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How to Clean Tile Floors

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Cleaning bathroom tile can be a tedious chore—that little area can take longer to clean than all of your household floors, since soaps, shampoos and water deposits often create quite a mess. Be careful when choosing a cleaning method. You want to ... more »

How to Disinfect a Toilet Bowl

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If you're flush with reasons not to deal with your toilet, have a seat and relax. Today's disinfecting cleaners make this tedious task a breeze. These steps even work on a toilet that's been neglected for a while, and you can make them a part of ... more »

How to Dispose of Household Chemicals

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Household cleaners and chemicals can become hazardous waste if they are not used properly or are not used up entirely. Household chemicals should not be thrown in the garbage or disposed of down the sink because of the possibility of ... more »

How to Fix a Broken Wineglass Stem

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The party was good--so good, in fact, that a laughing guest sent his wineglass tumbling into two pieces. Resist the urge to follow suit by hurling the glass into the recycling bin; you can actually put it back together. Though you may see the ... more »

How to Get Rid of Bedbugs

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Bedbugs, once nearly extinct, have become an all-too-common nuisance for many city-dwellers. Getting rid of these pests can take months and requires dedication and perseverance, but it can be done... more »

How to get rid of fleas in your carpet

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How easy it is to get rid of pesky fleas.. more »

How to Get Rid of Vomit Stains

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When you have children and/or pets, vomit is an unpleasant reality that you may have to clean up now and then. It's important that you clean up immediately to avoid staining and to quickly disperse the unpleasant odor. Just follow these simple steps... more »

How to Kill Fruit Flies without Pesticides

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Oh, no! Your bananas have gone bad, and now you have a swarm of annoying fruit flies zooming around your kitchen. Fruit flies are a common nuisance wherever you store perishable foods, and they CAN be eradicated without harmful pesticides. Read ... more »

How to Make Your Own Ceramic Tub and Tile Cleaner

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Make your ceramic tub and tiles sparkle with this easy homemade recipe... more »

How to Manage Garbage and Recyclables

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Most homes weren't designed with an eye toward managing the growing issue of garbage and recyclable materials. And without a system, trash, bottles, cans and papers quickly take over even the most organized kitchen. Set up a system for keeping ... more »

How to Mop

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Mopping is the best way to clean hard surface floors, such as tile, laminate, vinyl, and some wood floors. Without proper technique, mopped floors rarely look clean due to water spots, too much dirt or ineffective mopping. Use the following ... more »

How to Use a Homemade Window Cleaner

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Nothing makes a house look worse than dirty windows. Save time and money by cleaning them with homemade window cleaner. It works better and it's cheaper. You can save even more by using newspaper instead of paper towels or cloth. Newspaper ... more »

How to Banish Odor from Your Home

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Homes are full of smelly culprits but luckily there are easy ways to banish odors from your home... more »

How to Buy a Mop

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Keeping your floors sparkling clean is largely dependent on the type of mop you purchase. The process of choosing a mop must take into account several factors, including the type of floor you want to clean and how durable the mop needs to be... more »

How to Buy Green Cleaning Supplies

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Do your part in protecting Mother Nature for the next generation by only using environmentally-friendly cleaning products. Here are the simple steps to converting your home to "green.".. more »

How to Care for Berber Carpet

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Berber carpet is a popular weave, has many different textures and manufacturing components and is produced in a wide range of styles. Synthetic or wool Berber is distinctive by its low pile and dense, closely woven loops. It's a fashion statement ... more »

How to Care for Hardwood Floors

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Hardwood floors are durable and add to the beauty of a home. They are fairly easy to maintain if proper care techniques are used to protect them from the daily wear and tear. Here are some simple cleaning steps to use daily to help care for your ... more »

How to Choose a Dishwashing Liquid

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If you spend a lot of time washing dishes, which dishwashing liquid you use makes a big difference. Unfortunately, there is no "right" dishwashing liquid for everyone. Some people have to worry about which liquids fight grease the best, while ... more »

How to Choose Dishwasher Detergent

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Choosing a dishwashing detergent is just like selecting a laundry detergent-—it's a very personal matter. There are different schools of thought as to which one is better. Some people care only if the dishes are clean, while others are concerned ... more »

How to Clean a Gas Grill

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Cleaning a gas grill is essential for many reasons. It protects the grill, prolongs its life and keeps it in check for safety purposes. It is a rather easy task that needs great attention now and again. The following will help you in your efforts ... more »

How to Clean a Glass Vase

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Ever received a beautiful bouquet of flowers only to find your glass vase is filled with grime and water lines? Keep your vases clean using some simple every day products. Here are several options for a sparkling clean glass vase, so you're ready ... more »

How to Clean a Motel Room

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Not only do guests expect clean rooms at a motel, the owners expect it. Motels need to maintain a high level of cleanliness in order to achieve high scores from the agencies that rate them. If a guest stays at a motel with an unclean room, the ... more »

How to Clean a Parquet Floor

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Parquet is one of the most popular and widely used flooring materials in homes today. They come in a variety of colors and styles. Parquet is a durable material and is a good investment for a long lasting floor. This article provides an easy ... more »

How to Clean A Phone

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You use your phone so much, you might not realize how dirty it gets just from coming in daily contact with the natural oil of your skin. You can easily remove the smudges and collecting grime with regular maintenance... more »

How to Clean a Porcelain Tub

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the easy way to clean a porcelain tub.. more »

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