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How to Clean a Bathroom Without Harsh Chemicals

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Many people dread cleaning the bathroom, not because of having a close encounter with the worst grime in the house, but because of the noxious fumes harsh cleaning chemicals generate. You can clean your bathroom just as well without these harsh ... more »

How to Clean a Chimney

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Overtime, fires in a fireplace deposit creosote on the interior walls of the chimney. Built-up creosote is a fire hazard. It can ignite and start a fire inside the chimney that can spread to the roof before the homeowner is aware of the problem. ... more »

How to Clean a Fireplace

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A fireplace that has build-up of creosote and soot is dangerous and a major source of chimney fires. Cleaning a fireplace is not a fun job, but it will help keep your house safe. Follow these steps... more »

How to Clean a Fireplace With a Cloth

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It doesn't matter what reason you have for wanting to clean your fireplace, you can do it with a wet cloth. You must vacuum the fireplace first, however. Follow these steps to clean your fireplace with a cloth when it needs a good cleaning or ... more »

How to Clean a Front Porch With a Pressure Washer

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Clean your front porch regularly to maintain a welcome appearance to your home. For an extra deep cleaning use a pressure washer. The pressure washer will remove the dirt and grime from outdoor elements that build up over time. Rejuvenate your ... more »

How to Clean a Furnace

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Regular furnace maintenance is essential to keep your home heating system in top condition. Cleaning a furnace is not a difficult task, but it is an important one. Dust and debris build up in the system, creating friction and a possible fire ... more »

How to clean a glass shower and keep it that way!

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It happens suddenly when you realize you can no longer really see into and out of your shower doors or glass shower walls. Soap scum and hard water build up create a film that does not easily wipe away and harsh chemicals are hard on your hands, ... more »

How to Clean a Pedestal Fan

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Pedestal fans in interior rooms should be thoroughly cleaned every other month. If your pedestal fan is outside on the patio or in a humid location, cleaning should be done every other week. Humid locations can cause the pedestal fan to ... more »

How to Clean a Pool with a Weak Pool Vacuum

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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Cleaning the pool means waging an ongoing battle with nature. It's even harder when your automatic pool vacuum has weak suction power. If you set up a weekly pool cleaning routine, where you do most of the work and leave your vacuum only minimal ... more »

How to Clean a Wood Butcher Block

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Wood butcher blocks make a great style statement in the kitchen as either a countertop or an island, but it is important to keep wooden butcher block surfaces clean to ensure food safety... 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 Awning

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Awnings provide shade from the sun, protection from bad weather and a form of advertising for a business. Proper cleaning of your awning can keep it looking like new for many years... more »

How to Clean an Edge Sander

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By keeping household tools and machinery in a good clean condition, chances are, they will last longer. Edge sanders are great for those household projects but quickly clog with dust and debris. Keeping an edge sander clean between projects is as ... more »

How to Clean Chocolate From a Carpet

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Chocolate poses unique stain removal problems since it is comprised of both greasy and non-greasy elements. What works for one type of stain only solves half of the problem with chocolate. There is a simple way to clean chocolate out of carpet so ... more »

How to Clean French Window Panes

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French windows consist of small glass panes held together by strips of wood to form a window or door. You normally see them in traditional architecture. They give a structure character and style. With a few tips, you can make cleaning your French ... more »

How to Clean Gutters

By Murray Anderson

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Cleaning gutters is a dirty job--and most people figure doing it once in the fall is enough. However, gutters play an important role in carrying water away from your home, reducing soil erosion, extending the life of your siding and helping to ... 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 Popcorn Ceilings

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Popcorn ceilings are notable for their "cottage-cheese" texture, and are most often found in homes that were built throughout the 1960s and 1970s, throughout the United States. Many remain displayed in said homes, but, if left ... more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

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Popcorn ceilings have been extremely popular through the years as an easy ceiling choice. Although they serve well as ceilings, they are not so easy to clean. With a gentle hand, some patience, and a lot of time to spend, you can still clean ... 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 mspaula

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Popcorn ceilings are a texture that is sprayed and has the appearance of “popcorn” or “cottage ceiling.” Most of the popcorn ceilings are white. They are very difficult to clean... more »

How to clean quartz/silestone/quarella composite worktops

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how to clean your composite/quartz worktops.. more »

How to Clean Roof Gutters and Prevent Future Cleanups

By jmessina10

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Cleaning your gutter becomes a chore that usually has to be done at least twice a year. This article will show you how to clean your gutter for the last time and how to prevent future clean ups. Before starting the cleaning process go to your ... more »

How to clean silver

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Cleaning silver to bring back the shine. The HomeServe do-it-yourself guide to clean and polish silver easily. This silver cleaning solution can be used for cutlery, jewellery and more... more »

How to Clean Stains from Concrete

By eMerrill

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Does your front walk or driveway look like a Jackson Pollock painting? Read on for some methods for getting rid of unsightly stains and blotches in concrete and masonry surfaces... more »

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