Sign in
Recover your password.
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Browsing Category
Cleaning & Laundry : Home & Garden
Ammonia and Home Safety
Whether you want to shine up your crystal, clean the oven, repel insects or use it for one of its other countless purposes, ammonia is a handy household cleaning agent that many homeowners use for various chores. Although this is an effective substance around the home, it is also a dangerous one. Be
Lead Paint Removal Tools
Lead paint removal can be hazardous if not done properly.paint image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.comLead-based paint is widespread in housing in the United States, appearing in over 74 percent of homes built before 1980, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
New Carpet Solutions for Fumes
New carpeting is lovely but can cause problems for allergy or asthma sufferers.Living Room image by Dawn from Fotolia.comNew carpet is not something you invest in every day, and the experience of purchasing new carpet is enjoyable except for the overwhelming fumes that can present...
How to Remove Water Stains on Cement From Flower Pots
All summer long, you take care of your plants by watering them and ridding them of any pests that may want to stay. When you move your plant, you find underneath the pots are water stains on your concrete floor. A power washer will help remove the stains, but many people do not have one of those. Us
How to Take the Cat Urine Smell Out of a Mattress
Cat urine gives off an incredibly pungent odor that rarely goes away permanently by using regular cleaning products. When urine is on and in a mattress, the problem is compounded because some of the liquid probably has soaked into the porous mattress fabric. The best way to get the odor out is to sa
How to Remove Barbeque Sauce Stains From Clothes
The barbecue stain comes out in full swing during the summer months. This particular stain lurks and waits, hiding in squeezable bottles and jars. The barbecue stain is patient and very particular of its prey, your clothing. It will come and you should be ready. To battle the barbecue sauce stain on
WD40 Stain Removal
WD-40, a lubricant commonly used to help loosen up mechanical parts, can play a role in stain removal. This is because WD-40 is also a solvent, which helps it break up adhesives and grease. While WD-40 shouldn't be used as an all-in-one stain removal solution, it is possible to get great results wit
How to Remove Oil Stains From Wood Floors
Oil is difficult to remove from fabrics, tile, and wood. The job is easier, however, if you treat the stain immediately after it occurs. Some scrubbing combined with household cleaners will usually do the trick. Oil stains that have been set for a long time on wood floors are much more difficult to
How to Protect Furniture From Cat Spray
The best way to protect furniture from cat spraying is to find the reason for the cat's behavior and take corrective action. Cats that spray on furniture do so for a number of reasons. Urine marking can be territorial in a multiple-cat household or as a reaction to other cats in the area. It may be
How to Prevent Mildew on Outside Paint
Mildew is a type of mold or fungus that can develop and grow on just about any surface including fabric, wood, paper and paint. Moist and humid conditions are the perfect breeding grounds for mildew to grow. Surfaces that are dirty also foster the growth of mildew. Exterior paint often falls victim
Plants to Clean Contaminated Pond Water
Certain plants do more than just look pretty in your yard or garden pond. Some plant types actually help clean your pond's water of impurities, making sure the water stays as fresh and healthy looking as possible. What the plant will clean depends on what type of plant it actually is.
Removal of Adhesive Tape Residue
Adhering tape to fabric or hard surfaces, such as walls and floors, causes the the surface to become marred with sticky residue. Tape adhesives consist of acrylic polymers that strengthen their bond the longer they remain on fabric and hard surfaces. Tape residue attracts airborne lint and dirt part
How to Clean Kitchen Brushes
Kitchen brushes are often used in place of a sponge or rag. They are usually designed specifically to clean certain items. Some are made to clean vegetables, fruit and other foods while others are designed to scrape the grease and other residue off dishes. Many cooks have several kitchen brushes des
How to Vacuum Broken Tempered Glass
Tempered glass, also called safety glass, has the advantage of being four to five times stronger than standard glass. It is made with a process that involves extreme heating and then rapid cooling. Tempered glass shatters into oval-shaped pebbles when broken, therefore there are no sharp edges that
How to Create Granitelike Countertops
Granite countertops are an expensive addition to a kitchen, making them less than a budget-friendly option for the do-it-yourself homeowner. If your old laminate countertops are in good condition, faux-finishing provides an inexpensive solution. With a can of primer, a few cans of stone spray paint,
How to Remove Ink
Toddlers can show their creativity and speed in many ways, sometimes by drawing giant squiggly lines all over the seat of your new living room chair with an ink pen. It's impractical to think you can replace an object once it becomes stained, particularly larger pieces that are pricey. Sometimes you
How to Stage Shelves
Staging shelves basically means positioning them in such a way that will enhance your space and create a smooth flow of traffic in your room. Staging is done to create the optimum level of enjoyment, and should be done in consistency with the architectural aspects of the room. You do not need to be
How do I Grow a Loofah Sponge?
The gourd plant Luffa aegyptiaca Mill, a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is a native vegetable in South America commonly called a loofah or loofa. Grow this vegetable for a versatile sponge to use in the bath or kitchen. Use the loofah sponge to exfoliate your skin or to scrub pots, grills or ot
What are Laundry Fabric Whiteners?
Definition of fabric whiteners in the laundry to remove stains or brighten clothes.