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Getting Rid of Carpet Deodorizer Odor in Microwave

My 82 year old mother recently was baking potatoes in our microwave and put the timer on for a ungodly amount and burnt them to a crisp. The whole house smelled of burnt food, the cabinets and microwave.

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Cleaning a Washing Machine

What is the best method to remove soap/softener build up from the tub of a washing machine?

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Cleaning Black Marks on the Outside of a Refrigerator

Does anyone have any suggestions on what to use to clean black marks off the refrigerator door? I am not sure what is the cause of the black marks. I believe it to be caused by build up of dirt or food stains maybe?

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Cleaning a Smelly Dishwasher

When I open my dishwasher there is always a foul smell. I checked it and there are no food particles. What do I do to solve this problem? My dishwasher is two years old.

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Defrosting a Freezer

How do I defrost an old type freezer quickly, without scrapers and hot water?

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Keeping Front Load Washers Smelling Great

I have a front load washer and after each wash I dry the door and inside the rubber gasket around the door. I cut a piece of window screening (the soft kind) that fits over the hole and use 3 magnets to attach it to the washer.

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Removing Gum from the Dryer

A pack of gum is stuck in my dryer. How do I take it off?

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Cleaning a Thermal Coffee Pot

I have an electric coffee maker with a thermal pitcher. The lining, I think it's glass, of the pitcher never gets clean regardless of the product I use. Can you suggest a cleaner that will work?

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Cleaning a Dirty Dryer Lint Tray

A build up of residue especially from fabric sheets is hard to remove from the screen of you lint tray for your dryer. I found a bleach stick at the dollar store and squirted the gel on the screen.

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Keeping Your Front Loading Washer Smelling Fresh

Remember to not close the washer door until it has completely aired out. I have a pretty dishcloth I hang over the door so it won't close and everyone knows that the washer is drying out. Closing the door on a wet washer is what gives you that musty odor.

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Removing a Burned Smell in the Refrigerator

We had a tree fall on our power/phone lines from hurricane Irene, sparks came out of the walls sockets. We found out the next morning a 220 line fell on the 110 line and phone line.

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Easy Stovetop Cleaning

For years, I've battled caramelization on my stove-top after frying food. One day while the stove-top was still warm, I sprinkled baking soda on the sticky, gummy mess. I gave it a few rubs with the dishrag and it came off without any elbow grease on my part.

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Rust in Pipes of Washing Machine

My husband has never liked water conditioners. We have lived in our house for almost 20 years and my washing machine is spewing rust onto some of my clothes. Is there something like running vinegar or bleach through a cycle that will stop this?

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Musty Smell In Front Load Washer

My 2008 LD front loading washer and the cloths washed in the machine smell very bad, like mold. We also have several pets and I am unable to get to where the dog and cat hair lodge in the washer.

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Removing Burnt on Grease from a Stainless Steel Stovetop

I would like some suggestions for the removal of burnt on grease on a stainless steel stove top. Thanks.

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Smelly Front Load Washer

How do I get rid of the moldy/musty smell in my front load washer? It smells like wet towels that have been sitting in the damp basement of an abandoned house! Please help.

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Ice Cube Trays in a Freezer

Cleaning a Smelly Freezer

This is a guide about cleaning a smelly freezer. Cleaning the stench out of a freezer can be difficult especially if you have a lot of built up ice. With these tips you will have your freezer smelling fresh again.

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Deep freezer with its lid open.

Cleaning a Freezer After a Power Outage

This is a guide about cleaning a freezer after a power outage. A power outage can leave your freezer full of spoiled food. It is important to clean out the freezer and remove any odors before putting new food in it.

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Cleaning a Vaporizer

This is a guide about cleaning a vaporizer. Vaporizers are used to add moisture to the air. It is important to clean your vaporizer regularly to prevent bacteria and mold from developing.

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Removing Rust on Inside of Washer Door

How do I clean the rust off the inside of a clothes washer door?

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