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Contents of a freezer compartment from a refrigerator with the freezer on top

Cleaning Rotten Meat Odors from a FreezerThis is a page about cleaning rotten meat odors from a freezer. A power outage or a malfunctioning freezer can leave you with spoiled meat and the odor that comes with that.

 

big cat in a car

Removing Cat Urine Smell From Car InteriorThis is a page about removing cat urine smell from car interior. If your kitty has an accident in the car, it is time to get out your cleaning supplies. The smell of urine in a closed car can get very strong.

 

Man Cleaning Car

Removing Paint from a Car or Truck ExteriorOur cars spend time in the garage or driveway, both places where accidental spills or spraying while projecting can leave them with paint on their exterior. This is a page about removing paint from a car or truck exterior.

 

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Using Borax in a Front Load Washer?Borax is a cheap magic additive. First it makes the detergent more effective. The clothes will be cleaner and dust mites cannot live in it. Children and adults would eliminate dust mite allergies. But the other great attribute is that it kills 100% of mold.

 

Woman using a sweater shaver.

Preventing Lint on ClothingIf you are tried of having to get out the lint roller after doing a load of wash; try something new. This is a page about preventing lint on clothing.

 

laminate wood flooring

White Marks on Laminate FlooringIf your laminate flooring has pale or white marks, they can be unsightly and difficult to remove. Use these tips to get your laminate floor looking good again. This is a page about white marks on laminate flooring.

 

Mouth Guard

Cleaning a Smelly Mouth Guard?It answers the question about how to keep your mouth guard smelling nice and clean with daily maintenance. This page is about cleaning a smelly mouth guard.

 

A woman looking at a mysterious grease stain on her laundered clothing.

Mysterious Grease Stains on ClothingThis is a page about mysterious grease stains on clothing. Sometimes clothes come out of the washer with strange grease or oil-like stains on them that were not there before washing.

 

Plastic Tablecloth

Caring for Plastic TableclothsThis is a page about caring for plastic tablecloths. Some plastic tablecloths are intended for multiple uses, rather than being disposable. Proper care can keep them in good shape and extend their usefulness.

 

Removing Smoke Odor After a House FireSmoke damage can be very difficult to remove even from a small house or kitchen fire. This is a page about removing smoke odors after a house fire.

 

Shiny Pink Fabric

Making Fabric Less Shiny?This is a page about making fabric less shiny. Fabric can be shiny as a result of wear or because of its fiber content. Trying to reduce the shine may be possible.

 

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Life Without a Garbage Disposal?Life Without a Garbage Disposal. My new home does not have a garbage disposal in it. I thought all homes came with garbage disposals. I am used to putting everything down the garbage disposal. . .

 

White cat laying on white bed. Lower body is under covers, front legs are straight and hanging off the bed

Removing Pet Hair from BeddingMany pets are allowed to sleep on their owner's bed. This can leave a lot of hair behind to clean off. This is a page about removing pet hair from bedding.

 

Permanent Marker

Removing Permanent Ink (Sharpie) from Leather?Removing permanent ink from leather may be difficult, but it is not necessarily impossible. This is a page about removing permanent ink (Sharpie) from leather.

 

A sponge with dish soap.

Alternative to Dawn Dish Soap in the UK?Dawn dish soap is commonly suggested for all sorts of cleaning and household tips but it isn't available worldwide. It is a basic dishwashing liquid manufactured by Proctor and Gamble, who also make Fairy washing-up liquid in the U.K

 

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pattern books for making Cabbage Patch Kids and clothing

Cleaning Cabbage Patch Dolls?This is a page about cleaning Cabbage Patch dolls. Whether is it your old treasured Cabbage Patch Kid or your child's newer one, you may need to clean them periodically.

 

Photo of a woman cleaning a toilet.

Cleaning and Preventing Toilet RingsGetting toilets clean can be a challenge. A ring around the bowl is unsightly and is sometimes tough to get rid of. This is a page about cleaning and preventing toiletbowl rings.

 

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Cleaning Bird Droppings Off Painted Walls?How do I get bird poo off painted walls?

 

Spaghetti Sauce Jar with Torn Label

Removing Labels from Glass JarsGlass jars can be reused in a wide variety of ways from storage to crafts, but first, you will want to remove the label. This is a page about how to remove labels and sticky residue from glass jars.

 

A bottle of window cleaner containing vinegar and cornstarch.

Cornstarch and Vinegar Window Cleaner RecipeThis is a page about cornstarch and vinegar window cleaner recipe. Clean your windows using common kitchen products for sparkling glass and money savings.

 

Plastic P-Trap under a sink with water pouring out.

