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To pre-treat the stain before cleaning it, soak a clean cloth in cold water, and gently blot the area. Then, make a paste by thoroughly mixing 1/2 cup of baking soda with 1 cup of liquid dish soap and 4 cups of water. Dip a clean cloth into the solution, and soak the affected area. Take another clean, dry cloth and blot the area to lift the stain.
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How to
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Dust mites are present in all homes and are impossible to eradicate completely. You can see if you have dust mites by looking under a microscope and using a home testing kit. If you have allergic reactions to dust, that...
How to
Clean Silicone Lube from Sheets
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How to Wash & Dry Your Carhartt Jacket According to the Brand
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How to
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How to Deep Clean an Office Chair & Remove Stains
How to clean a desk chair and keep it looking brand new If you spend a lot of time at your desk, your office chair will probably get dirty and need to be cleaned now and then. Luckily, the process is fairly simple as lon...
How to
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How to Get Perfume Stains & Smells Out of Clothing, Carpeting, & More
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How to Clean Carpet with a Steam Cleaner
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How to Remove Iron & Rust Stains from Clothes
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How to
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How to
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Whether it's prized cooking ware or precious antiques, water can be a serious threat to your tinware. Due to an oxidization process, rust forms on moist metal objects after a matter of days. With a little bit of creativi...
How to
Polish Copper
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How to
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How to
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How to
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