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- How To Remove Paint from Hardwood Floors
- How To Remove Paint from Light Fixtures
- How To Remove Rivets from Jeans
- How To Remove Rust without Chemicals
- How To Remove Rust from a Wok
- How To Remove Scars on African-American Skin
- How To Remove Soot from a Painted Mantle
- How To Remove Spots and Stains from Wallpaper
- How To Remove Stains Using Vinegar
- How To Remove Stains from Leather Car Seats
- How To Remove Stains from Tile Grout
- How To Remove Swelling in the Hands
- How To Remove Tar from Your Vehicle
- How To Remove Tarnish from Silver without Chemicals
- How To Remove Tarnish from Your Silver
- How To Remove the Appearance of Cellulite
- How To Remove the Differential Cover for Painting
- How To Remove the Smell of Paint from a Room
- How To Remove Unwanted Leg Hair and Underarm Hair
- How To Remove Vinyl Flooring Fast
- How To Remove Wall-to-Wall Carpet
- How To Remove Water Stains from Hardwood Floors
- How To Remove White Stretch Marks
- How To Remove Window Mini Blinds
- How To Remove Wood Furniture Blemishes
| How To Remove Paint from Hardwood Floors Posted: 03 May 2010 07:31 PM PDT Removing paint from hardwood floors may seem difficult and complicated but it can be simple with the right tools and a few tricks. Here are some tips that can help you remove paint from hardwood floors. First try using a method that is easier on your hardwood floor before resorting to stronger chemicals or sanding. |
| How To Remove Paint from Light Fixtures Posted: 03 May 2010 07:28 PM PDT Depending on the material the light fixture is made of, there are several ways of removing paint from fixtures. After determining what material the fixture is made of, assess the amount of paint to be removed from the fixture. You can start with simple cleaning methods first then try the more complicated methods after.
Nail Polish Remover. If you are using an eraser sponge does not work, try using a nail polish remover. Work in a ventilated area to avoid smelling the fumes. |
| How To Remove Rivets from Jeans Posted: 03 May 2010 07:24 PM PDT Rivets are the metal fasteners found in jeans, usually at the corners of the pockets and the sides, to hold the fabric together where it is too thick to sew on a thread. These are usually fastened using a machine and is a bit difficult to remove, but it is possible. When jeans need to be repaired or resized, the rivets need to be removed and adjusted as well. When repairing jeans at home, only common tools are needed: flat head screwdriver, pliers (preferably long nose), scissors or cutting pliers, and a drill with a small drill bit. There are several ways to remove the rivets from the jeans without ruining the cloth. |
| How To Remove Rust without Chemicals Posted: 03 May 2010 07:22 PM PDT Anything that is made of metal that has iron in it – rusts. From knots and bolts, to an entire gate—anything made of metal will surely rust when it is always exposed to water and air. These iron materials need to be protected from dust with oil or paint, but when rust still finds its way to form and accumulate, then there is a need to clean and remove it. There are several ways of removing rust from iron materials, one of which is using chemical solutions to dissolve the rust and remove it from the surface. However, chemical solutions are harmful especially when used by non professionals in a home setting. There are several alternative ways to remove rust without the use of chemicals, which are safer, simpler (but not exactly easier), and can be done even at home. |
| Posted: 03 May 2010 07:20 PM PDT A wok is a cooking pan where Asian stir-fried dishes are usually cooked. When a wok is used, it is usually seasoned with vegetable oil or lard and is heated in an oven or over the stove to produce a patina that covers the surface of the wok. This surface prevents the food from sticking when stir-frying, and it also adds a unique flavor to the food. However, when the patina has been on the wok and it has not been used for a while, the surface may start to rust, and there is a need to clean the wok thoroughly to avoid having rust mixed with the food. There are several ways to remove the rust from the wok surface, depending on how much rust has formed and accumulated. |
