How to Wash the Inside of the Old Cedar Chest

How to Wash the Inside of the Old Cedar Chest

Whether your cedar chest is a family heirloom or antique-store find, it is sensible to clean out the inside before using it for storage. Old chests can be stale indoors or smell like mothballs, but with a little strategic cleaning, […]

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How to Wash Grease From a Kitchen Ceiling

How to Wash Grease From a Kitchen Ceiling

Your cleaning routine already includes cleaning the grease off kitchen appliances, counters and the walls around your stove, but grease builds up on ceilings, too, and requires removal. Ceilings frequently are painted with flat paint, that covers imperfections well but […]

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How to Clean Brick Fireplace Enclosures

How to Clean Brick Fireplace Enclosures

Before you clean your brick fireplace, check within the chimney for creosote accumulation. The Chimney Safety Institute recommends that as a safety measure to prevent chimney fires, sweep the interior of the chimney when the accumulation reaches at least 1/4-inch […]

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How to Wash a Throw Pillow

How to Wash a Throw Pillow

Throw cushions include a cozy element to chairs, sofas and beds, but they can also become dirt magnets on heavily utilized furniture. Most quality throw pillows have a cushion insert, made from foam or a full inner instance, inside a […]

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How Do I Clean and Wax Old Kitchen Cabinets?

How Do I Clean and Wax Old Kitchen Cabinets?

The kitchen may be one of the messiest rooms in the house. Daily cooking may cause a buildup of grease on cabinet surfaces, and in spite of regular cleaning, eventually cabinets can begin to look dull and dull. Laminate cabinets, […]

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