Vinyl Upholstery--Cleaning
Wash with mild detergent and water. Use a soft Sometime letting detergent solution stand on surface Vinyl cleaners sold in furniture stores or auto Vinyl upholstery will absorb stains and dye from fabrics Act at once to remove stains from vinyl. ... [... more]
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Carpet Stain Removal
For Synthetic Fibers Only When anything is spilled on carpet surface, removal Basic Directions (also refer to each individual stain) Use these steps for all the stains listed. results are best when stain is treated immediately, before it dries. ... [... more]
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Radon In The Home
Radon (Rn) is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. Radon is produced when trace amounts of uranium and radium The major sources of radon are: soil that contains Out-of-doors, radon poses little threat to our health U.S. show a wide range of ... [... more]
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Induction Cooktop Cleaning
Since heat is created only in the cooking utensil and Spills can be wiped up with a wet sponge or paper towel, Abrasives should not be used to prevent scratching. food, this glass-ceramic surface remains fairly cool. and will not cook on quickly ... [... more]
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Testing for Contaminants
Water include items of natural origin and those For home gardeners, soil analysis provides guidelines Concerns about the physical and chemical properties of Most air testing is performed to detect particulates When you are concerned about ... [... more]
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Upholstery Stain Removal
Remove excess soil promptly, by scraping off residue Be sure to pre-test in an inconspicuous spot. Basically fabrics are cleanable if they don't fade or Do not remove cushion from the cover. General cleaning is done with 1 pint cool or warm Never ... [... more]
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Dryer Cleaning
If crayon gets into the dryer and melts onto the drum, If a drum is spotted by starched or tinted articles, If dryer is used to dry unlaundered clothing, such as Wipe the door opening occasionally. Clean the A case of white clothes coming out of ... [... more]
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Carpenter Ants
The presence of carpenter ants is usually a symptom Therefore, it is important to determine the reason the Your home is much more at risk from water damage, which Carpenter ants are common invaders of dwellings in Michigan. These ants are ... [... more]
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Iron - Care and Cleaning
Empty iron while hot so heat will dry out cavity. Always dry and cool before putting away. To remove melted plastic and fabrics, heat at low If steam iron clogs from minerals in water, follow setting just until material softens, and scrape off ... [... more]
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Terrazzo Floors--Stain Removal
Caution: Follow directions carefully when you use Try the following methods for these common stains. Try the first method listed first, and go to the second Caution: Always wear rubber gloves when using the The chemicals listed may be purchased ... [... more]
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Small Electrical Appliance Care
If the cord is detachable, unplug the cord from the Unplug small electrical appliances, such as toasters, Do not put plugged-in electrical appliances where Never plug in an electrical appliance either "on" or Never wrap cord around a hot ... [... more]
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Ants
Ants can be distinguished from other similar There are several species of ants that may be found Others commonly found moving into and out of a dwelling Before a control procedure is implemented it is Service Specialist to aid with identification and [... more]
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