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Even the most pristine shelters, boarding facilities and veterinary kennels have a distinct doggy odor that can be tough to eliminate. Removing odors is not always just about aesthetics, it's about keeping the kennel areas clean and sanitized. It's not easy when dogs all around are ill, anxious enough to spill or not quite housebroken to begin with.
If you'd love to have a dog in your life, but you or someone in your household suffers from allergies triggered by animal dander, a Samoyed could fill the bill. These medium-sized white dogs don't produce dander, although they do shed a fair amount. While no dog is truly hypoallergenic, many people with allergies can tolerate the Samoyed. However, it's not the breed for everyone.
Stopping an old dog from urinating on the rug is one basic element of behavior modification that you can complete right at home. Stop an old dog from urinating on the rug with help from a certified professional dog trainer in this free video clip.
While both male and female cats are liable to urinate outside of the litter box for a number of reasons, it's more prevalent in males -- particularly males that haven't been neutered. But the behavior doesn't have to be hormonally motivated, necessarily. Males and females often urinate inappropriately for other reasons you need to look into.
You can get static out of a hair brush in one of a few easy ways depending on your preferences. Get static out of a hair brush with help from a NYC born and raised hair/makeup artist in this free video clip.
School glue isn't necessarily as hard to get out of your hair as it may seem. Get school glue out of your hair with help from a New York City-born hair and makeup artist in this free video clip.
Getting a stuck hairbrush out of your hair is sometimes a bit easier said than done. Get a stuck hairbrush out of the hair with help from a professional hair stylist in this free video clip.
Getting beehive hair is easy, as all it requires is that you break the process down into a series of individual and manageable steps. Find out about the steps you can take for beehive hair with help from a professional hairstylist in this free video clip.
Removing pet eye from a photo is a lot easier than you probably thing it is. Remove pet eye from a photo with help from a well-versed web, graphic and illustrative designer in this free video clip.
A cat will gently rub his head, face and cheeks against your leg or hand as a way to mark you with his individual scent. Cats perform this action, kind of like a head-butt, on both people and other cats. Scent is a very important part of cats' repertoire of communication, and this is a friendly gesture that is used to convey trust and affection.
Canine dermatitis typically presents itself in the form of dry, red, irritated areas on a dog’s skin, possibly made worse or even infected by the dog’s continual scratching. There are a variety of skin conditions that are related to dermatitis, the majority of which are treated with topical ointments, creams and washes, each designed to relieve itching symptoms. An exact treatment plan depends on the origination and extent of the skin disorder.
With the help of a couple of treats and maybe a squeaky toy or two, you position your dog in front of your camera, earnestly attempting to capture an award-winning shot, or at least one that will land her on the cover of your next holiday card. But when you download your hoped-for masterpiece, what jumps out at you is not the dog's beauty, not the essence of your dog's sweet soul through her big, beautiful brown eyes -- not even how adorable she is. No, your dog is staring back at you through ghoulishly green night-vision goggles. Don't despair.…
Whitewash, also referred to as calcimine or lime paint, is a paint used on wood items so they appear bright white. Whitewash's two main ingredients are calcium hydroxide and chalk. Over time, whitewashed items such as furniture pieces may begin to peel or chip. Removing the whitewash allows you to restore the old look of the furniture or prepare it for a new coat of whitewash. The process used to remove the whitewash is the same one used for any other type of paint.
Most private residences use toilets instead of urinals because the former can serve both genders, and eliminate liquid and solid wastes. But urinals are common in public men’s rooms because they can be used quickly to eliminate liquid waste. They also take up less space than a toilet. And they require proper mounting for correct use.
Leaving your pot unattended for even a few minutes while cooking can sometimes cause your food to burn in the pot. Although you wash the pot and remove all of the burnt-on food, the burnt smell may linger, making the pot unusable. Treat your metal pot with common ingredients that absorb and reduce odor, such as lemon, salt, baking powder and vinegar. With a few simple steps, you can remove the burnt smell from your pot.
