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Have you ever sat at a picnic table on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, only to be swarmed by unwanted flies? The following simple instructions will teach you how to get rid of house flies using only the mild scent of cloves, an odor that house flies in general hate.

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If you use a front loading washing machine, you may notice an annoying musty odor on all towels and clothes after washing. This is caused by some parts of the front loading washing machine that are still wet after use. There are several products you can use to clean your washing machine, but it's a good idea to wipe down all the components as well.

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No one likes a dirty soaking tub. Luckily, with a little bleach, you can make your bathtub look like new again. First, rinse the tub with water first. Make a bleach mixture, then brush the tub. Rinse the tub again with water and dry with a towel afterwards.

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After years of use, the shower head or box may become clogged with mineral deposits and must be cleaned. The use of harsh chemicals can damage the box or even interfere with your health. So, it's a good idea to just use vinegar. This article shows you two easy ways to clean boxes with just vinegar and water.

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If the driveway in your car has an oil stain, there are several things you can do to fix it. You can start by using a detergent (such as dish soap or baking soda) along with warm water and a steel brush to remove minor stains. If the oil stain is large, use a degreaser (an oil/grease remover product you can find at hardware stores) and a steel brush to remove any oil that has stuck to the concrete.

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So, there are ink stains on your polyester clothes? Do not worry. Home remedies can effectively remove the stain while restoring your clothes. However, remember to clean the ink stain immediately by patting it on a tissue or cloth so it doesn't soak into the fabric.

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Of course this has happened. Someone puts the glass directly onto the wooden table before you prepare the base. As a result, ring stains form on the surface of the table. Before you go out of your way to repaint your countertop, learn about some of these inexpensive options for removing stains from wood.

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Fungal spores are everywhere. Spores float through the air, in and out without us knowing, until they finally start to grow. With the right conditions, namely in moist conditions, the spores will begin to grow into mold. Of course you will feel sad when you see mold spots on your favorite furniture.

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Caring for plants is a very useful activity even if the plants are only ferns and do not produce fragrant flowers. This wikiHow teaches you lots of tips on how to grow healthy plants. Step Part 1 of 3: Creating the Right Environmental Conditions Step 1.

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Saba, also known as money tree or Pachira aquatica, is an easy-to-maintain indoor plant and is usually sold with intertwined stems. Saba beans do not require special care, but there are a few things you should do to keep the plant healthy and green.

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Does your house smell musty? Maybe you also want to make the air at home fresh and fragrant. This article will show you several methods for making a simple air freshener. Some of these homemade air fresheners just add fragrance to your home, while others help eliminate bad odors.

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People who are still new to grilling and barbecue experts must keep the grills clean to be able to cook delicious food. Maintaining a gas grill after each use will keep the grill clean. However, if you haven't cleaned your toaster in a while, with a little extra effort you can get it back to like new again.

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In tropical climates such as Indonesia, scorpions are animals that are easy to find. These small animals rarely enter the house, but can cause fear if you encounter them up close. Even so, scorpions are actually useful because they can control wild pest populations.

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All screws will rust over time. At some point you're bound to come across stubborn screws that require a lot of effort to remove from old vehicles or furniture. This reddish rust will bind to the screw so you will have to pry it off the screw.

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Perforated plastic may seem difficult to repair. Fortunately, there are several ways to repair cracked plastic. A mixture of super glue and baking soda can be used to patch small holes. Large holes can be filled with melted plastic or epoxy.

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As global warming and climate change become an increasingly real and growing problem, more effort is needed to reduce energy consumption and waste production in homes and offices around the world. With a few tweaks to your office and home, you can have a positive impact on climate change and help reduce the energy people consume.

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Bad odors or blockages are a nuisance to drains. To get rid of the odor and build-up of organic matter that causes this blockage, you'll need to clean your drains regularly. If the water doesn't seem to be flowing smoothly, you can try some quick ways to clear the blockage yourself.

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Snowball bush is known as a round white flower that blooms year after year. What many people don't realize is, there are several different plants that are collectively called snowball bush. Snowball bush viburnum blooms in spring, while snowball bush hydrangea blooms in fall.

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There are two basic methods that can be used to provide nutrients to plants in hydroponic techniques. You can buy ready-made nutrients (premix } or mix them yourself. Ready-made nutrients provide everything a plant needs, but the water source you specifically use may require slightly different levels of nutrients.

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In general, hollyhocks are considered to be biennial plants (live for two years). The leaves grow in the first year, then flower, seed and die the following year. However, depending on growing conditions and plant resistance, hollyhocks can often live more than 2 years.