How to Clean a Sink P-TrapThis is a page about how to clean a sink p-trap. The p-trap of your sink can collect a lot of gunk, causing the drain to back up and odors to occur. Here is a tip about cleaning it periodically to avoid these issues.

 

Refillable printer ink cartridges

Removing Printer Ink from Walls and Ceiling?This is a page about removing printer ink from the ceiling. While it is worth trying to remove the ink, you may find that the only resolution is to cover it up. Here are some helpful suggestions.

 

stacks of books

Removing Ink from Book Pages?This is a page about removing ink from book pages. Removing ink from paper, without damage, can be very difficult if not impossible.

 

Crochet Tablecloth with a cup of tea on it.

Removing a Stain from Vintage Crochet TableclothRemoving age stains or old untreated ones from a vintage crochet tablecloth is possible using certain cleaners and even the sun. This is a page about removing a stain from vintage crochet tablecloth.

 

Woman frustrated with laundry

Removing Urine Stains and Odor From ClothingThis is a page about removing urine odor from fabrics. Urine odor can be difficult to remove from fabric. With the know how, you can have your clothes smelling fresh again.

 

Moldy wall corner.

Getting Rid of Mold in a BasementThis is a page about mold in my basement. If you have mold in your basement, it is important to get rid of it. Here is some information about how to clean up the mold and prevent it from coming back.

 

Unseasoned Dutch Oven

Removing Rust from Cast IronThis is a page about removing rust from cast iron. If your cast iron cookware is not properly seasoned or cleaned it can get rusty very quickly. getting rid of the rust will allow you to start over seasoning and cooking with your cast iron.

 

Raw beef on a piece of cardboard in the back of an SUV style car (lift gate is open)

Cleaning Rotten Meat Odors From a CarThis is a page about cleaning rotten meat odors from a car. Meat accidentally left in the car can quickly become rotten and fill your car with a very bad odor.

 

Gas Stove Grates

Cleaning Stove GratesThis is a page about cleaning stove grates. Cast iron, enamel or ceramic gas stove grates can become dirty with burned on foods.

 

Stuffed Animal

Removing Ink From Stuffed Animals?This is a page about removing ink from stuffed animals. Children love to draw on just about anything.

 

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Rancid Smelling Dish Towels?I have rancid smelling cloth dinner napkins and dish towels, usually from using them to drain fried foods. I've washed them in bleach, but the smell does not come out. Any suggestions?

 

Plexiglass

Removing Adhesive from Plexiglass?This is a page about removing adhesive from Plexiglas. With the proper products and care you can remove stubborn adhesive from Plexiglass without damaging the surface.

 

Construction Worker

Cleaning Dirty Construction Work ClothingAt the end of the day manual labor jobs can leave you with very dirty clothes. This page is about cleaning dirty construction work clothing.

 

woman cleaning

Removing Glue Residue Left By Contact Paper?This is a page about removing glue residue left by contact paper. If you have ever removed contact paper, there is sometimes a sticky residue remaining.

 

Cleaning a flat screen TV with a soft cloth.

Removing Cigarette Smoke Residue from Flat Screen...This is a page about removing cigarette smoke residue from flat screen TV. Residue from cigarette smoke can cling to many things in your home.

 

A glass pitcher full of tea.

Cleaning Tea Stains Off of a Glass Pitcher?This is a page about cleaning tea stains off of a glass pitcher. Tea can stain the interior of the container in which it is stored or served.

 

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Homemade Fabric Protectant?Does anyone have a recipe to make a solution to waterproof fabric? I am recovering chairs for a Sunday school and would like to put a protective solution on them. The Scotch Guard Brand is good but a bit expensive.

 

Kitchen With Vinyl Flooring

Restoring Shine to Vinyl FlooringThis is a page about restoring shine to vinyl flooring. Over time the shine on your vinyl flooring can get dull.

 

A boy writing on a white board with a dry erase marker.

Removing Dry Erase Marker From FabricThis is a page about removing dry erase marker from fabric. Dry erase marker can accidentally get on our clothing or other fabric surfaces while we are using one.

 

Christening Gown

Cleaning an Old Christening GownChristening gowns are often used for several generations. However, over time they may yellow with age. This is a page has advice about how to clean an old christening gown.

 

Swiffer Wet Jet

Replacing the Bottle on a Swiffer Wet Jet?This is a page about replacing the bottle on a Swiffer Wet Jet. When the bottle on your Swiffer breaks or needs to be refilled it can be a hassle to accomplish the job. You don't, however, necessarily need to go buy a new mop.

 

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Removing Dog Hair from Curtains?I need help in getting white dog hair off of my full-length navy blue curtains. My dog perches himself on the low front window ledge to watch the world go by, and therefore the curtains are COVERED with his hair.

