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Cleaning & Organization: I've had my stove (Maytag) about two years and have never cleaned the
oven. Until recently, it didn't need it. Now it does. I've never had a self-cleaning oven until this one and after quickly reading the instructions, I'm hesitant to turn it up to 500 degrees for so long. Is it better to do that or to clean it with an oven cleaner? Oven cleaning has never been a favorite thing of mine. Which works better? Self-cleaning or DIY? And if DIY, what's the easiest way to do it? In the past, I've always bought something like Easy-Off, but would rather go a more natural way, if possible.
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If you read the manufacturer's directions on cleaning they tell you never to use oven cleaner. ...»
Cleaning & Organization: How to clean and preserve that aged chipped paint on wood?
I've come across some of that really "nice" wood that has been painted and is now chipped and wonderful!! But how do you clean it without knocking off the chipping, and then preserve it? Thanks!!
Cleaning & Organization: Getting smoke smell off artificial leather
I picked up a 'leather' looking chair someone had put out next to the road. It was beautiful burgundy on rollers. I stopped and loaded it in the back of my truck on my way to work. Didn't
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Cleaning & Organization: Does anyone know how to clean a very dirty "fawn" color leather couch?
When I bought these two couches in 1999, they cost me like $6,000+. The back cushions are not tacked down by anything and they are always getting squished down and well the thing looks
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Try cleaning with a bar of Dove Soap. I cleaned a white leather to new with Dove.
Cleaning & Organization: Cigarette smoke stains
My parents had some beautiful black and white etchings that are now mine. However, they were heavy smokers and although the prints were framed, the smoke penatrated and gave them a yellow cast. Is there any way of removing this stain?
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Madeline M Ahhh, well I'd take ...»
Cleaning & Organization: Flooring
When we moved into our '78 one floor home, we had the carpeting cleaned well. This had been a rental house and there were many pets in here. Now, the odor is unbearable. The flooring is
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If there happen to be dormant flea eggs in the carpet, this will kill them but be safe for ...»
Cleaning & Organization: Coffee Stain set into a dress shirt??
Anyone know if it is feasible to get a coffee stain that is set into a dress shirt? hate to throw it out, worn 2X and $65 shirt! Cleaners said they would, but didn't.
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I have found that rubbing stains with a bar of Fels Naptha brown soap with get most stains ...»
Cleaning & Organization: Keeping the toilet plunger/toilet brush sanitized between uses.
I'm looking for a way to store my toilet plunger and toilet brush in a more sanitary manner. I was wondering if anyone has an idea or two for a liquid 'storage' solution (like the stuff
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A lot of folks are also "fecophobs" (to use some of the terminology of Author Joe Jenkins) He ...»
Cleaning & Organization: Getting the smell out of my washing machine??
I accidentally left stuff in the washer overnight and naturally when I remembered, the machine and its contents smelled like mildew. I rewashed everything, but now the washing machine
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Baking Soda and Vinegar as mentioned. Mix it all together & toss it in. Run for a short cycle. ...»
Cleaning & Organization: straw broom, straighten?
How do I straighten the straw on my broom ? It is all bent, but still good! Help?
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The stocking keeps the broom stiff so it does not bend as much. As they age then tend to warp ...»