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How do I clean mold out of a window air conditioner?
I stored a window air conditioner in an outside shed over the winter. I guess it got damp in there. When I took it out of the shed to install in my window this spring, I saw that there
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If you want to have new looking grout again or change the color check out my sealer www.groutshields.com ...»
We Built Our Patio
When we bought our house, the back yard was full of gravel. We sold it on Craig's list, and got to work grading the soil and building a brick patio. Here is a step by step description of
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Awesome!
Help to take the rust out of Cast Iron pots and pans from my mom's old set.
Have tried the vinegar thing - tried the Borax thing - no no avail - anybody got
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Sandra, don't laugh. I just bought (really stole it) an old Wagner cast iron skillet at an ...»
How to Clean a Front Loader Washer
Get rid of stink, grime and nastiness by regularly cleaning out your washing machine.
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I haven't wiped down my machine in years! I guess in Arizona it's not necessary...
How do you remove stains from composite decking. like Trex?
Pressure washing does not work well because it sort of "fuzzes" up the deck. I also have composite railings that have stains and I would like to remove them. Any ideas? Thanks.
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what can you paint or stain trex with to make it look good again?
What is the best way to get calcium build of ceramic?
my water fountain outside has calcium build up, is there any natural way to get rid of this I don't want to use harsh chemicals
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Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.
Crusty White Stuff on Pots
You may notice a dried white powder on the outside of your clay pots. This is called efflorescence.
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If you still have plants in the pot, don't use vinegar. It could wick through the clay pot and ...»
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent {for spot-free dishes}
While cleaning out my kitchen for an upcoming move, I ran across the ingredients for homemade dishwasher detergent that had been sitting around unused.
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This is so great! I can't wait to try!
Summer to Declutter
Does anyone else feel as if their house is bursting at the seams? I feel as if we're swimming in clothing, toys, books, and just... STUFF. This summer, I'm committing to decluttering the
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I am such a hoarder... I relate to ALL of this. (Except the part where you actually get rid of ...»
Put it on a set of saw horses so your not bending over. Put this perhaps on the driveway because cleaners and lots of water is involved.
Remove the plastic cover on the front to expose the fins and perhaps the filter. Using care not to damage the fins or the tiny tube that may be attached to the front of the fins itself.
The plastic cover that was removed can be scrubbed clean with any quality cleaner that will not harm plastic. Good old warm and soapy water always does the trick. A soft brush will aid in getting between the grooves in the panel.
ON the AC system itself. Tape a plastic baggie over the control section. Then simply using a soft scrub brush and water wash the unit down. Hose it off as needed. Just try not to direct the water onto the control area and directly onto the fan motor that drives the blower and outside fan part. Try to spray the foam or metal tray that the coil sits on, and be sure to spray and brush well the inside blower wheel that should be partly exposed from where the air comes out. The better you clean, the better the fan will blow cold air.
There is really nothing you can hurt as long as you attempt to keep water out of where the wires and switches are connected. Once done, tilt and move unit around to dump as much water you can out of the unit and let sit for a few hours to let it dry off in the hot sun. Just try not to turn the unit upside down. Once that is done and if the system is a 110 volt unit, plug it in and run the fan on high. This will help blow out any water that may be hidden in cavities that you cannot see plus is will dry it off better before you install it and run it.