Cleaning Appliances

How to Clean an Oven that isn't Self-Cleaning!

By KCout

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If you have an oven that is not equipped with a self-cleaning feature use this simple technique for an easy clean-up... more »

How to Clean Hairspray off a Curling Iron

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A common way to damage a curling iron is to allow caked-on hairspray to stay on the curling iron. Over time, the curling iron will become sticky and thick; not something that you want to put in your hair. Before throwing out that curling iron, ... more »

How to Clean Rusted Silverware

By jakon

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Even stainless steel silverware can accumulate rust spots over time. The cause may be contact with something else that was rusty, such as a cheese grater, or just that your silverware sits in the dishwasher bathing in water spots. If you've ... more »

How to clean your garbage disposal

By april ort

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Everyone loves the convenience of a garbage disposal, but no one likes the awful smell that can come from continued use over time. Here are some tips for ensuring that when you aren't using your garbage disposal, you won't know that it's there... more »

How to Clean your Glass Coffee Pot like a Professional

By Christina Ellis

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Keep your coffee pot crystal clear just like the professional coffee houses in 2 simple steps..... more »

How to clean your stove top

By WendyRenee

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Does your stove top get grease and baked on spots that won't come off not matter how hard you try? The secret is to use oven cleaner. Make sure you get the fume-free kind otherwise you will really be choking on the fumes... more »

How to Create a Non toxic Disinfectant and antimildew spray cleaner

By CLEANelizabeth

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Non toxic Disinfectant and Anti mildew Cleanser! This is my favorite spray cleaner. It does a great job and makes my appliances all shiny!.. more »

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies (EASY, CHEAP, SAFE & CLEAN)

By John Huguley

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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies. Read on and you will find the CHEAPEST, SAFEST, CLEANEST, method of getting rid of common household fruit flies. Back in 1987 I was doing a lot of traveling, and not spending a lot of time at home. On one occasion ... more »

How to Know the Parts of a Rug Doctor Steam Cleaner

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The rug doctor is a carpet steam cleaner with simple parts and is user friendly. You can buy one from the manufacturer or rent one at many major retailers. You can rent a regular or wide track model depending on how much floor you need to cover, ... more »

How to Remove Hard Water Buildup From Shower Head

By GreenKnitter

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Even the cleanest showers can get hard water buildup over time. This article will show you the quick, easy and green way to remove the gunk and get your shower flowing again... more »

How to Shine Your Stones

By Amanda Smith

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You can restore your jewels shine by using the following guide. I'll show you how to polish the most common stones... more »

How to Steam Clean a Microwave

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It's easy to forget to clean exploding chili or other messes inside the microwave. After a while the food residue becomes nearly impossible to clean off. The best method for cleaning harden food off the inside of the microwave is to steam it off. ... more »

How to Use Dryer Sheets Around the Home

By hikernb

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Dryer sheets--they're not just for the dryer any more! Who knew such a small item could have so many uses..... more »

How to wash away the smell of onions and peppers.

By thepoo2

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How to get rid of the smell left behind from cutting onions and peppers... more »

How to Clean a Malfunctioning Gas Burner

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Most of the time, when a gas burner refuses to light or runs poorly when lit, the cause is dirt or grease. Fine particles of dirt or grease spatters can clog the flame openings on the burner, or can plug the pilot light that starts the burner. ... more »

How to Clean and Defrost a Refrigerator

By Henry

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Cleaning and defrosting the refrigerator is not something that most people love to do—but it’s one of life’s necessities. It can help your refrigerator run more smoothly, extend the life of the appliance, keep food fresher, and even help out the ... more »

How to clean any surface naturally.

By jessicamhays

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You can clean any surface even your childs toys without using harmful chemicals! And it will not scratch the surface... more »

How to Clean DVDs

By bruceleroy

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By now, everyone has converted from VHS to DVD, but DVDs require more careful handling that video tapes. If they get dirty, they won't play properly, and if you repeatedly allow dirt and stains to collect, you may have to replace the disc. Read ... more »

How to Clean Smoke Damage from Walls and Fixtures After a Small Fire

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Smoke can make a mess of walls, drapes and fixtures. Although the task looks daunting, there are ways to make cleaning soot and odors efficient--and nearly painless... more »

How to Clean Starch Residue from the Bottom of an Iron

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Your shirts may be perfectly starched, but your iron is worse for the wear, as you can see by the caked-on spray starch all over the sole plate. Here's a gentle way to clean that iron!.. more »

How to Defrost the Freezer

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Most modern freezers don't need to be defrosted, but should be washed out and cleaned periodically. Following are steps for defrosting freezers that need it -generally when ice builds up to a thickness between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch... more »

How to Eliminate Kitchen Odors

By Ruby Bayan

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The food preparation and cooking activities in the kitchen make it the area of the house most susceptible to generating and retaining odors. Food flavors from exotic meals, molds from expired dishes, and the musty stench from the garbage disposal ... more »

How to Eliminate the Mildew Smell in a Washing Machine

By danielzrib

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When you start to notice that mildewy smell emanating from your washing machine, realize that it's time for some maintenance!.. more »

How to get rid of ants

By reneev

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As the spring and summer months approach us pesky little creatures come out. One of the most popular are ANTS! The one insect that we all dislike. The one that keeps on coming back. The one that we find on our counter tops, on walls, and the ... more »

How to Mouseproof Your Home.

By imaqueen1975

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how to get rid of mice and mouseproof your home... more »

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