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Vinegar works great for removing slime from hair, but it also is effective for cleaning slime off of carpet, clothes, and upholstery.
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How to
Dismantle a Recliner Sofa
There’s no need to worry if you need to move your bulky recliner sofa through a tight space. Most reclining sofas can be easily disassembled for stress-free transport. Many models have detachable seat backs, which are ...
The Best Ways to Clean Your Glass Bowl & Weed Pipe
Remove residue safely from your pipe with our ultimate guideWhen your glass weed pipe is starting to look caked with burnt residue, it’s time to give it a thorough cleaning. A clean smoking piece makes hits smoother an...
How to Fold & Put Away an Ironing Board
Learn to fold a free-standing, compact, or built-in ironing boardWhether it's a freestanding, compact or built-in ironing board, folding the board can be a frustrating experience if you don’t know how. Learning to use ...
The Best Way to Clean and Disinfect Your Harmonica
Cleaning expert Bruna Coutinho & wikiHow staff go over simple cleaning steps to keep your harmonica in tip-top playing condition Cleaning your harmonica keeps it sounding great and in good shape for years to come. Thankf...
How to Remove Fiberglass from Clothing
''Getting fiberglass out of your clothes without damaging them'' Fiberglass is a versatile man-made fiber used in many home renovation projects, like roofing, insulation, and bathtubs. So, it’s only a matter of time be...
How to Remove Mothball Odors from Clothes, Furniture, & More
Cleaning expert Bruna Coutinho & wikiHow staff share simple solutions for getting rid of the smell of mothballsMothballs usually contain chemicals like naphthalene which, while an effective pesticide, is also a harmful c...
How to
Clean a Nebulizer
A nebulizer is a special type of machine used to give drugs in the form of an airborne mist so that they can be inhaled. Nebulizers are often recommended for young children, people suffering from asthma, or people who ha...
How to
Get Wood Stain Out of Clothes
Wood stain can be very difficult to remove from clothing items. The trick is to catch the stain early and act quickly! Try washing the garment in warm water with color-safe bleach. You might also try rubbing the stain wi...
How to
Clean the Inside of a Washing Machine
Everything needs to be cleaned once in a while, and a washing machine is no exception. After washing loads of dirty laundry, the inside of the machine can get stained, and odors may cling to its walls and get transferred...
How to
Fix Vinyl Scratches
While there is no foolproof way to repair scratches on vinyl, you can try using wood glue to remove dust and even out the surface of your record. Clean your record with a dry brush, liquid cleaning solution, or a toothpi...
How to
Install a Brita Filter on a Faucet
If you go through a lot of filtered water in your house, it might be worthwhile to install a faucet filtration system instead of using pitchers and similar filtration devices. Installing a Brita filter on your faucet is ...
How to
Remove Copper on the Surface of Materials
Copper is a valuable metal with many uses. Because of its high demand and versatility, many things that used to be made of solid copper are now being made of other materials and simply plated (or covered) with copper on ...
How to
Remove the Scent of Detergent or Fabric Softener from Clothing
Popular laundry detergents and fabric softeners often contain a perfume or scent that remains in the clothing after laundry. Some people are either allergic to the scents or just don't care for them, and scents often per...
How to
Wash Socks in the Sink
Whether you're traveling or your washing machine is on the fritz, being able to wash your socks in the sink is a very useful skill to have. Unlike most clothes, socks are able to withstand a lot, so don't worry about not...
How to
Make Furniture Polish Using Olive Oil
It is very easy to make your own furniture polish if you want to skip the chemicals in commercial furniture polishes. There are two ways to make olive oil polish, depending on the level of polishing that your furniture ...
How to
Get Ketchup Out of Clothes
Ketchup is a delicious condiment that can enhance the flavor of many meals. Unfortunately, it can also spill easily. Don’t worry if you get a drop of ketchup on your favorite clothes, though. With some quick, diligent ...
How to
Remove Salt Build up on a Zipper
Whether it’s from roads and sidewalks in the winter, or from the air and water near the ocean, salt can be a problem for manmade materials. Salt buildup often occurs on the zippers of scuba gear, boots, tents, and cert...
How to
Clean Baseball Pants
Those crisp, white baseball uniform pants don’t tend to stay that way for long. After countless skids, brush-ups and slides into home base, they’re bound to get a little dirty. Trying to launder grass and mud stains ...
How to
Clean a Fountain Pen
Writing with a fountain pen feels elegant and effortless until dirt, dust, or dried-up ink interrupts the smooth flow of the nib. Fountain pens need cleaning every 4 to 8 weeks to stay in tip-top shape, but the process i...
How to
Get Glue Off Glass
Glue and other sticky substances can leave unsightly residues on glass surfaces, and sometimes it takes more than soap and water and a little scrubbing to clean. By using different cleaning solvents or scraping carefully...
