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How to Clean Cabinets

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Cleaning cabinets is a dreaded chore for some. However, cleaning cabinets monthly will help keep them looking good and make your regular house cleanings easier. If left too long between cleanings, they will become sticky and more difficult to ... more »

How to Clean Cat Hair Off Carpet

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Cats are supposed to groom themselves, right? Yet your frisky feline leaves hair and fur balls on clothing, the couch or carpet. Cleaning--and keeping--cat hair off your carpet isn't as challenging as you might think. Here are a few ways to keep ... more »

How to Clean Ceilings

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Ceilings get as dirty as the rest of the house, which means they also require regular cleaning. Depending on the type of ceiling and how dirty the surface is, here are some different ways to tackle the job... more »

How to Clean Ceramics

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Ceramics are a great products for a variety of uses from coffee mugs to display bowls. Although these products are usually sealed, or glazed, they can start showing stains and discoloring that can detract from the appeal of the piece. Since each ... more »

How to Clean Countertops With Natural Products

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Many countertop cleaners contain toxic ingredients that irritate the skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. They are also expensive and cause additional environmental problems when disposed in a landfill. Replace harsh cleaners with ... more »

How to Clean Cutting Boards

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Cleaning cutting boards regularly is an essential part of keeping your family healthy and your food safe to eat. Wash, sanitize and deodorize your cutting boards to ensure that future meals are nutritious and healthy... more »

How to Clean Decorative Concrete Floors

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Decorative concrete floors have taken their place as one of the top choices among homeowners for flooring. Low maintenance is the beauty of decorative concrete floors. But although polished concrete floors are durable, they do require some ... more »

How to Clean Delicate Household Objects

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Decorative objects add something unusual to look at in a home and turn a house into an inviting home. Few people consider in advance how much effort goes into cleaning some of these delicate objects and keeping objects looking new. Follow the ... more »

How to Clean Drinking Glasses

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You have beautiful drinking glasses you used over the holidays, but once you take them from the dishwasher, they are cloudy. Are you wondering if they are ruined? Use this technique and they will be as good as new... more »

How to Clean Epoxy Grout without Scrubbing

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Because sometimes it's OK to take the easy way out!.. more »

How to Clean Fabric

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Learning how to clean different fabrics can make you feel like you are stuck in a maze. Some people just give up and take the fabric to a dry cleaner. Learn the basics about fabric care and you can clean almost any stain from the fabric... more »

How to Clean Feathers Used in Crafts

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Because I’m Native American, I have several pieces of art and crafts that have hanging feathers on them. I’m a big fan of hanging feathers. I love how they look and how they can give a piece a really unique signature. However, feathers can be a ... more »

How to Clean Glass Bottles

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Cleaning glass bottles is fairly easy and takes very little effort... more »

How to Clean Glass Shower Doors

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Squeegee not working on your glass shower doors? This is the simplest and most effective way to clean them... more »

How to Clean Glue From Windows

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If you recently installed new windows or removed stickers from a window, then you might find leftover glue on the pane. If left on the glass, your windows look dirty. You need to use a special method to get rid of the glue since regular window ... more »

How to Clean Gold Leaf

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Gold leaf - also known as "gilding" - has been used throughout history to decorate a variety of items, from furniture to books to picture frames. Gold leaf can be quite unstable, so handle with care, especially if you are dealing with an antique... more »

How to Clean Grease Buildup from Kitchen Cabinets with Greased Lightning

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Greased Lightning is a multipurpose degreaser product designed to remove built-up grease. Grease regularly builds up in the kitchen due to cooking. People regularly clean stovetops and countertops to prevent buildup, but often forget about ... more »

How to Clean Hard Wood Floors

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Gleaming hard wood floors create a warm and inviting environment in your home. Properly cared for, hard wood floors can last a lifetime. Cleaning your wood floors with a traditional mop is a simple way to keep them shining... more »

How to Clean Hardwood Floors

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Hardwood creates beautiful flooring, but it is also among the most fragile because it is easily scratched and dented. A quick, easy cleaning will help you maintain your floor's beauty and increase its longevity... more »

How to Clean Iron Banisters

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Cleaning your iron bannisters will protect them from rust and limit the need for repairs. Follow these steps to keep your iron banisters in the best possible condition... more »

How to Clean Kitty Litter From the Carpet

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Every now and then our beloved feline friends get a little crazy in their litter boxes and make a mess. This article will tell you how to clean up spilled litter from your carpet or your hard floors... more »

How to Clean Knick-Knacks

By Faith Lawless

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Everyone has at least one item that can be very difficult to clean. Most of these items can fall into the category of knick-knack. There is one very easy way to clean these items without causing any potential damage. Read on to learn how to ... more »

How to clean lamp shades

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Even in the cleanest of homes, lamp shades collect dust. This easy preventive cleaning keeps the dust away and little longer and gives off a nice, fresh scent when the lamp is turned on... more »

How to clean legos

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This article will help you clean legos. Whether you are dealing with dusty displays, a soiled bulk lot of lego bricks from ebay, or unwanted printing this article will help you... more »

How to Clean Less and More Quickly

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Everyone has there own cleaning techniques, speed-cleaning routines and tricks of the trade; however, have a read over some ideas that really simplify cleaning and that you may never have thought of yourself. Here are some helpful tips that might ... more »

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