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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Washer Cleaning
If very dirty or linty wash leaves soil residue Wash outside of washer with mild suds, rinse and If hard water minerals build up a deposit inside Porcelain enamel washer inner tubs are made to resist Long exposure to acids can etch and roughen ... [... 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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Smoke Problems
If a stove or fireplace is letting smoke into the If the dampers are open, then the best way to solve the If the chimney serves a stove, move the stove closer This can be done by raising the hearth or installing a Prefabricated chimneys can be ... [... more]
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Water Heater Care
Once a month draw off a bucket or so of water from the spigot at the bottom of the water heater tank, until water runs clear. This removes sediment that reduces efficiency of the water heater. [... more]
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Wine- Stain Removal on Carpet and Upholstery
2. Mix one-third cup of white household vinegar with Home Maintenance And Repair - 01500518 two-thirds cup of water. Blot. [... more]
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Waffle Irons - Cleaning
If grids have not been pre-treated, season before After baking waffles, brush grids with a soft using the first time. Brush unsalted fat on grids. Heat until grids begin to smoke. Bake a waffle to absorb excess fat and discard it. Waffle iron is ... [... more]
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Antique Wood Furniture--Care and Cleaning
For antiques with the original finish. Avoid extremes of humidity and temperature, which Vacuum or dust with a soft cloth. Occasionally use a Occasionally wax with paste (carnauba) wax. Rub on a NOTE: Antiques that have been refinished should ... [... more]
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Synthetic Enamel Characteristics
Synthetic enamel is an organic material applied to metal and dried on by mild heat. It is usually found on major appliances as a cheaper substitute for porcelain enamel on surfaces that won't be damaged by alkali or acid. Abrasive cleaners and ... [... 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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Activated Carbon Water Treatment
Activated carbon (AC) filters have been used in home AC is most effective at removing organic compounds Because AC systems are limited in the types of Home AC treatment systems are quite simple. The AC is A Point-of-Entry (POE) system is more ... [... more]
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