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A trash bin is naturally attractive to flies — but it can be an annoying and embarrassing pest control issue to have a swarm of them surrounding it constantly. Here's how to get rid of flies at the trash bin.
Read MoreBar Keepers Friend is a non-abrasive cleaning product safe to use on a wide variety of surfaces, including wood. The cleaner eliminates problems, such as water stains, that remain on a wooden surface after cleaning the item with a conventional, every day cleaning product.
Read MoreFood that burns inside of a cooking pot leaves a stuck-on residue and unpleasant odors on the bottom and side of the pot. The smell from the burnt food lingers on the pot, even after the actual food is successfully removed. Liquid or powder dish detergents are not strong enough to deal with such bad smells.
Read MoreGreen scum on your patio umbrella could be caused by mildew, mold, algae or a combination of all three. This scum can discolor the umbrella as well as cause a nasty, unwanted odor. Household cleaners may temporarily remove the problem, but the green film is likely to return to the umbrella.
Read MoreYou may wish to reuse an empty perfume bottle or display a fancy or antique perfume bottle that you have held onto for several years.
Read MoreIn time, a cloudy film can accumulate on the inside and outside of plastic drinking glasses. This can make the plastic glasses appear to be dirty. Placing the plastic glasses in a dishwasher or scrubbing them will remove bacteria, but these cleaning methods may not remove the cloudy appearance from the glasses.
Read MoreIf you notice that blue-green stains have accumulated on the inside of your toilet bowl, most likely they are copper stains. Certain commercial bathroom cleaners are formulated to remove copper stains from the inside of a toilet bowl.
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