The most important part to watch for cleanliness in a hookah is the bowl. There is no more difference in the bowl of a hookah than it is with a bong or pipe. The only one being that a hookah bowl is bigger. After repetitive use, the hookah bowl will become caked with old tobacco matter. The more and more that it builds up, the harder it is to be able to smoke through it. It is a good thing to clean the bowl about once a week. Some of these are screw on but there are others where the bowl is completely attached to the hookah. If it unscrews, place the bowl in a sink full of bleach and hot water. Let it sit in the water for about 1 to 2 hours. This will allow the caked material to break up and allow it to be easier to clean. If it is attatched, simply use a rag soaked in bleach and water.

Now on to the hookah hoses. As everyone knows, the hookah gets its popularity due to the hoses that come from the center. The tips are usually made of either some kind of metal or plastic. At a hookah bar, you will be given changable plastic tips. If you are at home, again it is best to use your own tip. As far as metal tips go, again any kind of cleaning solution such as bleach and water will suffice. These tips can also store material so it is always a good thing to have a regular cleaning session, again about once a week.

When it comes to cleaning the hookah itself, any kind of metal cleaner will work. Though this will not have any effect on the smoking experience, keeping the hookah looking nice is always a good thing and hey you will get compliments.

In the end, you can go online or consult with a hookah bar about the proper ways to clean your hookah. It might just thank you for it in more ways than one.

Even though night guards are designed to help your teeth, they can cause bad breath if you do not clean them properly. How does a night guard get dirty? Well, your mouth is a pretty dirty place and bacteria can grow on your night guard if you do not clean it regularly. How do you clean a night guard? We will give you some tips on how to clean your night guard so your mouth and guard can stay fresh and clean.

Toothpaste and Toothbrush

You can keep your night guard fresh and clean by simply using your toothbrush and some toothpaste. You don’t need a whole lot of toothpaste to clean your guard, just a dime size amount will work. Work the toothpaste into all the crevasses using a circular motion. It is ok to use whitening toothpaste but only use a dime size and make sure to rinse the toothpaste off thoroughly. Once you are done brushing and rinsing your night guard you can either store it in its original container or you can wear it.

Peroxide Soda

To use this tip it is very important to follow all the steps so you don’t damage your night guard. Place your night guard into its original container and pour peroxide over your guard until it is just over the top of your guard. Leave your guard in the peroxide soak for about forty five minutes. After you take your night guard out of the peroxide soak, make sure to rinse your guard thoroughly. Inspect your night guard after you rinse it. If you see any food or dirt on your guard you can gently brush your guard with a soft bristle brush. Now that your night guard is clean your mouth will be nice and fresh.

Baking Soda

Baking soda is not just for baking but you can also clean a number of things with it, including your night guard. Simply sprinkle some baking soda onto your night guard and with your toothbrush and a little water, brush the baking soda into your night guard using a circular motion. Be sure not to add too much water to the baking soda. You only want to add enough water to the baking soda so that it is like a paste. Leave the baking soda on the night guard for about ten minutes and rinse thoroughly. Your night guard should be clean, fresh and ready to wear.

Your mouth is a pretty dirty place and keeping it clean is very important. Proper cleaning of your night guard can help keep your mouth clean and fresh. Using these few simple tips on how to clean your night guard can save you money on gum, mints and embarrassment.

If the blood stain is fresh and not had the opportunity to dry you should be able to get the stain out by simply washing the garment normally in cold water using regular detergent.

However, if for harder to remove stains, those that have already dried and had a chance to set, you can try using an oxygen based cleaner, such as Oxy Clean or peroxide. When using oxygen based cleaner use it like you would any other pretreatment. Wet the stained area with water and pour the product on the stain if it is a powder rub the area and let stand for a few minutes. You can repeat this several times if needed. I have also don this and with even tougher stains have placed the garment in a sink full of cold water and a scoop of cleaner for about one hour then wash normally. If you decide to use peroxide be careful as it may damage the material; it is best to dilute peroxide with water for a 50 percent solution. Another alternative to try is a stain remover such as Shout or Spray-n-Wash. Spray stained area let stand as recommended on the product and wash normally.

