Cleaning Appliances

How to Clean a Refrigerator

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That joke about the moldy produce being a science experiment has gotten pretty stale. It's time to clean out the fridge and freshen things up. Here's how to do this weekly chore right... more »

How to Clean a Sink Drain

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Is your drain sluggish or backed up? It's a good idea to clean your drainage pipes to keep them free of odors and clogs. Here are a few simple steps to get your drain working properly in no time... more »

How to Clean a TV Screen

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Cleaning a TV screen is a very simple task. Taking care not to damage the surface of the device is of utmost concern. Once the television screen has been properly cleaned, a bright, crisp picture is sure to please. Use the following tips to clean ... more »

How to Clean Coffee Pots

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Coffee pots are relatively easy to clean, that is until you leave the burner on with only remnants of your much-loved morning drink in the pot. Once stains set in, there's a little trouble in removing the burnt traces of the delightful brew. The ... more »

How to clean dishwasher air vent

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My dishwasher would not drain suddenly. After Googleing various articles which pointed in various directions, I finally found it to be the problem with the air gap attachment that you would see protruding out of your sink on the counter top. The ... more »

How to Clean Your Apartment When You Move

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When the time comes where you have to pick up your things and go, make sure that you leave the place as clean as it possibly can be. Especially if you live in an apartment. Not only will this be courteous to the people who move in after you do ... more »

How to Clean Your Dyson Animal Vacuum Cyclone Component

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The Dyson Animal is the best vacuum out there to clean carpeted or uncarpeted homes. It's intended for pet owners who have a lot of hair to pick up, but works for all types of vacuuming. Sometimes your purple Dyson Animal vacuum starts to smell ... more »

How to Fix Washing Machine Spinner

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Washing machines, like any other mechanical device, occasionally needs servicing. A common problem with an older washing machine is that the spinner, or agitator, stops rotating during wash cycles. Fortunately, most washing machine problems are ... more »

How to get hair off of the floor

By reneev

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Well, we all really dislike sweeping. It just makes more of a mess, and who wants to touch gross hair? I think that its one our main fears. Touching hair. SICK! Being a housekeeper for many years, we have this handy dandy little tool that we use ... more »

How to Make Your Own Oven Cleaner

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Armed only with household products such as vinegar, salt, baking soda and ammonia, you can tackle almost any nasty oven mess... more »

How to Polish Brass and Copper

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Taking care of your brass objects and accessories is simple, and you may already have the necessary products... more »

How to Properly Clean A Dryer Lint Trap

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Every once in awhile a good thorough cleaning is in order for your dryer lint trap. If its left dirty and not given a good cleaning every so often it can cause your dryer to use twenty to thirty percent more energy! So why not take five minutes ... more »

How to Remove Stains From a Stone Countertop

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Hard as they are, granite and marble are porous stones that can easily soak up oils and liquids. Spills that aren't quickly cleaned leave unsightly stains on an otherwise beautiful surface. Applying a simple poultice--a cloth dampened with an ... more »

How to Treat Burned Pots and Pans

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The risotto is nearly done, then the phone rings and the next thing you know, you've got a mess to clean. Scorched foods can leave stubborn spots in pots and pans that no amount of elbow grease can remove. But just a few essentials in your pantry ... more »

How to Use Peroxide to Clean

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Hydrogen peroxide is an inexpensive product found in most supermarkets and drug stores. In the past, peroxide was used mainly for cuts and scrapes, but today new discoveries have been made. Three percent peroxide can be used as a household ... more »

How to Clean a Porcelain Sink

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White porcelain sinks aren't the easiest item in the kitchen to keep clean. Stains and spots show up and the sink starts to look dingy and dirty. Although porcelain is not fast and effortless to keep looking clean, it's still one of the top ... more »

How to Clean a Sponge With a Microwave Oven

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Sponges are convenient and reusable, but they carry a big problem. If they're used all day, all over the kitchen, they can pick up a lot of bacteria and viruses along with the spills and splatters. Luckily there is something in nearly every ... more »

How to Clean a Washing Machine

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Do you have stains in your washing machine? Here's what to do... more »

How to Clean an Espresso Machine

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Your espresso machine may have an automatic light that signals when it needs cleaning, or you might just notice that your espresso is tasting a little funky. Either way, routinely cleaning the machine is necessary to keep your morning java ... more »

How to Clean Stainless Steel with Vinegar

By Dani Fausek

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Whether pots and pans or kitchen appliances, stainless steel has always been popular for cooking. It's healthier to use than aluminum or Teflon, but keeping it clean and shining can sometimes be a chore. Following are some healthy, non-toxic and ... more »

How to Clean Stove Burner Grates

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It turns out pancakes and eggs on a weekly basis and dinner for 8 every now-and-then, but it's been ages since you've shown your stove top burner grates some tender love and care. Whether your porcelain enamel burner grates are lightly ... more »

How to Deodorize Your Microwave

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Nothing is more unappetizing than going to cook something and being assaulted with nasty smells. The microwave tends to hold odors a long time, but you can combat the problem with a little know how. To keep your microwave smelling sweet, try ... more »

How to Refresh a Smelly Refrigerator

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Is something fouling the air around your refrigerator? Assuming it's not a long-forgotten dish left inside, there are two common causes: mold growing inside the drip pan, or dust overheating on the condenser coils... more »

How to Remove Permanent Marker Marks From Household Surfaces

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Most permanent markers create stains that are difficult to treat. If you clean the stain immediately after it was made, you may be able to remove the stain before it sets. Follow these simple steps to remove the permanent marker stain... more »

How to Clean a Glass Pipe

By Etch Tabor

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For smokers, glass pipes are the crown jewel of smoking accessories. For tobacco aficionados, they offer a clean smoke that doesn't detract from the flavor of the tobacco. The problem is that they get dirty very easily. But with a little work, ... more »

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