Scentsy is a brand of home products that markets flame-less, wick-less candles. The product is composed of a ceramic wax warmer and scented wax bars. The scented wax can be interchanged by pouring melted wax of one scent from the warmer into a plastic packaging tray and replacing it with wax of anot

Sweeping a floor may sound simple, but without the proper method, it's much easier to spread the dirt than to sweep it into a nice neat pile like Mom used to do. While it may look like an innocent household tool, there is actually a method to learn if you want to sweep a floor in the most efficient

The North Carolina Museum of History, which has many silver objects in its collection, says frequent use and proper care allows silver to develop a patina that makes it easier to maintain. If your silver has tarnished, the museum advises using a gentle cream or liquid polish--not dips or baking soda

The juice from oranges and other fruit can act like dye, permanently changing the color of a fabric if it is allowed to remain for some time. Liquid detergent may be all that is required to loosen a fruit stain. It is possible to remove the stain completely if you attend to it as soon as it occurs.

Many people stain their sofas by consuming foods and drinks while lounging there. Having children and pets in the home can add extra damage and dirt to your sofa. Over time, sofas--also known as couches--can become dirty, dingy and stained, which can leave the sofa looking a mess. Fortunately, clean

Mold can affect the health of people living or working in a home or building affected by its presence.mold on petrified wood image by MAXFX from Fotolia.comMold can cause a range of problems for individuals, including difficult breathing, skin reactions and eye irritations. Some molds can...

The trendy look of leggings under a skirt or shorts is very popular in the fall and spring, when it's too cold for summer outfits but too warm winter for attire. Tights can turn into leggings if you cut off the feet, but you don't want problems with running, unraveling and rolling. Considering the

WD-40 is a household product usually used to lubricate doors and joints that creak but it is also very effective for removing a variety of stains. While many stain removal products are available, they can be high-priced and not always on hand when a stain occurs. Keep WD-40 around to deal with greas

Pool liner wrinkles may occur for several reasons. The most common reason is the significant amount of water between the pool liner and the outside surrounding soil. When the water is not absorbed quickly or properly into the soil, it causes air bubbles or pockets to occur in the liner that is press

Mold causes respiratory problems in people and animals and can cause sinusitis and eye watering issues. Mold can especially be a nightmare for someone living with asthma or allergies. It also causes destruction as it grows in a home. Walls, flooring and even the wood frame of a home can be severely

Mosquitoes are an obnoxious pest present in most countries across the globe. Mosquito bites hurt, swell and itch, turning a little prick into a nuisance that lasts for days or weeks. Some mosquitoes even carry malaria and other harmful diseasesin a few high-risk areas of the world. Closer to home, f

A rubbed-in ash spot on your carpet is unsightly. Whether the ash is from your fireplace, a cigarette or some other source, it does not have to be a permanent spot on the carpeting that you hide with a rug. Removing rubbed-in ash from your carpet must be done carefully so you don’t spread the

The Tassimo Home Brewing System brews hundreds of varieties of tea and coffee brands, such as Gevalia, Starbucks and Twinnings. Its T-Disc system allows you to brew a single serving. It takes only a few minutes to register your brewer online, which activates its warranty. The company often offers a

If you've ever worked in an office that provides a break room with a shared refrigerator, you know how dismal the inside of the refrigerator can become. It's often filled with food left for weeks on end, things leaking from top to bottom, and not a single spot left for you to slide in your lunch con

Terra-cotta tiles are made of a porous, red clay body. If not covered in a glaze, these tiles can resemble natural stone in terms of care and stain removal. Stains, such as rust, can seep into the pores of the tile, making them difficult to remove with a regular surface cleanser. Additionally, terra

Removing salt stains on a floor can be done with an inexpensive vinegar cleaning solution. Salt stains develop often during cold winter months, and while you could use a commercial floor cleaning product, you will quickly realize how much money it costs to continuously refill your commercial cleanin

When a permanent marker accidentally remains in a pocket during washing and drying, a marker-stained appliance often results, creating a laundry room disaster. Fortunately, removing permanent ink from the inside of a dryer is one of the least labor-intensive tasks associated with permanent-marker st

Rust is the oxidation of carbon molecules in certain metal materials. Precision surfaces have a large area that if not protected, attracts oxygen and creates rust. Oxygen invades the metal surface through moisture. Once the rust appears it will eventually work into the metal itself causing deep pits

Software on Ubuntu is installed from packages. When you remove a package from your system, Ubuntu’s package manager removes the package’s files but leaves its configuration files on your system. The Synaptic package manager refers to these left-over configuration files as residual config

If you have an old armchair that is beginning to look worn and you are considering a new look for the room anyway, you want to know your options before you start thumbing through furniture catalogs looking for a replacement. Before you purchase an expensive new armchair to replace that old worn one,