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How do I Take the Wringer Out From a Maytag Washer?

The wringer portion of a Maytag wring washer pulled the wet clothes through the rollers pushing excess water out of the clothing. Over time the wringer portion of the washer would need oil. Removing the wringer can be completed in minutes.

Bread Mold Fun Facts

If you've ever forgotten about a loaf of bread in your pantry or cupboard, chances are there will be mold covering the bread when you finally examine it. Mold is common, and there are some interesting things you might want to know about it.

How to Naturally Remove Mold Stains

Mold is not only unhealthy and potentially damaging to homes, it also causes unsightly stains. After scrubbing mold away with scrub brushes, soap, and water, you may find that stains still persist. Mold stains, which commonly occur inside the home on bathroom and kitchen surfaces and on wood floors,

How to Clean Carpet Tape Off Tile

Unsightly strips of carpet tape on a tile floor present a challenge. Removing the tape carries the risk of damaging the tiles. Some cleaning products may erode or discolor tile floors. Using razor blades, abrasive products and even brushes can leave permanent scratches on the tile. Carpet tape conta

New Construction Cleaning Checklist

Checklists keep the cleaning exact.floor cleaning #4 image by stassad from Fotolia.comNew construction cleanup prepares the building for takeover by the new owners. A thoroughly cleaned building provides a couple of benefits. It makes the premises ready to move into immediately, and it...

How to Remove a Soap Tray on a Kenmore Front Loader

Like all front loading washing machines, the Kenmore front loaders have a soap dispenser in which you put your detergent, bleach and laundry softener before you wash your clothes. The dispenser releases these liquids into the water automatically. To clean the Kenmore soap dispenser from time to time

How to Kill White Slime in a Jacuzzi

Chunks of white skin or tissue paper floating on top of the water may indicate the Jacuzzi has white slime mold, a naturally occurring substance that grows in moist, dark environments. The pipes and jets of a Jacuzzi make the perfect breeding ground for the mold. Bath oils and dead skin flakes in th

Can Dryer Sheets Repel Moths?

Dryer sheets can repel clothes moths under certain conditions. Clothes moths eat wool, fur, silk, felt, feathers and cotton yarn. Floral-scented dryer sheets often contain chemicals such as lavandin oil that repel or kill clothes moths. Commercially made moth repellents using lavandin oil is another

Carpet Cleaning Tips for Vomit

Clean vomit from your carpet effectively.Sauberkeit image by Michael Homann from Fotolia.comCarpet is more difficult to keep clean than linoleum, hardwood or tile and when people and pets vomit on it; the spot can seem impossible to remove. This is not always the case, however, as there...

How to: Quarter Round Molding

Quarter round is commonly used to trim around cabinets, paneling and a host of other applications. It is one of the easier moldings to install and is available in many different types of hardwood or softwood. It is also available in composite material, and you may even have it primed or stained if i

How to Get Rid of Clean Fill Dirt for Free

Clearing and excavating a piece of property to prepare it for construction is a long and laborious process. There could literally be tons of materials you will need to dispose of before you can begin building. Trees can be cut and sold for firewood or even burned on site in some places. Rocks can be

How to Get an Odor Out of Plastic

Favored for their durability and versatility, plastic food containers are convenient for storing leftovers or for transporting food to be eaten away from home. Food odors, however, can linger in plastic containers. Odors in a sealed container cannot escape, so they are absorbed into the plastic. Sim

How to Clean with Distilled Vinegar

Distilled vinegar is a derivative of corn. It goes through a fermentation process before it's bottled and sold commercially. Distilled vinegar is an all-natural cleaner. It's environmentally friendly and non-toxic. It works at killing mold, germs and bacteria. The product freshens fabrics such as la

How to Clean Rubber-Backed Bathroom Rugs

Rubber-backed bathroom rugs absorb water that often drips off your body when getting out of the tub. Over time, this can create a musty smell because of moisture and the heat of the bathroom. The special rubber backing is useful to prevent slipping when stepped on, and requires careful cleaning to a

Will Drain Cleaners Kill Trees?

Drain cleaners are a convenient tool to prevent and treat clogged toilets, but they don't always work and this chance at a clog-free toilet comes at a high cost. Even if you follow all of the precautions on the bottle, cleaners can easily damage your plumbing, burn your skin and, literally, eat away

How to Clean a Trashy House

A trashy house can be cleaned in any number of ways; however, each system will eventually result in a clean home. To begin, cleaning a trashy home in an efficient manner will require a plan. Before you begin cleaning, you should establish a plan of attack that takes into consideration your cleaning

How to Convert a BBQ Grill to a Firepit

Propane grills provide an efficient, clean-burning flame that gives you a clean taste. Unfortunately, propane grills are getting more and more expensive to refill with the rising cost of such fuels. And gas grills must be kept very clean and dry to prevent rust from forming that could cause your gri

How to Disinfect Laundry Without Using Bleach

Clothing quickly collects body oils, dirt and bacteria that leave clothing soiled and in need of disinfection. Liquid bleach is often used on white clothing, and there are some types of bleach that are safe for use on colored clothing. The problem is, bleach contains harsh chemicals that are harmful

How to Put on Book Jackets

Book jackets, also known as dust jackets, protect the surface of a hardcover book from dust, grime and wear and tear. They also provide an area for title, author, summary of the book and the accompanying artwork. You can create your own book jackets and put them on books for extra protection, or you