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How to Clean Walls Without Ruining the Paint

By ryanc184

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This is the easiest and cheapest way to clean about anything off your walls without taking off the paint... more »

How to Clean Window Screens

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Dirty screens make spots on the windows when it rains, keep allergens circulating as breezes blow through and reduce the amount of light coming through the window. Cleaning them periodically allows you to check for damage... more »

How to clean windows properly

By dawniebear22

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Windows are always a pain, there is a easy way of preventing the streaks and making them shine... more »

How to Clean Wine Glasses

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cleaning delicate stemware is indeed a delicate matter. Though it may be time-consuming, wash stemware in the following manner to avoid damage... more »

How to Clean With Hydrogen Peroxide

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide can dramatically cut your monthly household cleaning supplies bill. Use hydrogen peroxide to remove stains, do laundry and clean and disinfect surfaces in your bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, office and anywhere else ... more »

How to Clean Your Bedroom or Dormroom

By epaigearc

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Tired of looking at that messy and cluttered room? Follow these easy steps to clean that room - a must do chore among all of us... more »

How to Clean Your Entire House in One Day

By akknox

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Have you ever been overwhelmed by how messy your house seems to be day after day? Have you ever wished you could clean it in one day and then not worry about it the rest of the week? Now, in just a few simple steps, you can... more »

How to Create a Personal Clothing Database

By behappy

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It's time to take stock of what clothing you do have in your closet. What better way than to create your own personal clothing database... more »

How to Deep-Clean Your Carpet

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Vacuuming doesn't always restore a carpet's clean appearance. For heavily soiled carpets, shampooing is recommended, rather than spot-cleaning. Wet-cleaner machines spray and remove hot detergent solution while cleaning the carpet. Here are a few ... more »

How to Disinfect a Washing Machine

By GreenKnitter

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It may seem strange because it always has soap and bleach swirling around inside it; but if you have an older washing machine, you may want to think about disinfecting it a couple times a year. Parts loosen up and can be havens for bacteria. ... more »

How to Eliminate Cigarette Odor

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Few odors are more odious, especially to non- and reformed smokers, than lingering cigarette smoke. Whether your goal is to get healthy or to get a loved one off your back, it's easy to keep your home from smelling like the local roadhouse. Just ... more »

How to Flea Bomb a House

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Both humans and pets can carry fleas into the house, where they will nest in your carpet and upholstery while biting everyone who enters. The best way to rid your home of these pests is with a flea bomb. This article will make flea bombing your ... more »

How to Get Motivated to Clean the House

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Everyone enjoys a clean home, but no one enjoys doing housework. The end result is always so satisfying and instills a true sense of accomplishment and ownership, but even someone who isn't usually prone to procrastination can be easily diverted. ... more »

How to Get Organized

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Getting organized is basically a matter of developing good habits. Organize your time, home and work space for more productive living... more »

How to get rid of ants

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You will learn how to get rid of ants without paying for services.. more »

How to Get Rid of Ceiling Stains

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Now that you've repaired the leak that caused it, how do rid your ceiling of that lingering brown water stain? Head to your local home supply or hardware store and pick up a can of pigmented stain blocker to brush on before you apply that new ... more »

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

By Janet Harriett

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Summertime means fresh fruit ... and fruit flies. Get rid of these tiny pests without using harsh pesticides or expensive traps... more »

How to Get Rid of Indoor Gnats

By Willi Galloway

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Indoor gnats, which are also known as fungus gnats, are not only annoying. Their larvae feed on plant stems and roots and can cause considerable damage to seedlings and small plants. Luckily, you can get rid of these obnoxious little pests ... more »

How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There are few things worse than the smell of skunk. If you live in a rural or even suburban area, populated by skunks, it's easier than you think to get sprayed by a skunk or have a pet sprayed by a skunk. But there are some things you can do to ... more »

How to Get Rid of the Smell of Smoke in Your House

By spacegrrrl2012

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The smell of smoke can get on everything. It seeps deep into your furniture and is very difficult to get out. Whether you are a smoker who's wishing to reduce the smell of smoke in your home, or a non-smoker who's had a visit from a smoker, ... more »

How to Get Rid of What You Don't Want

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You did it. You sorted your stuff. So, now what do you do with those toss and give-away piles? There still may be use and life left in your discards, and with a little effort, you may even convert some castoffs into cold, hard cash as well as ... more »

How to Go Green: Understanding Recycling Plastics

By Healthygirl78

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Recycling can make you feel like a saint: it's good for the environment, after all. But while your local recycling center accepts all kind of glass containers, it probably accepts only certain kinds of plastics. There is a reason for this: ... more »

How to Green Clean a Bathroom

By Diana Monda Dill

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Cleaning the bathroom can be a dreaded chore. So many of the commercial bathroom cleaners out there are contain harsh toxic ingredients that can be harmful not only to you and your family's health, but to the environment as well. Read on to learn ... more »

How to Have a Yard Sale

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There are secrets to having a successful yard or garage sale. The best yard sales require lots of work, but it's worth it when you count your profits at the end of the day. Follow these few steps to create a yard sale that attracts people and ... more »

How to Hire a Housecleaner

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Weekends are too short to spend scrubbing, vacuuming and dusting and nothing beats coming home to a clean house, especially when you didn't do it. Hire a cleaning service or housecleaner to do your dirty work so you can go out to play... more »

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