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Cleaning Grout Haze From Ceramic Tile
Grout SpongeGrout SpongesGrout haze can easily be cleaned up using a wet grout sponge. Shortly after grouting, use a wet grout sponge to clean up the grout haze that forms. You may have to do this two or three times over the next 24 hours as the grout sets. Do a final clean up with the...
How to Clean Urine & Feces
Urine and feces contain bacteria that is harmful to the body. The germs in feces have the ability to travel through the air, so any urine or feces should be cleaned immediately. Follow this guide to learn how to clean urine and feces and disinfect the contaminated area.
How to Kill Bathroom Mold with a Bleach & Water Mix
Mold thrives in areas where humidity is high and air circulation is poor. Bathrooms, particularly shower curtains and the grout between tiles, are prime environments for these simple organisms to grow. A mixture of bleach and water can be used to combat mold.
How to Remove Urine Stains on Rubber Flooring
Rubber flooring is long lasting and does not require much maintenance to keep it in shape. It can resist most household allergens and dust. Most liquids will not damage rubber flooring and mold or fungi will not grow on the surface, which makes this flooring an ideal choice for bathrooms. However, i
How to Clean Dog Urine From Concrete
Dog urine should be cleaned from concrete as soon as possible. Dog urine is easier to clean while it is still wet. If the dog urine has dried or stained the concrete, removing the urine or smell can be more difficult and may take several attempts. When cleaning, it's important to use products that r
How to Clean Mildew in the Attic
Mildewy attics are a common complaint among homeowners, especially when they have leaky roofs. Attics act as buffers between the roof and the home, allowing air to circulate freely through air vents. Damaged dry wall and stored furniture are generally the first to become mildewy. When inspecting you
How to Change A Brass Finish to A Darker Bronze
Brass is a popular metal used in bed frames, door knobs and fine art pieces. Brass is an alloy that is mainly constructed from zinc and copper and in its natural form has a yellowish appearance. This coloring can be attractive, but a more desirable finish for brass is a browner color. This color can
How to Clean Paint Off of Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors give most rooms a warm, cozy feeling with their rich color and glossy shine. Hardwood floors are simple to care for with occasional dry mopping and polishing to restore oils lost from normal wear and tear. Paint splatters on hardwood flooring occur when painting near floors without p
Tips to Clean Drip Pans
Drip pans can become dirty and greasy and make the top of your stove an unsightly mess. A few simple tips will help you clean your drip pans and have them looking brand-new in no time at all. The items needed to clean them are likely in your home already.
How to Get Water Stains Off Vintage Fabric
When trying to remove stains from vintage fabrics, water is usually involved. You can remove the stain by re-wetting it and then drying it with one of two methods. When working with vintage fabric, take care not to damage the item. Be gentle with the vintage fabric and pat the water stain, never rub
How to Promote the Oxidation of Hot Rolled Steel
Hot rolled steel is prone to rust if left unprotected since it lacks the high amount of chromium and nickle found is rust-resistant stainless steel. Despite the damage rust can do to hot rolled steel products, it can add warmth and the appearance of age to decorative products if properly controlled
What Helps Prevent Mold?
Mold can be prevented by regular inspections, maintenance and cleaning of a home's interior and exterior. Eliminating or cleaning sources of mold growth--old appliances, damaged structural materials and mildewed textiles or carpets--will stunt the spread of spores and increase the air quality in a h
About Organization
Organization is the art of finding a place for everything and then putting everything in its place. Good organization makes sense of clutter, paperwork and other items that can hinder your functionality on a daily basis. It is a system of classifying objects in a variety of categories, putting them
How to Remove Crayon Marks from a Pool Finish
Many children enjoy coloring, and they can sometimes color on surfaces not intended for crayons. Crayon marks on a pool finish can ruin the appearance of the pool tiles, causing the pool to appear dirty. Fortunately, crayons marks can be removed from most surfaces, including pool tiles. You should t
How to Clear a Smoke Smell From a Room Fast
Smoke smells linger in rooms for long periods of time and are offensive to everyone, but those with respiratory and sinus problems are especially sensitive to its effects. The smell of smoke is difficult to eliminate from a room because the odor gets absorbed into upholstered furniture, window treat
How to Rent a Tile Cleaning Machine
Tile floors require an occasional deep cleaning--particularly because of the stubborn stains that accumulate in the grout between the tiles. Professional tile and grout cleaning machines are effective in extracting dirt, removing stains and restoring the beauty of tile floor surfaces. If purchasing
How to Clean Suede in a Washing Machine
Suede is leather that has been chemically or physically abraded to produce a napped finish. Suede leather has more of a decorative finish than other types of leather. Suede is also a more delicate version of leather because, while you can spray it with suede protectants, suede is not as easy to weat
Tips on Cleaning Out & Getting Rid of an Old House
Cleaning an old house makes it easier to sell.old house image by Josef F Stuefer from Fotolia.comOld houses need not be a burden. If you hold the title to an old house, clean it up and sell it. You'll be rid of an ongoing headache, and may get some cash out of it. Be sure to give a fair...
How to Clean Very Dirty Hardwood Floors
If your hardwood floors are heavily soiled, you may have to use the "forbidden wood cleaner"–soapy water. Water and soap can damage wood and get between the floorboards, causing the boards to swell or making the subfloor damp. But occasionally, when floorboards are really dirty, you may need t