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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 »

How to Clean Light Fixtures

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Just like anything else in your home, light fixtures become dirty. Dust rises and so does grease from the stove. Although light fixtures do not need to be cleaned weekly, it is wise to schedule time to complete this chore. Follow these steps to ... more »

How to Clean Linoleum Floors

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Unlike vinyl flooring, which is synthetic and can handle harsh chemicals, linoleum is made of natural materials. It is not difficult to clean linoleum flooring, and your floor will last longer if you maintain it... more »

How to Clean Linoleum Floors

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Linoleum floors are a wonderful component of any household's decor. Their natural beauty adds a warm charm to any kitchen. Maintaining the glow of these floors is vital to their longevity. Cleaning linoleum can be fast and easy. Below you'll find ... more »

How to Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent From Painted Walls

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you ever spill liquid laundry detergent while cleaning your clothes near a newly painted wall, it may look like a disaster, but you can salvage the paint job. It's a simple and quick fix... more »

How to Clean Live Plants

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Introducing live house plants to your home is a great way to add beauty and clean air to your living space. Just as any object in your home, particles in the air such as oil, grease and dust can settle on the leaves of your live plants. The ... more »

How to Clean Log Cabin Walls

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Most log cabin homes have walls that are made from natural log. The surface of the logs are treated and a finish is applied to make them easier to clean. The finish creates a non-porous surface so the dust and dirt does not stay embedded on the ... more »

How to Clean many things with salt

By PinkLavender

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You were looking for some alternative way to clean things or you wouldn't be reading this. I just want you to know that you can use salt to clean many things many ways and here are just a few... more »

How to Clean Marble and Granite Tile

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Marble and granite are natural stones, and because they are porous, they are susceptible to stains. Although granite is less porous than most, it still may need occasional stain removal... more »

How to Clean Matte Finish Walls

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Thoroughly cleaning your home includes washing all the walls, and different wall finishes require different cleaning techniques. Matte finished walls need special care when you clean them in order to maintain their fresh look without harming the ... more »

How to Clean Mirrors & Windows Without Cleaners

By gmakirk

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You can easily clean your windows and mirrors with no cleaning products, just water, a micro-fiber cloth & a clean terry cloth towel... more »

How to Clean Mirrors and Frames

By Silverwing

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Everyday someone is cleaning a mirror or a frame in there house. So, here are four steps to help you clean them... more »

How to Clean Naturally

By Almanac

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To get housecleaning done the natural way as they did in the good old days. Try using lemon juice in your cleaning water. The lemon acts as a powerful bacteria fighter and it can prevent mold and mildew from building up before it even starts. ... more »

How to Clean Naturally

By MH-Cali

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Cleaning naturally can be as simple as three main ingredients that most of us have already. Lemons (juice), white vinegar and baking soda. These separately or combined can clean just about anything in your house... more »

How to Clean Oil From a Garage Floor

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Oil drips in the garage can be an annoyance and even a hazard. With a few simple steps, you can easily clean oil from a garage floor... more »

How to Clean Out a Garbage Pail

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Horrible smelling, stinky garbage is an unpleasant thing to see or smell. Sometimes, when trash or garbage is left in its container too long, it can leave a lingering odor and sometimes even a lingering stain. Add to this the bacteria that could ... more »

How to Clean Out a Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cleaning out a home is often a long and tedious process but it doesn't have to be. Get your friends involved and have fun. Get rid of trash, remove the clutter and clean out your home while enjoying quality time with friends and family... more »

How to Clean Out a Pantry

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Kitchen pantries are highly useful. They can store far more food than standard kitchen cabinets, and even save the day when you just can't stand the thought of grocery shopping. Unfortunately, they can also become dust collectors and catch-alls, ... more »

How to Clean Oven Cleaner Residue From an Enamel Oven

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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Your oven was caked with burnt on food and you bought a product to clean off the enamel interior. You got off the food, but now there's a residue that you're having a hard time removing. When you wipe out your enamel oven with a grocery store ... more »

How to Clean Picture Frames

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Picture frames accumulate a great amount of dust and dirt. There are many small areas on even the simplest picture frame that need to be cleaned regularly. A well-cared-for frame will enrich the photo or painting beneath the glass. The following ... more »

How to Clean Plastic Plants

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While maintaining a freshly manicured lawn and a plentiful garden can be rewarding, those that don't have a "Green Thumb" may find the thought overwhelming. You can use artificial flowers and plastic plants to decorate your home--inside and ... more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By brandismusicbox

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Several techniques work nicely, but this one doesn't break your back!.. more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By binder

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This is a few of things I've done to clean pesky messes on the ceiling before. I hope it helps... more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By LouiseDahl

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The spouse and I have lived in several apartments with popcorn ceilings. They are difficult to clean with traditional methods so we came up with the following solution:.. more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By Melissa Wolfe

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Ceilings with a "popcorn" texture are notoriously difficult to clean. This kind of texturing is soft and often crumbles... more »

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