 

Aluminum Cookware

Cleaning and Polishing Aluminum CookwareThis page is about cleaning and polishing aluminum cookware. Some elbow grease may be necessary for shining pots and pans.

 

Corian kitchen sink with a window behind.

Removing Coffee Stains on a Corian SinkCorian is a beautiful sink and countertop material but it can become stained by coffee and other substances. This is a page about removing coffee stains on a Corian sink.

 

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Homemade Tilex Shower Cleaner?I'm looking for the recipe for Tilex.

 

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Removing Burnt Caramel from a Pan?I made caramel but it burned onto the bottom of the pan. How do you remove encrusted solid sugar/caramel from a stainless steel pot?

 

White built in Bath tub

Cleaning a Textured Bathtub FloorA textured bathtub can pose some trouble when cleaning it. Mildew and soap buildup can get trapped in the texture, requiring some extra scrubbing. This is a page about cleaning a textured bathtub floor.

 

A little dog in a rusty crate.

Cleaning Rust Off a Dog Crate?If it gets left outside, a dog crate can easily become rusty and should be cleaned before being used or sold. This is a page about cleaning rust off dog crate.

 

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Cleaning Cast Iron Frying Pans or Waffle Irons?I would like to know how to clean a dirty Griswold waffle maker that was given to me. I'd like to use it.

 

A roll of masking tape, used for painting.

Removing Masking Tape from WindowsThis is a page about removing masking tape from windows. Masking tape that is left too long on windows can be difficult to remove.

 

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Cleaning Sticky Residue from a Dry Erase Board?This is a page about cleaning sticky residue from a dry erase board. Often white boards are also used to hold notes and pieces of paper, attached with tape. Once those notes are removed the tape residue may be a problem.

 

Removing Rotten Seafood Odors From a  Car

Removing Rotten Seafood Odors From a...This is a page about removing rotten seafood odors from a car. Food accidentally spilled or left in a hot car can quickly fill your vehicle with a really bad smell.

 

Permanent Ink

Removing Permanent Ink (Sharpie) from Metal?This is a page about removing permanent ink (Sharpie) from metal. The good news with regard to removing permanent marker from a metal surface is that it is easier to remove Sharpie from nonporous surfaces.

 

Someone cleaning a toilet seat with a large sponge.

Removing Liquid Toilet Bowl Cleaner Stains from a Toilet Seat?This is a page about removing liquid toilet bowl cleaner stains from a toilet seat. Liquid toilet bowl cleaner often is bright blue in color. The dye in the cleaner can easily stain non-porcelain parts of the toilet, such as the seat. Here are some tips for removing the stains.

 

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Smell on a Countertop?My counter tops smell. I'm 15 and I asked my parents how to get rid of it and they couldn't smell it! But I can. If you bend down and sniff the counter tops the stench is right there and its only in one area. Mainly were we keep the flowers.

 

Washing Machine

Cleaning Soap Scum Out of a Washing Machine?This is a page about cleaning soap scum out of a washing machine. Some detergents can leave a layer of soap scum inside your washing machine.

 

Balack mokd on the wall.

Getting Rid of Black MoldThis is a page about getting rid of black mold. Mold can thrive in damp poorly ventilated areas of your home. While there are many types of mold, black mold is one of the more toxic ones to humans. Getting rid of mold can be difficult depending on where it is located and the cause for its growth.

 

A man smoking a cigarette and wearing a black leather jacket.

Removing Cigarette Smell from Leather Jacket?This is a page about removing cigarette smell from leather jacket. You will want to use the appropriate cleaning methods for leather when trying to remove cigarette odor from a jacket.

 

Cleaning a stainless steel dishwasher.

Removing Water Marks from Stainless Steel Dishwasher Front?While durable, stainless steel does have the disadvantage of showing water marks. This is a page about removing water marks from stainless steel dishwasher front.

 

Spilled red candle wax.

Removing Wax From Washed ClothesIf wax has melted onto your clothing and they have already been washed, it can be a challenge to remove. This is a page about removing wax from washed clothes.

 

Two color rugby shirt.

Clothing is Bleeding Onto ItselfWhen washing clothes, colors may bleed. This page is about clothing is bleeding onto itself.

 

black toilet illustration

Cleaning Water Spots in a Black Toilet?White hard water spots are unsightly on black fixtures. This is a page about cleaning water spots in a black toilet.

 

cookware

Cleaning Magnalite CookwareMagnalite cookware is a line of cast aluminum pots and pans. As with any type of cookware you will want to keep them clean and stain free. This is a page about cleaning Magnalite cookware.

