Archive for June, 2009

If you have ever done any roofing work at all, then you know what it feels like to have tar stuck to your skin. Interestingly enough you can even get tar on your skin at the beach. For those of you who know this feeling, then you also know how defeating...

How to Clean a Zippo

June 27, 2009 | In: Miscellaneous

It doesn’t happen very often, but occasionally even the rugged Zippo needs a little TLC. But when Zippos stop clicking, clickers (as loyal Zippo fans are known) don’t worry too much, and not just because they have several spares on standby. One...

How to Clean a Bike Chain

June 26, 2009 | In: Bikes

A common way to clean a bike chain is to remove it from the bike, soak it in solvent, and then scrub the chain This method has been used for a long time as the years have changed more and more ways are used to clean bike chains. Most people don't pay much...

This article is not about keeping your children clean. Yes, we like to think of our children as home-made dishwashers, but to those who have purchased mechanical dishwashers made by Kenmore, GE, or Maytag, just to name a few. I will discuss some unique...

How to Clean a Grill

June 24, 2009 | In: Appliances

Nobody likes to clean in the summer time, which is probably why our grill racks more often than not end up covered with burned-on, black sticky gook. We tell ourselves it all burns off when we cook, but every now and then it's time to face the fact we...

Does your Trumpet ever get filled with spit and isn't as shiny as it was when you first got it? When you have a performance or have people over and your trumpet doesn't look its best? How embarrassing! Well, here are a few ways to change that...

How to Clean an Iron

June 22, 2009 | In: Clothing

You have spent countless hours behind the ironing board with your mother/father as they taught you the finer points to pressing your blouses and shirts. Yet, during all that time spent pressing and re-pressing do you recall ever being told when and how...

How to Clean a Wedding Ring

June 17, 2009 | In: Jewelry

Most of us wear our wedding rings on a daily basis as a symbol of our vows to our partner. Very romantic, but frequent wear can cause dirt and grime to build up, making the rings dull and unsightly. Here are a few ways clean these precious rings and keep...

A plasma screen television is a big investment. To keep it looking its best and for optimum performance, you'll want to keep it clean and free of dust and other kinds of soil. The first step is to check the owner's manual to make sure that any products...

Marble is a beautiful natural building material that requires just a little bit of extra care to keep it looking great and to avoid staining and etching. With proper cleaning, your marble countertops can stay looking new and lustrous for years. Clean...