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How to Eliminate Cigarette and Tobacco Odors

By Vamoose

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Vamoose 1808T Tobacco Fabric Spray (Fresh Scent) with the power Novexium® is a new technology that absolutely excels at the elimination of all tobacco odors both in the air and in fabrics (such as carpets, drapes, mattresses, sofa's and chairs, ... more »

How to Get Cat Urine Odors Out of Carpets

By robertsloan2

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Here's a simple method for getting cat urine out of carpets using vinegar and baking soda... more »

How to get hair off of the floor

By reneev

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Well, we all really dislike sweeping. It just makes more of a mess, and who wants to touch gross hair? I think that its one our main fears. Touching hair. SICK! Being a housekeeper for many years, we have this handy dandy little tool that we use ... more »

How to Get Rid of Bedbugs

By Henry

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Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite: it’s a pretty daunting message to give to kids before they go to bed. Adults don’t really like the idea of getting bitten while they sleep either. Bedbugs aren’t just a storybook tale, like monsters in ... more »

How to Get Rid of Mold

By spacegrrrl2012

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Mold thrives in places where there is a lot of moisture. Fortunately, most mold us more "icky" than dangerous, and it just requires a bit of diligence to get rid of it. Read on to find out how to get rid of mold in your home... more »

How to Get Rid of Pet Diarrhea Stains Beige Carpet

By Jessica Sigmon

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Stains, stains and more stains, but there is a cure all that is inexpensive and works on most any stain... more »

How to Have a Successful Garage or Yard Sale

By globewatcher

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This is the time of the year when yard sales flourish. Many people want to have a sale to clean out the closet, attic, basement and garage. The secret to a successful sale is planning and follow through... more »

How to Keep Air Clean at Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Airborne grease, dust and soil not only settle on surfaces in your home, resulting in a variety of sticky coatings, but also contribute to air impurity. By controlling or eliminating dust and chemicals in your household, you can keep the air in ... more »

How to Keep the Family Room Organized

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Everyone wants their family room to be all things to all people. This is where friends and family gather to play games, do yoga, watch television, relax, read, do arts and crafts and more. With so many activities in one room, you need a strategy ... more »

How to Make a Cleaning Schedule that Works

By Trish62

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Since each one of us is busy in our lives, making a cleaning schedule is very important. It can however, be very challenging to do. Having a cleaning schedule will make you feel less stressed on a daily basis. There are a few things to ... more »

How to Make a Nontoxic Floor Cleaner

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Retail cleaning products can be so costly. Consider making some of your own cleaning products at home with ordinary household items. In addition to being less expensive, they are also nontoxic. That means the products are safe for your family and ... more »

How to Make Copper and Brass Cleaner

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Clean and polish your copper and brass fittings, hardware, musical instruments, and knickknacks with this easy-to-make polish... more »

How to Make Eco-Friendly Toilet Bowl Cleaner

By GreenKnitter

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Instead of flushing caustic, dangerous chemicals down your toilet, next time try this easy fizzy remedy to clean your toilet bowl... more »

How to Make Glass Cleaner!

By KCout

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Cleaning products do not have to contain harsh toxic chemicals to get the job done... more »

How to Make Homemade Glass Cleaner

By Cynda

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Making your own homemade glass cleaner is easy, economical, and avoids the use of toxic chemicals... more »

How to Make Your Own Air Freshener

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Here's an easy and inexpensive recipe for an aromatic, earthy air freshener that you can make yourself... more »

How to Make Your Own Ant Traps

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Nothing is worse than a kitchen full of ants--except maybe a houseful of ants. Putting ant poison all over the house isn't a pleasant option. Try making these nontoxic ant poisons yourself. They're easy to make as well as cheaper and safer to use... more »

How to Make Your Own Glass Cleaner

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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For a quick-drying, streak-free glass cleaner, use this easy recipe that has been handed down through the ages... more »

How to Make Your Own Mildew Remover

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Mildew is the black crud that creeps up in your shower and around your faucets. To make your own mildew remover and clean up that mess, follow these easy steps... more »

How to Make Your Own Oven Cleaner

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Armed only with household products such as vinegar, salt, baking soda and ammonia, you can tackle almost any nasty oven mess... more »

How to Mop a Floor

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It's not a fun job, but it has to be done. Here's how to mop your floor so clean you could eat off it... more »

How to Polish Brass and Copper

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Taking care of your brass objects and accessories is simple, and you may already have the necessary products... more »

How to Polish Stainless Steel

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Though stainless steel is aptly named and rarely needs cleaning or polishing, regular care of your stainless steel items will extend their life and keeping them looking shiny and new. Follow these easy steps to polish stainless steel... more »

How to Properly Clean A Dryer Lint Trap

By jezzikabret

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Every once in awhile a good thorough cleaning is in order for your dryer lint trap. If its left dirty and not given a good cleaning every so often it can cause your dryer to use twenty to thirty percent more energy! So why not take five minutes ... more »

How to Remove a Broken Lightbulb

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Right when you're trying to remove an old light bulb, it breaks on you, leaving a base stuck inside the socket. Here's how to remove it quickly and safely... more »

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