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The pleasures of spending a beautiful day on the lawn are interrupted when you find weeds there. Because of this, you'll want to know how to get rid of weeds without destroying the grass you've worked so hard to care for. Fortunately, there are many simple ways you can do this.

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Knowing how to properly prune a peach tree is important for its growth. Pruning peach trees can help produce the biggest fruit and the best harvest. Luckily, learning peach tree pruning is easy, and you'll be on your way to getting the best peach harvest possible.

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Many gardeners may hesitate to grow carrots in pots because they think they are not large enough to accommodate the growing plants. While there are many standard-sized carrots that become stunted when grown in pots, most small carrot varieties do well in pots, just as they would when grown in a garden.

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All seeds need some basic things to grow: sunlight, growth medium, and water. The key for seeds to germinate and grow into healthy plants is to provide all of these elements according to the needs of the plant species you are going to plant.

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Freshly cut firewood has a water content of up to 50% and will not burn in a fireplace. First, you'll need to dry the firewood, so that it loses moisture-the drier the wood, the cleaner the burn. When the water content is less than 20%, the wood is ready to be burned.

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Steam is a natural substance that is suitable for cleaning many things, including the interior of the oven. There are two main methods you can use to steam clean your oven. You can put a pot of water in the oven and heat it for 20 to 30 minutes or use a steamer that is usually used to clean furniture.

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Whether you're dealing with furniture, cars, shoes, or jackets, stains caused by mold must be treated quickly. Be gentle when you clean the product from the leather and be sure to test the cleaning agent used (either a household product or something else) before you use it to clean the stain.

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Nothing can spoil the beauty of a carpet more than stains. While they can often detract from the beauty of carpets, there are different types of stains that you may need to treat. Whether the carpet has been stained or you want to prepare yourself for the possibility of future carpet dirtiness, there are many solutions that can be followed to remove stains and restore the beauty of the carpet.

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The average female fly has a life span of about 30 days, but during this time a fly can produce about 500 eggs. Therefore, a few female flies roaming around the terrace can produce thousands of flies in a short time. Because flies seek food from garbage and feces (feces), these insects can spread disease.

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Old books are valuable treasures and can even have a high selling value. However, usually old books have a characteristic musty smell. While drying the pages and using an absorbent to remove the musty odor, you can also get rid of the mildew smell from your favorite books.

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You can remove stains or hair dye marks from your carpet using the right materials and techniques. First, try removing the stain without harsh chemicals. You can use a mixture of water, vinegar, and dish soap, as well as alcohol. For a stronger cleaning agent, use an ammonia-based cleaning product.

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Vaseline has many uses, but it can't be used for clothes! This oil-based jelly can leave stains on clothes even after several washes. Luckily, there are a few tricks you can try to remove oil stains and make clothes look new with ingredients you have at home.

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Tea contains tannins, which can stain clothing, upholstery, porcelain, and even teeth. To remove tea stains, strong detergents, abrasives, or acids are needed. Choose the right method for cleaning the stained surface and take steps as soon as possible to prevent the stain from sticking even harder.

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Canopies from canvas can be found in various places, including on terraces, on window covers, and even above the seats of passenger transport vehicles at tourist attractions. The main purpose of a canopy is to protect whatever is underneath from various things, especially rain and sun exposure.

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If your wardrobe is small, you may find it difficult to arrange clothes and other items in this small space without making it look like a ship breaking when you open the wardrobe door. Organizing a wardrobe of any size starts with sorting out your things, but for a small wardrobe, you also have to be creative in sorting through your choices so things can be neatly arranged.

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Shoes are made of various materials, such as leather, nylon, polyester, and acrylic. If you want to remove permanent marker ink from your shoe fabric, use vinegar as a stain remover. On the other hand, if you want to remove stains from leather shoes, use a sunscreen product.

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No matter how careful you are, permanent marker streaks are common and stains are very difficult to remove, especially on fabrics. Fortunately, getting a permanent marker doesn't mean the item is damaged forever. Alcohol-based products, commercially available stain removers, and even some common household items can help you remove permanent marker stains from fabrics.

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The jeans are made of durable denim fabric. This means that at first these pants may feel stiff and uncomfortable to wear. If your jeans feel stiff, soften them by washing them with softener and drying them with a dryer ball. To flex and soften pants quickly without having to wash them, wear them frequently, bike while wearing them, and do deep lunges while exercising.

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You can call yourself a tea fan if there is a light brown stain on the bottom of all your ceramic cups. Tea and coffee can cause the formation of residual stains in the cup. However, you don't need to use harsh chemicals to remove the stain.

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There are several different cleaning agents to choose from to remove mold from concrete. Test the cleaning agent on a small area first to make sure the product doesn't cause damage. You will also need to wear protective gear and scrub the moldy area vigorously.