Home Remedy to Repel Fleas on Hardwood Floor

Cleaning & Laundry 6/30/2024 12:16:00 PM 6/30/2024 12:16:00 PM

6/30/2024 12:16:00 PM 6/30/2024 12:16:00 PM 14 14

Flea infestations can blossom quickly from only one or two fleas to thousands. Fleas not only ride into a home on pets, they also travel indoors by jumping on people when they are in an infected area or yard. After fleas arrive indoors, they jump to a comfort zone. A flea's favorite comfort zone is

How to Remove Durastone Flooring

Cleaning & Laundry 6/30/2024 8:16:00 PM 6/30/2024 8:16:00 PM

6/30/2024 8:16:00 PM 6/30/2024 8:16:00 PM 23 23

Durastone flooring is a type of manufactured flooring sold by the Congoleum Corporation. Durastone uses a special process to suspend nylon particles and aluminum oxide in the surface of the tile. This protects the tile against spills and stains. These tiles are laid, cut and secured with mortar in t

The Best Cleaning Materials to Remove Grease Residue on Floors & Walls

Cleaning & Laundry 6/30/2024 8:51:00 PM 6/30/2024 8:51:00 PM

6/30/2024 8:51:00 PM 6/30/2024 8:51:00 PM 19 19

Greasy floors and walls are a cleaning challenge.Sweeping kitchen floor image by kuhar from Fotolia.comNo matter how careful you are, grease can splatter on walls and floors while you're cooking. The easiest way to remove it is to clean it as soon as it lands on your walls and floors, but...

How to Clean Stains Off Timberland Boots With a Home Remedy

Cleaning & Laundry 6/30/2024 8:56:00 PM 6/30/2024 8:56:00 PM

6/30/2024 8:56:00 PM 6/30/2024 8:56:00 PM 19 19

Timberland boots complement your casual wardrobe and help keep your feet warm and dry while working outdoors. The nubuck exteriors of Timberland boots give them a classic look, but nubuck is porous in nature and easily absorbs moist stains. Taking proper care of your Timberland boots ensures they'll

How to Get Rust Out of Cast Iron With Vinegar & Alfalfa Cubes

Cleaning & Laundry 6/30/2024 9:00:00 PM 6/30/2024 9:00:00 PM

6/30/2024 9:00:00 PM 6/30/2024 9:00:00 PM 12 12

If you want to bring rusted cast iron items back to life, try a simple remedy of vinegar and alfalfa cubes. These ingredients will take the rust off any metal object without damaging or scratching it. An alfalfa cube, commonly used for feeding horses, is basically alfalfa compressed in a cubic shape

How to make greener cleaning products

Cleaning & Laundry 6/30/2024 9:30:00 PM 6/30/2024 9:30:00 PM

6/30/2024 9:30:00 PM 6/30/2024 9:30:00 PM 23 23

Going green may be better for you and for the environment, but it can be costly. There are alternative cleaning products that are cheaper, eco-friendly, and you can make yourself. With just a few simple steps and some items from your grocery store you can be on your way to greener living.

How to Polish Aluminum Tools

Cleaning & Laundry 7/1/2024 7:48:00 AM 7/1/2024 7:48:00 AM

7/1/2024 7:48:00 AM 7/1/2024 7:48:00 AM 15 15

Your aluminum tools get a lot of abuse. They are used for any number of construction projects. They are exposed to the sweat from your hands and the heat and cold of outdoor storage. Aluminum tools are durable and are probably still in great shape and work perfectly. You can make your tools look as

Home Remedies to Remove Cat Pee

Cleaning & Laundry 7/1/2024 8:43:00 AM 7/1/2024 8:43:00 AM

7/1/2024 8:43:00 AM 7/1/2024 8:43:00 AM 28 28

Remove cat urine from carpet or fabric using home remedies.Cat image by Kondretnko Max from Fotolia.comCat urine is an unpleasant downside to cat ownership. Even housetrained cats can occasionally slip up and urinate outside the cat box because of a medical condition, major household...

Why Do I Have Lint on My Clothes After Drying in the Dryer?

Cleaning & Laundry 7/1/2024 8:49:00 AM 7/1/2024 8:49:00 AM

7/1/2024 8:49:00 AM 7/1/2024 8:49:00 AM 25 25

Modern dryers provide consumers with a much quicker method of drying garments than hanging them outdoors to dry in the sun. Dryers, however, have their disadvantages. Depending on what you put in your dryer, your clothes may come out dry, but covered in lint.

