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How to Clean a Stove Without Harsh Chemicals

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A dirty stove top covered in food and grease will ruin the look of an otherwise sparkling kitchen. The best way to keep your stove looking good is by cleaning after every use. You don't need to buy harsh cleaners to get the job done. Use simple ... more »

How to Clean a Sump Area

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Here are tips on cleaning a sump area at your work place. Easy to do just keep focused on your cleaning... more »

How to Clean a Toilet

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This will probably never be your favorite household chore, but you have to admit, it's one of the most important!.. more »

How to Clean a Toilet Effectively

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Cleaning a toilet may seem like a no-brainer, but there is a difference between cleaning a toilet for appearance and cleaning a toilet effectively for health. Follow these steps to take satisfaction in knowing your commodes are the cleanest on ... more »

How to Clean a Wooden Cutting Board

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That wooden cutting board is very useful, but it absorbs stains and bacteria like nobody's business. Here's how to keep it clean... more »

How to Clean Aluminum

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Aluminum products have a bright, silvery sheen when you first get them home, but over time, this metal oxidizes and that luster grows dull. There are plenty of ways you can bring the shine back and give old aluminum that shiny new look... more »

How to Clean an Iron

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Regular maintenance of your iron is essential. The sole plate will need to have residue and stains wiped away, and the steam ducts will need to be cleaned to make sure they remain open... more »

How to Clean Bathtub Toys

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Those rubber ducks and foam letters and numbers sure look cute when they're in the hands of your toddler. But when he's done in the tub and you're putting away the toys, you may notice icky black stuff inside the duck or a slimy substance on the ... more »

How to Clean Children's Bath Toys

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In cleaning children's bath toys it's important to make sure that you don't use any toxic ingredients... more »

How to Clean Cooking Oil Splatter

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Cooking oil may help you create fantastic meals; however, oil can be messy, splattering everything in near vicinity including your walls, flooring and clothing. If you are looking for a way to remove cooking oil splatter, look no further. A few ... more »

How to Clean Faucets

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Whether it's spring cleaning time or those dingy faucets are just getting on your nerves, it's good to know that cleaning your faucets doesn't have to be a daunting task. Just follow these steps... more »

How to Clean Fingernail Polish From Carpet

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Fingernail polish landing on the carpet rather than on your nails might seem like a manicure disaster. But before you start cutting out the stain with your cuticle scissors, try this simple homespun solution... more »

How to Clean Grout

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One of the least favorite chores around the house is cleaning grout. Grout seems to act like a magnet for grunge, especially in the bathroom. Luckily, the most stubborn stains and mold will surrender to a little bleach and elbow grease... more »

How to Clean Hardwood Floors

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As opposed to carpets, hardwood floors are easy to clean. You can use household products in less time than it usually takes to care for carpeting. Once you know how to care for your hardwood floors, you should be able to keep them sparkling clean ... more »

How to Clean Houseplant Leaves

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Plants breathe through their leaves, which is why it is important to always keep them clean. Outdoors, Mother Nature takes care of cleaning the leaves through rain showers and gusty winds. Indoors, you will have to be like Mother Nature and ... more »

How to Clean Ivory

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Ivory always seems to yellow with age and lose its beautiful soft gleam. Many pianos look old and worn because the ivory keys are discolored or broken. You can keep ivory lovely with proper care and regular cleaning... more »

How to Clean Microfiber Towels

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Microfiber towels are a handy tool for cleaning just about anything these days. From cars to countertops, these towels cover a wide range of surfaces. An added benefit, is of course the fact that they can be re-used multiple times. This means you ... more »

How to Clean Mold on Children's Bath Toys

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Rubbing or wiping with force, is much more important, than what soap or germ killer you use, to rid plastic or rubber toys and bowls of molds... more »

How to Clean Paint From Carpet

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If your resident Picasso created a work of art on your carpets, clean it up with this easy homemade solution... more »

How to Clean Painted Walls

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They may be vertical surfaces, but your walls get dirty, too. When you get the notion, get your wall cleaning in motion... more »

How to Clean Plastic or Vinyl Shower Curtains

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Just because they take a shower with you every day doesn't mean your shower curtains are as clean as they could or should be. Here's how to take care of plastic shower curtains... more »

How to Clean Tarnish From Sterling Silver

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Silver is one of the most beloved of all metals. It is used in jewelry and in eating and serving utensils. However, it is subject to corrosion and tarnishing as a result of reacting with certain elements in the air around us. The good news is ... more »

How to Clean Tarnish from Sterling Silver

By Carol Tilley-Williams

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The luster of sterling silver makes it a favorite choice in jewelry, flatware and many other items. Keeping your sterling silver shining like new is not difficult but there are some do's and don'ts that will help preserve the quality of your ... more »

How to Clean Tarnished Silver Without Polishing

By Denise Witmer

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Silver polish can be expensive and using it is hard work. But you don’t have to go through all of that to get your silver things clean. All you need is a little know-how... more »

How to Clean Up Oil Spills

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A puddle of oil on your kitchen floor can grow bigger and even more slippery when mixed with soap and water. There's a much better way to clean up oily accidents. This remedy also works for broken eggs... more »

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