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There are many types of cleaning that need be done around the house. There are also many methods, tips, and tricks on how to clean. These question and answers about types and ways of cleaning.

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How do you remove cat urine from wood?

Soda bicarbonate, it is not a joke. If you are feeling your muscles are strained,take a shower doing a massage with some soda in your palms. Soda after several days in room's tempertature is melting and you would get a liquid.Very healthy to clean your gums in mouth.

How do you clean fly poop off walls and ceilings?

The best way to clean walls is using TSP. Follow the package directions for how to use it.

How do you get dog hair off clothes?

Take a 10 inch piece of packing or duct tape and join the ends together forming a loop with the sticky side out then "roll' the tape across your fabric until it's so full of hair that it no longer sticks. Throw that hair laden piece of tape away and repeat the process until your garment is hairless! Or you could go to the store and buy a lint roller which uses the same process but it has a handle and is MUCH easier to use.

Does ethyl alcohol kill dust mites?

Many different types of alcohol are poisonous to insects. Ethyl alcohol is commonly used to exterminate dust mites and other insects.

What does it smell like when cats spray?

This varies greatly from one cat to another. Generally, though, the smell is very faint -- you have to get your nose right close to her fur -- and is a sort of a dry, sandy / spicy smell.

Note that older cats can suffer from low-grade oral infections and caries, and can have very bad breath.

How do you remove ink from the inside of a clothes dryer?

The odors may not be coming from your dryer itself, but perhaps the vent which leads the moist air out of your dryer generally to the outside! Here's a few hints I discovered on the web to fight mildew and moldy odors: Fight Mold, Mildew and Musty Odors Fight Mold, Mildew and Musty Odors Diagnosis: A water leak or high humidity can lead to mold, mildew or other biological growth. Depending on the severity, conditions can lead to rot, structural damage, premature paint failure and a variety of health problems. Water can seep into your house from the outside through a leak in your roof, foundation, or small gaps around windows or doors. Water can also come from inside your house from a leaking water pipe, toilet, shower or bathtub. High indoor humidity caused by normal activities of everyday living such as showering, cooking and drying clothes, can also be a source of mold, mildew or musty odors. Indoor humidity levels between 30% and 50% are ideal. Prescription Checklist: Where does the problem occur? Attic? Basement? Below a bathroom? Ceiling? Where the problem occurs can lead to what is causing the problem. If the problem is localized (a spot on the ceiling, wall or corner it is possibly caused by a water leak. If the problem is in a large area like a whole wall, room or basement then it might be caused by high humidity. Stop water leaks immediately to minimize the potential mold growth. If a leak is the source of your problem, have it fixed first. If the leak is in your roof hire a roofing contractor to repair the leak. If the leak is from a water pipe, toilet, bathtub or shower, hire a plumber to repair the leak. If the leak has caused substantial water damage or mold you will want to hire a contractor who specializes in mold remediation and water damage repairs. After repairing the water leak, dry out the area completely. Reducing indoor humidity Do you have a crawlspace under your house? A dirt floor in a crawlspace should be covered with plastic (vapor barrier) to prevent moisture from the soil increasing humidity levels in your home. If there is standing water or the soil is wet, dry it out with fans before covering the floor. Use ventilation fans in kitchens and baths to control moisture. Check to make sure ventilation fans venting directly outside. In some cases the vent fan may have been installed to vent into the attic or become disconnected or blocked. Install a central air conditioning system or dehumidifer to help remove moisture from the air. Your clothes dryer should be vented directly to the outside. Inspect the vent duct. Make sure it is attached securely to the dryer. Check that it is clear of obstructions (e.g. lint). Check for holes that leak air. If vent duct is damaged replace it with a metal duct. The vent duct should be cleaned at least once a year. Keep air conditioning drip pans clean and the drain lines unobstructed and flowing properly. Ask a heating and cooling contractor to check your heating and cooling system to make sure it is sized and operating properly to remove humidity. If you system is too big or the airflow incorrect your air conditioner will not remove humidity like it should. Also, ask the contractor to check your duct system for air leaks, and proper size and air flow to each room. Sealing air leaks and sealing duct air leaks can help to prevent high humidity levels in your home.

How do you get kitty litter stains out of wood floors?

To remove kitty litter stains and scratches from a wood floor, depending on the severity of the stain, a sander may be your best bet. Sand down the spot, and refinish it with the stain of your choice. When shopping for kitty litter, read the label and find the one best suited for use on wood floors.

How to get rid of cat hair on black clothes?

Cheapest way - if a vacuum cleaner wont shift them is - sticky tape ! Buy a roll of broad adhesive tape. wrap some round your hand a couple of times, with the adhesive outwards. then you simply slide your hand over the fabric. The tape will pick up the hairs.

Pet urine smell remover?

Pet urine smells because of the bacteria in it. To remove the smell you need to completely kill the bacteria and remove the stain.

When cleaning pet stains, you must remember that animals urinate instinctively where they smell urine. This is important because urine contains some of the same chemical compounds found in vinegar and ammonia. Because of this, you do not want to clean carpet with anything ammonia or vinegar based if you have pets. If you do this, you are only enhancing the smell of those compounds and encouraging your pet to continue to urinate in that spot.

You also need to be leary of anything enzyme based. Enzymes are live bacteria themselves. They are intended to be released to eat away the protein in urine stains. However if you have ever cleaned your carpet with anything else at any point in time, the enzymes will not eat the urine stain. Instead they will focus on eating whatever reside that other cleaner has left behind. You also want to remember that being live bacteria, enzyme based cleaners will die. When this happens, they decompose in your carpet and begin to smell after they have expired.

