How to Protect a Bed Pillowcase

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Pillowcases are intended to prevent the pillow itself from getting dirty as a result of hair oil or beverage spills, since pillowcases are easier to launder than the pillows themselves are. Pillowcases can also be stained or damaged if you are not careful. While they can be washed easily, it is impo

How to Get Rid of Cloudy Water for an Inflatable Pool After Heavy Rain

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When it rains heavily, dirt, minerals and other debris can fall into your pool water. If the water is dark green or cloudy, don't swim in it until you can clean it out and replace the water. Inflatable pools make water replacement a lot easier because they don't hold much water to begin with and are

Good House Cleaning Tips

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Let's get ready to clean house.cleaning and sanitation products studio isolated image by dinostock from Fotolia.comKeeping your house clean has several benefits aside from the obvious aesthetic one. A clean home is much healthier than a dirty home. A clean home also makes it much easier...

How to Remove Iron Stains in a Tub

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If you live in an area where there is a lot of iron in the water, you may notice that your bath tub has developed brown, streaky stains. These are actually rust, and if they are not cleaned regularly, they can become difficult to remove. Try to remove the stains with the less abrasive methods first

Desolder Tips

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If your electric circuit is not conducting electricity, then your joint or solder may need to be redone. Once the joint is soldered again, checking the continuity of the circuit will determine whether electricity is flowing properly through the solder. Desoldering requires some specialized tools, su

Do the New Non-Stick Pans Affect Parrots Like the Old Teflon Did?

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The dangers that nonstick cookware poses for parrots is not limited to Teflon cookware. Teflon is a trademark owned by Dupont for a chemical called polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). It is the chemical that is dangerous for parrots, not Teflon. This chemical can be found in a variety of different brand

Can You Remove Paint From Clothing?

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When you see a favorite or an expensive item of clothing with a dried splatter or glob of paint on it, it is common to think the worst: The spot won't come out in the wash or through dry cleaning. Fortunately, there are methods for removing dried paint from clothing, that, while not foolproof and ef

How to Get Rid of Skunk Spray Odor in the House

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Once you notice a skunk spray odor, address the odor immediately. Pets are prone to skunk spray. When your pet enters your home, the spray will stick to everything in your house. If a skunk sprayed you, you need to immediately clean your clothes and avoid touching anything your home until you take a

How to Clean Food Chunks Out of the Trap in the Dishwasher

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Most automatic dishwashers for consumer use are equipped with a filter screen or trap to catch food chunks and other particles before the waste can get into the drain pump and clog the appliance or the household pipes. The trap can be removed for cleaning as necessary. Dishwasher manufacturers typic

How to Get Wrinkles Out of Polyester Cheer Uniforms

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Instead of tossing your cheer uniform on the floor when you get home, consider hanging it up. Regardless if the uniform needs to be washed, hanging it will help to prevent future wrinkles from the washing machine. Cheer uniforms typically consist of a separate skirt and top, or a one-piece dress, w

Flat Screen TV Wall Mount Directions

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If you can hang a picture or mount shelves, then you can tackle the task of mounting your flat-screen television to the wall with the help of an assistant. First, though, you'll want to make certain the area where you mount the TV will be comfortable for viewing. You don't want the flat-screen where

How to Clean Up a Hydrochloric Acid Spill

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A major spill of hydrochloric acid is an emergency. Evacuate the area and call 911 immediately. Minor spills can be cleaned up with appropriate precautions. Hydrochloric acid, also called muriatic acid, is often used to clean metals or in pool maintenance. Use extreme care in handling this extremely

How to Clean Ink Off of Dark Brown Leather

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If you've ever accidentally swiped a pen over your dark brown leather you know that ink is not easy to remove from leather. If you've just swiped it however, you are in luck, because the sooner you attack a stain the easier it will be to remove. If the ink has pooled and soaked into the leather howe

How to Build a Smoker Firebox

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A smoker firebox is used in most store-bought smokers or any large homemade smokers. It's where the wood or charcoal is placed and ignited, for the fire during the smoking process. To properly build a firebox, it's best to have some experience working with metal as it requires cutting, filing and we

How to Wash With Soda Water

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If you want an environmentally friendly stain removal method for your carpet or upholstery, or if you have a delicate non-washable fabric from which you wish to remove a stain, soda water, also known as club soda, is a potential life-saver. The carbonation of the soda enables it to lift out stains,

Sealing Cultured Marble

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Cultured marble is a popular product for countertops and shower surrounds. It is made of marble dust, held together with a resin and it typically comes with a gel coat to give it a high shine. This gel coat helps to protect the cultured marble from staining or etching. Normal use, hard water and eve

How to Prevent Mildew From Forming on Teak

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Teak is one of the most common woods used in boats and for outdoor furniture. Teak oil naturally prevents wood from rotting and deteriorating in wet environments, such as the open sea or outside, exposed to the elements. These very same oils, however, are also highly conducive to mold and mildew gro

How to Save Water in the Laundry Room

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Learn eight ways to reduce the use of water in your laundry room.

How to Clean Cane Furniture

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Cane furniture is composed of split canes that have been stretched over framework. This style of furniture dates back to at least A.D. 2 and never seems to go out of style. Cane furniture is often a favorite for the patio, but it can be exposed to dirt and debris brought in by the wind, so knowing h

How to Remove Mulberry Stains

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Berry stains provide an endless amount of frustration. No matter how careful you are when you pick them or cook with them, small splashes inevitably appear on clothing. And mulberry trees, long considered a weed tree, may shed the bright purple fruits at inopportune times and scatter them about in p