Category: HowTos
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Range Hoods – Selection and Cleaning
There are three basic types of range hoods available for residential kitchens. Each type has its own advantages and features but whatever model you pick there are three main reasons you should get one. The first is Fire Protection– A range hood made out of stainless steel or enameled steel will act as a buffer in case…
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Gas and Electric Cooktops – Selection and Care
Your Stove is one of the most important parts of your kitchen and it should get proper care to last a long time. There are three different types of stove tops that we will cover. Electric with exposed elements Gas with exposed elements and Electric with Glass Surface Each type has its own specific features…
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Disinfecting Refrigerators and Countertops
Regular cleaning of your counter tops, cutting boards and refrigerator is necessary to reduce dangerous bacteria buildup in your kitchen. Bacteria can often be unseen and odorless so just because the surface looks visibly clean of dirt does not mean it is safe. To disinfect kitchen surfaces we need to use a bleach solution. Prepare…
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Cleaning and Polishing Aluminum
Aluminum is one of the most common metals found in our homes. It is in our kitchen pots and pans it is also used in our cars for wheels and window frames and door jams. Other uses of aluminum include paint pigments, electrical wires and components, castings for camera bodies, siding for home exteriors, car engines,…
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Removing Stains from Carpet or Furniture
It dosen’t matter how careful everyone tries to be… the fact is there will always be accidents but a few simple tricks should let you keep your sanity. The most important thing is catching the stain as soon as you can. 1) Blot the area with a dry towel as soon as you can to remove the…