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How to Clean Sarasota Upholstery
Upholstery can be a variety of natural and synthetic materials used in soft and comfortable furniture and wall coverings. Depending on how heavily the upholstered items are used, the upholstery may need yearly cleaning. If you live in the Sarasota area, there are several local stores where you can p
Removing an Exhaust Stain From a Mattress
Mattresses get dirty easily because they act as large sponges that absorb sweat and grease off of human bodies and this discolors mattress material over time. In addition, food, beverages and pet accidents all also commonly contribute to mattress stains. If the mattress is stored in a garage, even e
How to Remove Ink Stains From Inside a Dryer
Forgetting to check your pockets before tossing your clothes into the wash can result in some unpleasant surprises. If the ink pen left in your pocket makes it through the wash undetected and goes into the dryer, the ink from the pen may end up not only on the fabric, but also on the dryer's drum. I
Parts of the Sink
Bathroom sinks are often simple white basins.modern sink image by nextrecord from Fotolia.comSinks are a common sight in bathrooms and kitchens, and conveniently bring hot and cold water into the home for drinking and cleaning. While most of us take sinks for granted, they are actually...
How to Clean an HVAC Evaporator
A cool house is a welcome retreat from the heat in warm climates, so having your air conditioner working well during the summer is a must. The evaporator coils on your HVAC a/c unit need cleaning before and after the cooling season to keep your air conditioner cooling air effectively. The evaporator
Snowman Crafts With Cotton Balls
Transform cotton balls into snowmen until you can make the real thing.sot/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesSoft, fluffy cotton balls are perfect for any craft that invokes winter. They are easy for small children to handle and can be stacked, glued, painted and glittered lightly or heavily. When...
How to Hang Up a Large Tablecloth to Steam Iron
Steam irons have revolutionized the ironing of tablecloths, removing the need to take the tablecloth to a professional cleaner, thus saving the homemaker money. Don't spend hours pressing a tablecloth on a traditional ironing board. Hanging a large tablecloth to steam iron it may seem complicated, b
How to Remove Bees From Trees
Although some types of bees, such as honeybees, help with plant pollination, having bees in a tree can be alarming. Bees sting when disturbed or agitated, and large groups can seriously injure you or a person nearby. Swarms of bees in a tree commonly leave in a matter of days, according to the Mid-A
Things Not to Use to Clean an LCD
Avoiding certain cleaning products keeps your LCD screen beautiful.ULTRA.F/Photodisc/Getty ImagesLiquid crystal display screens are very delicate and require gentle cleaning. While you may have been able to use glass cleaner and a rag on the old tube television to remove streaks and...
How to Remove Scratches From Fiberglass
Although deep gouges in fiberglass usually require extensive repair, minor surface scratches can be effectively removed with some minor tools and easily acquired products. There is more than one way to successfully remove scratches from fiberglass, as long as you adhere to proper techniques.
What Does Clorox Do to Bacteria?
While most bacteria are harmless to humans, keeping a clean and sterile kitchen is one way to prevent the growth of bacteria that can harm you and your family. The use of Clorox bleach as a disinfectant is a cheap and easy way to safeguard your home.
Clicking Sound From a Glass Stove
It is not unusual to hear a clicking sound coming from your glass stove. The heating elements in your glass stove may cause it to make a clicking sound while it is in operation. If troubleshooting suggests that something other than the heating elements is causing the problem, call a repairman.
How to Stain an Old Fir Coffered Ceiling
The low density of stain makes it prone to drips and splatters. Anytime you apply stain to a ceiling, you must be especially careful as gravity can cause the stain to rain down on underlying surfaces. When it comes to staining coffered ceilings, this is especially true because the textured patterns
How to Clean Soot From Limestone
A limestone fireplace makes a beautiful decorative addition to any home. To keep the limestone in good condition, you must clean it regularly. As you burn fires, soot can travel on escaping smoke and cling to the limestone on the front of the hearth. The sooner you clean the soot, the better. Limest
How to Stain Cedar in Linwood Homes
A Linwood home refers to a custom built home created by the Linwood Homes Ltd., a North American house construction company. The company specializes in assisting you in the design and development of your own home, meeting the terms of your own budget and providing guidance through issues like constr
How Can I Make My Fireplace Brick Shiny?
Your fireplace wall can begin to look dirty and dingy over time due to ash and soot from the fireplace. Cleaning the brick and adding a coat of sealant will make the wall look shiny and new. The cleaning will renew the color of the brick and the sealant will add a shiny topcoat. This topcoat will no
Simple Way to Clean Oven Racks
You may love to make delicious meals in your oven, but dread the tedious chore of cleaning the oven racks. Food, grime and grease that bake onto oven racks can negatively affect the way any food cooked in your oven smells and tastes. Commercially prepared oven cleaners contain toxic, corrosive chemi
How to Use Weed Cloth for Shade
Just as in sunny gardens, weeds compete with shaded plantings for resources such as light, nutrients and water. Planning a weed control method before planting a shaded garden bed will save time and energy spent hand-weeding later in the season. Weed cloth placed on a garden bed suppresses weeds and
How to Stain Concrete Black
Staining concrete is a cost effective way to update a floor or landscape. Stain concrete any color you choose, and it will last for a long time with careful preparation. Concrete is a porous material that readily accepts stains as long as it has not been previously sealed or buffed. You must clean a