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How to Make Antibacterial Wipes

By Faith Lawless

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Antibacterial wipes are great to have on hand, especially during cold and flu season. If you purchase the manufactured wipes from a retailer, it can get expensive and leave you with a pile of garbage that may not be recyclable. A better ... more »

How to Make Butter Bowl Towelettes

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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If you're fishing or at the ballpark and are unable to wash your hands, try these handy towelettes. Besides being easy and inexpensive to make, they're a good way to recycle the plastic tubs that once contained butter or margarine... more »

How to Make Household Cleaners

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Before going to the store to buy expensive cleaning products, consider making your own at home. Save time and money by using ingredients in your cupboards to make homemade household cleaners. Mix large batches and store them for future use... more »

How to Make Inexpensive Window Cleaner

By GiftGuru

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How to make an inexpensive, earth-friendly window cleaner that really works!.. more »

How to Make Liquid Fabric Softener

By missbon

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Making your own liquid fabric softener is easy. In the long run, it can help you to save money and even help save the environment... more »

How to Make Your Bathroom Smell Fresh & Clean

By nessalh19

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The dreaded bathroom...you clean it once a week, but it never seems to stay that way. There is always some debilitating smell reaching out from underneath the door that you just can't get rid of and it seems like it gets stronger when unexpected ... more »

How to Make Your Home Smell Nice

By LyzB

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Nothing is more welcoming than a home that smells like freshly baked cookies, homey vanilla or the fresh scent of clean laundry. Even if you have no time for cookies or laundry, you can still make your house smell wonderful... more »

How to Make Your Own Tile and Grout Cleaner

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Your whole bathroom or kitchen will never look clean if your tile grout is gray and dingy. Use this simple, cost effective cleaner that you can make yourself to clean it up quickly and easily. It's both cheap and easy to make... more »

How to Organize Kitchen Cabinets

By Trish62

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Sometimes we are so busy that the last thing we want to do is cook in the kitchen. What if there was a way to enjoy time in the kitchen and also have more time for fun with your family? Here are some ideas to do just that... more »

How to Polish Metals

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Nothing compares to the shine and brilliance of a perfectly polished piece of metal. Whether it be a silver spoon or a bronze statue, polishing your treasures correctly takes know-how, precision and a great deal of time and patience. Read on to ... more »

How to Recycle

By thndrstrck63

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Recycling has evolved over the years, into a mult-million dollar industry. It was almost unheard of 20 years ago. Now people are finding ways to recycle just about anything you can think of. As the founder of a local children's club that promoted ... more »

How to Relight Pilot and Burner Flames in Gas Ovens

By Sheila Wilkinson

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How to Remove Gum from Wood Floors

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Somehow gum is on your wood floors. Wood is very sensitive and if removed incorrectly, may have devastating effects. Do not worry, it is not as bad as you may think. The following will help you in your efforts to removing the gum quickly and with ... more »

How to Remove Hard Water Scale

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You've tried scraping. You've tried chipping. You've tried scrubbing, but nothing works. Hard water scale is known for its resistance to many cleaning methods. However, there is a simple, inexpensive way to remove it without the use of harsh ... more »

How to Remove Limescale With Vinegar

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Lime scale is a combination of hard water and soap residue that can collect on bathroom faucets and appear difficult to remove. A little bathroom tissue, a sandwich bag and some white vinegar are enough to have your faucets sparkling in no time... more »

How to Remove Mildew From Bathtub Jets

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Bathtubs with jets combine the relaxation of a jacuzzi with the convenience of a bathtub all indoors. Over time mildew can form in the jets, and it can be difficult to clean. This mildew can irritate your skin and spread quickly. Learn how to ... more »

How to Remove Odors from a Trash Can

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Do you have a stinky trash can? Have you tried everything to kill that putrid odor? Well, with a heavy-duty cleaning and a little future preventative maintenance, you can accomplish odor-free trash bins. Here's how to do it... more »

How to remove odors from your garbage disposal and sink drain organically.

By Sensei

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Sometimes after the kitchen sinks garbage disposal is not used for a period of time it can release an offensive odor. This also is true for all the other sinks in the house particularly after a dwelling or a sink has not been used for a few days... more »

How to Remove Rust Stains From Ceramic Tile

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Ceramic tiles are made from refined clay and other material. Maintenance is important through routine cleaning with mild soap and water. If you have some rust stains to remove, try a few of these suggestions to get your tile looking new again... more »

How to Remove Soap Scum from Tile

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Soap, essentially a cleaning agent, may leave unsightly stains on several surfaces around your home, especially in your bathroom and even in your kitchen. Some of the areas affected by soap scum are bathtub, shower doors, sink or basin, mirrors ... more »

How to Remove Tarnish From your Silver

By JesaLynn

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Want your silver to sparkle and shine like new again?.. more »

How to Remove Vomit

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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For parents and animal lovers, cleaning up vomit is nothing new. But how do you remove the puke before it stains and ruins your new Berber carpet? Learn some simple cleaning remedies by reading the steps below... more »

How to Restore Linoleum Floors

By missbon

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Linoleum floors can look drab and dingy over time, but you can perk them up! Restore your linoleum floors so they will look shiny and clean... more »

How to Save Water at Home easily

By smilesatme1

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Saving water at home is easy. And it will help lower your monthly water bills if you stop wasting water. Check your plumbing if there is any leaks hidden in your house. Do not take shower for over an hour or two. And while shampooing your hair ... more »

How to Sharpen your garbage disposal blades

By Starze

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If you have a garbage disposal and it just doesn't seem to be grinding the food as well. Here is a handy little tip to sharpen the blades... more »

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