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How to Get Rid of Mold in a Boxspring
According to the Better Sleep Council, the Average American spends one third of his life in bed, which equals approximately 220,000 hours a person will spend lounging, relaxing or sleeping in a bed. Many of these beds are supported with box springs, which provide support to the mattress. As with a m
Tips for Using Vinegar for Cleaning Wood
Vinegar can clean all kinds of wood.wood image by Marvin Gerste from Fotolia.comVinegar makes an excellent wood cleaner because it won’t damage wood finish or warp wood like other products do. Cleaning with vinegar is a green alternative to the sometimes toxic and expensive cleaners...
EcoQuest Parts
Air purifiers remove harmful pollutants and ease allergies.air pollution image by loooki from Fotolia.comEcoQuest air purifiers help clean the air in residential areas quietly and effectively. If it breaks or needs replacement parts, however, ordering them is a cheaper alternative to...
How to Wash Crushed Velvet
Crushed velvet is a soft fabric with a rich texture available in a wide variety of colors. Whether you are dealing with stretch crushed velvet or a non-stretch crushed velvet, the basic process of washing the material is the same. Crushed velvet may or may not be colorfast, so always test the fabric
The Best Way to Clean Outside of House Siding
Though often neglected in home care, your home's siding is highly important in the curb appeal of your residence. In dry climates, dust builds up. In wet climates, algae and mold may takes hold. These conditions make the house appear dirty rather than fresh and clean. If your house is not due for a
How to Clean Wax from a Candleholder
As a candle burns, the wax melts and runs down the candle, leaving a mess all over your candleholder. The candleholder is convenient as it prevents wax from spilling onto other surrounding surfaces, but you are still left with a cleaning project to remove the wax from the holder. The best way to com
Athletes' Feet: How to Clean the Shower
Athlete's foot is a highly contagious fungal infection that can prove very difficult to remove. Like most fungi, athlete's foot thrives on moisture, and so it will often dwell in wet showers, where unsuspecting people step on the infected floor and subsequently acquire the fungus. If you acquire ath
Drawbacks of Chlorine Bleach
Classified as a disinfectant, chlorine bleach has a reputation for killing various microorganisms and bacteria. But before you select chlorine bleach as your chemical of choice, you may want to consider the drawbacks. Even though chlorine bleach is capable of eradicating fungi, bacteria...
How to Use a Golden Grain Grinder
The Golden Grain Grinder manufactured by Kuest Enterprises is an electric/manual combination grinder that features a motor, grinding unit with self-cleaning grinding stones (fitted with sharp stainless steel cutting edges), a wooden housing for the unit and a stainless steel flour collection/storage
Cleaning a GE Electric Glass Stove Top
General Electric is a widely recognized name when it comes to the manufacturing and sales of appliances. One popular type of appliance marketed by GE is the stove. GE stoves come in a variety of styles. The electric glass top GE stove features smooth burners that are built into the surface of the ra
How to Remove a Water-Saver From a Showerhead
Showerhead retailers must sell showerheads that only put out 2.5 gallons of water-per-minute. Imposed federally, this requirement helps with water conservation. This law does not apply to homeowners. You can remove the water-saver in your showerhead to increase the flow. You might get more water, bu
Uses of Chlorine Bleach
Chlorine bleach uses go beyond whitening.cleaning mailbox 2. image by mdb from Fotolia.comThe most common use of chlorine bleach is to remove color, stains, or whiten, particularly with clothing. While it is very effective at this task, there are a number of other lesser-known uses for...
What Works Best for Carpet Stains
Carpet stains can prove frustrating and even exhausting. If you have ever had to contend with a seemingly impossible stain, like the type resulting from a red wine spill or mustard, you probably understand the aggravation. If you apply the right solutions, you can make the stain removal process much
Acrobat Ants Information
Acrobat ants are a type of insect that raise their abdomen, the rear section of an insect, above their thorax and head when threatened. The name comes from the comparison to an acrobat, who balances on their front hands. While acrobat ants nest outdoors, they also may live indoors, and many home own
How to Make Bug Repellent From Dish Washing Detergent
Repelling insects in your home or garden doesn't necessarily mean spraying with insecticides made from harmful chemicals. Natural pest control is safer for you and your pets. You can make repellents from household ingredients and regular dish washing liquid is often part of the mixture. While dish s
How to Clean Glass and Mirrors with No Streaking
Here's a great tip on cleaning glass and mirrors without leaving streaks. It's simple and solution using one key household item that even works in the sun.
How to Clean an Overcooked Cast Iron Pot
A cast iron pot is an ideal heat conductor, allowing food to cook evenly and consistently. Cast iron is also inexpensive and durable, often lasting a lifetime. Therefore it's a favorite among chefs and home cooks. It's important to properly season and coat the pot with oil, which will create a non-s
The Best Way to Cut a Hole in a Ceramic Tile
One of the biggest dilemmas when laying ceramic tile is what to do when you get to a pipe sticking out of the surface or some other obstruction that requires the cutting of a hole. Your score-and-snap tile cutter is useless here, because it cuts only straight lines. There are several ways to deal wi
How to Remove Highliter Ink From Pen
Highlighter pens are made a bit differently than standard ink pens. The ink reservoir is more of a stiff round sponge tube. The highlighter pen barrel often is sought after by crafters to make different kinds of decorative crafts. Before the barrel is usable, it is necessary to remove highlighter i