You may also try Dawn dish soap, the original product not the concentrated, the formula is different and does not seem to work the same. I have found it to be a wonderful organic stain remover. It is great at getting out bloodstains, grass stains and baby food. Just use it like a pretreatment rubbing the product into the stained area, let stand and wash normally. You can also hand wash the stained area with it prior to running through the normal wash cycle, to be certain that the stain is being removed prior to washing.

These are all possible methods for removing blood stains as well as other organically based stained. Some will cost a little more than others, and other are great for when you do not have items on hand or if you are into natural cleaning. What ever the case they can save you a lot of money by preventing ruined clothing.

Clean the Lines

When the beer line has dirt build-up, you have bigger problems than a glass of beer that will taste funny. Dirty kegerator lines cause bacteria, yeast and mold to develop, tainting the taste of your beer in addition to causing excessive foam when you tap a glass. One of the easiest ways to clean a line is to hand pump a cleaning solution through the line. You can also clean the line using pressurized CO2. Using either method, it’s important to first disconnect the keg coupler from the keg and rinse the line with clean water to remove any remaining beer. Then pump the cleaning solution through the line, allowing it to sit for a few minutes to loosen accumulated grime. Then rinse the line with clean water, making sure that all cleaning solution has been flushed out completely.

Clean Tapping Equipment

The kegerator’s coupler (the key that opens the keg) and faucet are additional breeding grounds for mold, beer stone and yeast, which will make the faucet action sluggish. Remove the faucet and coupler from your kegerator and soak them for several minutes in cleaning solution, then brush with a scrubbie to loosen any deposits. Check to see that there is nothing obstructing the faucet vent holes. Rinse both parts thoroughly in clean water prior to reattaching to the kegerator. If you want a smoother pour, try applying FDA-approved food grade lubricant to the coupler probe.

Check Pressure

Keep your kegerator’s CO2 pressure at 12-14 psi for most domestic beers. An incorrect CO2 level can diminish the taste of the beer. Too low CO2 pressure causes the beer to taste flat. If the CO2 pressure is too high, the beer will be too foamy, with an off-taste.

Set Proper Temperature

Test your kegerator’s temperature by filling a glass with water and allowing it to chill in the kegerator. Take the temperature reading and adjust your kegerator as needed so that your beer is stored between 36F and 38F. If beer is not kept at the proper cold temperature, it can spoil. Insert a thermometer into a freshly poured glass of beer to verify that your kegerator’s thermostat is working accurately.

Taking the time to clean your beer lines and tapping equipment, as well as checking the temperature and CO2 pressure, will keep every pour of draft beer refreshing and delicious.

Vacuum the Surface

The first method of cleaning an air hockey table is to vacuum the playing surface. Make sure the table is unplugged. You can use a strong household vacuum cleaner or a more powerful shop vac. This method will remove dust in the air holes. Locate the fan motor mounted underneath the air hockey table and aim the vacuum hose at it. Take a damp cloth and gently wipe the playing surface. Vacuum the bottoms of the goalie mallets too or replace the felt if needed.

Cloth and Polish

The second method of cleaning an air hockey table top is to arm yourself with a can of furniture polish and a lint free cloth. Spray directly onto the cloth and wipe the air hockey table gently. Car wax can be used, just apply with circular motions. Buff lightly with a clean cloth when dry. Polish the pucks to keep them slick and dirt free too.

Glass Cleaner

The third method of keeping an air hockey table clean is to spray a clean cloth with glass cleaner. Gently wipe the air hockey playing surface. Do a spot check in the corner of the table to be sure the cleaner won’t make colors bleed or fade. This is the fastest method and gives the tabletop a nice shine as well.

