Cleaning Glass Accessories
Glass flower vases, cruets, or carafes used to hold Pour contents out. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary. You may need to add grains of rice or beans and shake to If you have crystal vases or carafes, do not leave water, wine, oil or other ... [... more]
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Removing sticky items
Whatever method you use, first test the cleaning/removal Removing Decals From Wall or Glass In a small pan, warm a small amount of vinegar. Fold When thoroughly saturated, the decal will peel off material in an inconspicuous part of the surface ... [... more]
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Homemade Cleaners
Safer Alternatives: Reducing The Risk One of the best means of avoiding exposure to house- Making your own simple and effective products is fun Most commercial air fresheners do not freshen the air For a safer alternative, you may wish to try one ... [... more]
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Coffeemaker - Cleaning
Clean after each use to remove coffee oils and For electric drip coffeemakers, if minerals and scale residue which will cause poor flavor in the next pot of coffee. Wash with warm sudsy water, rinse and dry. On aluminum percolators, remove hard ... [... more]
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Aluminum Outdoor Furniture--Cleaning
Aluminum does not rust, but it will discolor and Care will depend on the condition of the aluminum: If surface is only mildly discolored, wash with soap If surface is pitted, polish with a soap-filled steel There are also a variety of commercial ... [... 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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Cleaning Porcelain Enamel
Appliances--wash with detergent and warm water and Decorated enamelware--wash in sudsy water, dry with a Bathroom fixtures can be cleaned in a solution of 1 Kitchenware--wash in sudsy water. If necessary use a Avoid abrasive scouring powder or ... [... more]
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Aluminum Utensils - Special Cleaning
Brighten aluminum utensils by cooking acid foods such Prevent discoloration in the bottoms of double Remove stains from outside of aluminum pans with Remove hard water mineral deposits (lime scale) from Burned-on Food or Grease Fill pan with hot ... [... more]
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Household Waste Management Routes of exposure
Toxins can be ingested by eating or drinking hazardous Toxins can be inhaled in the form of gases, vapors, and Toxins can be absorbed through skin contact with Some hazardous chemicals can be absorbed through skin Before you buy a ... [... 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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Alkali Cleaners
Remove and suspend heavy soil and grease so it can be Strong alkalis can damage skin and fabrics. Corrodes, Mild Alkali Cleaners Baking Soda (Sodium bicarbonate) Soak burned-on food from pans in solution of 2 Moderately Strong Alkali Cleaners Use ... [... more]
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Types of Caulking
Acrylic Latex Silicone -use in seams, cracks, gaps up to 1/4" -good for all surfaces -available in many colors -easiest application Oil Base Asphalt -use in seams and gaps on roof around chimneys, stacks and pipes to 1/4" Caulking Cord -peel [... more]
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