| How To Remove Scars on African-American Skin Posted: 03 May 2010 07:13 PM PDT Scars left on the skin by acne or pimples are very common, especially if one is pricking the breakouts and not having them treated by a dermatologist. Some might think that since African-American skin is dark, then they must have no problems about pimple marks because they will blend in their skin color. However, the darker the skin, the darker the scar and pimple marks. Another thing is that most people think that since African-American skin is dark, meaning there is a substantial amount of melanin which protects them from the sun's harmful rays, that they do not need to apply sunscreen or there is no need to avoid direct sunlight exposure. This is wrong, because scars become darker when exposed to sunlight, and since African-American skin has a high amount of melanin, then melanin concentration on scars becomes even higher, causing it to look unpleasant. |
| How To Remove Soot from a Painted Mantle Posted: 03 May 2010 07:10 PM PDT A painted mantle is usually found atop a fireplace. This can look great. It adds a touch of class and sophistication to the place. However, each time the fireplace is utilized to heat and light the room, the soot from the fire will usually find its way on the painted mantle. Sooner or later, you will find an ugly soot buildup on your painted mantle making it look like it was burned and damaged. Fortunately, you don't really have to replace it or have it repainted to make it look great again. There are various cleaning solutions that you can try to remove the unsightly soot from your beautiful and elegant painted mantle. |
| How To Remove Spots and Stains from Wallpaper Posted: 03 May 2010 07:07 PM PDT While wallpapers are great enhancement tools to make a room look better and trendier, keeping it clean is a whole other ballgame. Sooner or later, your new wallpaper will attract various stains from oil, grease, food, and crayons. Whether your wallpaper is vinyl or non-vinyl, the removal of these stains can be quite tricky. However, with a little know-how and some patience, you should have your wallpaper looking clean and fresh in no time. Determine the stain and wallpaper material. Before even laying the groundwork for the wallpaper stain removal methods, your first step will consist of identifying the substance of the stain and the material of the wallpaper. Each stain will need a different method in cleaning and removing it. The same is dependent on the material of the wallpaper as well. Vinyl and non-vinyl wallpaper will require a different process and cleaning solutions dependent on the stain on it. |
| How To Remove Stains Using Vinegar Posted: 03 May 2010 07:05 PM PDT While your basic white vinegar is used for cooking various meals, many people do not know that it can serve as the most effective agent in removing stains, deodorizing, and cleaning of virtually any type of surface. Whether you have stains on a carpet, fabric, or hard surfaces, vinegar is a fantastic and effective alternative to the commercial cleaners found in home and hardware supply stores. The stain removal and cleaning effects of vinegar seem to be limitless and here are a few ways on how to apply them to remove a myriad of common stain problems. |
| How To Remove Stains from Leather Car Seats Posted: 03 May 2010 07:02 PM PDT Since many people spend a lot of time in their cars, it is understandable that they jazz it up by installing some comfortable and fashionable leather car seats. This may look and feel good. However, once in awhile various accidents happen where food, drinks, ink, oil, and other staining substances find its way onto your leather car seats. In these events, you will need to know what to do to effectively remove the stains from your beautiful and elegant leather car seats. |
| How To Remove Stains from Tile Grout Posted: 03 May 2010 07:00 PM PDT Spotless and clean tiles on your bathroom walls, floors, or any room where you installed floor tiles can make the whole room look fresh and clean. Add some shine and it will seem golden. However, through years of use and abuse, the grout in between the tiles can develop buildups from molds, mildew, and accidental spills that will cause it to stain. When this happens, your seemingly spotless and fresh tiled walls and floor will begin to look old and dingy. Fortunately, there are a few tricks at your disposal to effectively remove the stains from your tile grout. |
| How To Remove Swelling in the Hands Posted: 03 May 2010 06:57 PM PDT The hands and the limbs are parts of the body that are prone to swelling because of a variety of reasons, such as water retention, injury, arthritis, and a number of other underlying medical conditions. Swollen hands can be very uncomfortable and painful. Even worse, it is usually very difficult to work when your hands are swollen. Here's how you can treat swollen hands. |
| How To Remove Tar from Your Vehicle Posted: 03 May 2010 06:54 PM PDT One of the first things that you will learn as a car owner is that your vehicle will be in contact with plenty of dirt as you use your car on the road. Apart from sand, dirt, and grime, one of the things that commonly come in contact with a vehicle is tar. Tar is still used in road making today, and when freshly applied to the road, can splatter onto your vehicle. Here's how you can remove the tar stains from your car. |
