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How to Remove Burns on a Carpet
As long as you don't expect carpeting that has suffered a burn to look like it just came fresh from the manufacturer, you will probably be satisfied with how it looks when repaired. Repairing the burned area of carpeting is simple enough as long as you have the right tools for the job.
How Do I Remove Water Stains From the Chrome Faucets in My Bathroom?
Water stains on chrome faucets are caused by the natural abundance of minerals present in hard water. These minerals consist of calcium, magnesium, and iron, and can attach themselves to surfaces, such as chrome faucets. Iron particles can form rust-colored stains on faucets, while calcium and magne
How to Get Iodine Stains Off of a Tile Floor
An old first-aid kit staple, liquid iodine--actually a solution containing about 2% iodine--disinfects minor cuts with topical application. The brownish liquid is usually applied with a dropper, and it's notorious for staining both skin and bathroom tile. When you find an iodine stain on tile, act q
How to Remove Rodent Urine Odor
If your house is infested with rats or mice (or you're just keeping those rodents as pets), chances are that you have had to deal with the smell of rodent urine in your house. As overpowering as it is, there are actually several different remedies you can use to permanently remove even the most offe
How to Clean Chrome-Plated Hardware
Chrome plating, distinctive for its shiny finish, adds strength and corrosion resistance to metal hardware. Chrome's sleek appearance adds a contemporary touch to a variety of household surfaces, including furniture, cabinets and plumbing fixtures. Like all metal surfaces, chrome-plated items accum
How to Remove Stains From Sanded Hardwood Floors With Peroxide
If you're in the process of staining your hardwood floors and have had an accidental spill between the sanding and staining stages, there is a silver lining to your cloud. Since the wood is already stripped, you can use chemicals, such as hydrogen peroxide, without fear of stripping away the finish.
My Bathroom Sink Smells Bad
Odors form in bathroom sinks due to bacteria stuck inside the drain opening. You must break down the bacteria to remove the smell. Try to remove the bacteria from your bathroom sink using harmless ingredients, before moving on to chemicals not friendly to the environment. Clean the drain weekly to p
Sticky White Mold on My Cactus
The cochineal scale insect produces a waxy, soft, white, sticky substance that looks like mold on prickly pear cactus. The cochineal is also called crimson scale because its body interior is a bright, intense-red colored substance used as a dye. It is a member of the plant order Homoptera, which in
Mold Prevention on Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding can become plagued by unsightly mold when conditions are right. Dark, damp and warm areas tend to be the most likely places for mold proliferation. Since mold tends to grow rapidly, removing existing mold and preventing the future recurrence of it go hand in hand. Prevention of mold on
Is There Any Way to Get Rid of Dog Urine Smell on Carpets?
If you have dogs in the home, you are subject to messes that need to be cleaned up. If a dog urinates on the carpeting, the odor can quickly take over an entire room, leaving the home smelling unclean and uncared for. Luckily, there are a few things that can get rid of the urine smell without harmin
How to Remove Furniture Indentations
Any material that is constructed of fibers, like carpeting, upholstered furniture and even vehicle seating, is subject to indentations after prolonged contact with a heavy object. For example, moving furniture often reveals carpet indentations from furniture contact, and taking a child safety seat o
Indoor and Outdoor Mosquito and Fly Repellent
Mosquitoes and flies are just some of the insects that can ruin the experience of your indoor and outdoor spaces. These insects are seemingly always present during warm weather temperatures, and will continuously attack you, your family members and your pets. This makes it important to use repellent
How to Wash Windows With Water & Vinegar
Vinegar is an excellent nontoxic cleaner. It is inexpensive, safe for glass, vinyl and many other surfaces and is available at most grocery stores. As a weak acid, vinegar cuts through soap scum and mineral deposits on many surfaces and is safe for most windows--an exception is some tinted windows.
How to Remove Ink From Sheetrock
Sometimes small children like to show their artistic abilities by marking up the walls with markers and ink pens. These markings on the wall don't necessarily mean that the wall will need to be repainted, or that a professional cleaner will need to be called in to clean the walls. Ink-stained walls
How to Remove Gum From a Rug
While rugs are often used to protect the flooring beneath and to prevent outside dirt from being tracked all over the house, it is still desirable to keep them clean and attractive. When chewing gum gets tracked in, getting it out of the rug may seem impossible. The sooner you remove the gum the sim
How to Care for a Zebra Skin
Animal skins are a very popular export from Africa. There are several types of skin that can come from Africa including zebra, lion, tiger, antelope, and crocodile. There are several companies that can make rugs and other furniture out of various animal skins. Caring for zebra skin is relatively eas
How to Clean Microfiber-Suede Upholstery
Microfiber suede, or microsuede, is made from polyester fibers. The finely split fibers are formed into a fabric that mimics natural suede. Microsuede upholstery resists stains and absorption, and it only requires basic spot cleaning to keep it looking fresh. Vacuum your microsuede upholstery regula
House Cleaning Products
You can't avoid house cleaning any more than you can avoid showering or paying taxes. While cleaning products can be an unwanted expense, if you know your products, you can get by with just the essentials, and use them for different tasks. You can even keep your home clean with items from your kitch