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How to Clean Metal Coffee Pots
Metal coffee pots are ideal for keeping your coffee hot for a longer period of time. Just like a glass coffee pot, it is necessary to clean metal coffee pots regularly. The deposits left from brewing coffee accumulate in the pot over time. A dirty coffee pot decreases the taste of the coffee itself.
Resurfacing a Cracked Cement Pad
Resurfacing a cracked cement pad is fairly simple with the proper tools and supplies. The main thing to remember is that the cement pad must be completely free of debris in order for the new cement to adhere to the old cement. Larger cracks or broken areas will be filled in with the new cement, and
Dog Stains on Hardwood Floors
In households with pets, dog stains can become a common occurrence. Stains require special attention on hardwood floors, as some cleaning products will cause even further damage to the flooring. Keep a few simple items on hand, and act quickly when an accident occurs.
How to Remove Glue Residue From Windows
Removing price tags, decorative stickers or decals from windows can be frustrating and may seem like an impossible task. If you've managed to remove the sticker from the window but the stubborn glue residue left behind won't budge, don't give up. Fortunately, you can use safe products that will help
How to Remove Yellow Stains From White Linen
Older linens often will develop yellow stains, also called “age stains,” the result of grease and dust accumulating over time. To remove the stains, the best option is to use a hydrogen peroxide-based cleaner, according to The Stain Expert website. Various stain removers, such as OxiClea
How to Remove Hair Dye From Pine Wood Furniture
Hair dye can drip on your wood furniture, and while this stain can be difficult to remove, it may not ruin your pine wood furniture. Stains such as dye require the use of harsher chemicals that will also dissolve the polish and wax from the pine furniture. Be aware of this so that you can re-polish
How to Light a Flare
Flares are a safety device used in emergency situations to signal the need for help. Flares are primarily used on boats, on the road and during military operations to create a pyrotechnic that produces large amounts of light and smoke. Due to the high amount of energy created by a flare, there are m
Tips on Mold Prevention
If you live in a humid climate, you've likely had to clean mold spots from the surface of your shower curtain, laundry room walls or basement baseboards. Mold needs water to survive and thrives in humid environments. Long-term exposure to mold can cause serious health issues which can, under certain
How to Clean Granite Staining
Granite is an attractive building material that adds a durable and aesthetically appealing surface to counter tops and floors. Since granite has porous characteristics, spills can easily penetrate the surface and pose a challenge to cleaning. Granite is often stained to provide a protective barrier.
The Best Method of Cutting Apart Zoysia Plugs
Planting a zoysia grass with sod plugs is less expensive than laying rolls of sod, but it is more labor intensive. Cutting the plugs from zoysia sod is the trickiest part. Hacking off pieces with a box cutter or butcher knife creates mismatched plugs and holes, and stresses the grass roots and stems
How to Clean Black Mold on Windows
If you live in a humid climate, you may be no stranger to mold. Usually a greenish colored substance, mold gets into your home and thrives in dark places. Mold that is green is irritating, unhealthy and problematic at best, but if that mold is black it's an even bigger problem. Black mold is real he
How to Clean House With Essential Oils
Many commercial cleaning products contain noxious chemicals and toxins. These caustic, poisonous products are a danger to children and pets. They present unpleasant fumes and are often quite expensive. Clean your home the natural way with pure and safe essential oils. Organically grown or wildcrafte
How to Clean an Outdoor Grill
Cooking outside on the grill is a great summer-time activity that many people enjoy. When the weather cooperates, cooking out (or having a barbecue) can be done several times each week. There is just something about grilling food that makes it taste better. Whether you are a fan of charcoal grills
How to Get Barbecue Stains Out of Clothes
Barbecue sauce, ketchup and other grill condiments create messy stains very quickly, as the dark liquids plop onto your clothes from a succulent brisket, finger-licking good rib or even a juicy burger. As tasty as these meats are, the stains are almost enough to make you swear them off forever. Easy
How to Clean a Cast-Iron Broiler Pan
People prefer to use cast-iron cookware because it is nontoxic and retains heat well. Cleaning a cast-iron broiler pan will require careful attention to avoid damaging the cookware. The broiler pan also will need to be dried thoroughly to prevent rust. The seasoning on the pan can easily be strippe
Washing Fleece Fabric Instructions
Polar fleece provides such warmth and coziness that you will find many items made with this warm synthetic fabric. From clothing to outerwear to blankets, fleece keeps you warm with its ultra-thick softness. Because fleece is made of synthetic materials, washing and drying this fabric is a simple pr
How to Adjust the Height of a Reel Mower
Reel mowers are used on grass that's better suited for short mowing, such as bermudagrass. However, they can also be used to mow longer grass. You'll probably need to adjust the height of the mower as mowing at an improper height can injure grass and invite weeds.
Home Grout Cleaning
Cleaning grout is a procedure that requires the proper ingredients, as you want to use something strong enough to get rid of all buildup and residue yet mild enough for use on the grout and any surrounding tile. A homemade cleaning solution works well in this instance, as you can make a cleaner for
How to Shine a Home Kitchen Floor
Your kitchen is an area of the home that you want to keep clean and inviting. Otherwise, people may be skeptical about the cleanliness of your cooking. It is sometimes difficult to find a floor cleaner for hard floor surfaces, as often the cleaners leave behind a hazy film that dulls the look of you
Propagation of Ficus Plants
Ficus plants -- often called weeping figs or rubber trees -- grow easily in containers indoors. With their large, glossy leaves and energetic growth, ficus plants tend to thrive in a sunny growing spot. When you have a healthy ficus plant, you can propagate it to create another ficus. By snipping a