At some point, just about everyone who does laundry has wondered how to clean grimy pillowcases. Parents of teens are all-too-familiar with how their hormones lead to greasy hair and skin that stains their pillows. Those who work outdoors find themselves in the same boat, and then there are pillowcases that get dirty when someone doesn't adequately remove their makeup. The thing is, grimy … [Read more...]
How To Clean Carpet Stains
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Carpeting is wickedly expensive to replace, and that's why it's important to know how to clean carpet stains. On a day-to-day basis, a stained carpet can make your home look dirty even when everything else is clean. Then comes the day when you're ready to think about moving and realize your home will never sell with stained carpets. When we bought our house, it had wall-to-wall ivory-colored … [Read more...]
How To Get Candle Wax Out Of Carpet
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I've been asked a number of times how to get candle wax out of carpet. As someone who adores candles, it took me a while to figure out the best ways to remove melted wax from carpeting, too. In fact, I'm fairly certain there's a landlord from my college days who is still grumbling about the damage I caused. If only I'd known these steps to cleaning up my candle spills back then! How To Get … [Read more...]
How To Remove Stains From Clothing
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With all the cookouts, camping trips and other fun activities that make summer fun, you're bound to find yourself wondering how to remove stains from clothing. Here's how to treat some of the most common stains of the season so you can get out of the laundry room and back to having fun. Blood: Skinned knees and scratched hands are bound to happen. Try a simple cold water soak first; this is … [Read more...]
How to Clean Microfiber Cloths
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Knowing how to clean microfiber cloths will extend their usefulness. As one of the 10 basic cleaning tools everyone should own, microfiber cloths are indispensable at keeping your home clean. They do require proper care to work well, though. If you've ever held a microfiber cleaning cloth in your bare hand, you've probably noticed that it's more bristly and rough than a standard cloth. … [Read more...]