You need to use a cleaner that will kill the bacteria, deodorize the odor and remove the stain.

How do you clean dog urine out of a shoe?

first you spray some smelly stuff in the shoe then if that doesn't work put them in the washer

Simply putting them in the washer will NOT work. Trust me I've tried several times - at least if the shoes are cloth. The smell seems to come out of suede and faux leathers fine but even when cloth shoes are washed with bleach and white vinegar the smell remains.

How do you give a cat a bath without getting hurt or hurting your cat?

Gently hold your cat by the scruff of the neck, it's very hard to hurt the cat this way as this is how the mother cat carries her kittens. Slowly and while talking gently run the warm water (make sure it's not to hot or cold) and slowly use your hand to run water over your cat. Give the cat time to get used to the feel of the water and then continue with the bath

Where is cotton plant grown in India?

cotton plant grows best in black soil, so it grows mainly in maharashtra, uttar pradesh and parts of the deccan plateau.

Are ants purple or green?

Yes, they do - though not all colors in one ant.

  • Green. Green Tree ants are green. The Green-headed ant has a metallic green sheen on it head.
  • Yellow. There's the Citronella ant and the Yellow Meadow ant and the Yellow Crazy ant.
  • Purple. Large Purple Meat Ants. Depending upon local or lighting, they might have a purplish hue.

How can we keep the lagoon clean?

There are so many ways that can be used to keep the ocean clean. First of all is to stop dumping into the ocean and secondly try to frequently clean the shores so that the water does not take dirt back into the ocean.

What is the best flooring to use for a cat who sometimes urinates on the stairs?

First Answer:

laminant.

Second Answer:

There are many reasons why your cat is urinating on your floors. Make sure you have a cat box available for your cat or cats to urinate in. Make sure they know where the box is at and keep it clean or the cats will tend not to use it if too dirty. Another reason is if a cat gets a urinary infection. Symptoms of this would be your cat tends to squat and try to pee constantly. Take your cat immediately into the Veterinarian if you suspect this, as a cat can die pretty fast from this problem. They become very toxic, lethargic and won't eat from this problem. If your cat or cats are acting fine, just make sure you have a clean clean cat box available for them. They should not be urinating on the floor.

What cleans dog faeces out of carpet?

This is not an easy prospect, but the best you can do is clean as much of the excrement from the carpet as possible with paper towel or disposable rags. When this is done, take a solution of Masengil feminine wash (must be this brand, nothing else works as well), and saturate the area. Have a wet vacuum ready. with a stiff bristle brush, move from the outside in, making the spot smaller as you work. Keep spraying the area, brushing, and vacuuming until all of the excrement is gone. Allow the area to dry. If you notice a stain or smell remains, repeat the process.

Incidentally, the product noted above will remove skunk scent and rodent urine from just about anything as well.

What is the best way to clean hummingbird feeders?

The only effective method of removing bees from your hummingbird feeder is by using bee guards. These are plastic pieces that fit over top of the feeder area so only the hummingbird can access it.

Why is a cool basement often damp in the summer?

In a basement, the earth itself (and sometimes bedrock or large boulders) prevent extreme temperature extremes from occurring. In the summer, the basement would then be relatively cool compared to the outside temperature. Also in summer where people have basements, it gets humid as well as warm. When this humidity gets into the basement, some of the moisture in the air condenses out onto cool surfaces. This results in a general dampness in a basement. And, this dampness can become a kind of mustiness, since many basements have poor ventilation to circulate fresh air through them.

Why do worms end up in my pool after rain?

there are NO WORMS after heavy rain because they need rain but when its really hot they die because the don't have water. there are NO WORMS after heavy rain because they need rain but when its really hot they die because the don't have water.

You have 3 goldfish how often should you clean the 1.5 gallon tank?

Once every fortnight, depending on how many fish in your tank. However, the filter should be cleaned only twice a year. This is because the 'good bacteria' in the filter would be washed out when cleaning.

Do not use any chemicals in your tank when cleaning. Except Water conditioners or Water agers. They are important and should be used every time you do a water change. Also. When doing a water change, Only take out a quarter of the tanks water
every week

How do you remove dog urine odor from heating vent?

The best cleaners for cat urine are those found at a pet store. What you need is to use one that reacts chemically to the enzymes and removes the order. Using a product that is a specialized stain and odor removing bacteria/enzyme cleaner, such as "Outright Pet Stain Eliminator," "Pet 'Oops' Remover," or "Stain Gobbler".

How do you remove urine odors from linoleum?

There are products you can buy at feed stores or pet stores, i find these better than the commercial ones sold at regular stores, these products eat the bacteria, some kind of enzymes in the product and they smell nice, not like a disinfectant or room spray

What detergent works best for bed bugs?

To best answer this question, any one will work. Soap (of any kind) will kill most insects as it inhibits them to breathe as it clogs up the breathing passages. Dish detergent is what I would suggest & the cheapest one will work. I would suggest a spray bottle with the same amount that you would use for a sink full of dishes added to a bottle almost full of water. Saturate the bed until it is wet to the touch. Let it air dry and then vacuum it if you want and then use clean, laundered linens. Make sure to open up the seams and spray them as well on the matress.

What is the best way to get seashells to stop smelling like fish?

Make a paste of baking soda and water, and soak the sea shells in that overnight. The baking soda won't hurt the shells at all. Make sure you use baking SODA and NOT baking POWDER.