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How to Make Chemical-Free Fabric Softener
Commercial fabric softeners reduce static and soften our clothes, but they may adversely affect health and the environment. If you suffer allergies, have sensitive skin or want to reduce chemicals in your home, making your own chemical-free fabric softener is an easy transition. As common kitchen in
Tips for Sealcoating
Applying sealcoat can extend the life of asphalt.asphalt image by dinostock from Fotolia.comSealcoating is an emulsion overlay put over asphalt to seal any cracks, make the asphalt look like new, and extend the life of the asphalt. If the asphalt is in relatively good shape with only a...
How to Use Oxalic Acid on Cedar or Redwood
A redwood or cedar deck or floor can be one of the most attractive finishes in a home, adding a unique warmth to any living space. To keep your redwood or cedar surface looking its best, periodic maintenance of the wood and finish is required to remove or prevent damage by weathering, sunlight, rust
Natural Products to Clean Hardwood Floors
Clean your hardwood floor with natural household products.texture of wooden floor image by Elnur from Fotolia.comHardwood floors are beautiful and last for decades, but they require regular cleaning. You can find a wide range of hardwood floor cleaning products at any home improvement...
How to Clean Leather Hats
Leather hats are usually made from suede, which has a dull and rough finish. These hats are popular with horse riders and due to the nature of use, they often become dirty. Fortunately, cleaning suede-leather hats is something the hat owner can do himself.
How to Remove Burnt Grease From a Silicone Baking Sheet
Silicone cookware, with it's rubbery elasticity and smooth feel, is favored by some bakers for its easy storage and non-stick properties. Despite this, silicone cookware can still accumulate burnt-on grease. When cleaning silicone, be gentle. Just as with more traditional non-stick coated cookware-
Heavy-Duty Cleaning Tools
A clean kitchen is reasonably free of bacteria.clean kitchen image by easaab from Fotolia.comCleaning tools can make cleaning homes and buildings easier. Tools that speed the cleaning process assure building managers that the interior or exterior environments are safe, so these tools...
How to Polish a Glass Cooktop
Obtaining a polished surface on a glass stovetop is not an arduous task if you clean it on a regular basis. Commercial glass top cleaners not only remove food debris and burnt-on stains, they polish the surface and give it a sparkling shine. The cleaner leaves a coating on the glass top that helps
How to Build Your Credit in 60 Days
A lot of times a poor credit score is a result of errors on your credit report. Get a copy of your credit report so you can see what information is being presented to financial institutions. By writing to the credit reporting agencies, you can get errors or incomplete information removed. These chan
How to Make Another Organic Bug and Fungus Killer
Homemade organic bug sprays use natural ingredients, rather than poisons, to kill fungus and insects. The oil and soap suffocates bugs and helps the spray stick to the plant while the remaining ingredients kill different types of fungus, including powdery mildew and black spot. Nontoxic sprays are p
How to Get Dried Latex Paint Out of Clothes
Painting your home with a fresh coat of latex paint often will result in messy accidents. If you've accidentally splashed latex paint onto your clothes, then you will need to remove the paint stain immediately. Latex, a water-based paint, needs to be removed as soon as possible to prevent permanentl
How to Paint Distressed Furniture Antique White
An inexpensive makeover tool, paint can take an old piece of furniture and give it a new look and a renewed purpose within a home. Painting a distressed piece of furniture antique white revives it with a fresh, clean look. With proper preparation, furniture can successfully be repainted.
How to Clean Marker from a Microfiber Couch
Microfiber furniture is a favorite because it is easy to maintain and said to be stain-resistant. Although microfiber may resist stains such as food, grease or juice, it is no match for a marker. Marker stains on a microfiber couch can diminish the appearance of the entire couch. No matter how the m
How to Clean Stainless Steel Tableware
Although stainless steel is a rust- and corrosion-resistant material, you must use caution when cleaning stainless steel tableware. Although it is called "stainless," this type of metal can pick up stains during daily use. Cleaning stainless steel tableware can be a bit problematic, since some comme
How to Iron a Wool Suit
A wool suit is standard business attire whether the fabric is winter-weight or a lighter summer-weight. From time to time a wool suit needs to be pressed to help freshen it and to remove any wrinkles. You can iron your own wool suit if you take your time and treat the wool with respect.
How to Clean Metal Parts
Metal parts are in every area of the home as well as cars or recreational vehicles. The shapes and sizes vary according to the item you are cleaning. Grease and debris can accumulate and damage to the part so you may need to purchase a new one. Avoid that expense by cleaning metal parts regularly.
How to Clean Mold From Laundry
Mold can accumulate onto your laundry if you have put the clothes away before the laundry has completely dried. Mold can cause foul odors on the laundry. These infestations can even ruin items of clothing if the laundry is left untreated. Washing your laundry with a standard detergent may not remove
Cake Pan Cooking Times
There are a number of factors that go into determining how long a cake needs in the oven to come out perfectly done. An important consideration is the pan. The size, shape and even the material your cake pan is made of all affect how long it takes the batter to cook up into a light, fluffy cake. The
Making Organic Weed Spray
Weeds are a real pest for any gardener, but more so to the organic gardener that strives to keep his or her garden clean from chemicals. The best way to kill weeds at the root is to use a commercial spray. But once the spray is used, the garden is no longer organic. However, there are ways to kill w
How to Refinish Stained Oak Flooring
Over time, oak flooring must be refinished so the wood is properly protected from water damage, as well as cracking and splitting. The refinishing process is not overly complicated, although it's necessary to use an orbital sander and floor sander to properly sand down the floor. All the other mater