Since mattresses are not replaced very often, it can be hard to keep them smelling fresh and clean. But there is a quick trick you can do to keep them smelling fresh. Next time you change your …
How to Clean Kitchen Exhaust Fan Filters
Have you looked at the filter of your kitchen exhaust fan lately? If you are like most of us, chances are probably pretty good that you haven't. But because of moisture in the kitchen - not to mention …
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How to clean drapes and curtains without unhanging them
Probably the most daunting part of cleaning drapes and curtains is removing them from their hanging hardware and then hanging them back up again. Especially if your house came with the drapes, the …
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How to vacuum up sand in carpet
Whether your kids have tracked in sand inside the house in their shoes after a day at the beach or a bucket of sand inadvertently ended up dumped on your living room carpet, you have probably …
How to remove pet hair from furniture
If you have a cat or dogt, chances are good that you have had to try and pick up cat and dog hair from furniture in your house, whether from sofas, armchairs and any number of other pieces of …
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How to sharpen scissors at home for free
If you do not have a special sharpener tool for sharpening scissors or knives, but you don't want to spend the money to have them specially sharpened (and let's face it, do you really want to spend …
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Remove Salt Stains from Carpeting
If you live in a cold climate, chances are pretty good you have managed to stain your carpeting in your house or in your vehicle with salt. But how to get it out? We have an inexpensive cleaning …
Getting smells out of a stinky sink drain
Has your sink drain started to smell and it is driving you nuts? Here is how to get rid of the smell. 1/2 cup baking soda 1 cup vinegar Pour the baking soda down the drain, then follow it with the …
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Make your own room air fresheners
Do you want to use air fresheners in your house, but it gets so expensive to replace frequently, or you just can't find a scent you love enough? Here is how to make your own air fresheners, and they …
How to clean a smelly dishwasher
Dishwashers can turn smelly, especially if it is an older model. Here is how to get a fresh smelling dishwasher once again so you aren't thinking "Ewwww!" everytime you open it. First, check the …
Removing candle wax from a tablecloth
If you let those festive holiday candles burn too long, or one is accidentally knocked, you may have the misfortune of trying to remove candle wax from your tablecloth. Here is how to remove the …
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How to remove cranberry sauce stains
Whenever turkey and cranberry sauce are around, there is bound to be at least once accidental stain. While turkey doesn't really stain, cranberry sauce is definitely another matter. So if you have …
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