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How to Install a Grill Cloth to a Speaker
Over time, all speaker grill cloth degrades. This can be for a number of reasons; usually, however, it's UV exposure and fluctuating humidity levels that take their toll. However, most speaker grill cloth is attached at the factory in the most expeditious manner possible, making it fairly easy to,
How to Get Smells Out of Couches
Couch odors are common, especially when you combine the amount of time spent on the sofa with the absorbency of the fabric. To keep the couch smelling its best, use deodorizing elements that pull out the odor without damaging the couch itself. Keep in mind that a lot of those commercial fabric refre
How to Remove Scotch Tape From Wood
Removing adhesive from a wood surface may be an exercise in futility due to the sticky strength of the glue. Almost invisible, scotch tape when adhered to wood may not make itself known for a while, allowing the tape to become as one with the wood surface. By following a basic process you can remove
How to Service Central AC
In recent years, the world has placed a greater concern on how efficiently energy is consumed. Because of this, many people have begun to pay more attention to their heating and air conditioning systems in order to not waste any energy and to keep their bills down. If you are the owner of a central
How to Stain Oak Baseboards
Durable, attractive and relatively inexpensive, oak can be stained effectively by carefully following a few steps. Stained oak baseboards can add subtle, warm colors to a room and should remain attractive for many years. Because it is a close-grained hardwood, oak will not readily absorb large amoun
How to Clean Bathroom Caulk With TSP
Trisodium phosphate (TSP) is a household cleaner with powerful degreasing agents. It is known as an all-purpose cleaner for use on many areas in the home, including the kitchen and bathroom. Keeping a bathroom clean includes cleaning grout and caulk lines around showers and bathtubs where mold and m
How to Remove Hair Products From a Microfiber Couch
Microfiber is a man-made material that contains very fine fibers, and is used to make everything from clothing to furniture. Microfiber couches are becoming increasingly popular; the fabric is soft, easy to care for, stain-resistant and better for allergy sufferers because it doesn't attract dust an
How to Get Duck Tape Off a Surface
Duck tape is one well-known brand of duct tape, a strong and versatile type of adhesive tape. Duck tape sticks to most clean surfaces. Once it is stuck, it's meant to last a long time. Removing this tape isn't easy (and often isn't possible) if you simply try to pull it off. You can spare your wrist
How to Remove Brown Stains in Briefs
Laundry stains occur on a variety of garments in various ways. It is common for underwear fabric to become stained over time. Blood, feces and urine are the common causes of stains in underwear. Generally, you cannot simply wash these stains out by laundering as you normally would. However, brown st
How to Deter Deer Without Chemicals
Deer can prove to be the most destructive of pests in your vegetables beds. When deer come to feed, they graze until they are full, which usually means the complete eradication of beds of tender shoots and leaves. While there are some chemical deer deterrents on the market, many gardeners prefer org
Salad Dressing Stain Removal Tips
Follow some salad dressing stain removal tips to keep your clothing looking new.Salat anmachen image by Yvonne Bogdanski from Fotolia.comA salad can be a healthy meal for your body and salad dressing can make it taste even better. As wonderful as salad dressing is for you, it is not so...
How to Clean Yellowed Kitchen Tile
When linoleum or vinyl kitchen tiles turn yellow, it is usually because of waxy build up or heat damage. If the latter is to blame, there is little you can do other than to re-floor your kitchen. If you merely have waxy buildup, you may clean up the tile in about an hour using a few household materi
How to Get an Antique Smell Out of Cabinets
While you may love your "new" cabinets, you probably do not love the "antique" odor that emanates from them when you open their doors. This musty smell is most likely mold and mildew, which can form when cabinets have not been opened for months, if not years, at a time. Get rid o
How to Fix Scratches on Plexiglass Surfaces
Plexiglass was designed as a substitute for windows and other glass materials. It is a hard, transparent plastic material that is almost impossible to break. Scratches to indoor Plexiglass surfaces, however, do occur. The marks are often the result of using abrasive cleaners, dragging objects across
How to Use a Hoover SteamVac Ultra
The Hoover SteamVac Ultra is a cleaning machine for carpets and upholstery. The steam cleaning action allows for washing and deeper cleaning than the traditional vacuum which only sucks up the dirt. The steam vac will wash the carpet and upholstery as well which can help to remove deeper seeded dirt
How to Clean Cut Board for the Cricut Expression
Cricut brand cutting machines make paper crafts and scrapbooking more affordable. In order for the Cricut to cut, it uses a specialized cutting mat with an adhesive front. This keeps cutting materials in place while the machine cuts out shapes and lettering. The mat, however, becomes an attraction f
How to Get Pen Marks Off Laminate Floor
A laminate floor's top layer is typically composed of clear, glossy melamine. This outer coating protects the floor from daily wear and tear. A laminate floor's slick surface is also easy to wipe down for fast cleaning. Of course, laminate is not immune to discoloration or damage. Dried pen ink is d
How to Cover a Mouse Smell in a Car
The smell of a dead mouse in a vehicle is unpleasant and difficult to remove. A great deal of time may be needed to fully remove the smell, but a few products can be used to conceal or cover it. Continuously airing out the vehicle may also help remove the smell. Try to locate
Grass Stain Removal With Oxiclean
OxiClean is considered one of the best fabric stain fighters and detergents on the market today. The main ingredient, hydrogen peroxide works with detergent to get out the toughest stains and oils on both white and colored fabrics. Environmentally safe, OxiClean is natural and biodegradable, making
How to Repair a Saeco Grinder
Your Saeco coffee machine, with its attached grinder has probably dispensed hundreds of brews without incident. However, at some point, the grinder will become compacted with bean debris. Oil deposits from leftover beans will turn rancid and affect the flavor of your brewed coffee. Forestall spendin