 

stainless steel laundry basket with dirty towels

Cleaning Hair Off Towels?This is a page about cleaning hair off towels. Hair, whether human or pet, can be difficult to remove from towels in the laundry.

 

Washing Clothes

Washing Clothes in Well WaterThis is a page about washing clothes in well water. Homeowners who use well water, often experience various difficulties when doing laundry, due to the iron and other minerals sometimes found in the water.

 

Woman Cleaning Bathroom Mirror

How to Clean White Streaks on Bathroom Mirror?Glue residue, some cleaners, and other household products sometimes leave hard to remove white marks on mirrors. This is a page about how to clean white streaks on bathroom mirror.

 

Long black hair near shower drain

Cleaning Up Hair in the Bathroom?This is a page about cleaning up hair in the bathroom. The damp surfaces in the bathroom often act like a hair magnet.

 

An ashtray on a computer desk in an apartment.

Removing Cigarette Smoke Smell from an Apartment?If your apartment smells like cigarette smoke, it can be a challenge to get the odor cleaned out of the rental space. This is a page about removing cigarette smoke smell from an apartment.

 

A set of glass cookware with lids.

Cleaning Burnt Food on Glass CookwareCleaning burnt on food off of glass cookware, such as Pyrex baking dishes, does require products that will clean but not scratch. This is a page about cleaning burnt food on glass cookware.

 

A woman wearing cleaning gloves.

Removing Stains from a Composite Granite Sink?This is a page about removing stains from a composite granite sink. Cleaning stone sinks often requires specific methods and products to prevent damage.

 

Pitcher and glass filled with ice tea on an outdoor table.

Removing Iced Tea Stains From Plastic PitchersRubbing with salt or baking soda are two easy ways to remove tea stains in containers. Bleach can also be tried. This is a page about removing iced tea stains from plastic pitchers.

 

cleaning walls

Removing Soot from Walls and CeilingSoot can be deposited on walls from smoke or even a poorly trimmed candle wick. This is a page about removing soot from walls.

 

Florescent Lights in an office.

Cleaning Florescent Light Covers?The plastic covers on most florescent light fixtures are removable. Once taken down they can be cleaned with mild dish soap and water or other cleaners suitable for plastics. This is a page about cleaning florescent light covers.

 

yellowed keyboard

Making Yellowed Plastic White Again?Plastics can yellow over time and exposure to light. You may be able to whiten or paint it to restore a pleasing look. This is a page about making yellowed plastic white again.

 

Yellowed Refrigerator Handles

Cleaning Yellowed Refrigerator Handles?This is a page about cleaning yellowed refrigerator handles. Your refrigerator handle can get yellowed from a combination of age and use.

 

Mold on Walls

How to Clean Mold on Painted Walls and CeilingBathrooms and other humid areas can begin to grow mold on the walls and ceilings. This is a page about removing mold from painted walls and ceiling.

 

Two packaged chlorine pucks laying on a wooden deck.

Other Uses for Chlorine Pool Tablets?This is a page about other uses for chlorine pool tablets. At the end of summer, some pool owners may want to find alternative uses for left over chlorine pool tablets.

 

Ornate dry clean only drapes hanging in a window.

Can I Machine Wash Dry Clean Only Draperies?Dry cleaning drapes can be quite expensive tempting you to consider machine washing them. This is a page about, "Can I machine wash dry clean only draperies?".

 

Furniture polish being sprayed on wood furniture.

Removing Furniture Polish Build Up from Wood...Those wonderful furniture polishes can often leave a dull buildup. There are methods and products you can use to remove the buildup and restore the shine to your furnishings. This is a page about removing furniture polish buildup from wood furniture.

 

Bleach Bottle

Cleaning Up Spilled Bleach?This is a page about cleaning up spilled bleach. How you clean up a bleach spill will depend in large part on where it was spilled.

 

Toilet in a bathroom.

Removing Dried Urine in the Bathroom?This is a page about removing dried urine in the bathroom. Unfortunately urine does not always end up in the toilet bowl where it belongs.

 

Furniture Polish

Removing Furniture Polish Stain on Carpet?Sometimes when we are cleaning and polishing we can have a mishap and create a new cleaning challenge. This page is about removing furniture polish stain on carpet.

 

A rubber gloved hand cleaning oven racks with a pink sponge.

Using Ammonia for Cleaning Oven RacksPlacing dirty oven racks in a plastic trash bag with some household ammonia is an effective method for cleaning them. This is a page about using ammonia for cleaning oven racks.

 

Yellowed Curtains

Cleaning Yellowed CurtainsThis is a page about cleaning yellowed curtains. Window coverings can yellow with age and environmental conditions. It can be a challenge to restore the color.

 

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