Dying your hair at home is an alternative to spending money at a salon. When dying your hair, especially from light to dark, there's a chance the color won't look as you anticipated. If you bleached your hair, it may look brassy or golden-yellow instead of a proper blonde color.
Spilling antibacterial soap on your carpet may not seem like a big deal, but any moisture on a rug can take a toll. Liquid soap, by design, stays wet and viscous. This moisture can cause deterioration to the fibers of the carpeting. As with most messes, the most effective course of action is quick clean up. This will prevent the sticky soap from sitting long enough to do much harm.
Numerous hairstyles and treatments require applying glue on or around your hair. Glue is what holds hair extensions in place and secures wigs around hairlines. Additionally, certain delousing treatments use glue to trap and kill head lice. Glue consistency and strength differs by type, but rubbing alcohol dissolves them all.
Furry and feathered friends make wonderful companions and add to the quality of life. Even if your pet is well-trained, an occasional accident can still occur due to illness, age, stress or excitement. There are many commercial products on the market to help you clean carpet stains caused by your pets, but these products often contain harmful chemicals. Home recipes made with effective ingredients and supplies work just as well to remove pet stains without leaving unsafe chemical residue behind.
If you’ve ever had a dog get so excited that he peed on your leg or if you inadvertently left a pile of clothing on the floor where Fido had an accident, you will want to know how to remove dog urine odors from laundry. No matter the turn of events, it is important to clean and remove the dog urine odors from laundry before smells and stains set in. Methods of removing dog urine odors from laundry are safe to use on clothing, linens, dog beds and rugs.
Occasionally carpets develop lumps and bumps because of poor stretching and laying when they were new, but more often the lumps appear through wear and tear or after moving and dragging heavy furniture. Not only are lumpy carpets unsightly, they are also a trip hazard. Safety, and a newly neat appearance, is gained when the carpets are re-stretched.
A mix of color pigments, ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, hair dye "stains" your hair, and if it drips, it may also stain anything else it comes in contact with. If it so happens that the hair dye oozes onto your wood cabinets, it may take more than a quick wipe-down to remove it. More times than not, the portion of the wood cabinet that received the dye job may need a quick makeover.
Accidents are a fact of life if you have a dog, and it can be difficult to remove odor from the carpet without shampooing or steam-cleaning it. There are numerous commercial products that claim to remove odors and stains, but you don't have to resort to chemicals to get the job done. You probably have supplies in your home that will work well, and keep your family and pets healthier.
Hair dye alters the color of your hair and anything else it stains. The pigment in hair dye is easily absorbed into wooden floorboards. If you act fast, a fresh hair dye stain can be wiped right off; but hair dye pigment that's been on the wood floor surface longer leaves a discolored spot on the surface. You can get a hair dye stain out of wooden floorboards by removing the stain and restoring the finish.
Whether you have recently bleached your hair or your previously lightened hair color is a bit washed out, you might experience some brassy-looking gold tones. If you prefer a deeper and more uniform color, it's best to remove the brassy gold effects. You don't have to be a professional hairdresser to even out your hair color. Everything you need to get the gold out of lightened hair is available at your local beauty supply retailer.
Cats are fastidious and seldom need to be bathed. However, there may be times when your cat gets dirty or comes home with something harmful on its coat, such as motor oil. Rather than let the cat clean itself and ingest harmful substances, it's better to give the cat a bath. The same is true if the cat has gotten into something that smells bad. Cat shampoo will remove many odors from your cat.
Gummy bracelets are a popular fashion accessory for young girls. The bracelets are made out of a soft rubber compound that will absorb and hold dye and other stains quickly. If you need to remove hair dye from a gummy bracelet you can do so with a pencil eraser, an alcohol-based liquid and dye remover.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cement can be difficult to get out of carpeting in the event of a spill. How quickly you respond to the stain has a significant impact on how difficult it is to clean. If it is still wet, you can get most of the cement up with little trouble. Dry cement is significantly more difficult to remove. You need to unbond the cement from the carpet before it can be removed after it has dried.
