How To Clean And Restore Shine To A Fiberglass Tub
To clean and restore shine to a fiberglass tub, you'll need white vinegar, baking soda and a sponge.
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The Best Self Propelled Vacuum Cleaners
When it comes to keeping your carpets clean, a quality vacuum is extremely valuable. Gone are the days of pushing and pulling heavy, stubborn vacuums. A self-propelled vacuum can save you an enormous amount of effort.
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How To Level Furniture On A Sloped Floor
If you've ever lived in an older house, apartment or dorm, you may have noticed that the floors in sections of the structure were slanted. This might not seem like a big deal until you place a furniture piece on the floor and watch it wobble on its uneven base.
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How To Calculate The CFM Of A Room
Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature is an extremely important consideration for most homeowners. The term "CFM" is an acronym that stands for "cubic feet per minute," a term used to describe a fan's efficiency in terms of airflow.
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How To Fix Uneven Ground In The Backyard
A bumpy, uneven backyard is not only is unpleasant to the eye, but it also can lead to injuries from falls and twisted ankles. If your backyard is not fairly level, you also won't be able to install certain types of outdoor additions such as a patio or a trampoline. Transform your backyard by making the ground even.
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How To Remove A Stainless Steel Film Cover
The term "stainless steel" refers to a group of metal alloys that each contain at least 10.5 percent chromium. Stainless steel is easy to clean and resistant to corrosion, making it a desirable material for appliances, pipes, cookware and tools.
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How To Clean Smelly Shower Caps
Shower caps are useful for keeping your hair dry while you bathe, but they also can collect unpleasant odors over time. Dirt and oil from your hair can contribute to a smelly shower cap. Another common culprit is mildew, which often grows on surfaces that are frequently exposed to warmth and humidity.
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Removing Sticker Residue From Leather
Stickers often leave behind a tacky residue when they are removed, much like a bandage leaves adhesive on your skin. The method you should use for removing sticker residue depends on the surface. Adhesive can be removed from leather with ordinary household items.
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How To Calculate The Running Feet Of The Wall When Tiling
Adding tile to a wall can dramatically transform the entire appearance of a room. One of the primary beginning tasks in the process of a tiling project is measuring the length of the wall onto which the tile will be installed. The term "running feet" refers to the length of an object. Another term for running feet is "
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How To Get A Mildew Smell Out Of A Bathing Suit
Bathing suits are prime targets for mildew. If you take off a wet bathing suit and toss it down in an area that is warm and not well-ventilated, you probably will be left with a musky odor on your suit. Mildew is the result of the fungal growth of mold. The smell can linger even if you launder your bathing suit.
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How To Get Rid Of The White Powder Residue On Plastic Utensils
If you notice a white powdery residue on plastic utensils, the culprit probably is one of two possibilities. If the utensils are brand new, the residue may be some substance left over from the manufacturing process.
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How To Remove An Onion Odor On Plastic
Plastic containers often absorb odors from the objects left inside them. This is especially true for the pungent aroma of onion. A plastic container used to store a food product containing onions may have a lingering scent even after washing it with soap and water.
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How To Clean Kitchen Grease Using Homemade Simple Tricks
Kitchen grease is a common challenge in terms of cleaning your kitchen. Grease can accumulate on dishes, stove tops and counters. A quick swipe with the dishcloth won't cut through tough grease stains, especially if they have dried onto a surface.
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How To Remove A Vinegar Smell From Carpet
Vinegar is a gentle, natural cleaning product that can be used for many different purposes. Using vinegar on a carpet spot usually is effective at removing the stain, but it also can leave a lingering, acidic odor.
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How To Measure The Square Feet For Cabinets
Cabinets can be useful and attractive features in any room. Knowing the square feet available for installing cabinets is crucial in terms of preparing for installation. This data helps you to plan for materials and costs associated with the cabinets.
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How To Remove Desitin Stains
If your little one has ever had problems with diaper rash, you may have used a product like Desitin ointment. Desitin is a diaper rash cream that contains zinc oxide as its active ingredient. Although Desitin is effective for healing chafed skin, its oily consistency can leave stains on clothing.
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How To Remove Tree Sap From Outdoor Furniture
If your outdoor furniture is under various types of trees, you can end up with tree sap stains. These stains can make your outdoor furniture sticky to the touch, not to mention less attractive. Sap stains are difficult to remove if you use soap and water alone.
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How To Remove Hard Water Deposits From A Kettle
Hard water deposits on a kettle usually present themselves as white, flaky deposits. These deposits stem from minerals in the water. Some of the more common minerals that cause deposits include magnesium and calcium. Luckily, you can remove hard water stains and return the shine to your kettle quite easily.
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How To Calculate Gallons Of Water Per Square Feet
Understanding how many gallons are within a square foot of water is useful in determining the amount of water required to fill a structure such as a pool or a pond.
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How To Kill Moles With Juicy Fruit Gum
Moles are small furry creatures that can wreak havoc on a lawn by tunneling under the soil. This tunneling creates burrows, which can pop up all over your yard. There are multiple methods of ridding your lawn of moles.
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How To Calculate The Square Feet Of Odd Shapes
Knowing the square footage allows you to calculate what materials are needed for a project or to advertise property you want to sell. Length times width is the formula for finding area when it comes to rectangular- or square-shaped sections.
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How To Remove Spider Webs From House Siding
When you get ready to clean the exterior of your house, you may find an annoying presence on your siding: spiderwebs. Spiders gravitate toward areas such as eaves and around windows and shutters. They build webs that collect dust, debris and insects.
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How To Calculate Building Area
Determining the area of a building is important for many reasons. If you are selling a building, such as a house, you will need to provide potential buyers with the total square footage for the home.
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