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How to Clean a Porcelain Sink

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White porcelain sinks aren't the easiest item in the kitchen to keep clean. Stains and spots show up and the sink starts to look dingy and dirty. Although porcelain is not fast and effortless to keep looking clean, it's still one of the top ... more »

How to Clean a Sponge With a Microwave Oven

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Sponges are convenient and reusable, but they carry a big problem. If they're used all day, all over the kitchen, they can pick up a lot of bacteria and viruses along with the spills and splatters. Luckily there is something in nearly every ... more »

How to clean almost everything

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How to clean: glass, ceramic, lanolium, plastic, metal, aluminum, etc... anything but wood. The dirt will just drip off of the surface with little or no effort from you... more »

How to Clean and Organize a Kid's Room

By Tracy Rose

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Tired of reminding your kids to clean their room? Do your kids have a habit of tossing everything on the floor? Are they pack rats by nature? Why not give them a hand? Sometimes kids just need a little direction and motivation to get mundane ... more »

How to Clean Cosmetics From Carpet

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Lipstick and blush are pretty on the face, but don't look so great on the carpet. Clean up cosmetic stains with this simple remedy to messy problems... more »

How to Clean Ink From Carpet

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Spilled ink doesn't necessarily mean curtains for your carpet. Watch stains disappear with this simple solution... more »

How to Clean laminate flooring

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Many people are choosing laminate flooring instead of hardwood flooring. Laminate flooring is easy to install, and is usually cheaper than hardwood flooring. It's made from wood that has been compressed onto a backing. Adhesives used during ... more »

How to Clean Sidewalk Chalk From Concrete

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Sidewalk chalk is cheerful and fun, but there are certain times that you might want to clean it from your driveway, sidewalks and paths to make a good impression. Follow these steps to clean up quickly and effectively... more »

How to Clean Smoke Off of a Ceiling

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Whether it is in the kitchen or the dining hall, from lighted candles or cooking flames, stains will invariably be present on your ceiling after a sustained activity. Restaurants and hotel kitchens have to repeatedly clean their ceilings to keep ... more »

How to Clean Stainless Steel with Vinegar

By Dani Fausek

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Whether pots and pans or kitchen appliances, stainless steel has always been popular for cooking. It's healthier to use than aluminum or Teflon, but keeping it clean and shining can sometimes be a chore. Following are some healthy, non-toxic and ... more »

How to Clean Sterling Silver Jewelry With Baking Soda

By Ruby Bayan

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Sterling silver reacts with moisture to create a layer of tarnish or oxidation on its surface. Baking soda activated by boiling water in the presence of aluminum, will dislodge the tarnish by making it bind with the aluminum, leaving the sterling ... more »

How to Clean Travertine

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Travertine is a beautiful, natural stone that can add beauty and value to a home's interior or exterior. Travertine doesn't require a lot of maintenance, but improper care can lead to unsightly, and perhaps irreversible, damage. Follow these ... more »

How to Clean your Keyboard with the Dishwasher

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You have just dumped a whole soda or cup of coffee on your keyboard. Or you have a collection of dust and crumbs that is making your keys stick. Here is how you can clean your keyboard by throwing it into your dishwasher... more »

How to Clean your Pewter

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Pewter is a metal alloy, comprised of varying amounts of tin, copper, and antimony. Pewter is often confused with silver due to its luster. Unlike silver however, pewter does not require hours of polishing. It will maintain its shine ... more »

How to Deodorize Your Microwave

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Nothing is more unappetizing than going to cook something and being assaulted with nasty smells. The microwave tends to hold odors a long time, but you can combat the problem with a little know how. To keep your microwave smelling sweet, try ... more »

How to Get Motivated to Clean your House

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Have you ever had those days when you just can't seem to get started?.. more »

How to Get Rid of Indian Meal Moths

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Indian Meal Moths are the most common household food pest in the U.S. They infest cereal, flour, cornmeal, powdered milk, chocolate, candy, dried fruit, and pet food. The larvae spin sticky webs as they feed, contaminating food with cast skins ... more »

How to Involve Children in Spring Cleaning

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Most young children love helping their parents with chores, so use this to your advantage and involve your kids in spring cleaning. Doing so will teach them the importance of teamwork, allow them to focus on and complete a task and provide them ... more »

How to Keep the House Clean

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Most homemakers have known the terror of having guests show up unexpectedly, only to look around at the disaster you call home. If you plan your housecleaning for a certain day of the week this is bound to happen from time to time. However, there ... more »

How to Kill Mold

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Mold can range from a small problem to a health hazard. You should take special precautions before attempting to kill mold. Just breathing in the mold particles can be harmful to your health. Use the following tips to kill mold in a safe, ... more »

How to Make Eco-Friendly Powered Laundry Detergent

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The chemicals used in laundry detergent can be harmful to the environment. This very simple detergent recipe will make an inexpensive and eco-friendly powdered laundry detergent... more »

How to Make Homemade Dishwashing Detergent

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Making homemade cleaning detergents is a way to ensure that you are cleaning in an environmentally friendly way. This recipe for homemade dishwashing detergent will not only satisfy your inner urge to go green, it will save you money. The ... more »

How to Make Non-Toxic Bathroom Cleaners

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Homemade cleaning products make great sense both economically and environmentally. The same basic ingredients can clean many different surfaces. These simple recipes to make non-toxic bathroom cleaners are formulated for bathroom cleaning (a ... more »

How to Make Nylon Soap Balls

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Don't know what to do with all those bits of soap lying around the bathtub? Put old nylons to use and make soap balls that clean your skin and leave it feeling soft... more »

How to Organize the Garage

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Are you stumbling over bikes, suitcases, camping gear and boxes filled with assorted junk while your new car sits in the driveway or out in the street? If your garage resembles a rummage explosion, it's time to organize. You may even be able to ... more »

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