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How to clean limescale from your washing machine

By paul57

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to clean limescale from the drum and internal pipes on your washing machine place half a small cup of white vinegar to the powder draw,you can run the washer dry or wash something like towel run it on your normall wash cycle and this will clear ... more »

How to CLEAN METAL MINI BLINDS

By DUSTYMILLS

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ARE YOUR BLINDS COVERED IN DUST & COBWEBS?ARE THE CORDS BROWN FROM DIRTY HANDS? A LITTLE TIME & EFFORT WILL HAVE THEM LOOKING NEW AGAIN... more »

How to Clean Naturally

By Kat Yares

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Although there are a plethora of cleaning products on the market today, most contain chemicals that many would prefer not to use in their home. Luckily there are many household products that are safe and natural to use to clean your home. ... more »

How to Clean Naturally

By Hillary Marshall

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As Americans we are inundated with ads attempting to convince us we need a multitude of cleansers for every room of our home. Many don't realize the key to a sparkling clean home does not require purchasing a specialty cleanser for every separate ... more »

How to Clean Out a Rabbit Hutch

By Sari Hardyal

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Is the pet rabbit making a mess of his cage? You can clean up after him easily with a dustpan and some cage litter. A rabbit is a great family pet, and will be a very happy pet if you have a good cage cleaning routine... more »

How to Clean Out Drawers

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Don't be a junk-drawer junkie. Clean your drawers at least once a year to help keep your home organized and clutter-free... more »

How to Clean Out Your Closet and Let Go

By Bethenny Frankel

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I’m not a pack rat. In fact, I have the need to obsessively purge unnecessary items. Mostly everything in my closet is something high-quality, something I love or a classic piece that I will use forever. If you are the opposite—here are some ways ... more »

How to Clean Outdoor Wood Furniture

By Stacie Connerty

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You know that spring has arrived when you see the patio furniture start to come out. Before you replace your dirty looking furniture, try cleaning it first. Use these steps to clean your outdoor wood furniture and have it looking close to new in ... more »

How to Clean Oven Cleaner Residue From an Enamel Oven

By Deanna H

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A few easy tips for cleaning residue out of your oven... more »

How to Clean Plastic Bottles

By Jennifer Claerr

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Plastic bottles can be hard to clean, but if you are interested in recycling them, they have to be cleaned out. Fortunately, there are quite a few quick and easy ways to clean plastic bottles. The methods here are useful for not only cleaning ... more »

How to Clean Plastic Shower Curtains

By Jennifer Claerr

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Over time, plastic shower curtains can become covered in soap scum. However, washing the shower curtain in the washing machine can rip plastic shower curtains and destroy their printed patterns while leaving a lot of soap scum behind. This is ... more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By Rheality

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Once very popular, popcorn ceilings have become a thing of the past. Now, those persons that have popcorn ceilings are looking for ways to clean these types of very fragile ceilings without having the bits and pieces fall into their soup or coffee!.. more »

How to Clean Quickly

By LNAngel

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Uh oh. You just got the phone call that "they" were in town and will be there in 30 minutes and would LOVE to see your new place. The problem is, your house is a mess! Here are some tips you can do quickly, to fake a perfectly clean ... more »

How to Clean Rust Off Mailboxes

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Mailboxes are exposed to the elements constantly, so they often get rusty. To remove rust from a mailbox, you can use a rust removal product. Rust removers cut down on the time and effort it takes to clean rusted mailboxes, and the products are ... more »

How to Clean Silver Flatware

By Jennifer Claerr

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Silver flatware can be frustrating to clean. Ordinary washing often leaves tarnish and spots behind which seem impossible to remove. There are many ways to clean silver flatware which are not only easy, but which can be done cheaply with items ... more »

How to Clean Sippy Cup Lids

By Stacie Connerty

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Nothing is nastier than finding an old, crusty sippy cup with the makings of cottage cheese in them. If you can get past the rotting smell, the sippy cup can be cleaned and used another day. Sippy cup lids are notoriously hard to clean because of ... more »

How to Clean Tarnish From Sterling Silver

By writesaway

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Tarnished silver can be quite a headache... more »

How to Clean the Burner Assembly of The Gas Burner which not Lighting

By suresh007

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The Gas Burner is not Lighting.. how to Clean the Burner Assembly CAUTION: ALWAYS UNPLUG YOUR RANGE BEFORE WORKING ON IT!.. more »

How to Clean The Green Way

By Matt Lee

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Being green while you clean will not only help save you money, but it is healthier for you and your family, not to mention safer for the enviroment. Many people these days are looking for more eco-friendly ways to clean their homes. Here are ... more »

How to Clean The Hair Out Of Your Roomba Vacuum

By *Janet Ford

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Have you invested in an expensive Roomba vacuum cleaner and now upset that you can't seem to get all the pet (or human) hair out of your Roomba? Maybe you even burned out your motor. There is a method to this madness... more »

How to clean the leftover food odors and stains in the microwave

By FUSILLI1OF4

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Do you hate the leftover food odors, splatters and smells in your microwave? Take a look inside it might just be worse than you think. If it's time to clean your microwave follow these quick and easy steps and have a clean microwave in only 5 ... more »

How to Clean Tile and Grout Countertops

By amymcclair

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Tile and grouted counter tops can look amazing, but they can be difficult to keep clean. Food and other grime tends to get trapped in the grout lines, and it can be a pain to clean them when the dirt dries... more »

How to Clean Tile and Grouted Countertops

By DiscountTickets

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Tile Counter tops Look Really Great, but can be really difficult to keep clean. Getting rid of that dirty grouted in between the tile can be a hard chore. Here is an easy way to clean the grouted counter tops.. more »

How to Clean Toilets

By AHermitt

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It is imperative to have clean toilets because they can harbor dangerous germs that can make you sick such as salmonella and E. coli. Household toilets should be cleaned once or twice a week depending on how many people use the toilet on a daily ... more »

How to Clean Up Household Mold

By M.L. Barton

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Discovering a mold problem in your home isn't just an annoyance. Mold can cause serious health problems for people living in your home and the fungus can cause considerable property damage by invading wallboard, wood, carpet and more. Knowing ... more »