How to Get Your Pet to Stop Peeing in the House

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A pet peeing in your home is unsanitary, can ruin your furniture and leaves stains and strong smells. It is important to stop the problem as soon as possible or it can become a habit for your pet. Whether you have a dog or a cat with this problem, the solutions are basically the same, but take into

How to Remove Lead Paint in South Carolina

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For homes built before 1978, lead exposure becomes a concern during repairs, renovation or remodeling or whenever there is peeling or cracking paint, either indoors or out. Though the top layers of paint likely contain safe levels/small traces of lead, the underlying coats may consist of more danger

How to Clean Oven Racks to Restore Shine

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Oven racks endure a large amount of wear and tear. While cooking, food spills can quickly diminish the clean, shiny quality of oven racks as residue builds up. Since most ovens are used on a daily basis, it is important to keep the racks usable and in the best condition possible. Every few months, o

How to Clean a Plastic Shower Floor

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A plastic shower option is both affordable and durable, which makes it a good choice for many homes. It is also stain-resistant, which means cleaning will require little effort. Commercial shower cleaning products are not always effective, so making your own shower cleaning product that removes all

Natural Alternatives for Drano

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You can unclog a drain using natural ingredients found around the house.down the drain image by pix29 from Fotolia.comDrano is a popular drain opener manufactured by S. C. Johnson & Son. It contains caustic materials that react with water, forming enough heat, turbulence and pressure to...

How to Get Rid of Stale Cigarette Smoke

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Cigarette smoke can linger and seep into nearly every fabric and surface in your home. Although the smell and the task of removing it may seem overwhelming, you don't have to live with it. Whether you have quit smoking and want to get rid of the smell, or you are having people over and don't want yo

How to Remove Sticky Glue from a T-Shirt

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Removing sticky glue can be a time-consuming task, especially when it's on clothing, like t-shirts. Fortunately, there is an affordable solution to removing glue from your shirt in a matter of minutes.

Homemade Heavy Duty Laundry Soap

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Laundry detergents and household cleaners can make a dent in a tight budget. Washing your clothes with homemade heavy-duty laundry soap works just as effectively as using name brand detergents, and the cost is so inexpensive, you will never go back to the high-priced detergents again. Making homemad

What to Do If the New Carpet Smell Is Making You Sick

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Choose low-emission carpet to avoid the new carpet smell.Living Room image by Dawn from Fotolia.comLeave the HomePeople sensitive to environmental substances and chemicals should leave the house for a few days after having new carpet installed, according to North Carolina State...

How Do I Get Rid of the Smell of Dog Urine in a Basement?

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Dogs don't have litter boxes and must therefore wait for their owners to take them outside to go to the bathroom. If the owner is at work, or the dog just can't hold it any longer, it may relieve itself on the floor. If you keep your dog in the basement when you are not home, you may begin to notice

Stain Removers and Chemical Compounds

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Stain removers are chemicals that are specifically designed to remove certain stains. Some types of chemical compounds, such as surfactants, are designed to remove a wide range of stains from fabric and cloth. Other compounds like solvents are designed to only remove certain classes of stains or dep

How to Care for Brushed Nickel Fixtures

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Brushed nickel fixtures are both functional and beautiful. They have a sophisticated look but can become dull and tarnished over time. Regular use causes water and soap residue stains to build up on the finish. Caring for brushed nickel is not as simple as spraying a chemical household cleaner becau

How to Get Rid of the Smell in My Sperrys

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When wearing shoes over a long period of time, or even during rigorous physical activity, they can begin to build up unpleasant odors. These odors are caused by bacteria. During daily wear, feet will sweat, often soaking into and through socks and into a shoe's insoles. Once there, the shoes provide

How to Weigh Cardboard for Recycling

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Recycling one ton of cardboard saves more than nine cubic yards of landfill space, according to the Keep Ventura County Clean website. In addition, recycled cardboard saves 24 percent of the energy needed to manufacture new cardboard. Before recycling your cardboard, you might want an estimate of ho

How do I Learn About Antique Clawfoot Stands?

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Many American craftsmen of clawfoot stands were influenced by European designs that, in turn, were influenced by Asian designs. The clawfoot refers to the claw-shaped foot of a stand and many other types of furniture. To learn about antique clawfoot stands, start by reading books and viewing antique

How to Remove Paint From a Backpack

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School-aged children occasionally acquire paint stains on their backpacks from messy craft projects. Acrylic latex paint is common on backpacks, as it is water-based, nontoxic and more kid-friendly than other paint types. Although colorful and versatile, acrylic paint looks dingy on backpacks. Acryl

How to Tend a Birdbath

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Birdbaths offer a location for birds to receive clean, clear water. Choose a birdbath that has a rough surface so that the birds can perch without slipping, and place your birdbath near a place with overhanging branches so that the birds have some cover as they drink. Once you establish your birdbat

How to Seal a 3 1/2 Home Drain Clean Out

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Drain clean-outs provide a place to access the drain system of your house so you can remove a clog without making it into a major repair. In homes built after the 1970s, ABS plastic pipe and later PVC plastic pipe became common in homes. Prior to that era, cast iron and galvanized steel pipe were t

The Main Ingredients in Soap

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Soap is a cleaning agent made by combining an alkaline substance with fats. This product is very effective at lifting oils and greases from surfaces such as skin, fabric and floors. A variety of ingredients can be used to make soap, and the ingredient type determines the characteristics of the final

How to Machine Clean Upholstery

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If your furniture isn't looking as good as it used to, it's time to clean the upholstery. Even if you vacuum it regularly, everyday use leaves dirt, stains and odors in the fabric. Use a carpet or upholstery-cleaning machine at least once a year to keep your furniture looking like new. Machines are