Category : Cleaning & Laundry : Home & Garden
Blood Stain Removal Techniques
Blood is one of the most difficult stains to remove from fabrics.blood donation image by robert mobley from Fotolia.comBlood is one of the most difficult stains to get out of fabrics. This is because blood is an organic compound (like feces, urine and other bodily products) that contains...
How to Remove Linoleum From Hardwood
Although linoleum floors are durable and last for years, they eventually need to be removed. Exposure to dirt and debris, continuous foot traffic and aging will eventually cause linoleum floors to deteriorate. Older linoleum is often more difficult to remove than newer linoleum, because of the older
Homemade Herbal Laundry Detergents
Homemade laundry detergents, infused with herbal essences, can be a satisfactory way to ensure your family's health and safety from unusual chemicals. Making your own detergent isn't nearly as difficult as one might think, although it can be time-consuming. The benefits of making your own herbal lau
How to Remove Fingernail Polish From Sheets
Fingernail polish is available in a wide array of colors and textures to coordinate with clothes from casual to evening wear. Spilling fingernail polish on the bed sheets can seem like a catastrophe at the time of the incident. There are two proven methods for removing the stain that both work best
How to Make Venetian Blind Lampshades
Instead of throwing away an old set of Venetian blinds, “up-cycle” them into an attention-grabbing lampshade. “Up-cycling” is the process of taking something unwanted, old, damaged or worn and turning it into something new and desirable. In addition to using old blinds, use a
How to Clean Blood Stains From a Mattress
Set-in bloodstains may seem impossible to remove. But you can clean bloodstains from your mattress using such carpet cleaners as Liquid Oxi Clean and Primo Carpet Cleaner. Both are sold in stores and are safe on fabric and upholstery.
How to Lift an Old Coffee Stain out of a Tablecloth
Whenever you use your tablecloth, there is a chance that it will end up with a stain. For example, when relaxing at your table in the morning or after a meal with a cup of coffee, some of that coffee could spill out. If you don't notice the stain right away, you could end up with an old coffee stai
Easy Way to Clean Tarnished Silver
Both silver jewelry and silver tableware tarnish with use. Silver undergoes a chemical reaction with sulfur in the air creating unattractive tarnish. To get your silver sparkling again remove tarnish using a variety of methods, depending on what type of silver you are cleaning. Methods for removing
How to Remove Coffee Stains From a Rug
Coffee stains are unsightly and pesky distractions that can take away from a gorgeous rug. We all know accidents happen and food and drinks spill, but we hate to live with the consequences. Stain removal seems to be a form of art these days. With so many different products on the market you may not
How to Clean Soap Scum off Tile
While cleaning soap scum from regular surfaces may be easy with the help of acidic cleaners, removing it from tile is a little different. Many soap scum removers will eat through the tile and damage it, so the trick is finding the right combination of non-abrasive cleaner and hot water with a cleani
How to Remove Tarnish From Polished Nickel
Polished nickel gives off a yellow, or golden hue in the sun. This gives nickel a more regal look than many other types of metal. However, with age and exposure, tarnish will find its way onto your nickel object and often diminish its value and look. There are several ways to remove tarnish from nic
How to Fix Squeaky Furniture
Over time, the fasteners that hold furniture together, whether it be a couch, a chair or a kitchen table, will begin to loosen. You'll hear the squeaking and creaking of the furniture as soon as these fasteners come loose, and they won't be quiet until you have reseated them in their proper places.
Stain Removal for Carpets
It does not matter whether your carpet is new, freshly cleaned or old, before long there will be a stain on it. The more quickly you act to remove the stain after it happens, the better chance you have of success. But why use a commercial stain removing product that is full of chemicals and may att
How to Remove Coving
Many rooms have vinyl cove base around the entire parameter of the room where the wall meets the floor. It can be purchased by the foot and is easy to install. But when a room gets repainted the old cove base may not match the new paint and must be removed. Removing the old cove base should be done
How to Remove Lime Stains From Porcelain
Porcelain is a common material used in the sinks, tubs and bathroom fixtures of many homes. It is especially susceptible to lime stains (scales), which are caused by the hard water. Lime scales are particularly hard to remove and you may be apprehensive about damaging the material when cleaning it,
How to Use Acetone to Clean Granite
Acetone is a chemical that is too harsh for some surfaces. Granite is capable of handling acetone's strength, so acetone can be used to clean granite floors and countertops. Acetone is particularly useful when trying to remove stubborn stains from granite surfaces, and using it is simple.
What Is the Best Way to Clean Venetian Blinds in Place?
Cleaning procedures for venetian blinds fall into two categories, light and deep cleaning methods. Light cleaning methods can be conducted without dismounting the blinds or curtains. Deep or heavy cleaning procedures require dismounting followed by thoroughly washing the blinds in an enclosure such
Home Remedy for Skunk Smell in My House
The scent of skunk is well known by people living in both urban and rural areas. Skunks come around houses, decks or garages in search of food. Drawn by the appetizing scents of rotting leftovers in trash cans, they rummage around until they find what they're looking for or are frightened by humans.
How to Install Grout
Grout is used to fill the gap, also called a joint, between tiles and flagstones. It's used it bathrooms, kitchens and even on outdoor stone patios. Although grout is mostly used for added tile stability and protection against mold, colored grout also can provide a decorative accent in tile design.