House Cleaning and Stain Removal Tips
10 Tips for a More Efficient Laundry Day If you’re like most of us, dirty clothes seem to pile up faster than we can get to it. You wash a load and before you know it, there’s another load waiting to be washed. Whether you have a family of 4 or 10, it just doesn’t…
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How to Clean the Shower Drain If you have ever had the unfortunate experience of standing in several inches of cloudy, soapy, water while taking a shower (and who hasn’t?) you know that it’s time to clean the shower drain. Clogged shower drains are unavoidable and typically caused by a small blockage – hair being…
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How to Clean the Oven Vent Hood If you’ve ever taken a close look at the vent hood above your oven, you might have been shocked at how dirty and, even worse, greasy it is. Sitting directly above the burners or heating elements, the vents are up high and not usually in our direct line…
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Cleaning Mineral Deposits with White Vinegar If you have hard water, then you know full well how the minerals in your tap water can build up and stain your sinks, tub and shower, not to mention the toilet! No matter what you do, it seems as if those stains are there to stay. While regular…
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How to Clean Windows with Vinegar Green cleaning is big news these days, and for good reasons. As more people learn about the dangers of using chemicals in their homes, they are turning to natural methods of cleaning and to their exposure to the harmful chemicals present in most commercial cleaners. Add to that DIY…
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How to Clean Drywall Compound from Carpet I couldn’t wait to see my new living room. I opened the door, anxious to see the job all finished, and couldn’t believe my eyes: the construction workers had tracked drywall compound throughout the entire lower level. My rugs were a mess. Sure, the walls and new opening…
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How to Clean Cork Floors Cork floors, often overshadowed by its popular counterparts such as vinyl and hardwood, is a misunderstood gem. Contrary to the misconception that paints it as inferior, cork flooring has many benefits. Cork flooring has emerged as a favorite among the environmentally conscious, harnessing the renewable potential of cork oak trees…
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Cleaning the Bathtub Jets If you like soaking in a Jacuzzi or whirlpool bath after a trip to the gym, chances are you and your sore muscles are not soaking alone. Soap scum, mold, mildew, bacteria and pathogens love soaking in warm water just as much as you do. Water remains in jacuzzi/whirlpool and even…
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How to Remove Rust Stains Rust stains can appear both inside and outside your home. Inside, they take the form of hard water stains in your sinks, bathtub or toilet. While they’re unsightly, indoor rust stains will not usually cause any damage to porcelain or ceramic fixtures. Outside, however, rust stains need to be dealt…
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Cleaning Vinyl Floor Tile To the untrained eye, vinyl floor tile can look like stone, ceramic or wood. The beauty of cleaning vinyl floor tile is that it is much easier. Plus, it’s amazingly durable and much less expensive than real stone, ceramic or wood. Some vinyl tiles can be installed with grout, others don’t…
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