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How to Remove Flower Decals from Bathtubs
Bathtub decals are used in place of a bathtub mat. They provide traction in the bathtub to protect against falls. They come in various shapes, colors and sizes. Bathtub decals are made with a strong adhesive, because they must stay in place through repeated warm water baths and showers and various t
How to Clean a House in Three Days
Having a limited amount of time to clean a house makes the chore that much harder. The key to getting the job done on time is organization. If you make a plan and stick to it, you can easily clean a house in three days.
How to Remove Plastic Tile From Bathrooms
Bathrooms can be covered with all different types of material. Plastic tiles are one of the most common. Oven time they can become cracked or corroded and will need to be removed. While the task of removing plastic tiles can be a chore, there are some tools that will make the task less of a headache
How to Clean the Spout on a Large Electric Percolator Coffee Pot
A large coffee percolator works well for big gatherings and catered events for low-maintenance self-serve coffee. While the inside of the machine regularly gets rinsed out at the end of the night, the spout itself is often overlooked. Over time, coffee and water deposits can build up inside the spig
How to Get Glue Off a Couch
If you or someone in your home was working with glue near a couch, you may be left with a sticky stain resulting from a glue-related accident. There's no need to panic, however. Most glue spills can be removed from furniture if you treat them properly. The items you need for the cleaning process are
How to Make Your Own Shelves Above a Window
Are you running out of space in your home? As time goes by, everyone, at one time or another, simply does not have enough space in their home for everything they want to display. A simple solution to this dilemma are shelves placed above the windows. If you have windows that have a space between the
How to Clean Your Bathtub Easily
Most of us dread cleaning the bathroom, especially the bathtub! Use these tricks to make cleaning your bathtub easy and fast with little elbow grease!
Pool Maintenance with Muriatic Acid
Muriatic acid is used by pool owners to lower the pH in the water and stabilize the total alkalinity of the water. The ideal pH for a swimming pool is between 7.4 and 7.6. If the pH is higher than 7.6, a specific amount of muriatic acid is used to stabilize the pH.
Aniline Leather Treatment
Leather comes in several types according to how they are tanned and subsequently treated. Top grain level comes from the uppermost layer of a hide and is of the highest quality. Aniline leathers are top grain leathers treated to display various characteristics. Analine leathers come in pure analine,
Keep Your Sparkle By Cleaning Clothes With Metallics Correctly
Learn How to Care for Lamé or Metallic Fabric.
List of Jobs to Do When Cleaning Houses
Cleaning includes dusting every surface and object in your home.Jupiterimages/BananaStock/Getty ImagesIf you are asked to clean a home, it can be difficult to figure out what that exactly entails if you are not used to cleaning. Cleaning a house involves much more than simply putting away...
How Can I Dress Up an Outside Garage Wall?
The garage is a prominent feature in the design of many suburban houses. While garages protect vehicles and provide extra storage space, this boxy room can be unappealing from the exterior. However, there are several ways to dress up your outside garage walls and add instant curb appeal to your home
About Stainless Steel Fish Cleaning Tables
Stainless steel fish cleaning tables are designed to aid in the cleaning and preparation of fish. These tables are manufactured in a variety of sizes and may be free-standing, portable or permanently mounted to a wall or floor surface. Cleaning tables are designed with a variety of features which ma
How to Clean a Sub-Zero Refrigerator
Cleaning a Sub-Zero refrigerator thoroughly includes polishing the stainless steel exterior, removing dust and dirt from the condenser and cleaning food spills and other residue from the interior, including the shelves and drawers. Keeping the interior clean prevents unpleasant odors from developing
How to Clean Room Ducting
Ductwork is the series of pipes that distribute conditioned air (hot or cold) throughout your home. It's obvious that the cleaner this air is, the cleaner your home will be; cleaning the system once a year will help prevent buildup of grime and allergens. If you can't reach a few areas, or if you su
How to Clean Mesh Swimming Pool Covers
Mesh pool covers are used to winterize pools in cool climates. The cover keeps insects, animals, leaves and dirt from entering your pool during the off-season, but it also allows rainwater to pass into the pool so the cover isn't weighted down like solid plastic pool covers. Cleaning mesh pool cover
Environmentally Friendly Commercial Cleaning Products
People looking to buy eco-friendly cleaning products have a lot to consider before they purchase them. They must decide what qualities they want their product to have: biodegradability, chemical composition, green production lines, and countless other things. They also must be aware of green produ
How to Dissolve Hard Water Stains on a Humidifier
Hard water stains accumulate in the humidifier's water tank due to minerals in the water, which creates a crusty residue and can inhibit the humidifier's operation. Although cleaning with hot water and dishwashing liquid prevents buildup from occurring, a stronger solution is required to cut through
About Black Mold
Although the phrase "black mold" is not a scientific term referring to any specific species of mold, as most molds are black or dark in color, it generally describes indoor molds commonly found in water-damaged homes and other buildings. Because prolonged exposure to black mold is very dangerous, ho