Captain asked, "How does one clean a lampshade?"
Paper lampshades are very absorbent and often gather dirt and dust from the air, as well as oily fingerprints, flyspecks and all other sorts of yuck. The steps below are safe for most paper lampshades, including parchment, vellum and laminated paper, but you should always test a cleaning solution on a small, hidden area to check for any adverse
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How to Remove Tea Stains from Clothing
Betty asked, "Anybody know how to remove a tea stain?"
Hot tea, iced tea, sweet tea, herbal tea. It seems there are as many different teas as there are stars in the sky. Tea is a popular beverage around the world and stains are not uncommon. Just as there are a huge variety of teas to choose from, there are a number of ways to treat the stains left behind by our favorite one.
Removing Fresh
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How to Remove Superglue from Eye Glasses
Nicholl asked: How do I get super glue off eye glasses? I tried to fix my glasses with super glue, but I got it on the lens. My lenses aren’t glass, they are plastic, so I can’t use nail varnish remover because the acetone will affect the plastic. It’s cheap super glue. Please help.
There are several factors to consider before you attempt to remove the superglue: what material are the lenses,
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How to Remove Chocolate Stains from Carpet
Trish asked, “Best way to remove a curious stain from the carpet? Possibly chocolate??”
Everyone loves chocolate, just not on the carpet! Select a cleaning solution from the list below and use the steps to remove the chocolate stain. If one solution does not work, select another and continue working through the steps until the stain is removed. Always test a cleaning solution for carpet on a
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How to Clean a Beaded Purse
Lisa asked, “My beaded purse is dirty. How do I clean the beads?”
Cleaning a beaded purse may seem daunting, but with the steps below, you can have your purse restored with ease.
You Will Need:
Talcum powder
A towel
A feather duster
A hair dryer
Steps to Clean the Purse:
If you break any of the strings on the purse, it is likely that multiple beads come off.¹ Consider taking
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How to Clean Ebony Carvings
Harley asked: How do I clean ebony carvings? We have ebony carvings that a friend stored for years. They are now covered with stains and smell like cigarette smoke. Thank you.
Ebony carvings come from a variety of sources and can be of high value. Taking care of the piece to preserve its original beauty is worth the time and effort - which includes correct cleaning. The cleaning products used
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How to Organize a Bedroom
Having a bedroom that looks like a disaster area will not only make it hard to find things, it could also make it difficult for you to sleep at night. This is not just because you can’t get to the bed with all the junk on the floor. Your bedroom is a place to go to clear your thoughts. It’s much easier to do that when the room itself is clean.
*If you share your bedroom, you may want to make
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How to Clean Silk Ties
Silk ties are not only a delicate material, their very design is delicate. From the multiple layers to their rolled edges, silk ties are unlike any other item of clothing, which is why traditionally they are not meant to be cleaned. Launder? Never! Dry clean? Not even that. However, there are some tricks you can try to clean the tie, freshen it, or remove stains.
General Cleaning
If your tie
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How to Clean Wood Parquet Flooring
Liza asked, "How do I clean wood parquet floors?"
Parquet is a style of flooring that is a mosaic of small wood pieces. To some extent, parquet can be cleaned the same way as standard hardwood floors since it is made of wood, however, the pieces of wood used for parquet are much smaller and thinner than standard hardwood planks and therefore must be treated more delicately. Exposure to water is
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