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How to Remove an Odor From a Garbage Disposal

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Just like everything, a garbage disposal also needs a good cleaning. When left unattended, odors could begin to spread throughout the kitchen. The following will not only help you clean the disposal, but also bring a fresh scent to your entire ... more »

How to Remove Black Mold

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Mold is a problem that can stick around forever if not treated properly the first time. Black mold is very toxic and can cause sickness and even death in certain cases. Removing mold completely is the only way to rid your home of the spores and ... more »

How to Remove Candle Smoke from a Wall

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Candles can set a festive mood, but those soot stains they leave on your wall are anything but festive. Here's how to get them off... more »

How to remove crayon wax from you dryer

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If you have kids chances are (if you haven't already) you will have color crayon end up inside your clothes dryer at some point in your life. Don't fret!! Here is what you can do..... more »

How to Remove Grease from Seat Covers and Carpeting in your Car

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Had grease monkey working in/on your car? Did he leave a souvenir from the repair? Greasy grimy footprints on the carpet or a grease stain on the seat can easily be removed if you know how to do it. I've cleaned up a few nasties with this process... more »

How to Remove ink Stains from Clothing and other Items

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Whether the ink stain is from a leaky or broken pen or from a child who decides to use your sofa for an easel, you can safely remove most ink stains following these directions!.. more »

How to Remove Mold from Wood Furniture

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Mold or mildew is a type of fungus that thrives and multiplies in warm, moist environments, especially on organic materials such as paper, leather, wood, natural fibers or surfaces coated with the slightest amount of organic matter such as food ... more »

How to Remove Rust Using Aluminum Foil

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You can easily remove rust from steel objects - such as car bumpers - with this simple home remedy... more »

How to Remove Scuff Marks from Vinyl Flooring

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If your vinyl kitchen floor is starting to look like a basketball court - with unslightly scuff marks here and there - follow these easy steps... more »

How to Remove Silly Putty Off Carpet

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Icky, Sticky, messes be gone. Silly putty is an old favorite but leaves something to be desired during clean up time. This article will give you the step by step clean up for the carpet part... more »

How to Remove Stickers

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Many common household items will help you remove stickers and adhesive-backed price tags from a variety of surfaces. You can also purchase products made especially for this purpose. Here are a few easy steps to help you remove stickers... more »

How to Remove Sticky Labels

By Lauren Romano

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Don't waste time trying to peel off a sticky label from a new item. Make it easy on yourself!.. more »

How to Remove Sticky Residue from Merchandise Stickers

By Christina Ellis

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We all know what a pain removing sticker glue can be! Here is a quick and simple method to do just that..... more »

How to Remove Tree Sap From Your Hands

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Every holiday has its drawbacks. At Halloween, it's rotting, broken pumpkins on the streets; at Fourth of July, it's firecrackers that scare the cats. At Christmas, it's that sticky, smelly stuff that oozes out of trees. Here's how to clean up ... more »

How to Remove Wax from Glass Votives?

By Maddie

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Candles add ambiance to any dinner, however there is nothing more frustrating then trying to remove wax out of your votives at the end of the night... more »

How to Rescue an Item From the Sink

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You gasp in dismay as your ring goes down the drain--but all's not lost. If you have a bucket and channel-type pliers or a wrench, you may be able to rescue precious jewelry or even a contact lens. A sink drain has a U-shaped pipe underneath it, ... more »

How to save a mouse or rat from a glue trap

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Many people buy glue traps with the thought in mind that they do not wish to kill the rodent, they just want to rid themselves of it. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FREE THE ANIMAL WITH OBJECTS SUCH AS COAT HANGERS, PENS, ETC. This will only result in ... more »

How to Shortcuts to Cleaning your Shower!

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Cleaning the shower is one of my least favorite chores. I found a way to extend the days between cleaning my shower and a shortcut to the scrubbing I have to do!.. more »

How to Spiritually Cleanse Your Home

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Eventually that time of the year rolls around whe we must sweep, mop, dust and wash our homes. But how long has it been since you have Spiritually Cleansed the area where you spend much of your time? Houses like people need Spiritual attention ... more »

How to Store Anything

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Unless you're a practitioner of near-monastic minimalism, it's likely you have a lot of stuff. And much of that stuff needs storage--preferably organized storage. Crammed closets, jumbled drawers, overflowing bookshelves and other storage ... more »

How to Teach a Child to Sweep the Floor

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Children can be overwhelmed by tasks that we think are easy. Sweeping the floor is a simple task we can teach our children to do. This method gives them a visual and concrete way to get all the dirt into a pile. My daughter loves to sweep, and ... more »

How to Use a Compost Pail

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Tired of stinky kitchen waste? Use a compost pail to hold kitchen scraps until you can take them to your compost pile or rotating composter outdoors. Compost pails come in a variety of styles, from a simple bucket with handle to a stainless ... more »

How to Use a Lemon to Refresh Your Refrigerator

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Baking soda is effective in eliminating odors, but the power of lemon will add a fresh scent and remove odors faster than baking soda alone. This is another way to keep your kitchen eco-friendly! It's a great quick fix for a funky fridge!.. more »

How to Use Essential Oils for Cleaning

By GreenKnitter

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If you make your own household cleaners, you might miss the smell of clean and even worry that your house is getting clean enough. Now you can be kind to the environment and have a fresh smelling house by adding beneficial essential oils to your ... more »

How to use hydrogen peroxide to remove stains

By Natalie Hernandez

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The majority of use all have hydrogen peroxide in our medicine cabinets at home, but did you know that it is an effective source to remove stains? There are different ways that you can use hydrogen peroxide to effectively remove stains. Either as ... more »

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