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How to Use Lye as a Drain Cleaner
Lye is a chemical that can be used as a drain cleaner. It is also a common ingredient found in commercial drain cleaners. Lye is a potentially dangerous substance, so it should be used with caution. If the drain is not emptying at all, you should not use lye or any other chemical or drain cleaner. T
How to Remove Baked-on Foods
Baked-on food can be a pain to remove, even if you wash the dish right away. If you let the dish cool, the problem becomes worse. Patience is the key to preserving your pots, pans, and dishes when they have food baked on them. The longer a dish with baked-on food can soak, the better.
How to Stop Iron from Rusting
If you have iron and it's not in an oxygen-free vacuum, it will inevitably rust. Iron reacts naturally with oxygen to produce iron oxide--rust. Iron oxide weakens the strength of the metal overall, since there is less of it. It also has an unsightly appearance for those not charmed by a rustic aband
Can Silk Scarves Be Cleaned With Dryer Dry Cleaning Cloths?
Dry cleaning cloths for your home dryer let you skip the high cost of dry cleaning by doing all your cleaning at home. The products work on different types of fabric and may even work on some expensive fabrics such as silk scarves.
Water Storage Information
In the event of a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or earthquake, finding drinking (potable) water can become a challenge. A lack of suitable drinking water was just one of the problems in post-Katrina New Orleans, and why truckloads of bottled water were sent to the area. Since the arrival of su
What is in Mr. Clean?
Ever wonder what goes into your cleaning products? Here's a breakdown of the "chemical DNA" that makes Mr. Clean so tough on stains based on information from its manufacturer Proctor & Gamble. .
Correct Way to Pressure Wash Your House
The exterior of your home is similar to its interior: both require regular and proper cleaning. Using a pressure washer to clean exterior walls is much faster than scrubbing walls down with a brush or sponge, and when correctly used, pressure washing a house can make it sparkle. Proper pressure wash
Vitantonio Waffle Iron Instructions
Making homemade waffles is an easy way to give your family a special breakfast for very little money. The Vitantonio waffle iron makes two 4 1/2-inch-square Belgian waffles per cycle. Once you've mixed up a batch of your favorite waffle batter, you can easily use the Vitantonio waffle iron to make a
How to Get Rid of Pharmacy Beetles
Pharmacy beetles are also known as drugstore beetles, but their scientific name is Stegobium paniceum. They eat a wide variety of materials, including prescription drugs, which is where they get their common names. The adult beetles and larva are tiny, only 1/10th inch long. Adults are reddish-brown
How Often Do I Need to Clean the Carpet?
Cleaning your carpets is something you need to do fairly frequently. In addition to regular vacuuming, steam cleaning the carpet or hiring a professional cleaner is also important. The regularity with which you clean depends on the number of people in your household.
How to Clean Antique Pewter Plates
All pewter items require care and cleaning to prevent corrosion or oxidation. Additionally, routine care and cleaning can leave the pewter collectible looking shiny and bright. Antique pewter plates should be carefully cleaned and waxed every three to six months. Proper care and cleaning restores th
Ways to Whiten a Prefab Shower
Make a vinegar solution for routine cleaning and whitening.water sprayer image by amlet from Fotolia.comPrefabricated tub and shower units come as gel-coated fiberglass, acrylic reinforced with fiberglass and acrylic backed with a structural composite. After installation, wash and scrub...
How to Remove a Dishwasher Stuck Under the Counter
An installed, under-the-counter dishwasher may become stuck for a variety of reasons, including hose connections to the plumbing or a bent mounting bracket caused gradually by vibrations in the appliance. Once all hoses and the power cord are disconnected, it is relatively simple to locate the area
How to Clean Hardwood Floors Without Getting on Your Knees
Hardwood floors can increase the value of your home, but they require proper cleaning to maintain their good condition. Cleaning the floors regularly will keep them looking new. Getting your floors to shine does not have to be hard on your knees. Instead of cleaning the floor on your knees in small
How to Wash Ostrich Feathers
Ostrich feathers have many uses, but they are probably best known for their ability to clean. Ostrich feathers make excellent dusters because they conduct static electricity, which enables them to attract and hold dust well. In order for dusters made with ostrich feathers to reach their potential, h
How to Install Inner Glass on an Oven Door
An oven that has a glass door is a convenient appliance. You can turn on the oven light and view the progress of your favorite recipes without opening the oven door. However, accidents will happen, like dropping a pot or casserole dish directly on the inner door glass when pulling the dish out of th
How to Clean Grout Efflorescence From Tile
Grout efflorescence is the whitish haze on tiles after installation. It generally does not come off with the initial cleaning of the tiles immediately following installation. Grout efflorescence occurs when salts in the grout leach through to the surface of the tile. Although efflorescence can be re
What Can I Use to Make My Natural Tile Floors Always Shine?
Natural tile floors can be tricky to take care of because many natural stones, such as granite, marble or travertine, are susceptible to damage from cleaning products. For example, while white vinegar will shine wood floors, it will lightly etch marks in natural tile floors. Always ensure that a cle
How to Clean a Miele Washer With a Stainless Finish
Miele offers a wide range of home appliances including washing machines and dryers. With regular use, your stainless steel Miele washing machine can build up fingerprints, dirt or detergent residue. Clean your Miele washing machine with gentle products to remove buildup and keep it looking new. Some
How to Put on Tint
Window tints come in a variety of styles and types. There are privacy films that let you see out but obscure others from looking in, decorative films that add patterns to your window glass and Low-E films that block ultraviolet rays. Low-E window tints help reduce heat absorption in summer and reduc