Washing or drying a bra with other bright colored garments can cause it to become stained with dyes from the other fabrics. Clothing dye stains can ruin a bra’s appearance, especially if the dyes are extremely discernable on the bra.
Improperly laundering colored garments can cause dyes to transfer onto bras. Promptly treat clothing dye stains before they permeate fabric fibers and become increasingly strenuous to remove. If neglected, clothing dyes can permanently stain a bra.
The walls of your basement are probably made of rough concrete. This makes for a sturdy and durable foundation for the rest of your home but isn't exactly visually appealing. Finishing your rough concrete walls could involve painting them or applying a few coats of concrete stain.
Smooth rough concrete. Neither of these options should be considered until you first sand the walls smooth. Paint and stain will look only as good as the surface they cover.
Privacy issues can challenge you, whether you are at home or outside enjoying a day at a state park. Perhaps you want to protect your modesty or avoid offending someone else's sensibilities. A tarp can provide instant privacy in your backyard, at poolside, on the beach or while camping.
Outdoor Single-Wall Divider Besides a little shade, a tarp provides at least an illusion of privacy. Step 1 Find a spot 4 to 6 feet longer and wider than the area you wish to screen.
Coffee and tea are powerful staining agents. Depending on the surface to which they attach themselves, the mark can be permanent, difficult to remove, or a mild inconvenience.
Things You Will Need + Soft scrub cleanser with bleach Sponge Bleach Water Locate the cause of the stain. If you are staining your porcelain sink because you are pouring coffee or tea into, you might want to reconsider the practice.
Cleaning septic tank drain lines is a huge hassle. Most people know that there are certain chemicals that cannot be used in septic lines, but don’t know what those chemicals are. Others have issues determining whether the problem is beyond chemical repair, calling into question the need for drain pipe replacement.
Whatever the case, there are a few things that you can do in order to maintain clean drain lines—and, if they clog, try a couple of unclogging techniques on your own.
Nickel cadmium batteries, also known as "nicad" batteries, are considered toxic and cannot be disposed of in regular trash. The chemicals inside will leach out into landfills if thrown out in regular trash, poisoning the landfill area.
Recycle your nicad batteries. They must be disposed of in a safe, environmental and ethical manner--something that won't take much time at all.
Call 800-8-BATTERY. They will give you the nearest nicad recycling center near you.
Slate tile lends a rustic, natural beauty to the home, and comes in a wide range of colors to fit any decor. While this material offers the strength and density typically associated with natural stone products, maintaining its rich coloring requires regular maintenance and care. In addition to everyday cleaning to remove dirt and dust, slate may also require more aggressive treatment to remove ugly lime deposits and other mineral stains.
Undermount sinks provide a clean, modern and professional dimension to your kitchen because they fit under the countertop and have no rim. This seamless style is also easy to clean up, since all the crumbs sweep right into the sink. Whether you can install one in your existing counter is another matter that depends largely on which type of countertop you currently own.
Granite Counters If you already have a granite countertop installed on your cabinets, you can install an undermount sink.
ProFlo jetted tubs are a nice addition to any home and usually add resale value if properly cared for. All ProFlo whirlpool models are made from acrylic and therefore can scratch easily. In addition, owners must be mindful of keeping not just the tub basin clean, but also the jets.
If not cleaned correctly, a bather may notice black grime floating around after turning them on. Although you should follow the manufacturer directions that came with your tub for proper care and cleaning, most ProFlo jetted tubs can be cared for in the following manner:
Converting a shed to a greenhouse involves careful demolition, planning a possible move and a few redesign considerations.
A small, unused or unneeded but sound shed can give your plants an early start, if you convert it to a greenhouse. Basically, a shed's bones or skeletal framework isn't much different -- if at all -- from that of its warm, humid, seed-starting counterpart. This is a relatively involved undertaking, but a few general guidelines can get you thinking about the transformation.