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How to Clean a Fireplace Grate

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Cleaning fireplace grates is one of the bigger draw backs of owning wood burning fireplaces. Wait until spring when possible and move the grate outside for a good thorough cleaning. Wear old clothing that can get dirty, and slip on a sturdy pair ... more »

How to Clean a Garage

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More than just a storage unit for vehicles, today's garages house much more, including gardening, lawn and seasonal items, tools, car parts and accessories and other items best kept outside of the home. A clean, organized garage turns a cluttered ... more »

How to Clean a Hairdryer

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A hairdryer is run by a small motor and a heat element. Electricity heats the heating coil, turning the motor on, sucking air into the machine, sending the air over the heating coil and forcing the hot air out the other end. Fuzz that gets caught ... more »

How to Clean a Hallway

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A hallway or entrance way typically refers to the space inside the front door from which the rooms are reached. The hallway is a passage that connects the front of the house to usually the living room or family room. It may have closets or ... more »

How to Clean a Hamper

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Cleaning a hamper is an essential part of good housekeeping. A clean hamper keeps your clothes free from mold, mildew and stains. Follow these tips to clean your hampers and use them as part of your regular housecleaning routine... more »

How to Clean a Home for Allergy Control

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When allergy season hits, it can seem as if there is no relief to be found--short of living in a plastic bubble. However, allergies can be surprisingly simple to control inside the house, using a few savvy techniques... more »

How to Clean a Hookah

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Some hookah smokers will clean their pipes after every smoking session, while others may not change the water for weeks. The frequency with which you clean your hookah is your own personal preference. However when properly cleaned, a quality ... more »

How to Clean a kid's Bedroom.

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Cleaning can be tough.(Trust me...I know!) So just follow these steps and you fly right threw... more »

How to Clean a Kitchen Counter

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Your kitchen counter must be one of the cleanest areas in your home. You are working with food here and you don't want harmful germs finding their way into your meals. Take a minute to think about the best way to clean on and around your kitchen ... more »

How to Clean a Kitchen Floor

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Kitchen floors catch it all--food most of all, but if it’s a major thoroughfare for your home, you can also be talking about muddy shoes, children or pet mess. Properly getting that floor clean isn’t a quick job, but it is important to keep away ... more »

How to Clean a Kitchen in Less than 20 minutes

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You can clean your kitchen in a flash if you approach the task with a plan. Follow these steps to turn this into a pleasant chore... more »

How to Clean a Kitchen When Moving In

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Cleaning a kitchen when moving in is initiative-based: it's up to you what level of clean you want to start with. But general standards are to make sure there's no germ content accessible to your foods and dining areas. There are simple things ... more »

How to Clean a Kitchen When Moving Out

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You'll be gone, so why clean? Well, there's the general issue of consideration for others, and then...renters who leave a disaster area behind can be charged a portion of the security deposit. In some cases, your landlord might even call you up ... more »

How to Clean a Litter Box

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Cleaning the litter pan is typically the least favorite task in the house. However, a well cleaned litter pan not only keeps the odors down it helps minimizes the risk of poor litter box behavior. If you were a cat would you like to use a dirty ... more »

How to clean a litter box

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Keep your kitty's happy and your floors clean by removing waste from their litter box daily... more »

How to Clean a Medicine Cabinet

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It is important to clean out your medicine cabinets at least once a year. Not only does it help organize things, but it is important to go through any excess and unnecessary medications that should not be lying around or are outdated. The ... more »

How to Clean a Microwave Turntable

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If you use your microwave often, you may notice the amount of food that gets stuck to the turntable. If left unwashed, the food builds up over time and sticks to the glass turntable. That stuck-on food can't be removed by simply wiping down the ... more »

How to Clean a Mud Room

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A mud room is a passage or hall located between the entryway and the rest of the house that usually acts as a storage area for outdoor gear such as shoes, boots, coats, hats, ski equipment, bikes, skates, roller blades, etc. The mud room does not ... more »

How to Clean a Playroom

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A playroom is one place that is most frequented by children. It is important to keep that area tidy, organized and germ-free so that parents and caregivers can be at ease. However, when it comes to children, there is only so much you can do. The ... more »

How to Clean a Really Filthy Toilet

By Sheila Wilkinson

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There is nothing more disgusting than a filthy looking toilet. It doesn't matter what kind of stain it is, it just looks horrible. How can you clean a really old filthy toilet and save the money of replacing it? There's a few things to try... more »

How to Clean a Room from Top to Bottom

By Jennifer Gerics

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When cleaning a room, it's important to start from the top corners and ceiling and work down to the floor surface. This way, gravity takes over and any dust or dirt that falls at the higher levels will be swept or vacuumed away at the end of the ... more »

How to Clean a Shower Curtain

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Is your shower curtain covered in soap scum? Is there mildew around the edges? Read on for an easy cleaning method with minimal work... more »

How to Clean a Slimy Sponge

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You're about to do the dishes, and notice that the kitchen sponge is dirty, slimy and stinky. It's nasty to even touch. What's more, the average sponge holds 10,000 bacteria per square inch. Talk about salmonella and E. coli. That's what you have ... more »

How to Clean a Smooth Top Stove

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Smooth top stoves are becoming more popular. Cleaning them is much easier than traditional stoves--as long as you follow these steps... more »

How to clean a stove top

By Natalie Hernandez

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Cleaning your stove top can be a heavy chore if you do not do it often. The ideal thing to do is clean it up after you use it every top to avoid stuck on messes. When you are in a hurry that may be hard to avoid or when there are multiple cooks ... more »

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