Household Hints

Wash dark jeans inside out in cold water with a gentle detergent to prevent fading. Avoid over-washing and drying in direct sunlight to help maintain the color of the denim. Consider air drying instead of using a dryer to further prevent fading.

An eclipse room is a type of room in a house that is designed for viewing solar or lunar eclipses. It is usually equipped with special filters or windows that allow people to safely view the eclipse without damaging their eyes. The room may also have additional features like comfortable seating or telescopes.

Window treatment measurements are given in width and length, with the width mentioned first. The length is measured from the top of the rod pocket to the bottom edge of the panel. When hung, the panel normally just reaches the floor or windowsill. To determine the number of panels needed for a window, the width of the window is multiplied by 1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3, depending upon the amount of fullness desired.

To remove Friar's balsam stains from plastic, you can try wiping the stain with rubbing alcohol or acetone. Gently scrub the affected area until the stain starts to lift. You can also try using a mixture of warm water and mild soap to remove the stain.

Watts = Volts x Current
5 x 300 = 1500 = 120 x Amps
Amps = 1500 / 120 = 12.5 amps
Just install a standard wall switch rated at least 15 amps at 120 VAC. All lights are in parallel and fed from a single switch.

Plug something into each and see which one it is. This is most often in the front room of a house and I would guess either the front center one possibly under a front window or in the corner furthest from the switch. It could be any in the room and there is really no way of knowing without testing each plug.

They can be used for adding flavor to food. (salt)
They are in daily vitamins and your body needs them.
Jewelry

Curtains act as your windows insulation, maintaining a buffer between the heat contained in your house, and an outside colder temperature, that can easily seep into your home via weak spots that promote a draft. Not only are window spaces essentially, a hole in the wall to the outside, but that hole has been filled by a relatively thin hard surface in comparison to the thickness, and insulation the wall around it provides. A curtain is a wonderful way to keep your space warmer, especially if you have a large window.

A common household item made of sticks of limestone or gypsum is a chalk stick used for writing on chalkboards.

Fungicides, sanitation, and ultraviolet light are ways to control zygomycota. The fungi in question respond positively to blue light whereas growth can be controlled by exposure to ultraviolet lights. They will be found in soil or on decaying animal or plant matter so proper ground-level cultivation and sanitation will be important.

Line is the left hole of an outlet. Neutral is the right, and ground is the upside-down semicircle. A live wire is a wire with current flowing through it. Because neutral doesn't have any current in it, but line does, you could say that line is live. This explains why that you can be shocked from touching just the line. You can't be by touching just the neutral or ground. Line to neutral is the most deadliest if it travels across you. Line to ground will tingle a lot, but it won't necessarily kill you because the current draw isn't nearly as much as line to neutral. But basically line is the most dangerous part of an outlet, so line or live, both are dangerous. :P Female Electricity Geeks will rule the world. Does this question matter? We will all die anyways XD but yeah. That's the gist of it.

P=VI P=power V=voltage I=current therefore current drawn is 5000/400=50/4=12.5 amperes

To calculate the fuse rating needed, use the formula: Fuse rating = (Power of appliance / Voltage of appliance) + 0.25. For the 2.5kW heater at 120V, the calculation is (2500W / 120V) + 0.25 = 20.83A. Therefore, you would use a 20A fuse for the 2.5kW heater at 120V.

Vinyl is considered a non-porous surface, which means that liquids typically cannot penetrate or be absorbed by it. This property makes vinyl easy to clean and maintain as well.

To melt ice in PVC pipes, first try using a hair dryer or heat gun to gently warm the pipe. Be cautious not to overheat the PVC as it can melt or become damaged. You can also wrap the frozen area with warm towels or pour hot water over it to help melt the ice gradually.

240V is much more effecient, and you can put more heaters on a 20 amp circuit than you can a 120V.

Baking soda and water paste is an effective and gentle solution for cleaning silver. Simply mix baking soda with water to make a paste, apply it to the silver, gently scrub, and then rinse thoroughly with water.

To prevent rust in a cast iron fire pit, you can season it with cooking oil to create a protective layer. Make sure to keep it dry when not in use and store it in a covered area to protect it from moisture. Regularly clean and re-season the fire pit to maintain its rust-resistant properties.

To reduce the smell of camphor, you can try airing out the space by opening windows and using fans to increase ventilation. Additionally, using scented candles, essential oils, or air fresheners can help mask the smell of camphor. Lastly, storing camphor in a sealed container when not in use can help contain its strong odor.

One option is to try using rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover on a cotton swab to dab at the marker stain. Test in an inconspicuous area first to ensure it doesn't damage the fabric. Another option is to use a mixture of vinegar and dish soap to help break down the marker stain before washing the garment.

Sharkbite fittings are designed to withstand high temperatures, including those from a propane torch. However, prolonged exposure to extreme heat can potentially damage the fittings. It is important to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for installation and avoid excessive heat exposure.

Yes, vinegar can be used to clean and remove oxidation from galvanized metal. You can dilute vinegar with water and use a soft cloth or sponge to gently scrub the metal surface. However, prolonged exposure to vinegar can cause further corrosion on galvanized metal, so it's important to rinse the surface thoroughly after cleaning.

A standard water line PVC pipe typically has a width (diameter) of either 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, or 1.5 inches.

There are many cleaning agents on grocery store shelves that take care of this problem. One home remedy is to use a mild bleach solution by mixing a small amount of common household bleach in a gallon of water. (The proportion of bleach to water is on the label.) Another is to use a rather strong mix of white vinegar and water. Apply to affected areas, scrub, then rinse and dry thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.

Note: Some molds can be extremely harmful to breathe. When cleaning mold or using cleaning solutions it is best to wear protective gloves and/or a respirator mask, and ventilate the area for your safety.

I was curious as to the exact definition of these porous and nonporous because every time I picked up a cleaning supply it would always mention something about whether the product could be used on one or how to treat the area differently depending on whether it was one versus the other.

Interestingly enough, a simple google search proved to be much more mystifying and arduous than I would have ever imagine because there was no straightforward answer and all the links characterizing porous v nonporous surfaces were mostly from scientific journals or .edu sites.

But to be as concise and brief as possible, from what I gathered, there are a wide array of factors and characteristics to consider for any given material to determine porosity but the main gist is:

Porous surfaces are anything that can be penetrated into beyond its outer surface due to either small or narrow spaces which allows absorption, low density, etc. It is porous, or not impermiable. Water, or any other liquid can pass through, for example.

Nonporous surfaces on the other hand tend to be thick, dense, and solid do that nothing can permeate it beyond its outer-most surface.

Examples of porous and nonporous materials:

Porous:

fabrics, unvarnished (unfinished) woods, cotton, carpeting, and unsealed tiles (depends on tile type but most need laminate)

Nonporous:

solid plastics, metal objects (stainless steel, aluminum, chrome, etc), glass of all forms, ceramic surfaces like dishes etc, varnished wood, laminate counters, granite, and vinyl