Green Toilet Cleaners

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You can make an eco-friendly toilet bowl cleaner from ingredients you have at home.red bathroom image by Jeffrey Sinnock from Fotolia.comBathroom cleaning is not the favorite chore for most people. The idea of cleaning a dirty toilet is repulsive by itself, and the strong smell of...

How to Remove Lip Gloss Stains

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Lip gloss comes in many types from liquid lip gloss with a brush applicator to solid lip gloss in a small pot-like container. Lip gloss contains oils or moisturizers. Coupled with any pigment in the product, lip gloss will leave an oily, colored stain if it transfers to your clothing or any other te

How to Remove a Countertop From a Cabinet

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It is not difficult to remove a countertop. The only real complications are removing the sink, dishwasher, stove and any other built-in appliances that may be in the way. You may then have to cut caulking between the countertop and the drywall. After that, simply remove the screws holding the counte

How to Remove Algae From Ponds

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Algae uses up necessary oxygen in pond, and can block the view of foliage or even live fish. Removing algae from ponds is fairly easy, but care must be taken not to use poisonous toxins. Chemicals are not the only method for cleaning this slimy green invader.

How to Use a Bunn Coffee Pot

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Brewing your own coffee at home can be much cheaper than purchasing a cup at a coffee shop or bakery. One appliance that lets you brew coffee at home is a Bunn coffee pot. It allows you to choose the flavor of coffee that you prefer and also the amount you want to brew, allowing you to be more econo

How to Wash a Wall With Urine on It

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Urine leaves a foul odor if allowed to remain on a wall. As with many cleaning projects, the sooner you remove the urine, the better the chance the smell disappears. If left to dry on the walls, the urine soaks into the surface. Baking soda and vinegar effectively remove the urine off most walls. Ba

Organic Carpet Cleaning

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As "green living" and organic lifestyle choices draw national attention, more and more people are looking for alternatives to chemical household cleansers. Popularly available commercial carpet cleaners and professional carpet-cleaning solvents can release unwanted chemicals and fumes into your hom

How to Clean Carpet Edges

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Most times when vacuuming, we concentrate on high traffic areas, which are farthest from the edges of the carpet. The edges become neglected and begin to accumulate dirt. Even when vacuuming along the edge of the carpet, the sweeper cannot get as close as needed to remove embedded dirt that hides ri

How to Make a Corn Cleaner

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Those who use corn to heat their homes in the winter know about the soot and dust that comes with a corn burner. The quality of corn you put into your corn burner has a lot to do with how clean it will burn. Corn that has just been harvested will burn very dirty because it will contain husks, dust a

How to Install a Strainer Basket

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If your kitchen sink begins to drip water underneath the cabinet, the sink strainer may be leaky. Plug up the sink and fill the sink up with water to locate the leak in the drain assembly. If you determine that the leak is coming from the sink strainer basket, it is possible to remove it and replace

How to Unclog a Commode

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You push the toilet's handle, but instead of gurgling down the drain, the water rises. And rises. Maybe it's all that tissue paper you've been flushing down the toilet, maybe the kids have been playing with it again or maybe it's just bad luck. Regardless of why, your commode is clogged. Stop flushi

How to Remove Rust From a Metal Environment

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Rust is one of the most common problems on metal surfaces. Causes include natural weathering on an object left outside or moisture build-up on the surface of the metal. A number of materials, like white vinegar and baking soda, can remove rust. Whichever method you choose, be sure to collect all of

What Can You Use to Etch Concrete to Accept Concrete Stain?

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Staining concrete can transform a dull slab of gray into an inviting walkway, patio or basement floor. But the successful staining of your concrete surface depends greatly on proper preparation. The concrete must be completely clean and free of any dirt, grease or chemical residue. It also needs to

How to Clean a Microsuede Couch

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Microsuede is a popular choice for furniture. The synthetic material resembles suede, but is much cheaper. Microsuede is easy to care for and resistant to most types of stains, a reason for its increased use in households with children. Regular care of your microsuede couch will keep it looking like

Troubleshooting for a Heat Pump Cooling System

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Heat pumps are all-season units that allow you to cool and heat your home as needed. Ideal for mostly moderate climates like those of the South, they require troubleshooting and repair to ensure they perform when you need them. Heat pumps are likely to reduce in efficiency if the filters are dirty o

Can You Paint Leather Couches?

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Leather couches undoubtedly make an elegant addition to any home, but over time they may begin to crack or fade. You may restore a leather couch to its original beauty with a nice coat of paint and colorant, but this process takes several days and requires a bit of patience.

Curtains That Match Brown Leather Couches

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A brown leather couch works with many styles of home decor, from rustic clubhouse to urban modern. When matching curtains to the couch, take both the color and style of the couch into consideration. Leather comes in many shades of brown, such as chocolate, tan and almost black. Couches range from de

How to Remove Rust From Steel Blades

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Whether it used to make a yard tool, like a hatchet, or a kitchen utensil, steel attracts rust. The method you use to remove rust from steel blades depends on the type of blade you are maintaining. The lubricant you use for a yard tool is not the same as the one you use to remove rust on a kitchen u

What Can I Use to Get a Urine Smell Out of My Heat Vents?

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Pets sometimes feel the urge to urinate on your heat vents, which can result in your entire house smelling of urine. You can rectify this with some wire pads, dish detergent, and elbow grease. You will have to pop the heat vent cover off the vent and wash it down thoroughly as well as going into the

DIY Garage Makeover

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For many people, the garage is one of the most overwhelming rooms in the house when it comes to cleaning and organizing. It's too easy to put off maintaining a tidy garage when you can simply throw everything into a corner and close the door on it. However, a fresh makeover for your garage has many