What Makes Mold Grow on Food?

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The bright splotches of mold growing on your bread or oranges are colonies of organisms called fungi. There are many different species of mold; in nature many of these species serve an important purpose as decomposers that help recycle nutrients in ecosystems.

How to Remove the Kenmore Front Load Soap Dispenser Cup

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The Kenmore front-loading washer's dispenser cups separate the liquid cleaning solutions for your cleaning cycle, and they are removable if you wish to use a different type of detergent product with the machine. The liquid detergent cup can be taken out of the machine's dispenser, and detergent powd

Muriatic Acid Cleaning

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Muriatic acid is used most often used on concrete and masonry. This chemical is dangerous and must be used with extreme caution. Muriatic acid can quickly destroy everything that it comes in contact with, and is not typically used just for cleaning. If at all possible, you should seek a much safer s

How to Clean a Drain With RIDGID Tools

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RIDGID has been making tools since 1923. They are well known for introducing the first heavy-duty pipe wrench to the tool market. Some of their products include air, power, pipe and tubing and drain maintenance tools. When a drain is clogged, selecting the correct tool for the job depends on the rea

How to Wash a Hoover Filter

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Your Hoover vacuum includes up to three separate filters depending upon the model. The filters protect the vacuum motor from dust and dirt as well as prevent dust from recirculating in the air as you vacuum. It is necessary to wash a Hoover filter when the indicator dial reads "Clean Filter" or each

How to Get Candle Wax Off Wooden Flooring

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Spilled candle wax can create quite a mess on your wooden floors. In addition to the chunk of candle wax, you'll also have a greasy residue to deal with. Since wood floors are made of natural material, they're porous and have a tendency to absorb stains. Left unattended, candle wax will attract othe

How to Clean the Sides of a Vinyl Pool

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Floating in your pool on a sunny afternoon is a relaxing way to spend some time. Unsightly rings and stains on your pool's vinyl sides, however, can mar an otherwise perfect afternoon. Even if you meticulously maintain your pool, the weather can create havoc with your pool's water and problems can a

How to Replace Piano Ivories

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Unless you are willing to pay thousands of dollars to replace the ivory tops on your piano keys with others from a vintage piano, plastic keys are a terrific alternative. Governments years ago banned taking elephant tusks for commercial purposes, so plastic key tops for pianos have had time to evolv

How do I Naturally Remove Ink From Fabric?

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Ink can be a difficult stain to remove, especially on fabric. The fibers of the fabric will quickly absorb ink and--if not dealt with quickly--could cause a permanent stain. There are a few home remedies that can remove ink from the fabric naturally, without the use of harsh chemicals. If the first

How to Clean Rooms of Lice

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Head lice is a common problem among school children, but anyone can become infected when exposed to these irritating little critters. If you have a lice infestation in your home, it's important to treat any rooms that the affected person has spent time in. Lice usually die within one to two days of

Bemis Humidifier Bacteria Treatment

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Bemis humidifier bacteriostat treatment controls bacterial growth and odor. The treatment comes in a 32-ounce container and is made by Essick Air, which makes humidifiers, air purifiers and evaporative cooling units.

What Type of Glue to Use for Foam Rubber

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Because it is porous and flexible, foam rubber can be particularly tricky to glue. However, the flexibility and versatility of this material make it a popular product to use in costumes, craft projects and kid's rooms. Although gluing foam rubber is not impossible, using the right product will help

How to Clean Carpets with Enzymes

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Enzyme cleaners are especially helpful in cleaning carpets that have been soiled by pet feces and urine. The enzymes in these cleaners break down the proteins in the pet excrement. Without the proteins, bacteria cannot feed and produce the foul smell that characterizes pet odor. Before beginning to

Solvents to Remove Paint From Flagstone Patios

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Flagstone patios typically represent a considerable investment on the part of the property owner and, therefore, should be kept in good order. They are impervious to most weather conditions, withstand heavy objects being dropped on them and resist abrasion from foot traffic and shifting furniture we

EPA Specifications on Cleaning Chemicals

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Cleaning products can be hazardous to the health of people and animals.cleaning products image by AGITA LEIMANE from Fotolia.comThe Environmental Protection Agency (or EPA) has been in operation since 1970. It is an agency of the United States Government that is in charge of protecting...

Salad Oil Stain Removal

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Eating a healthy salad is not only enjoyable but good for you. One of the times when you look back with regret at eating a salad is when you spill the salad dressing on your clothes and get an obvious stain. The trick to saving the clothing is to treat the stain immediately.

How to Reuse Commercial Water Bottles

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The commercial water bottle industry has increased in the past 20 years to meet the demands of a the growing market. However, almost 80 percent of these plastic bottles end up in landfills. While every ton of recycled plastic saves more than seven yards of space in a landfill, there are various ways

Mold Removal From the Air

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Mold can create serious health problems in a household. Even as mold settles on hard surfaces, loose spores continue to travel through the air, as do the gaseous fumes emitted during mold growth. Some molds even release toxins into the atmosphere. If you have mold in your home, you will want to prot

How to Remove Tank Exclusion on Char-Broil Gas Grill

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The tank exclusion on a Char-Broil gas grill consists of two metal bars below the underside of the grill that separate the cooking chamber from the gas tank. The two exclusion bars can be removed with a screwdriver to repair or disassemble the grill. Because the tank exclusion bars also contribute t

How to Remove Super Glue From Wood Floors

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When one of the stickiest substances known called Super Glue gets dropped on, falls on or otherwise gets stuck on to your wood floors, you may think it is time to panic. You certainly don't want to try to rub it off when it is still wet; that will only smear the glue and make it more difficult to re