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How to Remove Grime From Miniblinds

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Mini. Micro mini. Macro. Vertical. No matter which variation of blinds you have, all have one thing in common: They're magnets for dust, animal dander, kitchen grease and soot. Clean them at least once a year--more often if they're in the ... more »

How to Remove Hairspray Residue

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You can use the steps below to remove hair spray residue from any hard surface - - vanities, tile, floors, and walls... more »

How to Remove Hard Water Stains

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Hard water stains are created from the buildup of mineral deposits. Hard water contains calcium and magnesium. These minerals together create the lime scales which can be difficult to remove. Your best line of defense when dealing with hard water ... more »

How to Remove Odor From a Microwave

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Just cooked sauerkraut or a lovely frozen entrée in the microwave? Just opened the door to find that the microwave still smells like the hot dog you cooked days ago? Here are suggestions about how to remove odors from a microwave oven... more »

How to Remove Oil and Grease From Concrete

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Do you hate those nasty stains on your driveway or garage floor? A leaking car or lawnmower can do quite some damage to a garage floor. Here's a nontoxic home remedy for cleaning them up... more »

How to Remove Pencil Marks from a Wall

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The wonder of pencils is that they're eraseable - even if those pencil marks are on your walls... more »

How to remove red stains from carpet

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How to remove red stains from carpet... more »

How to Remove Rust From Sinks and Tubs Using Household Products

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Rust stains can ruin sinks, faucets and toilet bowls, but you can easily spray these stains away with a nontoxic solution found in your own kitchen... more »

How to Remove Scale from Shower Doors

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Removing hard water stains and lime scale from shower glass usually involves either harsh chemicals or large amounts of elbow grease - sometimes both. This is the easiest way I've found... more »

How to Remove Soap Scum From Shower Doors

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Soap scum is a white, waxy build up that forms on your tiles and doors. In combating soap scum on shower doors, an ammonia solution has the double advantage of being both an effective glass cleaner and a strong all-purpose cleaner. Here are a few ... more »

How to Remove Tree Resin From Clothing

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Depending on the tree resin, you might have to try different solvents to remove it from your cloths.. more »

How to Remove Water-based Paint From Carpeting

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Water-based paints are always much easier to clean up than oil-based paints. Cleaning water-based paint stains from carpeting is usually quite simple, and not damaging to the carpet fibers, if done carefully... more »

How to Repair Scratched Stainless Steel

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Whether you can remove a scratch has much to do with how deep the scratch goes. Here are several ways to deal with this problem and restore your cookware, stainless steel appliances, countertops or sinks to their former glory... more »

How to sanitize without expensive chemicals

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I am a mother of two (excluding the husband).I was diagnosed with chemically induced asthma several years ago. I thought that expensive comercial cleaners were the only way to clean deodorize and sanitize my home. But what most of us are not ... more »

How to Sanitize Wooden and Bamboo Cutting Boards

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Wooden & Bamboo cutting boards are the best for your knives. They give just enough so as not to bend the edges of your blade, but they also harbor bacteria the easiest. What do you do? Well here is the method that has been used for ages, or ... more »

How to Simplify Housework With Daily Routines

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If you often feel overwhelmed and exhausted with housework on a daily basis, you're in good company. Chances are you may not be doing all you could to help simplify housework with daily routines. Just a few tweaks here and there could be all ... more »

How to Take Control of Your Junk Drawer

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Everybody's got one--the inevitable junk drawer. What would you do without this catchall container of matches, batteries, nails, stamps, safety pins, birthday candles, useless keys and whatever else the cat dragged in? You don't have to live ... more »

How to Teach Your Kids To Clean

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As a parent it’s never too soon to teach your kids responsibility. Once they become mobile that’s the perfect time to have them help around the house. They are a lot smarter than we give them credit for!.. more »

How to Throw a Community Yard Sale

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A yard sale is a great way to clean out a lot of unused items from your home and make some money at the same time. To get the most out of the process you need lots of customers. Having a community yard sale is the best way to attract the most ... more »

How to Tidy Up in 15 Minutes

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There's nothing more discouraging than spending an entire Saturday cleaning and organizing, only to find your home in a shambles again by Wednesday. Set aside 15 minutes each day to maintain your living space, and you'll minimize clutter buildup ... more »

How to Treat Mildew Damage

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Mildew is happiest in damp, dark places where air can't circulate, so your closet can be a prime breeding ground for the fungus, which likes leather and most fabrics. When you notice mildew on clothes or accessories, get rid of it as quickly as ... more »

How to Use Common Household Items for Cleaning

By Erinn Valencich

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There are so many specialized cleaning products on the market that you could practically fill your cupboards with them. But if you don’t want to shell out the money--or you’d rather take a break from the harsh chemicals these products so often ... more »

How to Use Dryer Sheets Around Your Home

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Did you know that Dryer Sheets have TONS of uses around your home, many of which people never realize? Try some of them and you too will develop a new love for this cheap and versatile household staple... more »

How to Wash a Brick Wall

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Keep your brick walls looking their absolute best. People do not realize that brick surfaces will dull over time with age. Bricks need a regular clean up to keep them looking fresh and new. It is easy to clean the brick surfaces. One of the ... more »

How to Wash a Rubber-backed Rug

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Since rubber-backed rugs are most often found in kitchens and bathrooms, they are likely to need washing more than rugs in other spots. They are easy to wash - just toss 'em in the washing machine - but stay away from the dryer... more »

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