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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Abrasive Cleaners
Wear off dirt, stains, tarnish and hard water Cautions- Can scratch and damage surfaces, making Mild Abrasive Cleaners Plastic or Nylon Mesh Scour pots and pans, oven interiors, and drip pans. Use as directed to remove stains on surfaces ... [... more]
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Kerosene Heaters
Increases in home heating costs have helped develop a Questions and Answers That depends upon who you talk to. Some public health and But it is a fact that these types of heaters can be a For these reasons, some communities and some ... [... more]
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Cleaning Pewter
Modern pewter can be washed by hand in hot, sudsy Do not overclean antique pewter. It is not meant to To clean and polish pewter with an antique or dull There are many pewter look-alikes on the market that water, rinsed, and dried thoroughly with ... [... more]
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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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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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Brownouts
A brownout occurs when the power supplier reduces If everyone will cooperate and reduce electrical It is also important to continue to conserve energy The power suppliers do reduce voltage more than 10 electrical voltage. This is done to force ... [... more]
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Blackouts
With a city water system, water will probably still A toilet can be flushed manually by pouring a bucket of Engineering Department. 1. Keep a flashlight available in working condition at all 2. Be careful about using candles. They can be fire 3. ... [... more]
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