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Buddhist Influences on Design
Often set in contrast to Victorian design principles, Zen Buddhist design principles emphasize naturalness, simplicity and orderly design over ornamentation, decoration and lavishness. While ornamented decoration emphasizes the designer, Zen Buddhist design deemphasizes the designer and the room its
What Is a Good Cleaner to Use on Woodwork or Wood Floors?
Cleaning wood floors or woodwork is necessary in maintaining the appearance of these surfaces. Although commercial wood cleaners are available, these products are often expensive. You can make your own cleaner for woodwork and wood floors with common household products.
How to Clean an Ostrich Feather Duster
Ostrich feather dusters come in all shapes and sizes. They are great for dusting because ostrich feathers attract dust like no other feather around. Feather dusters have been used for centuries to keep homes, businesses and other establishments clean and neat. Cleaning ostrich feather dusters is no
How to Remove Felt Paper From Hardwood Floors
Contractors and do-it-yourselfers use felt paper, also known as tar paper, between tile or other floor covering over wood floors. Felt paper is sometimes referred to as tar paper because it's saturated with asphalt, and the paper is glued on with asphalt tile adhesive. The asphalt coating keeps mois
How To Remove Coffee Stains From a Porcelain Bath Tub?
Porcelain bathtubs are strong, built to last and add a classic feel to your bathroom. However, porcelain surfaces are porous, and as stains such as coffee build up and form, they can penetrate into the surface of your bathtub. Because porcelain scratches easily, you must be careful not to use abrasi
How to Use Bondo for Fiberglass
As fiberglass components age, stress cracks and panel distortion can result. Replacement fiberglass panels are readily available but can be very expensive to purchase. The expense of replacing damaged fiberglass panels can be significantly reduced by instead repairing the panels with Bondo. Fibergla
How to Keep White Shirts Stain-Free and Looking New
A crisp white shirt always looks sharp and chic, unless it's dingy or stained. To keep white button-down shirts looking as new as the day you bought them, treat spills and perspiration stains promptly and have a regular routine for washing your white shirts separately from the rest of the laundry.
How to Clean a Ventilating System
It is a good idea to clean your home's ventilation system at least once per year. Dust and other allergens build up in the duct the same way that they do on other surfaces of your home. Taking off the vents and wiping them with a wet rag once per month will also help keep the air in your home clean.
How to Clean the Sole Plate of a Rowenta Iron
A Rowenta iron uses heat and steam to remove wrinkles from clothing. The heated soleplate of the iron is then pressed against the fabric. In the course of ironing, it may collect residue from starch or fabric that burns on it. After each use, clean the Rowenta iron soleplate with water to remove thi
How to Clean a Bathroom Drain
Most homeowners experience a clog in their bathroom sink every once in a while. First, it starts out just not draining very fast, and then soon you can't use your sink anymore. Usually it's hair, dirt, and well, just gooey grime that has formed and now blocked your drain. Before you call the plumbe
How to Remove Mold & Mildew Smell From a Canvas
Canvas stored in basements or attics can develop a mold or mildew smell. Tents, backpacks, awnings and other canvas products that may come in contact with moist conditions may develop the smell faster. To prevent the smell from coming back, do not put away moist canvas, and store the canvas in an ai
Should You Cover Roof Turbines During Winter Months?
Roof turbines are designed to provide ventilation to a home's attic. Though covering the turbine in winter may seem like a good idea to conserve heat and save on energy costs, the reduction in air flow may cause other problems.
How to Use Kitchen Sponges and Dishrags
A clean kitchen is a safe kitchen. Washing dishes and countertops with a dishrag or sponge removes food stains and may also remove bacteria, especially if you use a disinfecting spray or chlorine bleach solution. Start with a fresh dishrag or sponge each day; otherwise, you run the risk of spreading
How to Remove Aluminum Foil Melted on Glass Stove Top
Glass-top stoves provide all of the traditional benefits of other stove tops without the inconvenience of messy maintenance of removable burners or other elements. Keeping your glass stove clean is sometimes a challenge, however. When presented with the task of removing melted aluminum foil from you
How to Remove Wood Stains From Vinyl Window Frames
Vinyl window frames are sturdy and built to withstand various weather conditions for many years. But like any other part of your home's exterior, vinyl window frames can become marred or damaged. For example, you may accidentally get stain or paint on your window frame while you're going over your w
What Are the Dangers of Clorox Bleach?
Chlorine-based bleaches, like Clorox, are common in many households. Many people are not aware of the potential health risks of chlorine and the organic chlorine compounds that can form in some cases. Chlorine-based bleach, when combined with several other common household cleaning compounds, in ver
Natural Way to Clean Mold & Mildew in a Shower
Living a green lifestyle does not mean you have to live with a shower that is turning green from mold and mildew growth. You can make natural cleaners at home to keep your shower clean.
How to Neutralize Cat Urine Odors
A cat's urine not only stains both soft and hard surfaces, but also gives off a strong odor due to protein and ammonia present in the waste. The odor lingers on surfaces even after removing the urine because a portion of the waste turns into crystals and clings to surfaces. The key is to neutralize
How Soap Removes Dirt
You can run your hands under water, but they often just won't come clean until you use some soap. The properties of soap allow it to stick to dirt but easily wash away with water.
How to Remove Wax From a Glass TV
When wax drips or spills onto a glass TV, it creates a thick, oil-based stain. In addition to distracting from the view of the television, wax acts as a dirt magnet and attracts more dust and grime to the TV. When removing wax from the TV, take extra care in order to avoid damaging the television. Y