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About Glade Candle Wicks
The choices of scents, colors, shapes and sizes of candles have evolved over the years. Glade has not only produced regular candles with cotton wicks, they have also formulated an oil-based wax with a specifically designed wick that helps to disperse a variety of scents throughout the room. There ar
How to Remove Cigarette Burns From Hardwood Floors
If you are a regular smoker who smokes inside the house, there is a good chance that hot ash or a whole lit cigarette has fallen at some point onto your hardwood floor, resulting in a burn. Luckily, hardwood floors tend to be the most forgiving when it comes to this type of damage. If carpet is burn
A Checklist for Cleaning House Floors
Cleaning your home is an important part of maintaining a relaxing and healthy environment for your family. Every room in your home has a floor, making cleaning household floors one of the biggest cleaning jobs you have to deal with. Depending on the type of flooring in your home, there are different
How Can I Get White Streaks Out of Black Jeans?
White streaks on black jeans can result from the use of too much laundry detergent, undissolved detergent or hard water mineral deposits. Additionally, the fade-resistance of the dye used to color the jeans can affect whether the jeans eventually start to streak, as some dyes fade more than others.
How to Clean a Sour Drain
There is nothing more annoying than to be greeted in the morning by a sour drain. Even without a clog, a drain can sometimes smell sour. Though there are products on the market to clean a sour drain, you can also use items you probably already have to rid the drain of the odor.
How to Clean a Household Drain
Household drains can clog with hair, grease or food particles. Other debris may be present as well. Once the clog begins to form, it's only a matter of time until the flow of water is completely blocked. When the drain is entirely blocked, a professional may be required. The plumber may need to use
How to Clean Antifreeze Out of Carpet
The key to cleaning antifreeze out of carpet is to act quickly. The relatively high viscosity of antifreeze means that it will sit on top of the carpet for a few moments. But, if left there, it will soon soak underneath the carpet. Once there, its high viscosity means it will be difficult to remove.
How to Get Burnt Butter Off of a Pan
Burnt butter, or food of any kind, can make for a tough cleaning job. When scrubbing with soap and water doesn't do the trick, there are other options available to help the cause. There are even some solutions that are probably already in your house that to help loosen the burnt residue right off yo
Starbucks Barista Machine Directions
The Starbucks Barista machine lets you create espresso and other specialty coffee drinks similar to the ones made at a Starbucks coffee restaurant. Sold on the Internet and in select stores, the Barista machine can make espresso and steam milk for cappuccino. The appliance requires water and ground
How to Get Mold & Mildew Off Clothes & Shoes
If your clothing or shoes ended up wet or moist and you were not able to tend to them right away, you may have discovered that you have mold and mildew stains on them. As long as the mold or mildew hasn't been left on long enough to have eaten through the material on your clothing or shoes, there's
How to Keep Black and Yellow Caterpillars Away From Plants
If you've got black and yellow caterpillars hiding on your plants, you'll know it soon: They eat holes in plant leaves. Black and yellow caterpillars include the black swallowtail and the cabbage white caterpillar. Butterflies lay eggs in spring and late summer, meaning there's two chances each year
How to Clean Slate Mildew
Slate is one of the most durable and popular materials used in construction. For this reason it works as well on a tiled roof as it does on a bathroom floor. Like all tile however, slate can be prone to mildew and mold particularly if it is installed in a high moisture area like a bathroom, a base
Venetian Blind Tilt Cord Adjustments
Venetian blinds have horizontal slats with strings running through them. The slats can be tilted up or down for light control by using a tilt wand. Occasionally, the wand may be difficult to tilt because an internal part gets moved out of place. It will take just a few tools and about 30 minutes to
What Kind of Sink Do You Use With a Brushed-Nickel Faucet?
A brushed nickel faucet has solid, dark silver finish brushed with an abrasive that adds texture to the surface. This style is sometimes difficult to match, but if you want to find a sink to go with it, several options make sense. No set standard exists for matching sinks, so leave the decision up t
What Causes Yellow Mold?
Molds are fungi, an organic part of the environment and are found in just about every environment on the planet. They come in a number of colors, including black, green and yellow, each of which is harmful if left unattended in the home. Colonies will frequently change color through their life span,
How to Remove One Way Screws on a Dead Bolt Lock
Dead bolt locks are made with safety in mind, so they are difficult to disassemble and remove from a door. One of the major obstacles one would come across when trying to take off a dead bolt lock is the one-way screws that hold the two halves together. The screws are made so they can be screwed in
Troubleshooting Jetted Tubs
The practice of relaxing in tubs of hot water goes back at least as far as the ancient Egyptians. These early hot tubs were simple calderas heated by hot stones. Today's more-advanced, more-sophisticated hot tub, jacuzzi or spa typically features massage jets. Jetted tubs provide a relaxing and ther
How to Remove Scratches From Putters
Putters are an essential piece of golfing equipment. It is one club every golfer must have. Putters are often expensive, especially those made by well-known brands. You can clean minor scratches from your putter using basic household products. Make sure to fully dry the club after you clean it, howe
How to Dry Clean a Rug & Carpet
To prolong the life of your carpets, it's best to clean them thoroughly every 12 to 18 months. In between, dry-clean them using a powdered or foam chemical carpet cleaner. The chemicals attract dirt so you can vacuum them away. Although not as thorough as a steam cleaning, dry-cleaning your carpet w
How to Remove Stains on Cement Caused by Black Walnuts
If you have a black walnut tree on your property, you can expect some of the nuts to onto the ground. Once the walnut is opened, it can stain whatever surface is underneath. If you have concrete, you will need to know how to remove the black walnut stain.