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How to Remove Pergo

How to Remove Pergo

Pergo floors imitate wood floors, but Pergo planks are much more durable than most wood planks. Uninstalling your Pergo floors is less difficult than uninstalling hardwood floors, too, because Pergo floors "float" over the subfloor, meaning they aren't attached with any adhesives or nails. Instead,
How to Mop With Microfiber Cloths

How to Mop With Microfiber Cloths

Microfiber is a synthetic material made from fine fibers. Microfiber is durable, washable and attracts dirt, which makes it an excellent choice for cleaning applications. Microfiber mops are used in hospitals and other facilities that are cleaned regularly. They can be used either wet or dry.
How to Clean Your All-Clad

How to Clean Your All-Clad

All-Clad Metalcrafters was founded by John Ulam and was designed to combine aluminum, copper and steel into bonded metal cookware. All-Clad cookware can be purchased at most department stores or home retail stores, as well as online. You can use a few tricks to properly clean and care for All-Clad c
From A To Z - How To Remove Stains From Clothes

From A To Z - How To Remove Stains From Clothes

How to remove stains in the laundry. Stain removal tips A-Z in the laundry.
Information on Citrus Aurantium

Information on Citrus Aurantium

Citrus aurantium is also known as bitter orange, sour orange and Seville orange. The Natural and Alternative Medicines website indicates that it is marketed primarily as a weight loss supplement.
How to Remove Mold From Drains

How to Remove Mold From Drains

Mold thrives in damp, dark and humid conditions, so household drains provide the perfect breeding ground for mold growth. Not only will mold cause your drains to clog up and not work properly, but it can also fill the area with a musty odor. Fortunately, you can remove the mold from drains using a f
Vinegar & Water to Clean Floors

Vinegar & Water to Clean Floors

Vinegar is a natural cleaning agent that also works as a disinfectant and deodorizer. Many commercial floor cleaning products are costly and often leave residue behind on your flooring. A homemade cleaning solution made from vinegar and water which will clean just as well without leaving behind film
How to Clean a Home's A/C Condensers

How to Clean a Home's A/C Condensers

Air conditioner condensers consist of metal fins and coils that outdoor air passes through. In a central air conditioner, the condensers are located in an outdoor unit. Over time, debris such as dirt and plant matter can clog the condensers and reduce the unit's efficiency. Sufficient air flow is ne
Quality-Control Deglaze Methods for King Crab

Quality-Control Deglaze Methods for King Crab

You can employ a few quality-control techniques to deglaze king crab with delicious results. As king crab sautées, sugars are caramelized and collect on the shell and surface of the pan, creating what is called a "fond." These flavorful deposits of roasted sugars can be melted into a sauce wh
How to Use Dish Soap as a Surfactant in an Organic Spray

How to Use Dish Soap as a Surfactant in an Organic Spray

Some miniscule garden insects, such as aphids, cause major damage to plants. Eco-friendly solutions, such as homemade sprays including dish soap as a surfactant, help control pests. A surfactant is a "surface acting agent" that binds the ingredients in a spray so the spray can evenly coat bug-covere
How to Clean a Jenn Air Grill

How to Clean a Jenn Air Grill

The Jenn-Air Company produces a variety of home appliances, including wall ovens, cooktops, ranges, ventilation systems, microwaves and grills. Jenn-Air grills are meant for outdoor use and offer a downdraft ventilation system with a fan. Grills should be cleaned following every use to prevent the b
How to Remove the Drip Shield on a Propane Grill

How to Remove the Drip Shield on a Propane Grill

Propane grills eliminate the need for messy charcoal. One way propane grills reduce flareups is through using drip shields over the burners. Drip shields are also known as heat shields or heat tents because they often look like long aluminum tents. It is a good idea to clean the drip shields and rem
How to Remove Dryer Lint With a Kit

How to Remove Dryer Lint With a Kit

Lint build-up in a dryer vent can increase dry times and may even cause a fire. Regular emptying of the lint screen does not remove all the lint produced during the drying process. Dryer lint removal kits help you reach all the lint trapped in the dryer's ventilation system. Most lint removal kits i
How to Get Rid of Water Spots on Hardwood After Mopping

How to Get Rid of Water Spots on Hardwood After Mopping

It is important to keep your wood floors in good condition by cleaning them frequently, but they can be easily spotted or stained with water marks after mopping. However, these water spots are not a cause for alarm. You can remove them with simple household products and a little scrubbing.
How to Clean Swamp Cooler Filters

How to Clean Swamp Cooler Filters

Swamp coolers differ from air conditioning units in that rather than cooling down the air inside the house, they continually filter in new air that has been passed through water-soaked cooling pads. These pads have air flowing through them constantly and act as air filters, collecting the dust and g
How to Treat Mold on Bathroom Ceilings & Walls

How to Treat Mold on Bathroom Ceilings & Walls

If you were to name the perfect place for mold and mildew to grow, it would likely be somewhere in the bathroom, usually the ceiling and sometimes the walls. Even though you may use an exhaust fan, the damp air seems to linger in the corners where mold and mildew can get a good chance to grow. Jus
The Best Way to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants

The Best Way to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants

Getting rid of carpenter ants can be as much a treasure hunt as it is an insect problem. The task of finding the ant's main nest and removing it along with its other colonies can be a task that is often best handled by a professional. For the undaunted homeowner with an infestation to deal with, the
Help! A Red Sock Bled on my White Laundry

Help! A Red Sock Bled on my White Laundry

How do I remove dye transfer from clothes
How to Add Water to a Sunbeam Iron

How to Add Water to a Sunbeam Iron

Sunbeam offers a wide line of irons for your clothing needs. Irons press out wrinkles using hot steam and mist with a stainless steel plate, and when you are ironing, it is necessary to periodically add water to the iron to allow the steam and mist features to function. Although adding water is seco