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The process of how to remove mold from metal requires you to clean the mold off the metal surface, disinfect the area to kill any remaining mold or mold spores, and eliminate sources of moisture to help prevent future mold growth.
Read MoreWhoops! Even the most careful crafters can accidentally find themselves in a sticky situation when it comes to glue. If you have had a spill on a glass tabletop or pair of glasses, there are ways to remove the glue without damaging the glass. Gorilla Brand makes several kinds of glues, including the brand favorite Gorilla Glue; a super glue (a cyanoacrylate glue) and an epoxy glue.
Read MoreTapeworms are a common problem in cats that have had fleas. Cats usually get tapeworms after eating fleas that are infected with tapeworm eggs. The felines may accidentally eat the fleas while grooming or by licking other surfaces contaminated with fleas.
Read MoreSheets allowed to remain damp will eventually mildew, a process that accelerates during warm weather. Mildew causes a foul odor on sheets and may also leave stains. Mildewed sheets usually require special laundering, as a simple wash with detergent is usually not enough to get rid of mildew odors or stains.
Read MoreCinnamon and vanilla not only taste good to many people, but the scent of cinnamon or vanilla can invoke a warm, comforting feeling. Making your home smell like cinnamon or vanilla is not difficult or expensive.
Read MoreMiniature potted roses accent a home’s interior with beautiful rose blooms. Caring for mini roses indoors is similar to caring for full-size roses outdoors, only with less work. Indoors, the plant will typically be less prone to pests, and you won’t have to worry about weather damage.
Read MoreMany things may contribute to odor on a curling iron. Dirt and oils from the hair plus styling products, such as gels and hair sprays, that have burned onto the iron are the usual culprits. If you do not remove the source of the odor, some of the odor may transfer to your hair when you use the curling iron.
Read MoreMason Pearson brushes have specially designed, rubber-cushioned brush pads, allowing greater flexibility of the bristles as you brush. Bristles may be made of boar hair, nylon or a mixture of the two materials. Cleaning the brushes is very important and is the same for all styles of these brushes.
Read MoreGrease is a very tacky substance, which means is doesn’t wipe off easily from anything, including plastic. Grease itself is unpleasant, but will also attract dirt to the plastic if you don’t clean it.
Read MoreGasoline stains on concrete, whether old or new, can be treated much like oily spills on concrete. Cleaning requires several steps, due to the absorbent nature of concrete (especially if it is not sealed concrete).
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Hand washing your Victoria's Secrets bras can prolong their useful life. Machine washing, even if the bras are placed in a lingerie bag, can place extra stress on bras through the violent agitation during the washing and spin cycles. Victoria's Secret recommends hand washing only for the bras they sell.
Read MoreBreakfast in bed is a treat, but spilling your morning coffee ruins the moment. Once you strip off the sheets, no matter how quickly, you likely will face a coffee stain on the mattress. With the right products you can remove these stains with minimal effort.
Read MoreGlycerine, often spelled glycerin, is a liquid that feels oily but is water-soluble. In fact, glycerine is used to remove some stains from material--for example, consumer.org.nz lists it as one product for removing lipstick stains from fabrics. Glycerin is a common ingredient in soaps and moisturizing lotions.
Read MoreConcrete is often considered an outdoor material, suitable for driveways or garage work surfaces. Sealed concrete, however, can be decorative and is a good, low maintenance alternative for indoor flooring.
Read MoreA composite deck is made from a mix of wood and plastic. There are many different brands of composite decking--each are a little different (better or worse) regarding scratch- and stain-resistance, appearance and durability.
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Activated charcoal is excellent at absorbing unwanted odors and is considered non-toxic. Using it is a simple matter of setting it where you notice foul smells.
Read MoreReed diffusers add aroma to a room without heat, flame or smoke. The reeds wick oil from their decorative container and scent from the aromatic oil is lightly dispersed throughout the area. If the oil spills onto your table, dresser, floor or rug, you should clean it up quickly to avoid permanent stains.
Read MoreClothing placed in any area accessible to mice can be contaminated with mouse urine. For the sake of your clothes and your health, you must clean these thoroughly and properly before you wear them again. Not all cleaning agents handle urine odors or stains well.
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Urine odor on tile floors may remain even after you mop with a strong floor cleaner. One of the few ways to deodorize the floor is to use a cleaner that breaks down urine’s components. This means using special cleaners, which you can easily find in pet stores.
Read MoreBacteria, fungus and sweat by-products cause foot odor. Sweaty socks, trapped in shoes all day, easily pick up this odor. Sometimes the stench lingers on the socks, even after they’ve been laundered, and can be embarrassing.
Read MoreSpray paint on rocks is sometimes difficult, although not impossible, to remove. If the rock is porous, you’ll need to do a lot more scrubbing after using the appropriate removal product. If the rock is decorative and has been polished, removal is easier.
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Mildew loves a damp and warm habitat. This means that the insole of your shoe is a perfect place for mildew, and the accompanying bad odor. Mildew odor is slightly different from shoe odor caused by perspiration, but is just as bad.
Read MoreBottle brushes are used for cleaning many things, but are most well-known for cleaning baby bottles. Most bottle brushes, no matter what they are intended to clean, consist of a flexible metal stem, with one end covered in plastic bristles. Many brushes are tapered so they can be easily inserted into a bottle opening.
Read MoreMildew stains on wood are often black but can also be other colors (such as red or green). No matter the color, mildew is unsightly and common on unfinished wood. The appearance alone is sufficient to warrant a good cleaning, no matter what you intend to do with the wood item.
Read MoreAdhesive residue on laminate, whether the residue is from factory stickers or curious toddlers with stickers, can be very unattractive. If left on the laminate, this sticky residue will gather dirt until it is a dark, awful mess. Fortunately, there are several products you can use to get this residue off.
Read MoreSilicone is used for a variety of home improvement projects. Sometimes this sealant is intentionally used on glass (to seal aquariums, for example) and sometimes it ends up on glass by accident. You may need to then remove it, say, before resealing a gap or, if it's there by mistake, simply for aesthetics.
Read MoreFiberboard is a common building material used for many kinds of furniture. Bookshelves, entertainment centers and even coffee tables are often created using fiberboard. You can update or otherwise improve fiberboard by painting it.
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