Troubleshooting a Roomba 4220 Discovery Serobot

Cleaning & Laundry 7/1/2024 9:08:00 AM 7/1/2024 9:08:00 AM

7/1/2024 9:08:00 AM 7/1/2024 9:08:00 AM 22 22

A robotic vacuum cleaner like the Roomba 4220 SE Intelligent Floorvac provides a number of important conveniences, including the ability to have the robot clean your floors while you are away, and constantly seeking out dirty areas on your floors and carpets. But when you own one of these robotic va

How to Use a Dehumidifier

Cleaning & Laundry 7/1/2024 9:58:00 AM 7/1/2024 9:58:00 AM

7/1/2024 9:58:00 AM 7/1/2024 9:58:00 AM 89 89

A dehumidifier is a great way to circulate clear, dry air through a room or area of your home, removing dampness and preventing the growth of mold. Learn the proper steps in setting up and using your dehumidifier.

Carpet Cleaning Terms

Cleaning & Laundry 7/1/2024 8:12:00 PM 7/1/2024 8:12:00 PM

7/1/2024 8:12:00 PM 7/1/2024 8:12:00 PM 14 14

No matter how careful you are, the carpeting in your home will likely require deep cleaning from time to time. Some stains may be removed with products that you can purchase at your local grocery store, while others may require specialized equipment. Whether you decide to hire a...

How to Use Hydrogen Chloride on Bricks

Cleaning & Laundry 7/1/2024 9:21:00 PM 7/1/2024 9:21:00 PM

7/1/2024 9:21:00 PM 7/1/2024 9:21:00 PM 13 13

Bricks are a common building material made up of varying quantities of clay and water. Generally bricks are made by compacting wet clay into molds and allowing it to dry. Hydrogen chloride, also known as hydrochloric acid, is often used to clean bricks. In particular, hydrochloric acid is used to re

How to Get Odor Out of Adidas Slides

Cleaning & Laundry 7/1/2024 9:22:00 PM 7/1/2024 9:22:00 PM

7/1/2024 9:22:00 PM 7/1/2024 9:22:00 PM 255 255

Adidas slides are open-toe rubber pool and lounge shoes. People often wear them in the summer when their feet sweat more often. The shoes can develop a bad odor that can transfer to your feet. Prevent this bad smell by airing out the shoes after every use and cleaning them often before they have a c

How to Clean Acrylic Windows

Cleaning & Laundry 7/1/2024 9:45:00 PM 7/1/2024 9:45:00 PM

7/1/2024 9:45:00 PM 7/1/2024 9:45:00 PM 16 16

Cleaning acrylic windows requires the right type of cleaner and cloth. The plastic material of acrylic windows is more prone to scratching and chemical stains than is glass. If you follow the right procedures and use the right materials, an acrylic window should give the same years of service as doe

How to Clean Cow Leather

Cleaning & Laundry 7/1/2024 10:27:00 PM 7/1/2024 10:27:00 PM

7/1/2024 10:27:00 PM 7/1/2024 10:27:00 PM 18 18

All types of leather require essentially the same cleaning methods. Leather is a hardwearing and durable material but still requires careful cleaning with appropriate products and tools to prevent damaging or staining it. The specific techniques you should use depend on the leather product you want

How to Care for Linen Towels

Cleaning & Laundry 7/2/2024 7:47:00 AM 7/2/2024 7:47:00 AM

7/2/2024 7:47:00 AM 7/2/2024 7:47:00 AM 15 15

Linen towels are favored for their decorative appeal and tidy, just-pressed look. Most of the time, linen towels are more delicate than other towels, and often carry a higher price tag. It is very important to properly care for your linen towels so that they will keep their value through years of u

How to Clean a Stainless Steel Cooktop

Cleaning & Laundry 7/2/2024 8:08:00 AM 7/2/2024 8:08:00 AM

7/2/2024 8:08:00 AM 7/2/2024 8:08:00 AM 25 25

Stainless steel is a popular choice for creating a sleek and modern-looking kitchen. You can now find everything from refrigerators to dishwashers in stainless steel. Cooktops, however, present the greatest challenge when it comes to keeping it all clean. Cooktops are prone to spills, stains and bur

How to Clean Poly Bead Pillows

Cleaning & Laundry 7/2/2024 8:32:00 AM 7/2/2024 8:32:00 AM

7/2/2024 8:32:00 AM 7/2/2024 8:32:00 AM 30 30

Polyester bead pillows may have removable covers for easy laundering, or they may have attached covers that need to be vacuumed, spot-cleaned and disinfected without removal. Common poly bead pillow coverings include vinyl, cotton, canvas and polyester. Choose a cleanser that addresses the specific

How to Paint a Difficult Wall

Cleaning & Laundry 7/2/2024 9:20:00 AM 7/2/2024 9:20:00 AM

7/2/2024 9:20:00 AM 7/2/2024 9:20:00 AM 19 19

In general, painting a wall is a basic home improvement task. However, if you have certain types of walls to paint, the task can prove substantially more difficult. Whether the problem is the shape of the room, the wall surface or peeling paint from an old paint job, you can paint a difficult wall.