Enamel paint is a type of paint that is oil based, so it dries to a hard, glossy finish. This makes them great for painting metals, but terrible for stains on your clothing. Of all the things that can stain your clothing, enamel paint may be one of the worst. It can be nearly impossible to get out,

Bleach is an effective laundry product that can help keep your whites sparkling clean, but when used on the wrong material it can create ugly yellow stains that are difficult to remove. When the unavoidable happens and bleach spills on your favorite shirt, you may think it is beyond repair. Before y

If you can lift 30 pounds, you can easily change the bottle in a water cooler. So next time the cooler at work is empty, try changing it yourself by following these easy steps.

Rust spots that stain your bathroom are frustrating, because you not only have to clean the rusted object, but also find the source of the rust. To clean the rust from a fiberglass tub, you need a little elbow grease and a special chemical rust remover, which is available at most hardware stores. Th

Mosquitoes looking for a blood meal find their host by detecting carbon dioxide, body heat and moisture. Their detection of carbon dioxide has prompted mosquito-repellent researchers and manufacturers to create repellents that make use of the behavior.

Best Way to Remove InkMany materials have been touted as the best to use to remove ink from leather seats. These include hairspray, perfume and even nail polish remover. However, the first one to try is plain old household rubbing alcohol. Pour about a cup of it into a bowl and dip in the...

While you might want to archive a collection of magazines, the thought of stacks of back issues collecting dust in your family room might make you think twice before picking up the latest issue at the checkout stand. The easiest way to deal with old magazines is to recycle them or donate them to som

Kitchen cabinets are prone to grease buildup. Body oils from your hands and grease from cooking slowly coats the cabinets, making them look grimy and dirty no matter how often you wipe them down. Worse, grease helps dust and dirt adhere to the wood so it looks even dirtier. The cabinets must be clea

With our increasing dependency on electronics and products containing chemicals, throwing out the trash has become more complicated. Everyday household items may be composed of toxic components, and most electronic gadgets may have hazardous pieces inside. Thrown in a landfill, hazardous waste can l

Dawn dish-washing soap went from a household product to a participant in environmental causes when it was found to be effective in cleaning up after oil spills. Birds were bathed with Dawn after the Exxon-Valdez spill in 1983 and the oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010.

Approximately 40% of my home is ceramic tile. I've tried different kinds of swiffer mops but they don't clean the grout well enough and getting down on my hands and knees is for the birds. Not to mention time consuming. Here is the best method I have found.

Humid air and poor ventilation contribute to mildew growth on bathroom ceilings. Mildew is a fungus that contains a musty odor and appears as multicolored spots on ceilings. Other than aesthetic purposes, mildew removal is necessary to prevent the spores from spreading and further contaminating the

Steel tanks have a great number of uses, most of which revolve around holding liquid. This liquid holding capacity also means that if the inside of the container becomes dirty, it will contaminate and destroy the liquid it is meant to preserve. Cleaning steel tanks is a simple task that not only inc

Mold can be found lurking in damp areas of your home, or it can flourish when an area receives water damage, such as from a flood. Left unresolved, mold can grow and spread, leading to allergic reactions and potentially serious health problems.

Bruce Hardwood Floors makes a specific cleaner to clean its hardwood floors. If you happen to run out of the cleaner, or if you want to find a cheap alternative to use between big cleanings, you can use white vinegar mixed with warm water. Choose white vinegar over other types of vinegar. White vine

Did the dog chew your ballpoint pen and leave ink on the carpet? Perhaps you stepped on the ink pen and now you have a mess. How do you get ink out of a carpet?

The secret to being a domestic goddess, I find, is having an arsenal of kitchen appliances to hand doing the hard work.... especially my dishwasher. After all, what kind of goddess has dishpan hands? To keep your dishwasher working for you - at a reduced cost - why not make your own dishwasher soa

Everyone's home needs a little deodorizing at one time or another, whether because of pets, kids or forgetting to throw out the food scraps. There are countless commercial products to freshen and deodorize the air, but when it comes down to it, there's really no need to buy chemical commercial produ

Limestone consists of marine bone and shell fragments, compressed to form a solid, yet porous, stone. Limestone comes in a variety of colors, ranging from grays to tans to blues. Manufacturers cut and sometimes polish limestone for use on patios, floors, walls or counters in and around a home; it of

Enjoy your view to the fullest with streak-free windows.window image by aldaer from Fotolia.comStore-bought, ammonia-based window cleaners will often render a streak-free shine, but they aren't your only option. Instead of purchasing chemical cleaners, you can whip up your own cleaning...