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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 »

How to use Table Salt Around the House

By christieo1

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You would have never known that little unassuming shaker of salt on kitchen table could help you accomplish hard tasks around the house. Here are 5 simple things you can use salt for other than seasoning your food... more »

How to Wash a Wool Rug at Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Most people are surprised to learn that an Oriental wool rug or wool area rug can be washed at home. These rugs usually are washable - in water - but follow the manufacturer's instructions for best results. These instructions are for small to ... more »

How to Wash a Woven Rug

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Most woven rugs can be cleaned at home - although not all can be cleaned with water. These instructions apply to all types of woven rugs, except those made from natural fibers such as sisal, coir and hemp. However, it's best to check for and ... more »

How to Wash Felt

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Felt is a great, versatile fabric, perfect for crafts or clothing. But felt can also be difficult to work with. When dirty, cleaning it can shrink or fade it. With the proper care and cleaning fluid, your felt can outlast any mess... more »

How to Wash Your Ceiling

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You don't have to be resigned to living with dust and cobwebs on the ceiling... more »

How to Be Polite With a Maid

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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By treating your maid with courtesy and respect, you will be better able to communicate effectively and you will both know what is expected of her. Here's how to convey your wishes without offending anyone... more »

How to Buy Green House Cleaner

By kim2shine22

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Thankfully, green house cleaning is no longer a luxury reserved only for the privileged. A good domestic technician is a wonderful addition to everyone’s lifestyle team. This is due the current trend in the house cleaning industry to go “green” ... more »

How to Buy Green Household Cleaners

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Synthetic and solvent-laden, today's cleaners, brighteners and bleaches fight dirt with less effort than ever before. But many of these products get their strength from chemicals that pollute your household air and water runoff and threaten your ... more »

How to Care for Down Pillows and Comforters

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Down pillows and comforters are luxurious on cold winter nights, but they also require special care. The rule of thumb is: While this may be a nightmare for OCD sufferers or hypochondriacs, the rule of thumb is: The less often you clean your ... more »

How to Care for Your Sink

By Sheila Wilkinson

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There's something about a clean sink. In the midst of chaos in the kitchen or bathroom, things don't seem so out of control if your sink is clean and shiny. In fact, most pros tell us to keep that area clean because it gives us more of a feeling ... more »

How to Choose an All-Purpose Cleaner

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Choosing an all-purpose cleaner is in some ways a personality test. Most products labeled "all-purpose cleaner" will do a decent job on multiple surfaces, whether you're scrubbing the bathroom, wiping down the kitchen or cleaning up a mess in the ... more »

How to Choose Chemical Free Spring Cleaning

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Almost all household cleaning supplies on the market today contain toxic chemicals that are a danger to the environment and detrimental to your family's health. Choose cleaning supplies that are free of harsh chemicals to protect the environment ... more »

How to Clean a Bathroom

By randomgirl

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Here are some tips on how to make your bathroom sparkling clean... more »

How to Clean a Bathroom

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cleaning a bathroom is one of the most dreaded household cleaning tasks. Scrubbing bathtubs, toilets and tiles is not exactly a fun-filled and exciting pastime, but it has to be done nonetheless. Bathroom cleaning tasks should not be that much ... more »

How to Clean a Bedroom

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Your bedroom is a place where you would like to unwind and relax after a long, hard day and not a storage area or junkyard. But, most of the time, our bedroom becomes just that and intense cleanup is required to restore its charm. Cleaning a ... more »

How to clean a bedroom

By Kenia

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O.k.. Are you tired of a messy, messy, bedroom? Then I can help you. Here are a few steps on cleaning your bedroom... more »

How to Clean a Bong

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A bong can be difficult to clean because of the shape, design and hard to access interior. Dirty bongs look bad and exude an unpleasant odor that ruins the taste. Some basic bong maintenance will fix the issue... more »

How to Clean a Car While Sitting in Traffic

By alisonstorm

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Sitting at stop lights, stuck in a drive thru line or waiting at a train crossing? Rather than wasting away those minutes, do something productive like cleaning out your car... more »

How to Clean a Cluttered House

By BrunetteBabe

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How to clean up your house, and your life... more »

How to Clean a Cutting Board

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Whether your cutting board is made of wood, plastic or granite, it requires proper cleaning to remove odors and avoid germ build up. Although each type of cutting board requires specific cleaning methods, below are a few general, everyday ... more »

How to Clean a Granite Countertop

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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With the proper care, your granite or marble countertop will stay new-looking for years. Stone is one of the easiest surfaces to maintain. And granite, being 7 on the Mohs hardness scale of 1 to 10, is virtually unscratchable. (A stainless steel ... more »

How to clean a livingroom in five minutes

By Mrslisae

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Most homes are set up in a way that the livingroom is the first place you see when you walk in the door. Unfortunately, its also the place most family members lounge. This means a never ending trail of shoes,toys,cups,and who knows what else or ... more »

How to Clean a Mop

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Mopping with a dirty mop simply moves the dirt around, and your floor never really gets clean. Keeping a mop--and your floor--clean is easy if you follow these steps... more »

How to Clean a Stove

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cooked-on, boiled-over nasty messes can be wiped clean. Here's how to do it in no time flat!.. more »

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