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CLEANING sa ADHESIVE REMOVAL sa AIRCRAFT CLEANING & POLISHING sa AUTOMOBILE CLEANING sa CARPET & RUG CLEANING sa CHIMNEY CLEANING sa CLEANING EQUIPMENT sa CLOTHING CARE sa CONCRETE CLEANING sa DECAL & LABEL REMOVAL sa DECK CLEANING & FINISHING sa DISH WASHING sa DUST CONTROL sa FIREPLACE CLEANING sa FLOOR CARE sa FURNITURE CARE sa GEMSTONE CLEANING sa GLASS CLEANING sa HAND CLEANER sa HOUSE WASHING sa HYGIENE & GROOMING sa JEWELRY CLEANING sa MARBLE CLEANING sa METAL CLEANING & POLISHING sa MOLD & MILDEW sa ODOR CONTROL sa PHOTOCHEMISTRY STAIN REMOVAL sa SAW BLADE CLEANING sa SILVER CLEANING & POLISHING sa SOAP MAKING sa TEXTILE CLEANING sa WOOD CLEANING x SPOT REMOVAL x STAIN REMOVAL Tip on removing black stains in oak, ash, buttenut and mahogany caused by ferrous metal reacting with tannin in the wood. Tip on using alcohol to remove pencil marks. Cleaning wood splint baskets. Tips on how to remove stains from furniture wax. How to care for butcher block wood surfaces. Tips on removing stains from wool upholstery. Kitchen cleanup checklist. A guide to the most germ-infested places in a kitchen and how to clean them. Tip: Remove an oil spot from driveway using Portland cement. Cleanser clean-up. Advice on which cleaners to use on wood, walls, floors, etc. Removing stains from cloth dolls. The remedies and consequences in the removal of ink, rust, blood, wax, chewing gum, and peanut butter discussed. Includes tips on how to keep the marks from air-soluable pens from returning to fabric years later. How to formulate cleaning products from simple, inexpensive ingredients that don't harm the environment. Cleaning solution formulas for wall washing, window cleaner, woodwork cleaner, and rug/upholstery cleaner. A look at 11 common solvents that remove stains and spots from clothes, art tools, and your skin. Gives tips on how and what to use for common craft project clean-up jobs. Tip on using kerosene instead of higher-priced cleaners on grease and oil. How to get stains out of anything. A comprehensive guide for fabrics, upholstery, carpets, rugs, flooring, wallcoverings, and metals. The "best" stain removal guide ever. Mary Ellen's 101 best tips for no-sweat spring cleaning. How to remove stains from carpeting, wood floors, marble and tile, asphalt, vinyl and vinyl asbestos flooring. Charts of common stains and removal methods included. How to clean almost anything, from aluminum siding to wallpaper. How to clean up after household flooding. Tips on salvaging carpets, motors, walls, etc. Tips for kitchen and bath cleaning. Cleaning wood panels & cabinets, appliances, stainless steel, tile, countertops, walls, ceilings, and floors. Professional tips tell you how to cut cleaning time by 75%. Tip on removing black stains from the inside of a dishwasher which have been caused by high manganese content in the water. Tips on removing or covering "graffiti". Cleaning house. The fastest, easiest ways to tackle ceilings, walls, windows, and floors. How to scrub a rust stain off concrete using an acid/water mixture. Tip on cleaning soot off of a brick fireplace. Two home mixtures for removing rust marks from porcelain and enamel fixtures. Tip: How to remove lily-pollen stain from clothing. Tips on removing diesel fuel which has soaked into wood, washing the wood and preparing it to be finished. Tip: Use oxalic acid and water to remove stains from wood caused by rusting nails, cement splotches, water leaks, etc. Oxalic-acid solution removes stains from wood caused by rusting nails, cement splotches, water leaks, etc. Tips on removing a dog-urine stain from an oak floor. How to remove oil stains from wooden furniture using salt and a heat gun prior to refinishing. Tip on removing black water stains from oak. Tip on removing black stains from oak caused by rainwater. Tips on removing water spots from Oriental rosewood furniture. How to determine exactly what finish is involved, remove the spot, and repair the finish. Tip: Vinegar removes water stains or rings on glass vases. How to keep your furniture looking brand new. How to remove stains and patch or cover scratches. Guide to removing holiday stains. How to remove stains made by ketchup, mustard, milk or cream, alcohol, egg, paint, lipstick, and