Keeping your litter boxes tidy helps encourage your cats to use them and not your carpet, but the small pieces of the clay litter are easily tracked all over the house. Cat litter in the carpet, whether it's spilled from the box or tracked in by cats and people, can carry in the scent of animal urine. Once it's ground into the carpet the scent adheres to the carpet fibers. Getting both the litter and the odor out freshens your carpet and prevents your cats from being drawn to urinate in the area.
Tangles in your hair can ruin your day. Not only are they messy and unsightly, but they can also be painful to remove. The fine hairs along the hairline at the back of your neck can be sensitive to the pulling and tugging that accompany your morning grooming session. When you are sleeping, these hairs get rubbed on the pillow and form tight tangles that can be difficult to get out. There are several tricks you can try to detangle your locks with the least amount of fuss and pain.
With all the effort ladies put into creating stylish hairdos, it's inevitable to on occasion get a hairbrush tangled in your hair. Before you panic and frantically tear the brush -- and your hair -- from your scalp, call a friend instead. You don't have to cut a chunk of your lovely locks to remove the hairbrush either. All you have to do is hold the handle steady while your friend does all the work.
Glass of any kind may develop odor due to surface grime or mold. Pungent, musty odors develop easily in jars, vases, drinking glasses, or on beveled glass due to mildew, for example. Odors on glass are only surface odors, however, as glass is non-porous. Inexpensive household remedies work well for safely removing any odors from glass products.
The Adidas Calissage is a pair of after-sport slide sandals featuring lightweight EVA-injected outsoles, a hook and loop closure, and clear TPR foot beds that provide a massaging effect. Like all other footwear, the Calissage can last longer and look better if cleaned regularly and effectively. Because it’s made with different materials, there are several ways to ensure that cleaning it will not damage the item.
Creep Crawler Plasti-Goop is used in conjunction with the Creeper Crawler oven and molds to create insects and other creepy crawlers. The slimy, goop-like substance is poured into the molds and solidified into a soft plastic critter while baking in the oven. If the plastic goop is squirted into the carpeting the resulting gooey stain must be removed promptly. While the Creepy Crawler goop won't solidify in your carpet, it leaves a sticky stain that becomes a dirt magnet.
Cleaning up permanent marker is challenging. These markers are designed to last for years and will absorb quickly into a porous material such as fabric or carpet fibers. In order to use it you will need special cleaners and if those don't work you will need to bleach or lighten the fabric to hide the stain. Chlorine bleach will turn the carpet yellow, green or even melt the fibers and is not an option for carpets. Oxygen bleach is the best solution because it is much less caustic.
When a dog’s ears have a bad smell, it is a sign that something is wrong. Your dog likely has an ear infection, or matter such as water or plant debris lodged inside its ear. If your dog is a puppy, it may have ear mites. Because the problem must be correctly identified and medicated, you must take your dog to a veterinarian. When you get home, clean your dog's ears and then apply the medication as instructed.
Going blond at home is a recipe for disaster. If your hair does not lighten enough, or the dye did not work well with your natural hair color, the result can be brassy, yellow locks. Hair can also yellow with age or sun exposure. Try and get the yellow out of your hair at home using toner and other hair products.
When you refinish a beautiful old piece, you not only save it from the scrap heap but may also bring smelly toxins into the house with your work. Volatile organic compounds, called VOCs, are solvents that soften and carry the solid resins and alkyds in varnish. They evaporate, or off-gas, into the air, leaving only the solid, protective coating. Although manufacturers continue to find ways to produce lower-VOC paints and varnishes, you can eliminate the problem of off-gassing entirely by taking a few extra steps with your furniture.
Whether it comes from a potty-training child or an elderly parent who suffers from incontinence, frequent accidents in your mobile home bathroom can lead to an overwhelmping urine odor. Urine has a protein in it called urea. Most surface cleaners do nothing to break down the odor-causing proteins, resulting in only a temporary fix for urine smells. To get rid of the human urine odor in your mobile home bathroom, use supplies that break down and absorb uric acid so your bathroom can be completely deodorized.
