make your home feel warm and inviting; they can fill your home with your favorite scent from cinnamon buns to evergreen and floral scents. Candles can also make a royal mess if you knock one over and the wax stains the carpet. Anyone who has burned…
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10 Tips for a More Efficient Laundry Day If you’re like most of us, dirty clothes seem to pile up faster than we can get to it. You wash a load and before you know it, there’s another load waiting to be washed. Whether you have a family of 4 or 10, it just doesn’t…
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How to Clean a Shower Drain We’ve all been there: standing in a few inches of cloudy, soapy water during a shower (this is a good sign for cleaning a shower drain). It’s not exactly the spa experience we’re aiming for! If you’ve found yourself in this situation, it’s a clear sign that your shower…
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Cleaning a Dirty Range Hood Filter Do you ever take a close look at the range hood filter above your stove? You may be surprised or even alarmed by how dirty and greasy it looks. And if you touch it, how sticky it is. Every time you cook, oils escape into the air through steam…
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How to Clean Mineral Deposits Using White Vinegar If you have hard water, then you know full well how the minerals in your tap water can build up and stain your sinks, glass, tub and shower, not to mention the toilet. No matter what you do, it seems as if those stains are there to…
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How to Clean Windows with Vinegar Green cleaning is big news these days, and for good reasons. As more people learn about the dangers of using chemicals in their homes, they are turning to natural methods of cleaning and to their exposure to the harmful chemicals present in most commercial cleaners. Add to that DIY…
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How to Clean Drywall Compound from Carpet I couldn’t wait to see my new living room. I opened the door, anxious to see the job all finished, and couldn’t believe my eyes: the construction workers had tracked drywall compound throughout the entire lower level. My rugs were a mess. Sure, the walls and new opening…
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How to Clean Cork Floors Cork floors, often overshadowed by its popular counterparts such as vinyl and hardwood, is a misunderstood gem. Contrary to the misconception that paints it as inferior, cork flooring has many benefits. Cork flooring has emerged as a favorite among the environmentally conscious, harnessing the renewable potential of cork oak trees…
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Cleaning Jetted Tub Jets If you love soaking in a Jacuzzi or whirlpool bath after a workout, you’re not the only one enjoying the water—soap scum, mold, mildew, and bacteria love it too! Even after you drain the tub, water remains in the pipes, creating a breeding ground for bacteria and biofilm (a slimy buildup…
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How to Remove Rust Stains Rust stains can appear both inside and outside your home. Inside, they take the form of hard water stains in your sinks, bathtub or toilet. While they’re unsightly, indoor rust stains will not usually cause any damage to porcelain or ceramic fixtures. Outside, however, rust stains need to be dealt…
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