ink. One hundred easy cleaning hints for every room in the house. Recipe for a paste that can remove rust rings from porcelain. Tips on cleaning needlework. How to clean porcelain-enamel fixtures: Bathroom and kitchen sinks, bathtubs, toilet bowls and range surfaces. Cleaning natural wood paneling and cabinets. How to clean curtains and draperies. How to clean major appliances. How to clean and repair leather. Cleaning a fireplace breast. Removing smoke stains from masonry and wood. Herbal housecleaning, alternative cleansers that really work. Chart lists cleaning properties of herbs. Recipes for a variety of cleansers included. Spring cleaning with herbs. Recipes for herb soap concentrate, citrus scouring powder, fragrant wood polish, herbal rug fragrance, disinfectant air freshener, drawer spray and three sachet blends. Keep it clean. Simple cleaning products to make using herbs. Recipes for (1) Eucalyptus-mint soap, (2) scented soft soap, (3) Eucalyptus, lavender and tea tree spray cleaner, (4) Carnauba and lavender furniture wax, (5) Lavender-ginger upholstery cleaner and rug shampoo, (6) Lemon-mint window wash, (7) Laundry concentrate, (8) Delicate garment soap with lavender, (9) Beeswax saddle soap, (10) Boot and saddle conditioner, (11) Soap for bed linens. Tip on getting oil stains out of an oak desk by using rust-removing cleaners. Tip on removing an iron scorch stain from clothing. Professional cleaning services. Tips on selecting a service to clean carpets, upholstery, walls, ceilings, etc. Tips on removing stains from marble. Tips for hassle-free holidays. (1) Packaging gifts for mailing. (2) Quick cleaning tips from "Merry Maids" cleaning service. (3) Pet protection. Safe substitutes for cleaners and disinfectants. Formulas for window cleaner, dishwasher soap, and 3 other cleaners. Tip: How to clean discoloration from a molded vinyl lavatory. Stain remover made from acetone and whiting is used on marble. Cleaning solutions. Charts of remedies for removing the toughest stains from carpets, drapes, upholstery, vinyl flooring and walls. How to remove tomato-plant stains from your hands. Tip: Use lemon juice and boiling water mixture to clean stained marble. How to get stains, oil, paint and grease off your patio. How to clean unglazed or quarry tile using a 3-step procedure. Tip: Use hairspray to remove ink stains from clothing. How to clean tough surfaces like a professional. Includes instructions on preparing your own basic cleaning solutions. How to remove soot from painted brick. How to clean flat-painted walls. How to keep glossy finishes shining. How to clean nonscrubbable wallpaper. How to polish window glass. How to clean ceramic tile. How to bleach out spots on hardwood floors. How to make carpet burns disappear. Tip on removing candle wax from a cloth tablecloth. Natural housecleaning. Alternatives to harsh chemical cleaning products using environmentally safe alternatives. Tip describes how to clean out an old oil tank. Recipes for household cleaning products. (1) Glass cleaner and chrome shiner. (2) General cleaner and disinfectant. (3) Scouring powder. (3) Toilet bowl cleaner. (4) Shower and tub mildew remover. Tip: How to remove an ink spot from a wooden table. SPECIAL REPORT: Your healthy home. How to improve air and water quality. Includes a guide to nontoxic home maintenance, building a safe home from the ground up, and water treatments. A summary of the options available for cleaning the exterior of a home, from soap-and-water to sandblasting. Remedies for "dark, ugly" woodwork. How to clean and revive woodwork and paneling made of walnut, mahogany and oak with less effort than stripping and refinishing. Removing stains from masonry. Tip: Use vinegar to remove hard water deposits from bathtubs and other places. How to remove soot and smoke stains from a fireplace. Tip: Old fashioned formula for removing soot and creosote from fireplace and hearth. Tip: Formula for cleaning varnished wood which has turned dark. Tip: Clean gold leaf picture frames with onion juice. Tip: How to clean an old oil painting of grime, grease, and smoke by using half an onion. Tips on removing salt-water stains from oak. Don't paint it, wash it. Tips on washing and touching up the paint on walls and woodwork. Tip: