The Pegasus band of faucets uses a single handle to control either one side (hot or cold water) or both sides of your water system. The handle can break or sustain damage because of corrosion and hard water stains. If this happens, the best answer is not cleaning it but replacing it.
Find a replacement handle that matches your faucet model and simply install the new handle. It requires no plumbing skill at all, just a basic knowledge of the simplest of tools and about 15 minutes of your time.
Tape can leave behind an adhesive on glass that is tricky to remove. The longer it has been there, and the higher the temperature, the more difficult it can be to remove. There are several products on the market, as well as home remedies, that can help you remove this stubborn adhesive.
Things You Will Need + Cotton balls Rubbing alcohol Terry cloth WD-40 Dissolver, such as Goo Gone Soak a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and apply to the adhesive.
Grilling with charcoal adds a distinct flavor to foods. Unfortunately, after laying the charcoal bricks in the grill, you may accidentally wipe your hands across your shirt or pants, transferring the charcoal dust and leaving a stain. Treat charcoal stains quickly so they do not permanently mar your clothes.
Remove charcoal stains with heavy duty laundry detergent. Stretch the fabric out on a hard surface. Gently scrape any loose charcoal from the garment with a butter knife.
If you have discovered a damaged electrical wire or cable, you probably already understand the need to repair it. Damaged electrical wiring will not perform its intended task. Depending on the extent of the damage, you can most likely repair damaged wiring yourself as long as a few safety precautions are followed. Remember that electrical wires have only one core, while cables have multiple wires inside a single sheath.
Stainless steel appliances bring a classy look to any kitchen. However, their smooth surface shows fingerprints and smudges far faster than appliances constructed from textured materials.
Stainless steel requires regular cleaning to reduce the appearance of smudges. To remove marks and grime from stainless steel appliances, you can utilize traditional methods, such as the use of a vinegar and water solution, or sanitize and clean simultaneously by using a steam cleaner.
Army combat uniforms require diligent care to keep them from being damaged, faded or worn out before their time, but it is possible. Although the updating of the uniforms cut the expense of dry cleaning, it added to the laundry chores of every household.
Close all loop fasteners to prevent snags, and turn the uniform inside out before washing.
Treat all stains before washing the uniform. Soak uniforms stained with coffee in a detergent and warm water solution for 20 minutes; and for oil stains, use dish detergent and water.
Shop Vac manufactures a 16-gallon model capable of cleaning wet and dry messes. Depending on the model you have, the process of emptying it may vary. For dry contents, you should always remove the tank lid to empty it. For wet contents, your 16-gallon Shop Vac may have a drain cap that you can remove for easier dumping.
Shop Vac Without Tank Drain Turn off the 16-gallon Shop Vac and unplug it from the outlet.
Many Kenmore refrigerators have a water and ice dispenser located on the front of the door panel. The mechanism is controlled by a switch which, when pressed, delivers a jet of cold water into the glass held beneath the nozzle. The switch is prevented from working when the child lock is active or the mechanism is dirty. Troubleshooting the water dispenser switch will resolve and fix the most common problems.
Distressing a rocking chair will give it a vintage, warm appearance. You do this by applying coats of paint of different colors, and then removing enough of the top coat to let the bottom show through in areas that would be naturally worn with use. You can distress used furniture as well as new.
Distress naturally worn parts of the rocking chair. Paint a coat of latex primer on unfinished wood, or oil-based primer if you will be painting over used furniture.
Despite how much time we spend on our mattresses, they seldom need to be cleaned. Feather beds are much the same. Don't be tempted to stick your feather bed in the washing machine -- most manufacturers recommend dry-cleaning only. Meanwhile, keep your feather bed fresh and clean with a regular maintenance protocol.
A young man sleeping in his bed. Protecting your Feather Bed Look after your feather bed properly to keep cleaning to a minimum.