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How to Remove Wax Buildup on French Polished Furniture
Over time, wax can build up on wood furniture and make the it dull. The wax builds up so much that the wood can no longer absorb it. The excess must be cleaned off in order to restore shine to the furniture.
Make Your Own Organic Natural Black Dyes from Plants
How to Dye Fabric Black Naturally with carob pods.
How to Make Watercolor Washes
When painting with watercolors, it can be difficult to get the consistency and colors you want, especially when painting the background. If your background is blotchy and muddy, the rest of the painting will look odd, too. However, a beautiful, even background sets the stage for a well-structured pa
How to Remove Masking Tape After Painting
When painting a house or room, it helps to use masking tape around areas you don't want painted. This way you can minimize any cleanup work you may have to do once the walls are finished. This also allows you to do patterns or designs on your walls if you wish, creating a custom effect. The problem
How to Remove Mold From the Air
Mold is a potentially harmful and unsightly problem that affects many homes. Air cleaners can help improve the quality of the air in your home, but they alone will not get rid of mold problems. It is true that air cleaners remove mold spores and other impurities from the air, but mold spores settle
How to Remove a Stain From a Stainless Steel Sink
Have ugly stains in your stainless steel sink? Want to remove them? Stainless steel is quite a misnomer since it really does get stained from time to time. But no fear, it's easy to remove a stain from a stainless steel sink! Here's many different ways to accomplish it - choose the one that works be
How to Get Rid of Cat Urine Stains
Cat urine stains in your home not only are unsightly, they are an invitation for your kitty to return and commit the same act. Cats are creatures of habit and, if they smell where they've gone before, they will likely do it again. Removing cat urine stains can be a bit tricky, as the odor is extreme
How to Clean the Jets on a Jacuzzi
Jacuzzi tubs are much loved by their owners for their ability to release stress. Because they are so highly prized, it is essential to schedule a monthly cleaning to remove any film or debris in the tub. To reduce the amount of dirt that can accumulate, wash yourself off before entering the tub. In
How to Remove Stains From Baby Quilts
Baby quilts are often special parts of your baby's nursery. Maybe it was handmade by a grandparent, passed down through the generations or purchased as a focal point of a new baby's room. Stains are particularly unwelcome on such a special piece. Try these methods to remove stains from ink to milk u
How to Clean Products for Smoke Damage
When a fire occurs inside a home, smoke can damage walls, furniture, curtains, blinds, carpets, cabinets, appliances and many other items. Smoke damage often stains fabrics and upholstery and leaves behind an odor that is difficult to eliminate. Many objects may be salvaged if you clean them as soon
How to Deodorize a Urine Smell in a Mattress
Old urine stains have an odor that is particularly difficult to eliminate. Most cleaning products mask the odor for a few weeks, but it will return, usually as strong as before. An enzyme-based cleaner is needed to get rid of lingering urine smells. Eliminating urine smells is particularly important
How to Clean Grease Out of a Suede Couch
Suede fabric, like leather, cannot withstand cleaning with water. Other stain-removing tactics are required to combat stains such as grease on a suede couch. Grease absorbs quickly into suede, requiring products that pull the oily substance from the material without damaging or discoloring it. Remov
How to Make a Home Spray Cleaner
Making spray cleaners for your home is an excellent way to save money. Homemade cleaners are just as effective as commercial products. It takes only a few minutes and some common household to make them. And reusing your own plastic spray bottles helps to keep trash out of the landfill.
How to Clean Fire Grates
Cleaning a fire grate is a necessary chore that should be done frequently if the fireplace is used often. If properly maintained, your fire grate will last a long time. According to Fireplace Essentials, "a grate in your fireplace lets air circulate underneath the firewood, helping it to burn better
How to Remove Shrink Wrap
Plastic revolutionized the way the modern world packages and protects consumer goods. Shrink wrap was invented in the 1950s and experienced a rise in usage during the 1970s, when the technology to inexpensively apply it to retail goods was developed. Made of a polymer plastic film, shrink wrap is he
How to Clean White Tile
White tile floors are usually made of ceramic tile, although some may be a variety of marble or quartz. Ceramic tile is quite durable and can look new for a long time if properly maintained. The first step in cleaning white tile is to identify what type of tile you have and what type of problem you
How to Get Laundry Soap Stains Out of Clothes
Laundry detergent is used to clean and remove stains from clothing, but what do you do if your detergent is the reason your clothing is stained? No one wants to throw out good or brand new clothing due to streaky, blotchy laundry detergent stains. The good news is that you don't have to. It may ta
How to Kill Mildew Odor in an Icemaker
Mildew odor is more than unpleasant and a common cause of asthma and other allergy symptoms. Mildew typically has a distinctive musty odor that lingers if not cleaned thoroughly. Mold and mildew grow in places that get a lot of moisture, so check your icemaker regularly to ensure it remains mildew-f
How to Get Rid of Basement Mold on Masonry Surfaces
Basements are a common place to find mold in a home. Mold thrives in damp, dark environments and basements often provide an ideal breeding ground. Whether on a concrete floor, brick wall or any other masonry surface, it is important to remove mold from the basement to protect your family and home. N
How to Get Rid of Rusty Water
Rusty water is an issue that most of us hope to never deal with in regards to our home. Water that has rust in it is a sure indication of one thing: somewhere in the plumbing system there is a piece of equipment that is wearing out and disintegrating. The problem is that knowing the cause of the rus