| How To Remove Tarnish from Silver without Chemicals Posted: 03 May 2010 06:50 PM PDT Many metals will naturally tarnish through time, because of the interaction of chemicals in the atmosphere and the surface layer of the metal. Trace amounts of sulfur in the air, for example, can cause tarnishing in copper, bronze, and silver. Once tarnish develops, your silver jewelry and your silver wares will look dull, and if left untreated, a layer of dark or brownish film can develop. Here's how you can remove tarnish without using harsh chemicals that can even give your skin minor burns. |
| How To Remove Tarnish from Your Silver Posted: 03 May 2010 06:47 PM PDT Silver is one of the most popular metals in the world, and is considered as one of the most precious as well, second only to gold. Because of the beauty and the softness of silver, it can be used on a wide variety of objects, ranging from electronics, tableware, and jewelry. Silver can also be transformed into small decorative items such as statues. If you own silver, however, one of the first things that you will notice is that silver will naturally tarnish through time. Here's how you can remove the film of tarnish from your silver items. |
| How To Remove the Appearance of Cellulite Posted: 03 May 2010 06:44 PM PDT Cellulite can be one of the most frustrating things for women. With cellulite, women's wardrobes are highly restricted to clothing that covers almost all parts of the body. If you want to flaunt a little bit of your skin without having to worry about cellulite, here are some ways for you to minimize and remove the appearance of cellulite in your body. Exercise. The easiest way to remove cellulite is through exercise. Exercise will help to get blood circulating in your body. When the blood circulation is increased, the fat deposits in the surface of the skin are lessened. Remember that cellulite is basically deposits of fat, and exercising will not only prevents the deposit of fat, but will also burn away the excess fat that is already on the skin in the form of cellulite. Also, exercising will give the skin a more even surface to minimize the dimpled look of cellulite ridden skin. |
| How To Remove the Differential Cover for Painting Posted: 03 May 2010 06:30 PM PDT Plenty of car owners like to customize or repair their own cars themselves. If you are one of these people, one of the indispensible tricks that you need to know is how to remove the differential cover in your car for painting. Here's how. Remove the cover. Begin by removing the differential cover itself. The differential is usually found near the axles in your automobile. You will need to locate the clips that are found around the differentials, or at the back of the differentials near the axles. These clips are used to attach the differential cover to the axles. Until you remove the covers, you will not be able to remove the axle which will allow you to completely remove the differential covers. Some cars have clips that can be pried open with your fingers or hands. Otherwise, simply use a small screwdriver to pry the clip open. You can also add some machine oil in order to make the clip easier to use. |
| How To Remove the Smell of Paint from a Room Posted: 03 May 2010 06:27 PM PDT One of the easiest ways to update your home is by adding a fresh coat of paint in your rooms. With paint, the color and character of a room can easily be changed. Instead of buying new furniture, painting a room is much less expensive and can be done more frequently. You can even change the room's paint job each year! But with fresh paint comes the problem of smell. Paint smells are not only irritating to the nostrils, but can also be loaded with plenty of chemicals that can lead to lung diseases. Here's how you can minimize and remove paint smells. |
| How To Remove Unwanted Leg Hair and Underarm Hair Posted: 03 May 2010 06:26 PM PDT For women, leg and underarm hair are some of the most common bathroom bothers to be dealt with. Leg and underarm hair can make women conscious of themselves and can even restrict them about the type of clothing that they can wear. Skirts are almost impossible for women to wear when there is leg hair, and sleeveless blouses and shirts cannot be worn when underarm hair is present. If you want to remove unwanted hair in your under arms and legs, here's how. Clean and exfoliate. Whatever means to removing hair you use, make sure that you clean your body first. After or before a bath is the best time to remove unwanted hair. Bathing will generally soften the hair in your body and make it easier to remove. Another great way to soften the hair is through exfoliation. Use a loofah or a body scrub to soften the skin and prevent nicks and cuts, and to make the hair much more plaint and easy to cut. Afterwards, dry your legs and underarms with a clean towel. |
