How to Clean Wax on Hardwood Floors

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Wood floors look great in almost any room in the house, especially when they are brand new. The problem comes when you've had them for a few years and they are starting to get dirty or messy. Of course regular cleaning is a great way to keep your floors looking good, but there are several mistakes t

How to Clean a Hot Tub

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Hot tubs can provide hours of relaxation and stress relief, but they require regular cleaning. Bacteria, dirt, oils and soap can build up in your hot tub and its plumbing with time and use. In addition to cleaning the tub surface weekly, you should clean out the jet system at least once a month to k

How to Hang a Toy Hammock

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A toy hammock is a nylon net or mesh carrier that holds stuffed animals or toys. It is an easy and inexpensive storage solution that reduces clutter and opens up floor or shelf space in your child's room. Toy hammocks are usually hung in a corner of a room using two or three loops and mounting hooks

How to Clean Carpet Soot Stains

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Soot from the fireplace can make an unsightly stain, especially if the mess lands on light-colored carpeting. Due to the powdery nature of soot, stains of this sort can spread easily, so cleaning as soon as you find soot on your carpet is recommended. Though it may be a natural thought to clean stai

What Kills Mold Spores?

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The presence of mold in a home can be an offensive nuisance at best, and at worst, a hazard to the health and well-being of you and your family. The vast majority of molds that grow in the home are benign to humans, but mold growth can irritate anyone with allergies. If the mold in your home contain

How to Get Rid of Static Electricity in Blankets

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Everyone knows that feeling of climbing into bed and hearing that familiar crackle of static electricity. Static electricity is the buildup of an electric charge that lingers on the surfaces of items waiting to be released. This is the unfortunate cracking noise that we hear and painfully feel when

How Does Vinegar Keep Colors From Fading?

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The common belief that vinegar keeps colors from fading or bleeding is not entirely true. In fact, vinegar can actually alter the colors in some fabrics instead of preventing them from fading. Vinegar gets its colorfast reputation from when it was used to set the colors in dyes with salt on fabrics

How to Stop Brass From Tarnishing

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Like other metals, brass has a reflective surface that shines when the metal is new, but tarnishes over time and becomes dull and spotted. Tarnishing is a natural process for many metals that occurs due to exposure to sunlight and other elements. If you want to stop brass from tarnishing, keep the b

Natural Homemade House Cleaners for Bathtubs

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Not only are homemade cleaners cheaper than store-bought ones, but they are made from all-natural ingredients which are safer to use around your family. When it comes to cleaning the bathtub, you have several choices depending on how dirty your bathtub is. The bathtub may need a mild cleaning or a g

How to Have a Successful Yard Sale or Garage Sale

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When weather warms and savvy shoppers hit the road in search of yard-sale bargains, they may have some very specific ideas about what makes a good yard sale. Although the coveted items differ according to the needs and tastes of the bargain hunter, there are some common expectations. Meeting those e

How to Calculate Milligrams Per Hour

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Knowing how to calculate milligrams per hour is typically a skill necessary in calculating drug dosage for patients in medical environments. Nurses need to know how to compute basic formulas to administer drug dosage accurately. Erroneous calculations can have significant effects, which can lead to

The Best Way to Clean Stove Burners

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If you cook often, your stove burners can be subject to all sorts of food residue. Whether you have removable coil burners or a flat stovetop, keeping your burners clean is crucial in order to prevent corrosion and bad smells from burning debris. You should take care when cleaning stove burners so t

How to Clean Solid Surface Countertops

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Because solid surface countertops are non-porous, stains will not leak through the top. You can keep these countertops looking new for years by following these steps.

How to Sharpen Ceramic Knife Blades

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Ceramic knives are much harder than stainless steel knives and do not need sharpening very often. The most advisable way to sharpen your ceramic blade is to send it to the manufacturer where they'll use a computer-assisted sharpening device. For home sharpening, ceramic blades require two kinds of s

How to Get Rid of Water Bugs in the House

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Water bugs are some of the most visually unpleasant household pests imaginable. These giant roach-like critters are disgusting to kill and even more unpleasant to live with. Fortunately, in many cases your water bug problem can be easily resolved with some simple preventative measures that will rend

How to Remove Odors From Bed Pillows

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Pillows get a lot of use. You probably spend six to eight hours a night using your pillows, sheets, and blankets. Some bed pillows are machine washable, such as those made from polyester or foam. However, not all bed pillows can be washed this way. Over time, your bed pillows can build up odor that

How to Clean Brass With Ultra Sonic Cleaner

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You can clean small pieces of brass with common household cleaning products and an ultra sonic cleaner. Ultra sonic cleaning units send high frequency vibrations through the cleaning liquid and into the surface grime. The strong vibration from the ultra sonic cleaner allows the cleaning solution to

How to Dry a Wet Bed

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Despite your best efforts of prevention, liquids can sometimes be spilled onto your bed. For this reason, you may wonder how to effectively remove moisture from and clean a mattress. Most types of liquid, including beverages, cleaning liquids and even urine, can successfully be removed from a bed us

What Is a Paper Towel Made Of?

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Paper towels are commonly used in place of cloth for cleaning and drying hands. There are a variety of paper towels on the market, and each has slight differences in ingredients.

How to Remove Mineral Stains From a Fountain

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A common problem with many water fountains is the development of unattractive mineral stains caused by hard water. Layers of pink or white scale form on the surface of the fountain over time, making the fountain look dirty and causing it to run slowly. You can easily treat and prevent mineral stains