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How to Remove White Plaque in a Spa
Body oils, dirt, scum and hard water minerals like calcium and lime combine to coat the walls of spas and hot tubs with a white plaque known as "scale" or "limescale." Scale is one of the most stubborn stains to remove unless you use the right chemicals. Many solutions for removing scale are availab
How to Install 16x16 Travertine
Travertine is a natural stone commonly used in interior and exterior applications. Travertine is available in a wide variety of colors and finishes, from polished tiles for interior floors to tumbled pavers for exterior patios and walkways. Installing 16 inch x 16 inch travertine tiles on a floor c
Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Clean a Kitchen
A clean kitchen reduces your chances of getting sick, according to Kansas State University Extension. Kitchen sinks and dirty sponges can harbor hundreds of thousands of bacteria, including flu and cold viruses. Clean your kitchen every time you cook to avoid illness and create a clean cooking envir
How to Remove Heavy Mold From Tile
Moisture in tiled spaces creates the perfect living environment for mold. Untreated tile in a humid area sometimes develops a heavy layer of unsightly, odorous mold. The mold layer can cause health problems in addition to being unappealing. People who are sensitive to the effects of mold can have up
The Best Way to Stain a Wood Fence
Staining a fence can be a tedious job, but it's one that needs to be done if you want your fence to stand up to the elements and not begin to rot after a few years. Though it may be a dull task, it's also a simple one, and even an amateur can stain a good-sized fence in a single day.
How to Create Your Own Trash Cans
Trashcans can be expensive but why pay good money for something to put your trash into? Every room in your home should have a trashcan but you don't have to spend a fortune to have something to put your garbage in. You can make your own trashcans, saving yourself some money and you can keep somethin
How to Fettle a Combination Plane
If you plan to recondition an old combination plane, you will likely have to fettle the base of the plane to make it usable again. To fettle a plane is to flatten the bottom of the base plate. The base plate runs against the wood and allows the cutter, which protrudes from the bottom of the base pla
Why Is Laundry Detergent Poisonous?
Laundry detergent removes stains from your clothing and makes it smell fresh. Because it is a product you use so often, you might forget that it contains dangerous chemicals that can be poisonous to the members of your household.
How to Clean the Metal Part of a Crock Pot
A crock-pot is a self-contained cooking system that does not require a stove top or oven to cook food. Also called a slow-cooker, a crock-pot plugs into an ordinary wall outlet, which provides the cooker with the power it needs to conduct varying levels of heat. While the lid and ceramic insert of t
How to Get Pet Urine Smell Out
With any pet, accidents are bound to happen. This is especially true when training younger animals or if an older pet becomes ill. But pet urine stains do not have to mean the item is ruined. It will be a smelly mess if left untreated, but cleaning it the wrong way could set the odor permanently. Or
How to Get Out a Cigarette Smoke Stain
Cigarettes turn bright whites into dingy yellows. After years of exposure to cigarette smoke, clothes, curtains, walls and floors are permeated with smell and stains. Removing cigarette smoke stains can be time-consuming and frustrating. Some cigarette smoke stains can be removed with household i
How to Repair a Ryobi Trimmer
There are a multitude of parts that can break down on a Ryobi trimmer. Especially with older models, these two-cycle engines tend to have multiple parts break down at once. So it doesn't do much good to try and fix a part you think may be broken because it may only be a symptom of a larger problem.
Effectiveness of Clorox in Black Mold Extermination
The presence of black mold inside the home can damage the structure of the home and the health of those who live in it. Mold begins to grow quickly in damp, humid conditions, usually within 24 to 48 hours. The Centers for Disease Control, or CDC, recommends removing all mold growth regardless of its
How to Remove Water Spots From Glass Dinner Plates
Water spots are mineral deposits, like calcium, that remain on a surface after the water dries. If you wash glassware, such as dinner plates, in cold or warm water and allow them to dry naturally, they will develop water spots. You can avoid this by washing with hot water or drying the glass plate w
How to Remove Stains in Crazing in Porcelain Dishes
Crazing is a pattern of tiny, random lines on porcelain. Crazing affects only the shiny glaze on the porcelain and has a minimal effect on value, unless it is heavily stained or discolored. Crazing can be caused by age or by the glaze shrinking more than the body of the piece during cooling. Removin
Kirby Vacuum Carpet Cleaner Instructions
The Kirby vacuum and carpet shampooer machine is a combination between a regular vacuum and a carpet shampooer. The carpet cleaning attachments transform the vacuum into a carpet cleaning machine that uses soap foam and a beater brush to eliminate dirt from deep inside the carpet fibers. Using the m
How to Get Red Dye Out of White Fabric
Red dye is a laundry nightmare for many people, especially when the dye is staining a piece of white clothing. The difficulty lies not only in the source of the red dye -- some red dyes are easier to remove than others -- but the fact that some types of white fabric are washable and others are not.
Room Odor Removal
Lighting and paint color can help set the mood in a room. An unpleasant smell can ruin all your efforts. To remove an odor in a room, you need to find the source and eliminate it.
How to Clean an Industrial Espresso Machine
Industrial espresso machines are used in a commercial setting. These machines are often subjected to heavy usage. As a result, the machine becomes soiled quickly and requires more frequent cleaning than one used in a residential setting. Clean the machine each day it is used -- to remove residue tha
How Can I Get Stickers Off of My Snowmobile?
Some manufacturers plaster logo stickers on cars, bikes and snowmobiles. You may not want the stickers on your vehicle and wish to remove them. Tearing them off the surface will not work completely and may damage the paint work. The stickers can be removed easily and without taking too much time. Mo