Category: Cleaning and Maintenance
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Why is My House So Dusty? 5 Solutions
If you are cleaning as often as possible, but you still have impressive amounts of dust, there might be more than one problem with your home or cleaning technique. Although we can never clean all the dust in the air, there might be a few ways to solve this issue if you know the cause.…
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Dishwasher Not Draining? 5 Solutions
There are many reasons why your dishwasher has draining issues. It’s certainly an unpleasant situation to discover a puddle of standing water when expecting clean pans and plates. Look at the bottom of the dishwasher where the filters are typically installed. They’re easy to remove and clean. This task needs to be done regularly for…
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Solved: 6 Ways to Unclog a Shower Drain
Clogs in the shower drain can be easily identified when standing water tends to accumulate or if the bathtub takes more time than usual to become empty. Nobody likes the feeling of that ankle-deep soapy water pool when taking a shower. You might be able to spot a visible clog that can be accessed by…
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Solved: 8 Easy Ways to Clean Grout
Whether you wish to give your bathroom a fresh makeover or simply want to keep the tile clean, it often comes down to cleaning the grout. The material has sponge-like characteristics so it captures a lot of grime and spills making it hard to clean. Maintaining a shiny grout will take some consistent effort, especially…
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6 Easy Ways to Unclog a Sink
If your kitchen or bathroom sink stops draining, that’s clearly the sign of a clog. This is a huge inconvenience for any homeowner but you don’t need to find a plumber right away because it’s the kind of issue that can be solved using DIY methods. Similar to repairing other broken things around the home,…
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6 Handy Ways to Unclog a Toilet
Nobody likes to deal with the unpleasant event of a clogged toilet. Fortunately, there are various methods you can try to get the toilet working as expected again. Not all clogged toilet situations require advanced plumbing knowledge but it helps to be prepared and understand how to avoid making things worse. It’s recommended to use…
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How to Use Muriatic Acid (And 4 Genius Uses For It)
Many masonry projects can make use of muriatic acid. This is a very strong type of acid that comes in handy for some special cleaning tasks. It’s actually recommended to avoid muriatic acid altogether unless you’re sure that your home restoration project has no other cleaning alternative. There are some practical applications for muriatic acid…
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10 Ways to Use Mineral Spirits in Your Home
Some mineral spirit and the right method can help you easily clean even the toughest stains. It is highly recommended to test the effect of the mineral spirits on a small area before cleaning the entire piece of furniture. Briefly dampen a cloth or a rag with the solution and rub the grime or dullness…
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20 Genius Hydrogen Peroxide Uses
Hydrogen peroxide is one of the most underrated solutions you can have in your home. Keep your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide between uses to keep bacteria at bay. This is highly recommended if you or one of the members of your household is sick. 2. Bleach Your Hair If you have blonde hair color, you…
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Attic Ventilation 101: How to Do it Properly
Most people rarely spend time in their attic, but this does not mean that proper ventilation is not a must. In fact, lack of adequate ventilation can lead to numerous issues because it supports the roof and can impact the entire structure of your home. Here is why it is so important and how to…