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How Do I Clean a Custom Stone Shower?
A stone shower requires slightly different care than the more common tile inlaid showers. The wrong product can cause wearing or discoloration of the stone surfaces. However, with the right products and delicate care, almost all soap scum and other shower-related dirt can be removed. Before using an
How to Clean Broyhill Furniture
Broyhill makes furniture from fine woods and fabrics. Though Broyhill does not have furniture care information on its website (Broyhill.com), the company does say this about cleaning fabrics: "Fabric damage or failure due to chemical treatments applied by the retailer or consumer, heavy soiling or i
How to Adjust a Hole Punch for 5" x 8" Index Cards
Most multiple hole punches have the option to adjust the studs to different positions. Adjust the hole punch to accommodate a 5 by 8 inch index card. You can adjust the hole punch to fight either side, either the five or eight inches. When adjusting a hole punch, it's vital to remember where you mov
The Best Way to Clean Greasy Ball Bearings
Ball bearings are an integral part to the design of a wheel on a skateboard or rollerblade as they allow the wheel to spin with almost no resistance whatsoever. However these ball bearings can become dirty or covered with grease as they spin more and more, causing more resistance against the wheel a
How to Get Rid of Black Mold
Black mold, or Stachybotrys chartarum, is a dark greenish or black mold that grows in damp, poorly ventilated indoor environments, often occurring after flooding. While it can be eliminated, it often grows undetected for long periods, thus making its eradication more difficult. However, the dangers
How to Get Mildew & Mold Off Strollers
Mold and mildew can grow on a baby stroller, especially if it is stored in a warm, humid place. If you use bleach to kill the mold and mildew, it may end up irritating your child's skin. Some alternative cleaning products that you may already have are less toxic than bleach and, according to care2.c
How to Compare Carpet Shampoo Machines
Although the purchase of a carpet shampoo machine is often imperative, it can also be a confusing chore. With a variety of sizes and optional attachments available, deciding which machine is best suited for you can be difficult. Assess the structure of the machine and its attachments to make the bes
How to Clean a Nylon Carpet
Nylon is the most popular fiber used in the carpeting sold in the United States. It is a very durable fiber with a good wear pattern. Nylon fibers are used in many styles of carpeting that have different fiber shapes, topical treatments such as stain inhibitors and types of piles. Even with all of t
How to Use a Shark Steam Euro-Pro
Euro-Pro Shark Steam Cleaners use steam in combination with microfiber pads to clean floors without the use of chemicals or cleaning agents. According to the company website at SharkClean.com, the use of super-heated steam provides a sanitizing method to clean hard floors, such as wood or tile. Ther
How to Clean Burned-On Grease on a Stainless Steel Pot
Grease can be a powerful force, clinging to pots long after it's needed. If that grease burns, it can quickly become a seemingly unbearable chore to remove. If you've already tried to wash it away and the results have been less than promising, there are a few tricks that can effectively eliminate ev
How to Remove Old Paint From a Deck
Foot traffic, weather, and just plain age can take its toll on your once beautiful deck, creating an eyesore. Or perhaps you just want a new look, doing away with a dated color or style. Either way, you can remodel and refinish your deck or patio without tearing it out and replacing it. Start with s
Homemade Household Cleansers & Degreasers
A variety of cleaning products are available at the grocery store, but you may find yourself looking for effective alternatives from time to time. Whether you prefer an all-natural approach, are trying to save money or simply run out of your usual commercial product when you're in a hurry to clean,
How to Clean an Infant's Bathtub
You can bathe an infant in a kitchen or bathroom sink lined with a soft, white cloth or towel to cushion the baby and avoid slippage. Another method involves the use of a high-tech plastic tub equipped with sidewall drains and a digital thermometer to ensure a constant flow of clean, temperature-con
How to Remove Grease Stains From Leather & Suede Fabrics
Leather and suede fabrics need regular maintenance and preventive care to stay in prime shape. Stains are difficult to remove from these fabrics and may not come out on the first try or at all. In the event these fabrics become stained with grease, a leather degreaser or art gum eraser are your best
The Importance of Fabric Softeners
The importance of fabric softeners involves a matter of personal preference: some people prefer not to use them and others do use them. To understand their potential importance, you need to know the characteristics of fabric softeners, such as purpose, cost and their effects on the materials launder
How to Remove Rust From a Ceramic Tub
Hard water often leaves behind a trail of bright orange rust stains as its calling card, the last thing that you want to see in your ceramic bathtub. If you think there isn't anything you can do about it, think again. Fortunately for everyone with this problem, two natural products you likely alre
How to Remove Lipstick From Upholstery
Behind every lipstick stain that adorns upholstery, there is almost always a humorous story as to how it got there. These pink and rouge stains not only stubbornly hold their ground upon upholstered items, but smear in defiance if rubbed. It can seem like a total nightmare once the humor part of it
How to Use Vinegar in Your Bathroom
Every bathroom should have a bottle of white vinegar on hand. Vinegar applies to many cleaning tasks throughout the household, but in the bathroom, especially, you can put it to use on a daily basis.
How to Clean Smoke Damage From Clothing
One of the worst things about a fire is the aftermath: Damage to the home, personal property and your sense of security can last for years. Compared with those major issues, it is a minor thing to get the smoke smell out of clothing.
How to Care for Cotton Batik Fabric
Cotton batik fabrics are created by coating pieces of cloth with removable wax and applying dye to the wax-free portions of the fabric. In areas where the wax has splintered or cracked, the fabric dyes seep into the resulting crevices, causing the colors to feather. When the wax is removed, the fini