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How to Clean Dried Blood
To clean dried blood, always use cold water. Pre-treat clothing stains with an enzymatic cleaner, hydrogen peroxide, or salt, then launder the item with an enzyme detergent. To clean upholstery, blot stains with a detergent mixture. Use a cornstarch-based...
How to Make Room for a Baby in a Small Apartment
Welcoming a little one into the world is an exciting occasion. Whether this is your first child, or your sixth, making room for a baby can be challenging when you live in a small apartment. Don’t despair just yet! You can make plenty of room for your fami...
How to Clean Polyester Fiber
Polyester fiber is synthetic fabric that can mimic the appearance of more expensive materials, such as suede or silk. It's usually easy to clean, but it's important to remember that one cleaning method doesn't fit all polyester objects. Different fabrics...
How to Clean Cork
Cork is a great material used to make everything from wine stoppers and fishing rod grips to shoes and floors. Keeping it clean can be easy when you regularly remove surface dirt and dust, wash it with mild soap or vinegar, scrub it to remove stains, and...
How to Know if Your Cat Is Getting Enough Sleep
To understand if your cat is getting enough sleep, you need to know how much time a typical adult cat spends sleeping. From there, you can monitor your cat’s sleeping habits to see if it is getting enough sleep. Signs that your cat may not be getting enou...
How to Make Yourself Harder to Find on Facebook
On Facebook, you can make it harder for people to find you by tightening up your privacy settings and limiting the information you provide. Additionally, you should take some security precautions to control how your information is shared with apps and adv...
How to Clean a White Sink
A white sink can complement a kitchen or bathroom perfectly, but the process of keeping one clean can be less than perfect. Simple dish soap may not brighten a well-used one, but anything harsh can scratch the surface and attract dirt. By taking steps to...
How to Backpack in Europe on a Budget
A European backpacking trip is one of the most exciting things that a person can do for a vacation. However, being in a new place and venturing into uncharted territories can be scary. Combine this with a limited budget, and it seems almost impossible to...
How to Celebrate Small Victories in Recovery
Recovery is a day-by-day struggle to revolutionize your behavioral patterns. The path to recovery helps you get closer to better health, happiness, and life success. Whether you are recovering from depression, an eating disorder, or substance abuse, yo...
How to Clean Travertine Floors
Travertine floors are a beautiful addition to any home and require regular maintenance. Regularly removing loose dirt and debris with a microfiber dust mop can prevent scratches and damage on the surface of your floors. Mopping the floors at least once a...
How to Make an Evacuation Kit for Your Cat
Many people make evacuation kits that include important paperwork and supplies that can keep them going in case of an emergency. Having an evacuation kit for your cat is just as important as having one for yourself. Collecting the supplies you need, assem...
How to Clean and Remove Stains on White Furniture
Dirtiness and blemishes can be glaringly obvious on white furniture. Regular cleaning will keep your furniture in the best condition and remove stains that appear. Prep to clean the white upholstery of your furniture by vacuuming it and verifying its safe...
How to Clean a Cast Iron Stove
Many indoor wood-burning stoves are made completely from thick cast iron. While this material is effective at containing a fire and providing heat indoors, it will also need to be cleaned from time to time. Ash will accumulate inside the firebox after eve...
How to Clean a Fiberglass Shower
Stepping into a dirty shower can make it hard to feel clean. While it may seem like your fiberglass is ruined forever, cleaning your shower is actually a simple process. All you need to restore the shine to your fiberglass shower are a few common househol...
How to Clean a Razor Clam
Razor clams are a delicious and popular dish, so it’s no surprise that people love to go clam digging for them. If you’ve recently brought home a clam haul, you’ll want to get them cleaned up so that you can cook them. While the clams look intimidating, t...
How to Write Your Own Eulogy
How you’ll be remembered after you pass is a concern for most people, as is facing your own mortality. Since a eulogy is meant to capture who someone was as a person, writing your own eulogy allows you to show people how you want them to remember you. Whi...