How to Unclog Any Drain Without Using Chemicals

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With regular use, sink drains can start to drain slowly because of a buildup of soap scum, hair and other debris. You can use a commercial drain cleaner, but they are caustic and often contain undesirable chemicals. You can unclog just about any drain using a couple of natural ingredients you might

How to Clean Plastic Furniture

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Cleaning plastic furniture is not difficult. However, plastic is porous so merely wiping it down with a damp sponge and mild detergent won't necessarily get it truly clean. White outdoor patio furniture may need a mild bleach solution to keep it sparkling white.

How to Iron the Reverse Side of Khaki Pants

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How to Clean Up Antifreeze

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Antifreeze can quickly spill onto a garage floor, patio or driveway when your car has a leak or while you are doing routine maintenance to your vehicle. Antifreeze is dangerous to both animals and humans, which makes it important to properly clean up the antifreeze as soon as you notice the spill. B

How to Remove a Rust Stain From Stainless Steel

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Stainless steel is a material often used for kitchen sinks due to its tendency to resist staining. Unfortunately, stainless steel is not immune to rust. If you have naturally hard water or have made the mistake of leaving a wet steel wool scouring pad laying against your stainless steel, you may not

How do I Remove Metal Stains from Porcelain?

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Rust stains can sometimes accumulate on the porcelain fixtures in the bathroom. Usually, rust develops when the metal bases of toiletry items come in contact with wet porcelain. While metal stains are common in the bathroom, these stains are typically difficult to remove. However, there are many sim

How to Recycle Electronics in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

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Located northwest of Philadelphia, Montgomery County is a suburban region in the state of Pennsylvania. It is the third most populous county in the state with a progressive community and an administration that has an environmentally friendly mindset. If you have electronics that need to be recycled,

How to Clean White Suede Shoes

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A pair of white suede shoes can make a one-of-a-kind fashion statement. Unfortunately, any dirt or grime that comes in contact with the shoes will become very noticeable against the stark white of the suede. Suede is also a naturally nappy material and can lose its natural fuzzy appearance when soil

How to Remove Rust From Metal Chairs

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Having nice metal deck furniture is easy. But the elements that the furniture is in all the time isn't so easy on them. More than likley you have rust spots on the chairs and other areas can become very unsightly. Read further to learn how to remove rust from metal chairs.

I Am Not Using High-Efficiency Laundry Detergent in a High-Efficiency Washing Machine

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Front-loading washing machines and some top-loading washers use less water than regular washing machines and require high-efficiency (HE) laundry detergent. Some of these washers are Energy Star rated. For a time after the washers became available, the laundry detergent was difficult to locate. You

What Kind of Environment Do Fungi Like?

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Fungi grow abundantly all over the world: in soils, on dead matter, and on living organisms. Fungi make up a kingdom that includes yeast, molds, and mushrooms---a diverse array of taxa, each of which enjoys a different ecological setting and employs a different life-cycle strategy.

Will a Mild Solution of Vinegar & Water Damage Hardwood Floors?

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Hardwood floors add value to a home, but they require extra care to maintain their appearance. You can care for your floors using a combination of vinegar and water, a mixture that will not harm them.

How to Troubleshoot a GE Monogram Gas Grilltop

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The Monogram gas grill is GE's premium line of outdoor cooking appliances. Monogram grilltops can operate on natural or liquid propane gas, depending on the available fuel connections at your home. Made of stainless steel with ceramic-coated cooking grates, the grilltop is equipped with conveniences

How to Mix White Spirit Into Linseed Oil

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White spirits is a solution that is often used as a substitute for traditional paint thinners. It is mixed into paints, as well as oils, to thin the solution and make it easier to spread. A mixture of white spirits and linseed oil is most often used as a professional strength cleaning product for wo

Shoe Polish Removal on Windows

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Shoe polish is a tough stain to remove because it contains grease and dyes, which are meant to be permanent. If shoe polish is on your window, it is generally easy to remove, because glass is nonporous. However, if you have shoe polish on your car windows that may have baked in the sun, you may have

How to Get Stickers on "GirlSense"

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"GirlSense" is an online dress-up game for teen and tween girls. Players can create looks, outfits and run a boutique. Each decoration, accessory and piece of clothing is a sticker, and stickers can be mixed and matched, layered and edited to dress and style an avatar. Players earn money by selling

Organic & Natural Homemade Dog Repellents

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Dogs may be man's best friend, but they can be hard on the lawn, garden, furniture and carpets. You love your canine companion, but want to keep him away from certain areas of the house, or discourage him from using the lawn as a bathroom. Toxic chemicals are out; you want safe, natural options. Luc

How to Wash a Concrete Sidewalk

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Concrete sidewalks can be stained by all sorts fluids and markings. Skid marks from the neighborhood kids' skateboards, sap and other stains from the trees and bushes near your sidewalk and the occasional motor fluid drippings can all leave your sidewalk unsightly. Clean your sidewalks annually to a

Difference Between Liquid Bleach & Pool Chlorine

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Pool owners often notice that the liquid chlorine they bought from the pool supply store has a smell and a color that is very familiar. That's because the active ingredient in liquid chlorine is sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), the same chemical that's in regular household bleach. Some people are tempte

How to Remove Toilet Bowl Lime Stains

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Households with hard water issues often experience lime stain buildup in the toilet, as the hard water sits in the toilet bowl water, leaving behind lime stains that are unattractive and difficult to remove. Most normal cleaning supplies will remove much of the basic residue that builds up in the to