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How to Clean Crayon From Carpet

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If one of your children accidentally mistakes your carpet for a coloring book, use this recipe to remove the budding Picasso's creations... more »

How to Clean Dog Urine

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If you’re a dog owner you’ve probably experienced this problem many times—when you housebreak your puppy they’re inclined to have “accidents," and once they’ve fouled one spot they’re more likely to return there and do it again. If you can get ... more »

How to Clean Fine Linen

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Linen is a very durable fabric and can be machine-washed with the rest of your laundry. Linens get softer every time you wash them... more »

How to Clean Foggy Crystal

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Preserve the look of your beautifully set table with clear, crystal glassware. Proper care and cleaning of your crystal will prevent it from appearing foggy or cloudy... more »

How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets

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If your kitchen cabinets are looking old and worn, restore their luster and shine by giving them a good cleaning. It'll take years off of their looks. Follow these easy steps and get your kitchen cabinets looking brand new again... more »

How to Clean Knives

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Prolong the life of your cutlery by keeping your knives clean and protected... more »

How to Clean Mud From Carpet

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Cleaning mud from a carpet is a messy proposition. Try this simple way to get the dirt out... more »

How to Clean Pet Stains With Household Products

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Pet odors can linger in carpeting and fabric forever unless you get to the source. Armed only with some simple products that you probably have around the house, you can get rid of these smells quickly and easily. Follow these few steps to learn how... more »

How to Clean Plaster Walls

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If your home or office interiors have plaster walls, consider cleaning them regularly as they tend to get dirty more often than painted walls. Plaster walls absorb moisture faster than painted walls and are more likely to attract dust and stains. ... more »

How to Clean Porcelain

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Porcelain ware will never look its best if it's streaked and stained. Here's how to do basic maintenance... more »

How to Clean Shower Door Tracks

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Get into the groove with these tips for getting your shower door tracks clean... more »

How to Clean Silk Plants

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Silk plants are a joy to have in your home or office. They don't need water, wilt or attract bugs. But they can get quite dirty if neglected for too long. Follow these steps to clean silk plants... more »

How to Clean Stainless Steel

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Stainless steel cookware is generally pretty hardy, and to keep it clean and shiny, regular washing and drying may be all that's required. Tougher cleaning problems do arise occasionally, however, and here are some pointers on how to handle them... more »

How to Clean Terrazzo Stains

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Terrazzo is a popular flooring and countertopping material with a marble-like finish. Two parts marble and one part cement are mixed together to make terrazzo. At the time of installation, additional marble chips are sprinkled on the surface and ... more »

How to Clean Throw Rugs

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Throw rugs are usually easy to care for - just throw them right into the washing machine. Here are some steps to follow... more »

How to Clean Up Silicone Caulking

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Silicone caulk is far more durable than acrylic caulk because it's not water-based. Unfortunately, that same durability makes it tougher - and sometimes impossible - to clean up after you've completed a project. Here's how to prevent long-term ... more »

How to Clean up Vomit

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Cleaning up vomit is not a task you are likely to relish but sometimes it's unavoidable. Do it properly to prevent odors, staining or the spreading of germs... more »

How to Clean Upholstered Furniture

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Keeping upholstered furniture clean will increase the life of the fabrics. Here's how to wash upholstery, whether it's a couch, sofa, loveseat or favorite chair... more »

How to Clean Vinyl and Plastic Blinds

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Don't go blindly into cleaning your window dressings. Follow these easy steps... more »

How to Clean Vomit From Carpet

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Anyone with kids or pets will probably be faced at some time with this unpleasant bit of housekeeping. Here's a way to clean up the mess and banish lingering odors... more »

How to Clean Wood Walls and Paneling

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Some people hesitate to clean wood paneling for fear of damaging it. Here's how to clean those walls and panels safely... more »

How to Clean Your Apartment When You Move

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When the time comes where you have to pick up your things and go, make sure that you leave the place as clean as it possibly can be. Especially if you live in an apartment. Not only will this be courteous to the people who move in after you do ... more »

How to Deoderize Coffee Mugs

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You will learn how to effectively clean and deodorize coffee mugs that can't go into the dishwasher... more »

How to Disinfect a Bathroom Without Harming a Septic System

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Cleaning a bathroom that empties into a septic system requires more thought than one that feeds into a city water supply. One does not want to mess up the required bacterium and percentages needed in the septic tank to keep it properly balanced. ... more »

How to Eliminate Ants

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Ants are social insects, but that does not mean that you want to have them in your home. If you want to eliminate them, here's what you need to do... more »

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