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Tips for Cleaning Wood Floors
Wood floors are elegant, attractive and suit any decor. While they can be pricey, they're worth the investment as they almost always raise a home's property value. Because they cost so much to install and because they're damage-prone, it's important to keep them clean and dry to ensure their longevi
Homemade Detergents for Washing Clothes
With a few minutes work, you can make your own laundry detergent and save a lot of money. Find bar laundry soap, washing soda and borax in the cleaning supplies aisle of most large grocery stores. A little bit goes a long way, so 10 or 15 minutes of effort makes enough soap to last through many load
How to Remove Soap Scum on Granite
Natural stone materials such as granite help to create an elegant look for a variety of surfaces, including countertops. If your granite is frequently exposed to soap and water, however, you may start to notice a hazy white film on the stone. This film is also known as soap scum and is the result of
What Can I Put on the Floor to Prevent Noise?
A noisy neighbor is a common nuisance if you live in an apartment, but sometimes the culprit is thin flooring and walls. Even walking causes noise downstairs in some apartment buildings, and you need to take your own action to minimize the noise coming from your unit. Floor coverings are one option
How to Clean an OXO Salad Spinner
OXO is a popular manufacturer of products for the home. The OXO Salad Spinner is a tool that is utilized to quickly clean and dry salad greens and herbs. The spinner basket is similar to a colander and is contained in a clear bowl that can double as a salad bowl. Because the spinner basket is extrem
How to Clean Lime Buildup in a Tea Pot
Lime buildup is common in tea pots because water stands in the pot and leaves behind hard water residue that settles as discolored lime scale flakes. To prevent the scale from getting into your next batch of tea, clean the pot in a way that safely breaks up and removes all lime buildup without the u
How to Remove Grease From Wooden Kitchen Cabinets
Wooden kitchen cabinets are susceptible to lots of grimy buildup because they are exposed to grease, steam and smoke from cooking. In order to keep greasy buildup to a minimum, it is a good idea to clean your cabinets regularly. The good news is that they are very easy to clean and require only basi
How to Get Fuzz Off Pants
Even the classiest, most expensive pair of pants are a fashion disaster when they're covered with clinging fuzz and lint. If your pants are made of dark-colored fabric, the fuzz and lint become especially noticeable. Some fabrics -- especially man-made polyester and synthetic fabrics -- are fuzz mag
How to Take the Shininess Out of Faux Leather
Featuring the feel and look of real leather, faux leather is a cheaper alternative to the expensive material. Fake leather will give you the positive aspects of leather without the hefty price tag. Faux leather can have a bit too much shine on it. Typically caused by waxing or polishing, removing th
The Best Cleaning Solutions for Vinyl Floors
Vinyl floors are often used in kitchens, where dirt often accumulates.wooden texture of the floor - ideal background image by Elnur from Fotolia.comVinyl floors are a low-budget option often for kitchens and bathrooms. They can be delicate, but if they receive the proper care, they can...
How to Bond Glass to Metal
Fixing old windows, making glass crafts, and attaching the rear-view mirror to a car; are some of the reasons to adhere glass to metal. But adhering glass to metal can be difficult without the proper preparation and adhesive. Most adhesives will not adhere glass to metal, using a glass to metal adhe
How to Get Crayons Off of Paint on the Wall
If you have kids, one of your youngsters is likely going to create a masterpiece on one of your walls with crayons at some point during his childhood. If it's on a painted wall, don't fret. Take a picture for his scrapbook to remember his work of art, then get out a rag and use some everyday items t
How to Prevent Rust Stains in Sinks & Showers
Rust stains in sinks and showers detract from the beauty of your kitchen and bathrooms. Over time these stains can become very difficult to remove and can permanently damage surfaces, even decreasing the value of your home. Preventing rust stains is easier than removing them, although it requires yo
How to Remove Stains From Silestone
Silestone is a very hardy type of quartz countertop. It is nearly impossible to scratch and even harder to stain--even though it never has to be sealed. If you do develop a stain on your Silestone, it may either be a caked-on substance or a chemical mark such as those left by hard water. You will ea
How do I Get Ink Out of Aunt Martha Transfers?
Aunt Martha's hot iron transfers are transfer sheets featuring antique reproduction designs. They are often used for embroidery, needle point and fabric painting, among other crafts. Using a hot iron, the ink pattern is pressed onto the fabric or material. If a mistake is made and you wish to remove
How to Tie the Ends of the Cords on Venetian Blinds
Venetian blinds are a mainstream style of window treatment. They are affordable and effective at providing privacy and blocking light. However, this type of blind can be dangerous if the cords are allow to dangle around small children. The ends of the cords should be cut and resized to fit each indi
How to Use Bottled Lemon Juice Past Expiration
Many times, the date on the bottle of a food or product purchased from a grocery store is a sell-by date, not always an expiration date. Either way, it is not advised to eat or drink bottled lemon juice that say it's expired. However, after slight expiration, the acid in lemon juice that makes it a
How to Remove an Old Wall Border
Although redecorating your home can be fun and exciting, removing wallpaper borders can be difficult. It is possible to remove old wallpaper borders using supplies from home and the hardware store. After removing the old wallpaper borders, you can paint or re-wallpaper the wall.
How to Prime Concrete for Painting
Concrete, both indoors and out, is a durable and economical material that is not only environmentally sustainable but has the potential of adding beauty to a space. One of the more popular ways to beautify concrete is through paint. Painting concrete requires a bit of prep work that is essential to
How to Clean Your Floors the All Natural and Green Way
Tile and linoleum floors can stand up to a lot of traffic and abuse. But because of that traffic, they can accumulate dirt. Instead of spending money for commercial cleaners, which often also contain toxic chemicals, try a simple homemade floor cleaning solution that will get the floors looking like