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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 »

How to Clean a Tea Kettle

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Although a tea kettle does nothing but boil water, build-up still occurs over time. The ring that you see is actually a lime deposit. Every now and then, follow these steps to keep your tea kettle looking clean and new... more »

How to Clean a Tile Backsplash

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Cleaning a tile backsplash can be a very tedious and time-consuming chore. You must be careful to choose the correct cleaning method to clean the tile and grout, yet keep the grout from breaking down. But once completed, your backsplash will look ... more »

How to clean a tile floor

By Jonra Springs

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Your new place has beautiful shiny squares of tile flooring. It’s cool under your feet in summer. Best of all it looks great. Surely you want to keep it that way. Yet if you clean these floor with detergents they’ll become slippery enough for a ... more »

How to Clean a Timeshare Upon Arrival

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Most timeshares have rules in place indicating what vacating families are responsible for doing prior to leaving. Many have a professional crew come in and thoroughly clean the timeshare prior to new tenants coming arriving. Still, there's ... more »

How to Clean a Toilet

By ejustian

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Nothing says "I respect you" like presenting a guest with a clean, bleach scented toilet. Impress your friends. Woo your best gal. Be the talk of a town. All it takes is a toilet brush, a sponge, and some Comet scouring powder... more »

How to Clean a Toilet Bowl

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Cleaning a toilet bowl is an unpleasant chore, but it can be a simple and quick task with the right tools. Clean your toilet bowl with eco-friendly vinegar, borax and lemon juice to keep your toilet bowl sparkling and smelling fresh... more »

How to Clean a Toilet With Listerine

By Jody Morse

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Do you have a dirty toilet and no cleaning products on hand? If so, then don’t worry. One way to clean a toilet is with Listerine, the popular antiseptic mouth wash. As long as you have this product in your home, you can also clean a toilet. Read ... more »

How to Clean a Window Cornice

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Routinely cleaning your window cornice will help the fabric last longer and look better over its lifespan. Perform regular cleaning using a broom or vacuum to remove dust and dirt from your window cornices. Spot clean to remove small stains or ... more »

How to Clean Air Conditioning Vents

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If bouts of coughing and sneezing plague your family at home, perhaps your dusty air conditioning vents and ducts are to blame. Rather than learning to live with your allergenic symptoms, try cleaning your air conditioning and heating vents... more »

How to Clean All Kinds of Things with Brush and Roller Cleaner

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Brush and roller cleaner is a terrific invention that does so much more than clean up after painting. Try it around the house for lots of cleaning problems... more »

How to Clean an Artificial Cactus

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Water is the best solution for cleaning an artificial cactus. Artificial plant cleaners are expensive, and they don't get all the dirt off. Besides, you don't want to introduce potentially harmful chemicals into your home. When you see a layer of ... more »

How to Clean an Entryway

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An entryway is the first part of your home that guests will see. You want it to make a good impression so it's important that you make time to clean the entryway of your home. You can only make a good first impression once and a lovely entryway ... more »

How to Clean an Expensive Suede Sofa With Water Stains

By Karen Cotton

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If you're reading this, well you don't really need me to tell you the golden rule of suede: never get it wet. Unsightly water stains don't have to mean the end of your suede sofa. Following these steps will have your sofa looking bone dry in no ... more »

How to Clean an Igloo

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Cleaning an igloo requires different methods depending upon the type of igloo being cleaned. All igloos are not Igloos. In fact, the differences between igloos and Igloos can be significant with regard to the goal of cleaning as well as what ... more »

How to Clean an Indoor Pool Room

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Swimming is one of the best sports for maintaining a healthy body. Indoor pools can add hours of enjoyment to your life as you can use them year-round. And to stay healthy, you've got to make sure the pool room is clean as well. The warm humid ... more »

How to Clean an Ironing Board

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If you still have that flowery ironing board cover from the '70s, it is definitely time to replace it. A new cover and a some wiping down is all your board will need to be like new again... more »

How to Clean an Unfinished Hardwood Floor

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Unfinished hardwood floors are one of the least expensive and most common options people choose when they install hardwood flooring. Many choose to sand and then stain or seal the wood after installation on site, although some leave the floors ... more »

How to Clean and be Eco-Friendly

By magic1

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Being able to clean and be eco-friendly is an important part of helping the environment. Most homes and offices are filled with chemicals, and many people suffer with allergies from these environments. This is easily remedied by switching the ... more »

How to Clean Anything

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Cleanliness is said to be one of the top rungs on the ladder going to heaven. Even if you are unsure how to clean or what do first when it comes to house cleaning, there is a trick to being a good housekeeper. You don't have to be a household ... more »

How to Clean Artificial Plants

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Many artificial plants on the market are produced with such life-like details, that it is often difficult to spot an imposter. That is, unless there is a two-inch thick coat of dust and dirt on the leaves and flowers. While maintaining artificial ... more »

How to Clean Artificial Plants With Salt

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Artificial plants can be expensive. Their freshness is gone when they are coated in a layer of dust. You want to keep them looking their best, but dust gets inside every little crevice and in places even a cotton swap can't reach. Follow these ... more »

How to Clean Bamboo Blinds

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Bamboo blinds are gaining immense popularity nowadays because they are considered an environmentally friendly material. They are durable and add an instant charm to any ordinary room with their unique natural looks, texture and earthy tones. ... more »

How to Clean Baskets Properly

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Baskets have been a household staple for years. They can hold magazines, towels and silverware. They can also serve as knick knacks all over the house. Read on to learn how to clean them properly... more »

How to Clean Blinds Without a Hassle

By Misti Sandefur

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Do you put off cleaning those blinds because it's too much of a hassle? You're not alone. I, too, put the chore off for a long time until I discovered an easier, quicker way to tackle this dreaded chore. Follow my step-by-step instructions; and ... more »

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