Use "Easy Off" oven cleaner to clean bathtubs and sinks. Tip: Clean window blinds at a coin-operated car wash prior to repainting. Tip: How to clean wax from ornate candlesticks. Two tips for removing rust stains from an old clawfoot bathtub. Tip: Listerine recommended to thwart bacterial stains on the exterior of a painted house. Tip: Gel-Gloss works to clean, polish old porcelain. Tips for removing coffee-cup rings from marble. Maintaining the kitchen. A guide to the least destructive cleaning method for wood floors, cabinets, trim and counters in various finishes, linoleum, tile, stone (including marble), porcelain, enameled metal, copper, brass, chrome, plastic laminates, corian and glass. Also includes tips for dealing with problem stains. Tip on using "Fantastik" spray cleaner and steel wool to clean accumulated dirt from woodwork with clear finishes. Survival guide. The best advice from 20 years of OHJ. (1) Where to begin a renovation. (2) Cleaning tips. (3) Saving old plaster. (4) Basic tools. (5) Do-it-yourself scaffolds. (6) Wood floor care and repair. (7) Stripping paint. Paint cleaning poultice made from detergent, flour, and wallpaper paste. Tips on using TSP (trisodium phosphate) or MEX (sodium metasilicate) to do heavy cleaning of walls, woodwork, brick, etc. Tip recommends using vegetable oil to remove tar. Twenty-five cleaning tips for surfaces in old houses. Stain-cleaning poultice made from cream of tartar and hydrogen peroxide. How to clean with natural chemicals. Clean clay flower pots with vinegar. Tip on using baking soda and vinegar to clean drains and scrub bathtub, toilet and floors. Tips suggest using lemon juice to remove stains on hands caused by gardening. Tip: Use mayonnaise to wipe ink and other stains off the wooden parts of furniture. Tip: How to remove iron stains from a bathtub. How to remove stains from almost anything. Includes many charts of common household stains and how to remove them from fabrics and various surfaces. The right way to choose and use solvents. Tip: Use paint remover to remove build-up from pots and pans, stoves, machinery, etc. Tip on cleaning the ceramic top of an electric range. Tip on removing oil stains from concrete. Tip on softening food splatters inside a microwave oven. Tip on removing greasy animal footprints from a clear oil-finished natural redwood deck. Tip on removing creosote from a brick wall. Tip on using a 50/50 water and chlorine bleach solution to remove water stains from a ceiling. Wash mini-blinds in a section of PVC tube which is capped on both ends and set on a simple wooden rocker. A guide to common household cleaners that are toxic. Chart shows alternative cleaning methods. Tip on cleaning dirty tile grout. Tip on removing soot stains from wood paneling. Cleaning the low-tox way. Tips on using less toxic chemicals to do your spring cleaning. Tips on removing soot and wax from bricks. Tip: How to remove both fresh and dried bloodstains without laundering. How to clean doilies and other crocheted items with cornstarch. Recipes for homemade cleaning solutions. (1) To remove gray and mildew on exterior wood. (2) To remove brass tarnish. (3) Ceramic tile cleaner. (4) To remove mildew or soap buildup on interior caulk. (5) To eliminate efflorescence on masonry. (6) To freshen painted wood siding. (7) To clean concrete. (8) To eliminate water rings and stains on plastic laminate. Tip on how to remove ink stains from your hands. Four nontoxic workshop mixtures. (1) Milk paint. (2) Paint remover. (3) Brush softener. (3) Stain remover. Rubbing (or cleaning) compound is made from lemon oil and "Bon Ami" cleansing powder. Tips on removing discoloration from oak plywood. Tips on easier ways to clean glass, mirrors, a freezer, and wood furniture. Includes recipe for a non-abrasive kitchen cleaner made from baking soda. How to remove iodine and photographic developer stains from clothing. How to remove grease stains from wood before refinishing. Tip: Use waterless hand cleaner to clean plastic laminates. Tip: Use muratic acid to remove the stains caused by metal staples coming in contact with oak wood and glue. Tip on using rubbing alcohol to clean surfaces before gluing or painting. | |||||||||
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