| How To Remove Vinyl Flooring Fast Posted: 03 May 2010 06:23 PM PDT Vinyl flooring was popular several decades ago because this type of flooring was relatively less inexpensive compared to tiles or to hardwood and other flooring covers. Vinyl flooring, however, does get damaged with time and will need to be replaced. Whether you want to update the vinyl flooring or if you simply dislike the look of vinyl in your home, here's how you can remove the vinyl flooring quickly. |
| How To Remove Wall-to-Wall Carpet Posted: 03 May 2010 06:21 PM PDT Carpeting is a great way to make your house homier, and to make your office more comfortable and lush. Eventually, however, carpeting will need to be updated or replaced especially since carpets tend to harbor scents and dirt over the years and carpet cleaning can only do so much. Here's how you can remove wall-to-wall carpets. Carpet placement. First of all, you need to learn about the two common ways by which carpet is held in place on the floor. The easiest is through the use of glues, in which the corners of the carpet are dabbed with industrial strength glues that are usually specifically designed for carpets. The glues will keep the carpets in place, and need not be applied on the entire flooring. Next, carpets can also be kept in place by using tack strips. These tack strips are pieces of wood panels on the floor with tacks facing upward. The carpet is laid over the tacks to keep the carpet secured in place. |
| How To Remove Water Stains from Hardwood Floors Posted: 03 May 2010 06:19 PM PDT When it comes to flooring, hardwood is gaining in popularity because of its durability, style, and ease of maintenance. Unlike carpets, the hardwood floor does not harbor smells. Unlike vinyl flooring or linoleum, hardwood floors are much more durable and can last for years. Finally, hardwood floors come in a variety of materials and designs, which can be just as stylish as tile flooring. One of the problems with hardwood floors, however, is water stains. Here's how you can remove water strains from hardwood floors. Cleaning. Make sure that the floor is cleaned. Do this by applying denatured alcohol on the surface of the wood. Use a soft cloth to apply the denatured alcohol. The denatured alcohol will not only remove the dirt, but the volatile nature of the denatured alcohol will also help to dry out the wood and hasten the removal of moisture that may still be intact in the hardwood floors. |
| How To Remove White Stretch Marks Posted: 03 May 2010 06:16 PM PDT No matter how scary the thought of getting stretch marks is, it is actually quite common and is fairly natural. Stretch marks occur in the body during periods of quick bursts of growth. The skin is forced to accommodate the growing body, and the stretching effect causes the marks to form. Usually, the marks are pinkish in color, but through time will eventually become white. Here's how you can remove the white stretch marks. |
| How To Remove Window Mini Blinds Posted: 03 May 2010 06:13 PM PDT One of the most popular treatments for windows are the mini blinds, which are made from rows of plastic panels that are stacked on top of each other and which can be opened and closed to allow light and air into the room. The clean and minimalistic look of the window mini blinds has made it a popular window treatment for modern homes and for offices. If you want to remove the blinds for cleaning or if you simply want to replace the blinds, here's how. Retract. To make the job of removing the window blinds easy, you should retract the blinds to its utmost capacity. The window mini blinds have a rope that you can pull to bring the blinds upwards in a stacked position. This is much better than allowing the blinds to dangle, which will make it messier and more difficult to remove the blinds. The blinds will make a clicking noise once it has reached the highest that it can go, and before it locks into position. |
| How To Remove Wood Furniture Blemishes Posted: 03 May 2010 06:10 PM PDT Wooden furniture has always been popular because of the natural beauty and elegance that wood brings to your home. Unlike steel or iron furniture, however, wood is a little bit more sensitive and more easily blemished. Water is one of the leading causes of blemishes in wood furniture. Here's how you can remove the wood furniture stains and blemishes. |
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