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How to Wash Spandex
Spandex, also called Lycra or elastane, is a polyurethane fiber with elastic properties ideal for athletic wear, swimsuits and underwear.
How to Get Odors Out of Houseplants
People have houseplants in their homes to add visual interest and natural décor to a living space. They also have them to improve the indoor air quality. However, there are occasions when houseplants can produce a bad odor that can foul up the indoor atmosphere. To get odors out of houseplants,
How to Clean a Bathoom Exhaust Fan
The exhaust fan in your bathroom is susceptible to dust and dirt just like many other parts of your home. Cleaning a bathroom exhaust fan allows odors and steam to vent out of the bathroom properly. Clean the exhaust fan in the bathroom at least two times a year. Cleaning this fan regularly ensures
Glass-Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner That Can Be Made at Home
Glass-ceramic cooktops, while visibly appealing, need special care to keep them from scratching. Scratches on a cooktop may result in a lower-quality cooking performance, so it's best to keep them at a minimum. While there are products on the market that will effectively clean a glass-ceramic cookto
How to Clean a Hanging Platform Window
Cleaning windows from a hanging platform is a dangerous but well-paying job. A hanging platform, or suspended scaffold, provides a stable stage to stand on and clean the windows. The platform is anchored to the top of the building. Safety precautions are a primary focus, as a long fall will frequent
How to Get Fabric Paint Out of a Rug
Although fabric paint doesn't drip like thin, oil-based paints, it can still make a mess if you aren't careful. If you or your children have accidentally gotten fabric paint on your rug, there is no reason to immediately panic. With the right cleaning tools and some elbow grease, you can often remov
How to Clean Lava Rocks
Lava rocks are often used for gas barbeque grills and can become quite dirty with food and grease droppings. You cannot use a wire brush or wash them in water as you might ceramic briquettes found in other gas grills. Instead, you must burn them clean. If however, the lava rocks are breaking apart,
How to Clean Rust off Brushed Nickel
Brushed nickel is a brushed textured nickel finish on a surface. Many companies use brushed nickel on products, especially in home fixtures. Rust commonly forms on brushed nickel kitchen or bathroom fixtures such as faucets, drain tops and showerheads. Typically, this "rust" consists of not only rus
How to Make Your Own Siding Cleaner
Siding on the exterior of your home can often be difficult to clean, especially if you're using improper or ineffective cleaning ingredients. First, you must be sure you're using a solution that is safe not only for the siding, but also for all of the surrounding plants, bushes and shrubbery that ke
How to Stain Old Concrete
Old concrete in a home can really be an eyesore. Many homes have concrete floors in the basement that aren't covered by hardwood or carpet. If you want to change the appearance of your unsightly concrete floors, consider staining them. Staining your concrete floors can give them a marbled effect tha
Wooden Floor Cleaning Products
There are many products available to clean, protect, and brighten hardwood floors.Modern asian inspired hallway with bamboo floors image by MAXFX from Fotolia.comHardwood floors are often a hassle to clean. For stress free cleaning, there are many products available that reduce the time...
How to Take a Musty Smell From a Couch
A musty smell and small dark specks on a couch signify mold growth. Couches in damp, poorly lit areas, such as basements, are most susceptible to mold. Mold spores not only rapidly spread, they also discolor and consume fabric if neglected. Sitting on or touching a moldy couch releases airborne mold
How to Get Out of the Cave Before Blackthorn City
Before reaching Blackthorn City in "Pokemon Gold" and "Pokemon Silver" you must first traverse the Ice Path. It is a cave situated in the northern climes of the Johto region, and is one of the most difficult and challenging areas in the game. If you don't navigate through correctly you may find your
The Dishwasher Is Not Emptying Soap Completely
Dishwashers typically use a basic process to dispense detergent during a wash cycle. A dispenser cup, which may or may not have a cover, holds the detergent. When the detergent is needed, the cover opens so that the water from the spray arms can reach the detergent, and it is dispersed. Detergent re
The Best Chemicals to Remove Black From Wood Decks
Keeping your deck clean and pristine will not only make it more appealing, cleaning the wood will help it last longer and protect it from harmful substances. Black spots on your deck might be fungi decaying the wood or tannin stains. Use the right chemical to clean the wood deck and remove these bla
How to Get Wax Off a Sheer Curtain
When candles are blown out, the liquefied wax can spray or splatter onto other surfaces, like your sheer curtains. Without even realizing it, you might be accumulating tiny candle-wax splatters on your sheers. Sheer curtains are made of a thin, delicate fabric and must be cleaned with care. You can
How to Get Rid of White Dusty Mold On Zucchini Squash Leaves
Here's what to do to get rid of white dusty mold that is growing on your zucchini squash leaves. You don't need to use any pesticides if you want an organic solution to the problem.
Fire Recovery Resources
Fire recovery includes handling property damaged by smoke, soot and water.fire image by Grzegorz Kwolek from Fotolia.comEven for the smallest of fires, fire damage can be insidious and far reaching. Smoke, soot, water and the actual charring and destruction of the flames cause varying...
The Best Way to Clean a Freezer
Cleaning out a freezer is easier to do if it's done on a regular basis, so it doesn't have a chance to get too messy. Some people will need to defrost the freezer before cleaning it, but most newer freezers automatically defrost, making the job of cleaning a freezer much easier.