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How do I Install a Ceiling Radiation Damper?
Ceiling radiation dampers are installed as one of the components of an overall fire safety plan. They are used to prevent the excessive heat of a fire, should one occur, from severely damaging the roof structures of buildings. Ceilings with these dampers installed are said to be "fire-rated" in that
How to Glue Leather to Polyglass
Gluing together two surfaces with different textures can be difficult if you follow the wrong procedure. Using the wrong type of adhesive is a common problem. You can find a strong industrial-strength glue at your local home improvement or craft store, one that is specifically designed for use on bo
Lavender and Tea Tree Oil to Clean Windows and Kitchen Cabinets
Essential oils such as lavender and tea tree help clean, deodorize, and remove stains from household surfaces. Many homeowners are choosing to create cleaning products from essential oils, which are less harmful to the environment than many common cleaning chemicals.
How to Get Rust Off Table Tops
Some folks believe that if an object is affected by rust, it will never come out. Although this can be true in some cases, it is most certainly not true in every instance. Rust is a common occurrence on objects that have to endure outside elements, and it commonly shows up on table tops and other pa
How to Get an Oil Stain Out
Oil and grease stains can ruin a piece of clothing, carpet or furniture. They are not just ugly but they can break down the fabric or fibers over time. The oil will continue to absorb into the fabric and may even grow larger if left too long. Fortunately, oil stains can be removed. The sooner you ac
What Percentage of Bacteria Does Bleach Kill?
Chlorine bleach has been available for centuries and is a common household item. Bleach serves as a cleaning agent with the added advantage of killing bacteria and other microorganisms. Homeowners commonly use bleach effectively in cleanups after floods and sewage backups. It is highly effective as
Does Steam Cleaning Grout Work?
Grout on your tiled floors or countertops will get dirty over time. Although there is a variety of cleaning products specifically designed for cleaning dirty grout, a steam cleaner works well to remove the dirt and grime. Cleaning your grout with steam not only restores its appearance, but disinfec
What is Resined Granite?
Homeowners shopping for a new granite countertop may occasionally come across a slab of granite that has been resined. A resined slab may look and cost nearly the same as a slab that has not been resined, leaving some homeowners confused about which product is better, or if there is some defect in t
Homemade Air Diffuser
Air diffusers use reeds to diffuse scented oil into the air, making your home smell fresh and clean. Reed diffusers are an alternative to candles and don't require any flame or heat, making them a safe alternative to scenting your home, office or classroom. The reeds work like straws, pulling the sc
How to Clean Hardwood Floors With a Vacuum
A broom can scatter dust and debris in a room, causing dirt to accumulate on hardwood floors. If you leave dust and debris on the floor, it can be pressed into the cracks and crevices of the hardwood floors and make them more difficult to clean. A vacuum cleaner will remove the dirt successfully, bu
How to Clean Mildew From Tiles With Oxygen Bleach
Containing nontoxic sodium percarbonate, oxygen bleach is the safer alternative to chlorine bleach. It features all the benefits of chlorine bleach without the downfalls. Oxygen bleach will cleanse and disinfect a variety of surfaces without damaging or discoloring the item. Furthermore, oxygen blea
Removing Latex Paint From Carpets
Latex Paint and CarpetsLatex paint is one of the most difficult stains to clean from carpet. This type of paint has two characteristics that make it difficult to remove. First, it contains colors called pigments that can stain carpet fibers. Second, when it dries, latex paint creates a...
How to Get Oil Stains Out of a Dress Shirt
When you are cooking with oil, you can wear an apron to protect your clothing from any spills. The problem comes when you sit down to a nice dinner, and you accidentally drop a piece of garlic and oil pasta on your dress shirt, leaving you with a stained shirt. Oil stains must be removed in a differ
Instructions for a Rival Electric Roaster
The Rival 18-Quart Roaster Oven can accommodate up to an 18-pound turkey. You can cook a lot more than just turkey with the roaster, though. You can roast, bake or slow-cook any type of meat. You can also use the roaster oven to bake cakes, pies and other treats. The roaster oven has a removable ste
How to Remove Rust From a Chef's Knife
Prolonged contact with water is the primary cause for rust on stainless steel chef's knives, according to Cutlery and Allied Trades Research Association. If you leave a stainless steel knife wet overnight, such as in a dishwasher, and allow it to dry on its own, rust can form. Soap and water won't r
How to Make Homemade Windex
For most people, cleaning windows is generally down at the bottom of the household list of chores. There comes a time, however, when even the windows need a good cleaning. Before you attempt to clean with a window cleaner, extremely dirty windows should first be washed with soapy water to remove mos
Methods for Removing Wax from Clothing
Colored wax stains can be difficult to remove.Dripping wax of three colours image by Igor A. Bondarenko from Fotolia.comThere are many kinds of waxes used in households, including natural plant waxes like carnauba wax, beeswax from honeybees, synthetic waxes and paraffin, which is a...
How to Remove Stains From a Teapot
Although making a cup of tea with a tea bag, boiling water and a mug is quick and convenient, some prefer to brew tea in a teapot in the traditional manner. However, over time, the tea leaves can stain the tea pot. Although the stains usually don't affect the flavor of the tea, a stained teapot is u
How to Cast Synthetic Stone
Synthetic stone -- shapes cast with lightweight concrete to look like real stone -- is a wonderfully versatile material with which to work. You can use synthetic or "cultured" stone to give any surface the look of stone masonry, for a fraction of the cost. And by casting your own synthetic stone pie
How to Clean Xylene Paint
Xylene is a chemical that is usually found within paints as a paint thinner. This chemical can be used as a solvent, as xylene functions as a paint thinner and a removal agent. Cleaning this paint works like any other paint and might even be easier to clean since it already contains a thinner. Requi