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How to Remove Mildew Smells From a Washing Machine
Even the top of the line washing machines can suffer from mildew. Before you buy mildew removers or shop for a new machine, there are a few simple steps to try to remove the smell of mildew from your machine and your clothes for good.
How to Darken Marble
Marble, a crystallized form of limestone, is a popular choice for worktops, flooring and wall tiles in both kitchens and bathrooms. Available in a variety of colors and shades, marble can be treated with a special coating that enhances the natural beauty of the stone by turning it a few shades darke
Listerene As Mosquito Repellent
According to a contemporary legend, the mouthwash Listerine is an effective mosquito repellent. The truth is that natural or home remedies like this do not repel mosquitoes effectively, and traditional chemical repellents work best.
What Removes Mildew Stains?
Mildew is a common problem faced by almost all homeowners at some point. Mildew is a mold that thrives on moisture and darkness and usually takes hold in small crevices and corners. There are several different options for fighting and controlling mildew growth. You just need to decide which is best
How to Clean Children's Costume Clothes
Allowing children to dress up in costumes is a wonderful and creative hobby that engages their imagination, but caring for the costumes after they've had their fun can be time-consuming. Many children's costumes are composed of fabrics that are not machine-washable (such as silks and velvet). Becaus
How to Clean Clear Louboutin Heels
Your clear Christian Louboutin heels cost you a pretty penny, and any smudge or mark can be enough to convince you they are ruined. Damage or dirt is more noticeable on a clear surface, so it is important to maintain these shoes properly and keep them clean. Each time after wearing clear Louboutins
How to Dry Wood Shavings
Wood shavings are thin, curly pieces of wood used for lining the cages of pets, cleaning up spills such as oil or gas, packing boxes for shipment in the mail or stuffing. Wood shavings are important because they are natural, and natural bedding is the healthiest option for pets as well as an environ
How to Paint or Stain a Cement Patio
Add a whole new look to your outdoor living space by giving your aging cement patio a face-lift with paint or stain. Paint hides many imperfections and stain can provide an artistic look resembling natural stone, marble and even leather. The process is one that most do-it-yourself homeowners can do
Surge Protected Power Strips & Fire Safety
In homes, dorm rooms and apartments, electrical fires pose a perennial risk. Many electrical fires are preventable, so long as you take a few precautions and use common sense. One way to minimize the risk of an electrical fire is to understand basic safety precautions when using surge protected powe
How to Get the Mothball Smell Out of Books
While mothballs are highly effective for repelling moths, the odor they leave behind may repel people as well. Mothballs contain fumigant pesticides, so their odor is not only a nuisance but also potentially hazardous. A book that has been stored around mothballs may retain the chemical odor, making
Does Household Ammonia Kill Germs?
Ammonia is a common household cleaner used in homes every day. It is a mixture of nitrogen, hydrogen and ordinary water. Household ammonia is a strong chemical that works effectively on tough grime on home surfaces. It has a very strong odor, however, that some people find objectionable. However, ho
How to Remove Railroad Ties
Railroad ties are useful for various home landscaping projects, such as making a retaining wall or a garden, or framing a walking path. Railroad ties are treated with chemical preservatives, such as creosote, which has advantages and disadvantages. The preservatives give railroad ties a great degree
Can a Microfiber Couch Be Washed?
Microfiber couches are covered in a synthetic, commercial-grade fabric made of extremely tightly woven fibers. Microfiber is prized for its stain resistance and durability, but still needs cleaning occasionally and is not completely immune to stains. For the best results, microfiber should be cleane
Find The Answers To 12 Most Asked Laundry Questions - The Dirty Dozen
The About.com Guide to Laundry answers common laundry questions.
How to Clean an Ink Stain on Upholstery
Ink stains on any surface can be a nightmare, but it's particularly annoying when they end up on your upholstery. Soft, permeable upholstery fabrics absorb stains quickly, the ink stain spreads and seeps into the fibers of the upholstery. Complete removal of an ink stain is dependent on fast action
How to Clean a Bath Brush
Hanging from a hook near your bathtub lies your once favorite bath brush. It sits crusted with bathroom mold, soap scum and other unidentifiable dirt. You'd love to clean this brush to use when enjoying bath time but you don't know how. Cleaning a bath brush requires very little effort to make even
How to Remove Shields From a Concrete Floor
Cabinets, work tables and other type of permanent fixtures attach to concrete floors with lag shields. Lag shields are a type of expansion anchor. The shield is inserted into the hole in the floor and a lag bolt screws into the shield. The shield expands and offers a secure hold. Removing shields fr
How to Clean Moldy Cane
A single plant that grows in Asia and Indonesia can be used to make sugar, juice, syrup and furniture: the rattan plant. This plant is actually a vine, and the large stems that grow from this plant are called "canes." These canes produce beautiful furniture that resembles wicker or bamboo; the furni
How to Make a Formula to Clean Chimneys
A smoking chimney can represent a warm and welcoming home for many people, but it also represents a serious fire hazard. Chimneys with severe soot, creosote and other contaminant buildup will not vent effectively, potentially causing chimney fires and other dangers. Chimneys must be cleaned regularl
How to Make Cloudy Vinyl Clear
As with other materials, vinyl is susceptible to dirt, dust and grime. These substances leave a cloudy film on vinyl. Using the wrong cleaner also leaves a cloudy film on vinyl surfaces including flooring and seating. Removing the cloudy film requires a cleaner that won't leave a residue on the viny