Ramen noodle soup is a staple in college dormitories and bachelor pads and homes, since it's a simple-to-make and inexpensive meal or snack. The soup contains long noodles and spices for flavoring. When a spill causes ramen noodles and spices to end up on your carpet, you must remove both the noodles and the liquid. Ramen noodle soup is also high in fat, resulting in a greasy stain that requires extra care to deal with.
Lighter fluid and gasoline leave a putrid smell on clothing that is difficult to get rid of with regular laundering. If you accidentally spill lighter fluid on your clothing, it is important to attend to the stain immediately, so the odor doesn't set in. There are several household ingredients, like vinegar and baking soda, that will do the trick to get the odor out and leave your garment smelling fresh.
Front loading washing machines have airtight seals so the water cannot leak out of the appliance. The seals on the machine trap moisture, which causes mold or mildew to form. Once mold forms in the appliance, you will notice a musty and unpleasant odor. Removing and preventing the mold from forming will keep the machine in good condition so that it lasts for many years.
Candy stains in the carpet are difficult to remove, but red candy stains are perhaps the granddaddy of them all. Many red candies contain an artificial red dye that contains oily substances like glycerin that stain carpet fibers. Get red candy out of carpet that has turned hard using heat and grease fighting liquid soap.
Flushing small amounts of hair down a toilet is safe, but large clumps can get caught inside a toilet trap. Toilets trap and prevent large objects from entering the plumbing system. Bulky items can clog the plumbing and cause a back-up. If you need to remove a hair clog from the toilet, there are a number of products and techniques you can try.
It moves, reacts and sounds like a real pet but it's just a toy. FurReal pets are a line of toys produced by the Hasbro company. The company sells a variety of these toys including cats, dogs, birds, horses, chimpanzees and even hamsters. These toys act like real pets but are simply controlled by batteries and sensors. Like with other furry toys, FurReal pets may require a bit of cleaning to keep them looking like new. Groom the pets on a regular basis to deter stains but be sure to clean stains if they do appear.
The removal of furniture pieces or the rearranging of furniture can result in flattened areas on your carpeting, or carpet impressions. Use any one of numerous items found around the home to remove carpet impressions, though it is best not to use any fluffing item too vigorously to avoid damaging the carpet fibers.
The smell coming from your new furniture may be caused by the lacquer, or by a cocktail of nasty chemicals. As chemicals evaporate from the furniture, they give off a strong, unpleasant odor, known as outgassing. Formaldehyde, used to cure all types of composite wood, is a common suspect, although glues and varnishes may also contain odor-emitting chemicals. Not only do these chemicals stink up the house, but they can cause serious health concerns, as well. Take a few steps to eliminate or reduce the odors emitted from your new furniture.
Mr. Sketch markers up the ante on the sensorial benefits of drawing with markers. In addition to bright, vibrant water colors, Mr. Sketch markers also are scented. The ink in Mr. Sketch markers is meant to be long-lasting, unlike water color paint, which can be more easily removed. When Mr. Sketch marker ink gets in your carpet, you must treat it similar to any other permanent marker stain to remove the ink and odor.
Whiteout, or Wite-Out, is a liquid correction fluid that was invented by an insurance company worker and basement waterproofer in 1966. The product has changed several times over the years, but is still white and used to correct your personal letter and term papers. Unfortunately, a messy child or accident can drip the runny substance onto your oak furniture. If left untreated, whiteout can seep into the wood and leave behind a permanent stain. Remove the correction fluid from your wood furniture without harming the finish.
Dealing with odors coming from heating vents can be maddening, particularly when the odor smells of rotten eggs or dead animals.You'd like to think your house is not only clean but tightly sealed against invasion from the outside. Unfortunately, though, microbes and mice often find a way into walls and heating systems from the surrounding soil. Traps dry out or freeze, and small children and their pets can squeeze objects down into floor vents that should never be there. Tracking down those odors is never simple, but several starting points may help.
