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How to Remove and Eliminate all Cigarette Smell and other Tobacco Odors

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To understand how Vamoose 1808T completely and permanently removes cigarette smell and all other tobacco odors, we will address two common questions that will help the reader to understand the power behind this product’s ability to produce the ... more »

How to Remove Calcium Deposits from Shower Head

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Calcium is usually caused by hard water. These few easy steps will make your shower head look brand new... more »

How to Remove Cigarette Smell From Upholstery

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cigarette smoke permeates the fibers and stuffing of sofas. To get that smell out, use this easy remedy... more »

How to Remove Double-Sided Tape From a Wall

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Double-sided tape is such a convenience ... until you need to remove it! Here's how to get that double-sided tape off your wall without damaging the paint or wallboard underneath... more »

How to Remove Hairspray Buildup from Bathroom Walls

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Removing hairspray buildup on bathroom walls is a difficult cleaning problem for many households. Hair spray buildup becomes sticky and looks unsightly in an otherwise clean bathroom. The buildup is caused by over-spray when using either an ... more »

How to Remove Hard Water Stains

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Is your shower door covered in hard water stains? Is your stainless steel sink lacking shine? Read on to learn how to easily remove your hard water stains - fast!.. more »

How to Remove Mildew From Walls and Ceilings

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Seeing fuzzy black or green spots on a bathroom wall or kitchen ceiling? Chances are it's mildew--the common name for the various spores that are both a health hazard and a homeowner's nightmare. Once inside walls and ceilings, mildew is tough to ... more »

How to Remove Musty Basement Smell

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A musty basement isn't something you have to live with - though many people do! Start with the easier solutions first; you may have only a minor problem. Move on to the more complex solutions as your situation warrants... more »

How to Remove Odors

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Foul odors can appear anywhere in your house or car. It's important to act quickly, not only to eliminate the odor but also to eliminate any bacteria and dirt that may be present as well... more »

How to Remove Soap Scum From Glass Shower Doors

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Lemon oil or even plain mineral oil will remove soap scum quickly and easily and will help to keep it from coming back... more »

How to Remove Stuck Shelf Paper

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Good idea, getting rid of the old shelf paper that harks back to Granny's era. It's just too bad half of it wants to stay put for another half-century. Don't give in--all you need is a putty knife, sandpaper and some patience... more »

How to remove the scent of dog or cat urine

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Did your cat or dog have an accident in the house? Maybe they were mad at you for being gone all day. Either way, their pee stinks! In this article you will learn how to remove the terrible smell that animals can sometimes leave behind... more »

How to Remove Wax From Carpeting

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Few things are as relaxing as dining by candlelight. And few things are more irksome than finding drippings on your carpet the next morning. Don't stress. You can fix this pesky problem fast... more »

How to Rid Your Home of Fleas Naturally

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Every summer the fleas return, hitching a ride indoors on your unsuspecting pet. Try these non-toxic ways to take back your home from those little bloodsuckers. It's nothing a few cleaning products can't solve... more »

How to Sell Used Clothing

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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If your closet is bursting at the seams with clothing you've barely worn, turn your clutter into cash--and make room for that next purchase you can't live without--by selling your clothes online or at resale stores... more »

How to Shine Silver Safely

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Restore silver or silver plate back to its formerly lustrous self with little more than a quick trip to the bathroom. It takes just minutes to brush away tarnish buildup with ordinary toothpaste. You can apply the same technique using commercial ... more »

How to Use a Carpet Steam Cleaner

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Using a steam cleaner is a great way to get your carpets clean. Whether you own or rent one, a steam cleaner is less expensive than hiring someone to clean your carpets. Most carpet steam cleaners come with instructions but can be difficult to ... more »

How to Use Shaving Cream for House Cleaning

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Shaving cream smells great and helps smooth and soften the skin as well as reduce irritation both during and after shaving. Shaving cream, however, has many other fantastic uses for cleaning up around the house. A little dab of shaving cream goes ... more »

How to Wash Egg off a House

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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An egged house is no joke when you are the homeowner. Dried egg can damage exterior finishes and rotten eggs can become downright smelly. The sooner you get to the mess, the better... more »

How to wash windows and mirrors and make them sparkle!

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Everyone wants a perfectly clean and smudge free window in their house, car, aquarium, space shuttle - and now you can have it without a lot of elbow grease or smelly, expensive cleaners. Does slamming your fingers in a car door sound preferable ... more »

How to Acid Wash Aluminum

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Aluminum fades quickly as it is more susceptible to wear and tear. This metal is usually used in home windows and also in truck and SUV running boards. It is a commonly used metal for equipment and accessories. When exposed to air it oxidizes ... more »

How to Care for a Stone Floor

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It is very easy to take proper care of a stone floor. Whether your floor is marble, slate, granite, limestone or terrazzo, following a basic cleaning routine is important. A stone floor adds elegance and beauty to any home, and will continue to ... more »

How to Choose Wood Floor Cleaner

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Wood floors, particularly hardwood floors, are durable and add beauty to your home for years with very little maintenance. Cleaning them is fairly easy. Just be sure that you do not dull the finish or remove it when cleaning your hardwood floors... more »

How to Clean a Bathtub

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Scrub-a-dub-dub, there's soap scum in your tub; now how do you get it clean? With brushes and gloves you'll clean out that tub and give it a sparkling sheen. Follow these simple steps and get your tub looking clean as new... more »

How to Clean a Mess

By jordanhope16

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We all get a little lazy sometimes. But this can cause a big mess without us even realizing what has happened. Here's how to slow down and clean up, without driving yourself crazy... more »

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