How to Make an Embroidered Iron-on

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Any fabric can be an iron-on patch with the help of a material known as fusible interfacing. The interfacing has two sticky sides -- one that attaches to the fabric you are turning into an iron-on patch, and one that attaches the patch to another fabric. If you embroider the fabric before adding the

How to Destroy a Wasp Nest Without Using Chemicals

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Contrary to popular opinion, wasps play a vital role in the ecosystem, keeping plant-eating pests under control. If a wasp nest is in your house or garden, this can be a problem, especially if you have small children and pets. Pets also mean insecticides may not be usable. Other methods can be used

How to Clean Handprints Off Walls

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Painted walls become dingy and dirty, especially near doors, light switches and other areas prone to handprints and fingerprints. Oils from skin darken with age and attract more dust and dirt to the prints. There's no need to paint over the handprints --you can get them off the walls with a little e

How to Get Rid of a Mildew Smell from a Front Load Washer

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Front-loading washing machines are popular because their design allows for greater laundry-holding capacity, better drying power and reduced water usage. These washers tend to be more expensive, however, and some consumers report problems with the door seals and leakage. Consumers have also reported

How to Clean Ceramic Stovetops

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Ceramic stovetops, or solid-surface ceramic-glass cooktops, are available from many manufacturers in different styles and colors. Some have features such as grills or extra burners and some are trimmed in stainless steel. A good cleaner will remove the grime that accumulates on any stovetop from spi

How to Kill a Houseplant's Fuzzy Mold With Vinegar

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Home gardeners and experts alike tout the power of apple cider vinegar for everything from ridding your plants of bugs to cleaning the leaves to a glossy shine. Diluted apple cider vinegar can also help kill fuzzy mold in a houseplant's soil or on the leaves. Gray fuzzy mold can have a number of cau

Free Housecleaning Checklist

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Keep your house clean with a system.Woman cleaning the house. image by maron from Fotolia.comKeeping your home neat and clean can be a struggle, but having a system makes it a lot easier. Spend some time tidying up every night, so you can wake up to a clean house each...

How to Clean Veneer Kitchen Cabinets

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Veneer kitchen cabinets are common since they can be significantly less expensive than real solid wood cabinets. Veneer is a thin sheet of wood or laminate applied to particleboard, plywood or a lesser expensive wood. For kitchen cabinets, particleboard is usually what is under the pieces of veneer.

How to Clean Stains From Hardwood Floors

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Wood floors are popular due to their timeless beauty and ease of cleaning. Trouble starts when there is a breakdown in the finished surface of the flooring material. Soaking up spills and pet accidents immediately will minimize damage. Older, set-in stains require more work, but you can tackle this

How to Clean a Stainless Steel Neti Pot

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Neti pots flush the nasal cavity with clean water, rinsing mucous and other debris (such as allergens) from this area. Neti pots are made from several kinds of materials, including ceramic, plastic and stainless steel. Cleaning a stainless steel neti pot is simple and takes little time. Rinse your n

Eco-Friendly Lavender Citrus Linen Wash

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Turn hand washing from a chore into a pleasure with this recipe for an aromatic, all-natural linen wash. Its uplifting citrus-floral scent is sure to please anyone.

Renting Tile Cleaning Equipment

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Home Improvement CentersGo to your local home improvement center (like Home Depot or Lowe's). As an added convenience to homeowners large home centers offer rental services for tile and floor cleaning equipment and other cleaning tools. Instead of a traditional floor cleaner (with the...

How to Dispose of Cleaning Chemicals

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For the most part, the chemicals we use to clean do not have any special disposal requirements. In fact, most can safely be rinsed down the drain with little environmental impact. That said, there are some cleaning chemicals for which there are certain guidelines for proper disposal. These guideline

How to Keep a Kerosene Heater From Smelling

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During the cold winter months, your heating bill can increase dramatically. A kerosene heater can help warm your home while lowering your heating bill. Kerosene heaters are a relatively inexpensive alternative to the high cost of home heating. Improper use of these heaters, however, can create soot,

How to Clean a Crystal Wine Decanter

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The challenge in cleaning a wine decanter is its narrow neck. If it's made of crystal, there's also the risk of breakage. If wine stains are stuck to the bottom, how do you take them out? Here are some helpful tips on how to clean and dry a wine decanter that is made of crystal, has a narrow neck an

Housecleaning Checklist Room by Room

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Cleaning your home often can make your home air environment healthier.cd_hogar-4-ayala image by Paco Ayala from Fotolia.comHaving a home cleaning plan can make cleaning easier and faster by taking the guesswork out of cleaning. By working through a cleaning checklist, you won't need to...

Septic Overflows During Rain

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Back-ups of sewage into a home or surfacing effluent in yard areas present health concerns for residents and neighbors alike. Cleanup for waste water in homes can be expensive. Septic systems overflow and backup due to pump failure, design errors, pipe obstructions, drain field failure and installat

Does Water Hardness Affect Fish?

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Water hardness has a direct impact on fish health. Water hardness refers to the concentration of metal ions in the water. These usually include calcium and magnesium salts but can also include zinc, iron and other trace metals. Hardness affects everything from the pH level and stability to disease t

How to Get a Yanma Egg

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"Pokemon Platinum," released for the Nintendo DS in 2007, contains more than 400 Pokemon. In addition to catching Pokemon by regular means, it is possible to breed two Pokemon together to create an egg. Almost every Pokemon can be bred, such as Yanma, a bug- and flying-type Pokemon. Normal

Wax Removal Tips for Candleholders

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Keep your candleholders in optimum shape with simple wax removal tips.burning candle with cristal candle holder image by Dev from Fotolia.comThe twinkling light from a candle can set the mood for an evening of romance or even a quiet night of reading. However, there is nothing beautiful...