Homemade Bug Repellents Using Beer & Dish Soap

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You can mix beer with liquid dish soap and other ingredients to keep bugs out of your lawn safely, instead of purchasing harmful pesticides that can harm your health as well as any produce that you grow in the garden. A homemade insect repellent is a non-toxic method to prevent insects from eating y

How do I Get Rid of Dryer Static?

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Dryer static is created when static electricity develops from the friction created by fabric rubbing together. Dryer static can transfer from clothing to other articles of clothing and cause static in the hair, too. The best way to get rid of dryer static is to prevent it, altogether, but if dryer s

How to Remove Adhesive Window Signs

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Adhesive signs are used for many different promotions, advertisements and decorations. These signs enable the window to become a useable decorative space. It is common to see businesses and homes displaying information or decorations through their windows with adhesive signs. However, when necessar

How to Clean Farberware Pans

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Farberware produces hard-anodized aluminum pots and pans. Anodizing makes the aluminum resistant to corrosion and more durable. Anodized cookware also forms a nonstick coating without adding additional chemicals to the surface. Cleaning your Farberware pans is not difficult, but you do need to use t

How to Remove Charcoal Stains

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Grilling with charcoal adds a distinct flavor to foods. Unfortunately, after laying the charcoal bricks in the grill, you may accidentally wipe your hands across your shirt or pants, transferring the charcoal dust and leaving a stain. Treat charcoal stains quickly so they do not permanently mar your

How to Keep a Flattop Grill Clean

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A flattop grill is ideal for making all kinds of food -- from burgers and hot dogs to eggs and hot sandwich items. A flattop grill is an essential piece of equipment in a restaurant or other commercial kitchen. They can hold a lot of food at one time and cook many different items. Unfortunately, the

Different Ways to Paint Your Bedroom

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Paint is the cheapest way to completely transform a room from a drab space into something dynamic and fresh. With thousands of colors and faux finishing techniques, there are limitless possibilities for using paint to spruce up your bedroom. For less than $100, you can create a jungle room with zebr

How to Make Laundry Detergent With Fels-Naptha

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For people who prefer not to use commercial laundry detergents, there are other options that will get clothes clean and keep them fresh. Fels-Naptha soap has been used for decades, and when combined with a few other ingredients, it can make inexpensive and effective laundry detergent. Powder and liq

How Are Oriental Rugs Made?

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Genuine Oriental rugs are made only in Asia, India or in the Arabian or Balkan peninsulas. They are knotted by hand, and are never machine made. Oriental rugs are higher quality and last longer than other types of rugs.

How to Clean Hair Dye from Carpet

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Getting hair dye out of carpet is tough - and if you're to have much luck it's best if you can get at the stain immediately. Here's what to do:

How to Keep Your Desk Dust Free

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Keeping dust from accumulating on your desk has less to do with desk cleaning, and more to do with cleaning the surrounding area to prevent dust from settling on your desk. Air vents, fans, and floors cause dust to circulate through the air, which results in the dust landing on your desk. Dust consi

How to Get a Musty Smell Out of Rattan Furniture

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Rattan is a type of woven wooden furniture, similar to wicker. When it's exposed to damp conditions, mold and mildew spores develop, causing a musty smell. To get rid of the odor, you must get rid of the fungus. Mold and mildew removal supplies and techniques remove microscopic odor-causing spores.

How Can You Get Rid of Mildew?

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If you find yourself uncovering mildew spots in your house, it's time to break out the housecleaning tools. Mildew is a whitish, black or gray-green fungus growth that thrives in damp, warm, poorly lit and/or oxygen-poor areas, such as basements and rugs. If allowed to grow unchecked, mildew can cau

How to Clean Safety Glass Mirrors

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Safety glass mirrors are made of acrylic with a silver backing and are ideal in situations where regular glass might be unsafe. They are commonly used in dance studios, daycares, gyms and locker rooms. Safety glass mirrors weigh less and are also much stronger than regular glass. In addition, the ac

How to Get Chocolate Out of a Mattress

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Chocolate is one of the most delicious desserts you can have. It is perfect for after a meal and comes in many different varieties, which means you can find chocolate for whatever mood you are in. The problem with chocolate is that it can get messy and stain if it begins to melt. If you are enjoying

Home Remedies on Cleaning Leather Furniture

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Try dish soap or toothpaste to clean your leather furniture.brown leather furniture image by Leonid Nyshko from Fotolia.comLeather furniture is naturally hard-wearing, but it gets dirty over time and is subject to accidental stains just like any piece of furniture. Whether you need to...

How to Remove White Water Stains on Funiture

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White water stains occur on furniture, particularly wood furniture, when condensation from a glass collects on the surface or water spills and is not cleaned up quickly enough. Preventative measures, such as using coasters or not allowing children to have drinks outside the kitchen, are always the b

How to Shrink Clothes That Are a Little Too Big

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Clothing that is slightly too large for you may need to be shrunk in order to fit perfectly. You may have lost a little weight or neglected to try the clothing on before purchasing it. Sometimes the next smaller size is too tight and there is nothing that can be done about this, so you wind up purch

How to Remove Dry Cat Vomit Stains

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Because the acid in cat vomit can stain quickly, it's best to clean vomit stains as soon as possible. But sometimes you can be surprised to find dry cat vomit on your carpet or furniture. You must remove not only all of the dried-on vomit but also its odor so you don't have a smelly surface even aft

How to Clean & Restore Marble

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Marble floors and countertops require special care when cleaning. Although the stone feels hard, marble is a soft stone that can be easily be stained or damaged. Proper cleaning, stain removal and polishing will restore the stone's natural beauty.