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What Are Some Good Upholstery Cleaning Products?
Take care when cleaning upholstered fabric so as not to damage the fibers.sofa set image by Ritu Jethani from Fotolia.comUpholstered furniture like sofas and love seats are difficult to clean properly if something has spilled on them because they're soft, so you can't simply wipe them...
What Do You Clean the Walls With After Removing Wall Paper?
Stripping wallpaper is undoubtedly one of the more miserable home-renovation jobs. It must be done, however, in order to have your new wall covering---whether it be paint or wallpaper---adhere properly and look professional. Once you're at the stage of cleaning the wall, you are almost done.
How to Get Turmeric Stains Out
Turmeric is the key ingredient in mustard, curry and many other Indian dishes. The main ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, gives it a bright yellow color. Turmeric stains are notoriously stubborn and difficult to remove. Your best chance to successfully get yellow turmeric stains out of fabrics and c
How to Operate a Tractor
Tractors are one of the most common farm tools used for carrying implements, transporting materials and as remote sources of power. You should not operate a tractor alone without knowing the controls and exercising safety cautions as several fatalities a year occur from tractor accidents. The best w
How to Take Bleach Stains Off Green Shoes
Splattered bleach can leave unsightly, whitish "stains" on colored clothing items. Bleach stains differ from average stains. Unlike stains from substances such as wine or ink, which add unwanted spots of pigment, bleach instead removes the existing pigment. To remove stains that added pigment you ne
Traditional Japanese Tableware
Japanese culture owes as much to Buddhism as it does to its own indigenous Shinto tradition. The influence of Zen has produced a reverent minimalism that pervades Japanese life. Combined with the undercurrent of nature worship instilled by Shinto, which pre-dates Buddhism in Japan, the result is an
The Best Grout Cleaner Ideas
The best grout cleaner for your tile surfaces depends on what your needs are. You can choose from a range of mild to harsh cleaners, from a variety of different consistencies and from choices that are more natural or less. All-purpose, homemade or mild cleaners work well for everyday cleaning or for
How to Spot Clean Carpet With Foam Carpet Cleaner
Cleaning your carpet on a regular basis is usually recommended by the manufacturers. Between cleanings you can spot clean and help keep your carpet looking nice and clean. This article will tell you how to spot clean your carpet with foam cleaner in the high traffic areas or just in an area that yo
How to Use Hickory Chips With a Gas Grill
When smoking meat, wood chips like hickory enhance the smoky flavor of the food. Gas grills sometimes include a special area in the cooker to place hickory chips. If your grill doesn't have such a feature, you can improvise.
Methods of Refining Tin
Tin is a soft, silvery-white metal that carries a bluish cast. It was used in earlier times alloyed with copper to make bronze. Tin's softness makes it usable only when alloyed with other elements, except in the production of glass where molten glass is floated on top of molten tin. There are severa
Smells in Washing Machines
As appliances that are frequently wet on the inside and responsible for removing odors from fabrics, it's not surprising that washing machines sometimes develop their own smells. Several factors can lead to a smelly washing machine. Fortunately, there are general cure-alls available, including runni
How to Clean Lambskin Leather
Lambskin is a soft skin that comes in two varieties, shearling and smooth. Shearling lambskin is napped, soft leather that's similar to suede, while smooth lambskin is a soft, fine-grained leather. These cuts of lambskin leather have different durability. Shearling lambskin is used in delicate cloth
What Is in a Soy Wax Candle?
Soy wax candles have increased in popularity as people have become concerned about the possible health and environmental hazards of burning petroleum-based wax candles. Soy candles may contain only wax made from soybean oil, or may have several other ingredients added.
How to Get Old Masking Tape Off
Old masking tape discolors and becomes ragged and brittle. Trying to simply tear it off is often not successful. Bits and pieces of the tape will tend to cling, making the area look ugly and ragged. The method to remove the remainder is similar for all surfaces, whether the tape is stuck to wood, me
How to Wash Single Hung Windows
Single hung windows are windows with a movable bottom sash. The top sash is unmovable. These differ from single hung fixed windows (also called simply fixed windows) as fixed windows do not open at all. Some single hung bottom sashes only slide vertically up and down. Others may tilt for easier clea
How to Polish Acrylic Edges
Acrylic is a clear plastic that, while resembling glass, is both lighter and more resilient against the weather, as well as less likely to crack or break if struck. To polish the edges of a piece of acrylic so that they are smooth, you will need power tools that some have on hand, but which can be a
Poly Blend Grout Colors
The Polyblend brand of grout encompasses numerous grout types, including sanded grout, nonsanded grout, epoxy grout and specialty products such as Grout Renew and ceramic tile caulk. No matter how diverse the blend is, all Polyblend grouts come in a selection of 48 different colors. Most retailers o
How to Clean Rust Off of Aluminum Heat Ducts
Rust can naturally develop on certain metals. It is a reaction between the metal and oxygen. Aluminum, however, does not rust naturally, but your aluminum heat ducts can develop rust stains if rusty water drips on them or if the aluminum has steel or iron nails or rivets. This rust can weaken the a
How do I Use Cloth to Make a Ceiling in the Basement?
An unfinished basement ceiling is unsightly and can ruin the décor of an area. Installing a permanent drywall ceiling is expensive and time consuming. A ceiling can be made from loosely hung cloth to cover the unfinished area and add aesthetic appeal to the room. With a few simple supplies an
How to Get Hydraulic Oil Out of Pants
Hydraulic oil is vital for lubricating machine parts, but when it ends up on your pants, it creates a mess. Greasy oil absorbs into pants fabric quickly, leaving dark discoloration. The wrong cleansing techniques can result in a set oil stain with a greasy odor. You can get hydraulic oil out of your