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The Ingredients for Garden of Life Perfect Food
Garden of Life sells a supplement for those who don't get enough greens.Shana Novak/Photodisc/Getty ImagesGarden of Life Perfect Food Super Green Formula provides consumers with more than 8,000 mg of greens per serving. One serving of the powdered supplement is equivalent to 140 g of...
Clorox for Cleaning
For a small expense, a readily available product, Clorox, can be used to keep multiple rooms in a house clean. According to the manufacturer, the product has been used for six generations as a disinfectant and stain remover. The brand was introduced in 1913 and continues to be a go-to product for ke
How to Clean Wax from a Votive Holder
If you have a votive past its prime in a glass votive holder, you dread trying to remove the wax from it. Trying to remove wax from any candle holder at room temperature is frustrating. The wax will break apart, and it is time consuming. By using one simple trick, you can quickly remove all of the w
How to Fix a Noisy Cart Wheel
Shopping carts, and many other types of carts for personal use, are constantly used to carry many different types of items, some of which are heavy. The pressure from heavy items can cause the wheels to squeak or rub on the bearings. If you have a cart that has an annoying squeak or dragging sound o
How to Fix Clicking Stove Burners
When your stove clicks, you do not really need to fix anything; however, you do need to make some adjustments to the settings. The clicking sound you hear is normal — but this sound should only be audible for a few seconds at a time. If you hear a continuous clicking, you can get rid of it by
How to Fill a Waveless Water Bed
In a study conducted by the Back Research Center in 2008, water beds positively influenced back pain, although the difference between water beds and the other mattress types studied was minimal. Regardless of the study's finding, individuals still claim that the benefits of sleeping on a water bed m
How to Troubleshoot a Samsung DVD-V4600
While the increased sound quality and clear resolution of DVDs has positioned them as the standard medium for playback of movies, there are still a lot of older titles only available in VHS format. The Samsung DVD-4600 is a video player capable of playing both DVD and VHS movies without the need for
Can You Wash Ironing Board Covers?
Ironing board covers not only protect your clothing from dirt and debris transferring onto the fabric, but also from the impression of the ironing board's frame transferring onto your clothing. The covers are available for a variety of ironing board types and sizes, including tabletop and freestandi
The Advantages of Eco Friendly Kitchen Appliances
"Green" energy appliances are the latest in eco-chic living. When you "go green" in your kitchen, you choose appliances that minimize your impact on the environment through efficient use of energy and water. But eco-conscious living does more than protect the environment. It prot
How Do I Remove Calcium Buildup on Stainless Steel Sinks?
Calcium buildup on stainless steel sinks is the result of hard water. Over time, hard water deposits minerals that include calcium on the surface of the stainless steel, resulting in white streaks or spots. Scrubbing the spots with regular soap and water does not usually remove calcium buildup. Once
How to Remove Old Stains From Linens
When you remove your linens from storage for use or a special occasion you may be surprised to find old stains and mystery stains. Over time, clear stains can become yellow or discolored as the stain substance interacts with the air. Knowing that fresh stains are easier to remove, you may wonder if
How to Cover the Scent of Dog Urine
It seems almost impossible to eliminate the urine odor from a carpet or hardwood floor after a dog has had an "accident" in the house. Dogs will often return to urinate in the same spot after they have marked it once. You will need to be proactive and discourage the dog from urinating in that spot a
How to Spray Clean a Chandelier
Chandeliers liven up a room like no other lighting accessory. Whether installed in a high ceiling in the living room or a little lower over a dining table, they give a room a wonderful feel. Considering how intricate a chandelier and its parts are, cleaning can be a formidable task. Dismantling it,
Laundry Soap Uses
You have other uses for laundry soap than just washing clothing and other fabrics.Creatas/Creatas/Getty ImagesNearly everybody knows how to use laundry soap in the washing machine, but there are several other uses for laundry soap as well. From car cleaning to moss removal to outdoor...
How to Sand Moulding
Moulding is a very common architectural feature in today's houses. When homeowners think of sanding their moulding prior to renovation or repainting, they often imagine it as a difficult and arduous job requiring expertise and lots of manpower. With the correct tools and a little knowledge, however,
How to Remove Chocolate Stains With Dawn
When a chocolate candy bar or squirt of chocolate sauce spills onto fabric, it quickly sets in, causing an unattractive stain. There are a wide variety of cleaning and stain removal products designed for use in the home, but these are typically chemically-based and expensive. Dawn dish soap is desi
How to Clean a Lace Tablecloth
Lace tablecloths make a pretty addition to any table setting, but over time they can become discolored and may need light cleaning to restore their appearance. Lace tablecloths are usually delicate, so cleaning them in a washing machine isn't recommended. This is especially true if you're unsure of
How to Remove Stain From Wood Fences
Wood fences stand up to a lot of wear and tear and their rich, warm appearance quickly dulls to gray. To remove this gray stain, along with oils or wood stain, rent a power washer from a local hardware store. Stick with a low-powered model to avoid damage to the fence and use 18- to 25-degree nozzle