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How to Clean Dust Off of Ceiling Vents
Few things are more satisfying than a sparkling clean house, but most people stop at the top of the tallest piece of furniture. Ceiling vents are great dust collectors, and in the kitchen they can also attract grease. To get the dust off of your ceiling vents so that your heater and air conditioning
How to Clean & Wax Floors
For any hard floor surface, vacuuming at the hard floor setting and dry dust mopping is a good idea to prevent wear and tear. Vinyl floors should not be waxed, unlike linoleum floors. They are sealed instead and usually just need a thorough cleaning to bring back the shine. Likewise, don't try to wa
Semi-Automatic Vs. Automatic Espresso Machines
Espresso machines have become nearly as common in the kitchen as blenders and toasters. You can have great espresso in your own home instead of heading out to your local coffee shop. There are so many different machines to choose from, it's worth doing a little research to determine what kind of esp
How to Get Smudges Off an Antique Mirror
Mirrors have been in use since the time of the Roman empire. At that time, they were simply concave pieces of highly polished metal. More "modern" glass mirrors came into existence about the 16th century, and were composed of glass backed with a shiny metal to reflect light. Today, many people colle
How to Remove Oil and Grease Stains from Fabric
Did you get a grease stain or oil stain on your clothing? Oil stains and grease stains can be difficult to remove if you use the wrong technique. But grease and oil stain removal can be made easy if you know how to do it properly using the right techniques and stain removal method. So read on to lea
How to Clean a Lasko Ionic Fan
Lasko ionic fans remove allergens, dust, mold and pet dander from the air. These fans also help circulate and cool the air. Lasko makes several models of ionic, oscillating fans with air purifiers in space saving, tower designs. Because these fans are carefully engineered electronic devices, cleanin
The Best Way to Clean Dusty Fabric Lamp Shades
Fabric lamp shades have a series of small ruffles or pleats that are difficult to clean. According to the Michigan State University Extension, the best way to clean fabric shades is with soap and water.
How to Scour a Burned Pot
When burnt food gets stuck to a pot, you must use a strong cleaning routine that pulls off all the stuck-on residue. Using a scouring pad alone typically is not enough to remove the burned-on stain, unless you want to scrub the pot for hours. Instead, make the cleaning routine much faster by incorpo
How to Repair Crushed Carpet
Whether you have low, medium or plush carpeting, when you set a piece of furniture on it for an extended period of time, the legs make indents. Then when you move the furniture, the places where the carpet fibers were crushed will clearly show up. You can easily fix the carpet and make it look like
How to Remove Paint From a Tub
When painting in any room in your home, more than likely you will have paint spillage on the floor or on the objects in that particular room, even with protective sheeting. For example, if you are painting in your bathroom, your bathtub might end up with paint splatters and droplets. When this occur
How to Remove Magic Marker From Wood Furniture
A magic marker stain on your wood furniture is enough to set you into a panic. Whether your 5-year-old decided to display his artwork on your wood coffee table, or a magic marker leaked onto your wood chair, stay calm because it can be removed. Care must be taken, however, when removing marker from
How to Get Rid of a Clog
Sinks and drains get clogged by such things as food residue and dirt. The last thing you want is a sink or tub that won't properly drain, as you cannot wash dishes, take a shower or even wash your hands without the dirty water standing in the sink. You can remove clogs without chemical drain cleaner
How to Resurface a Commercial Grill Top
A commercial grill top is usually a flat grill top, and it also usually has a large surface area. Whether you have a commercial grill top at home, or you work for a restaurant, at some point, your grill is not going to look as shiny as it used to. This is because food and other substances have built
How to Remove Pet Hair From a Washer
Everyone loves their pets but face it, cleaning up after them is an ongoing challenge. Even after clean up, hair can be left behind in the washing machine. Dogs, cats and rodents shed hair daily and cat hair is especially fine and light and doesn't go down the drain easily. If your washing machine a
How to Get Vaseline Out of Couches
Petroleum jelly has lots of uses around the house, but sticking to couches typically isn't one of them. Petroleum jelly is an oily substance that tends to leave stains behind, particularly when it's on fabric. The grease in vaseline infiltrates the fabric on your couch and typically leaves a dark sp
How to Control Water Lilies in Farm Ponds
Vegetation is important for the health of a farm pond. It provides food for a variety of organisms that form the basis of the food chain. Vegetation also provides shade and protection for fish and amphibians. In a farm pond, the amount of surface that should ideally be covered with vegetation is 15
What Products Do You Use to Remove White Film From Hardwood Floors?
White film is sometimes common with hardwood floors. This type of flooring is expensive and made to last throughout a lifetime without deterioration, but the unattractive film can quickly dull the floor and make it look as though it is improperly cared for. This makes it important understand why the
How to Make Natural Home Cleaning Products
Housecleaning is much easier today than it was for earliner generations. There are have so many selections of cleaning products available today, yet that convenience may be jeopardizing the health of your family. Many cleaning products contain toxic ingredients that you may not want in your house, n
How to: Lattice to Hide Brick Foundation
A brick foundation gives a house a solid base and transfers the weight of the house to the ground. It is an important structural job, but this doesn't mean the foundation should not also be decorative. Brick foundations may look worn over time or clash with the house's siding. One way to hide an ugl