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How to Remove Rust Marks From White Tablecloths
If your white tablecloth has a rust stain, don't toss it in the washing machine with chlorine to bleach out the stain. Instead of removing the rust, laundering with bleach will set the stain, making it permanent. Laundry pre-treating products, designed to remove rust stains are available, yet many a
Carpet Repair Techniques
Carpet repair may be more cost-effective than a total replacement.feet and carpet image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.comWhen your expensive carpet becomes damaged with a stain, burn or other mark that destroys its appearance, a repair technique might be an economical solution. Replacing an...
DIY Unfinished Basement With Temporary Fabric Ceiling Cover
If you want to use a partly finished basement and cover the ceiling with something temporary until you can completely finish the space, consider fabric. Fabric will reduce the industrial feel of bare ceiling joists. Fire-retardant fabric is stapled to lightweight balsa wood strips installed as a fra
How to Clean Unsealed Limestone
Favored for its durability and varied natural shades, limestone beautifies flooring, patios, fireplaces and many other indoor and outdoor surfaces. Like most natural stones, limestone is porous and hence susceptible to moisture and grime penetration. Sealing limestone protects its porous surface fro
How to Clean a Lacoste Bag
Lacoste bags are sports bags that come in several different prints and styles. Lacoste bags are relatively large and can serve you no matter if you play a sport like baseball, or if you just go to the gym. They are able to fit pretty much any sports equipment you need in them. Lacoste bags come in a
Homemade Hydroponics Nutrient Solution
Hydroponic gardens eliminate the need for soil, making them feasible for those without a place for a traditional garden. Hydroponic gardeners may grow herbs, tomatoes, miniature bell peppers and dozens of other small produce plants. However, plants still need nutrients, whether they have soil or not
The Hazards of Household Cleaning Products
Cleaning is a necessity for a home that's habitable. Most of the thousands of cleaning products on the market are safe to use with proper ventilation, care and a pair of cleaning gloves. Although levels of toxins are low in most cleaners, it's smart to find substitutes or avoid hazards presented by
Molds Found in Bathrooms
Black mold definitely clashes with the wallpaper.bathroom image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.comMolds are happiest in damp, warm areas where there is plenty of material to digest. The ceiling right above your bathroom shower, the wall behind your toilet tank, the edges where your bathroom...
How Does a Glass Top Stove Work?
On the SurfaceGlass stove tops are actually glass and ceramic that have been processed and tempered to form a plate that will conduct heat from the element up through the stove top into the pot. The glass stove top, unlike traditional metal tops, only puts heat out directly at the site of...
How to Refinish Flagstone
Most of the time, when people mention flagstone they are actually referring to sandstone, which is a porous, sandy stone made mostly of quartz. The sandstone is cut into randomly shaped large-sized pieces and used as a patio or garden path. The flagstones become dirty due to foot traffic, tree debri
Everything You Need To Know About Purex With Zout Free and Clear
Purex Complete with Zout Free and Clear - Laundry Product Review
Home Remedies for Paint Removal
Painting the home can be a messy job. No matter how careful you try to be, a bit of stray paint is bound to get on your clothing or skin, and may even make it to the floor. While difficult stains will need to be attacked with paint remover or a similar commercial product, many paint stains can be re
Comparison of Charmglow & Char-Broil Gas Grills
While Char-Broil gas grills were still being manufactured and promoted in 2011, production of Charmglow gas grills was discontinued following a 2005 recall. Nevertheless, you could still find Charmglow inventory at Home Depot stores as recently as January 2011. According to the Outdoor Gas Grill Rev
How to Wash an Oakley Microfiber Glasses Bag
Oakley is a company founded in 1975 that began selling eyeglasses, goggles, and sunglasses for athletes to wear while competing in sports. Since then, Oakley has grown to include fashionable eyewear. Oakley glasses and goggles commonly come with a microfiber bag. This bag is used to store and clean
How to Get Rid of a Broken Piano
Sadly, that beautiful piano that once provided you with hours of entertainment has met its maker. What to do? Pianos can be fun to play and beautiful pieces of decor, but a broken piano -- especially one that is old and run-down -- can be a major eyesore. Unfortunately, it's probably a half-ton eyes
Cleaning Solution Substitutes for a Hoover Floormate
The Hoover Floormate is a cleaning tool designed for use on hard flooring surfaces that include wood, laminate, linoleum, tile, vinyl and similar materials. The unit has more cleaning power than your traditional mop, because it allows you to incorporate heat and steam into the cleaning...
How to Get Skidmarks Off of a Driveway
Skid marks on your asphalt, brick or concrete driveway are unsightly. These marks are caused by the heat from the rubber on a vehicle’s tires. Even if your driveway is sealed, these marks may still form. Although skid marks look impossible to remove from the surface, with the right products yo
How To Remove a Cat Urine Smell From Furniture
Pets are a part of the family, and bring joy to many lives. As independent as feline family members may be, cats can sometimes have accidents, especially kittens not used to a litter box. Cats are notoriously self-cleaning animals, but if they are sick or not properly trained, they can urinate anywh
How to Eliminate Gasoline Odor in Carpet
Gasoline is a very hard smell to get rid of but if you have a little patience try a few of these tricks.
How to Remove Carpet Odors & Stains
Carpets add a nice look to the home, but can become dirty, stained and carry odor. Pets can sometimes have accidents on the carpet or things can get spilled, leaving hard-to-remove stains and odor. Hiring a professional cleaner to remove carpet stains and odors can be expensive. You do not need to s