How to Clean Mineral Stains Off a Kitchen Faucet From Hard Water

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Hard water contains minerals, such as calcium and lime. Although hard water can affect all surfaces with which it comes in contact, one common telltale sign of the presence of hard water is mineral stains on and around the kitchen faucet. These ugly, white, gray and black scales build up on the fauc

How to Patch & Resurface Concrete

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Concrete is made to last, but time and the elements can lead to surface damage. If the concrete has extensive damage, such as large holes or deep cracks, spot repairs might only be a stop gap measure. Although the techniques can vary according to the type of surface degradation, structurally sound

The Best Way to Clean a Refrigerator

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Refrigerators, though they are kept fairly cold inside, are a natural breeding ground for bacteria. Food spills are a common occurrence -- if you don't clean up the spills, bacteria will find it and begin to multiply. Anything you eat that comes in contact with the spreading bacteria could make you

How to Remove Stains From Congoleum Vinyl Flooring

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Congoleum has been a trusted and respected manufacturer of flooring since 1886. They invented the "no-wax" vinyl flooring that many homeowners prefer due to the wide range of color and patterns that are available. Vinyl flooring requires little maintenance to remain shiny and new looking. Accidents

How to Make iTunes Not Organize by Alphabet

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Apple's iTunes music application features a number of options for organizing your music library. By default, the program orders lists of music alphabetically according to the album, artist or track name. The "View Options" window allows you to apply other sort options to your iTunes window that do n

What Is the Advantage of Liquid Detergent or Powder Detergent?

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When doing your laundry, you must examine a number of factors, including the brand and scent of detergent to use, what cycle to use on your washing machine and how much to use. Another common consideration is whether to use liquid or powdered laundry detergent. Many manufacturers offer both liquid a

My Toaster Oven Has a Burnt Toast Smell

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A toaster oven allows you to quickly heat up foods instead of turning on your full-sized oven. Since this is a small, enclosed area, when you prepare toast and it burns, the entire appliance holds in the burnt toast smell. This leaves you in need of a cleaning routine that removes the odor without t

How to Take Dead Wood Off of Roses

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Rose pruning is an essential part of the flower's management. Pruning encourages large blooms, consistent production and air flow to reduce pests and disease, and it produces an appealing and sturdy shape to the plant. Pruning of roses is usually performed in spring, although it can be taken care of

How to Clean Chrome Tools

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Chrome tools can become dingy and dirty from sitting in a toolbox. In addition, if you work around mud or grease, your chrome tools may need polishing. Cleaning chrome tools is important so they do not become useless or rusty. Flitz Stainless Steel & Chrome Cleaner with Degreaser, Mass Stainless Ste

How to Get Crayon Out of Jackets

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Crayon on your favorite jacket can stain permanently if you don't act quickly and appropriately. Fortunately, crayon is usually removable, provided the jacket is washable. If the jacket is lined or very thick, remove the crayon from the front of the stain, in a similar way to removing crayon from up

How to Clean Neutral Tile

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All tiled surfaces require regular cleaning to keep the tiles looking fresh and to prevent staining. Neutral tiled surfaces, such as sealed stone, requires the use of pH-neutral cleaning products during the cleaning process. These specially formulated products will not etch away the sealant applied

Home Remedy to Remove Stains From Fabric

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Stains are an inevitable part of life, but do not necessarily have to ruin a carpet, clothing or upholstery fabric. Household products effectively remove a variety of stains from many different types of fabrics.

Mold Inspection & Testing

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The increase in mold growth cases across the United States in recent years has brought about an increase in calls for mold remediation. Part of this process involves mold inspection and testing, and this area of expertise has led to the creation of a whole new industry of professionals who must be l

Frigidaire Dishwasher Specifications

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Frigidaire dishwashers received a ranking of "about average" for features, warranty, styling and feel, ease of use and overall customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Home Appliance Study. The brand got a low score for performance and reliability but ranked among the best in the

How to Clean Mold With Acid

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Mold is a problem in many houses due to excessive moisture. It grows in bathrooms, attics, basements, crawl spaces and any other location that is damp and not cleaned regularly. Acids effectively kill mold and the easiest acid to use on mold is vinegar. Vinegar contains acetic acid and is affordable

Homemade Green Substitutions for Aerosol Products

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Aerosol containers are often expensive and contain hazardous chemicals that pollute the environment and your lungs. (ref 1) Many people have decided to make their lives "greener" by changing the way they shop, clean and even primp. Eco-friendly alternatives to aerosol cleaners and beauty products ar

How to Troubleshoot a Scooba 33501

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The mopping counterpart to the vacuuming Roomba, iRobot's Scooba features chemical and water tanks for washing hardwood floors. The AI (Artificial Intelligence) driven Scooba is designed to maneuver around obstacles and can be programmed to stay in certain areas. But even with the Scooba's safeguard

How to Get Grease Off Plastic Decking

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When you barbecue or have dinner outdoors on your deck, grease can sometimes get left behind on the deck surface. A plastic deck is durable and non-porous so the grease will not easily be absorbed into the decking. When cleaning the deck, use something that breaks apart and removes the grease withou

How to Clean an Aztek Airbrush

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Airbrushes are very popular with painters, model-makers, cake artists, makeup artists and many others, but require maintenance to ensure they continue to work effectively. Without regular cleaning, paints can become mixed, get watered down, come out in large clumps, or block the airbrush nozzle comp

9 Great Laundry Hampers For Kids

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A fun clothes hamper can help teach kids about laundry.