Protecting the Surface

The last method is to cover the air hockey table top after each use. Thick plastic sheeting cut to size works well. You could also use a light weight plywood cut to size and sanded smooth. Plywood covers are easier to handle when cut into two equal sections. Install cheap handles on the plywood and it becomes that much easier to lift the covers on and off. Plexi glass also works in the same way as plywood. You could even drape a tablecloth over the air hockey table to keep it clean as well. Avoid the temptation to clutter the air hockey table with things. You want the surface to remain ready to play.

Using any of these four methods of vacuuming, polishing, wiping, and covering your air hockey table will help keep it in good shape for those good times.

Water

This is a simple, but long process. Place the sand dollars in a bucket of water and leave it in about 10 minutes, or until the water turns brown. Dump out the brown water and replace it with fresh, clean water. Place the sand dollar back into the bucket. Keeping repeating these steps over and over until the water you put the sand dollar into no longer turns brown. This will clean the sand dollar but it won’t turn it brilliant white, for that you need bleach.

Bleach and Water

Soak the sand dollars in a bucket of 3 parts water and 1 part bleach. Leave them in this solution for about 5 to 8 minutes. It’s best to let them air dry outside, but if this is not possible, put them somewhere breezy inside to dry. If your sand dollars are not white after the fist soaking, then soak them again, but not too many times. This will cause their structure to weaken

Use a Brush

The longest, and least labor intensive, way to clean a sand dollar is by brushing off any particles that may be on them and letting them sit for many months. The sand dollar will naturally whiten this way. This can be a neat activity for kids to do in the winter time. Every day a child can check and see how much whiter their sand dollar has become!

Once the cleaning process has ended the last step is to harden your sand dollar. All you need are equal parts water and white glue. Mix the two ingredients together, brush the mixture over the sand dollar, and let it dry.

Salt and Vinegar Technique

Mix ½ cup of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of salt in a small bowl. Let the penny sit for up to 5 minutes. Rinse with warm water and dry with a clean cloth. Repeat with the solution until all pennies are clean. If the solution starts to look dirty and doesn’t work as well, dispose of it and start a new batch.

Taco Sauce

Although some brands of taco sauce are mentioned more than others, they all work the same way. Apply a layer of taco sauce to the penny and let it sit for a few minutes. Rinse with warm water and dry with a clean cloth. The main ingredients of taco sauce are vinegar and water, so this is really a simplified version of the salt and vinegar technique. Don’t forget to ask for extra taco sauce the next time you make a taco run!

Pencil Eraser

Rubbing a penny with a clean pencil eraser will buff away unwanted dirt and grime. If you have a lot of pennies to clean, consider using a motorized eraser. These small tools can be found at a local drafting shop. If you can’t find one, don’t worry. A regular pencil eraser works just as well. It will just require a little more elbow grease.

Steel Wire Brush

If damage to the penny is of concern to you, the steel wire brush method should be avoided at all costs. If, however, you are simply to hand over a dirty penny to the local cashier, this method will work fine. Attach the wire brush attachment to a Dremel tool and buff the penny until it has reached the desired shine. A less harmful twist on this method is a soft bristled tooth brush. It will take a little more time and effort but will cause less damage than the wire brush.

Clean, Shiny Pennies

Once you have mastered how to clean a penny, you may use the same methods to clean the other coins jingling in your pockets. Cleaning a collectible coin is not recommended because it may take away from the value or even damage the coin.

Clean After Each Use

It’s important to clean your pool table after each individual playing session has ended. This is because cue chalk used during play sheds particles which work their way into the cloth’s weave and interferes with the even playing surface essential for a good game. With a hand-held whisk broom, move the dust accumulated on the table toward the foot rail, eventually pushing all the dust into the corner pockets which can then be wiped clean using a damp cloth. Remove any dust residue from the rails using a damp cloth and keep the table covered in between use to prevent dust build-up.

Regular Maintenance

At least on a monthly basis, run a hand-held vacuum cleaner along the felt of the pool table in addition to cleaning out each of the pockets. Using a commercial grade pool table cleaner, apply the solution to the felt and leave on for about 60 seconds to remove deeply embedded grime or dirt. Using a clean dry cloth, remove all the cleaner from the pool table felt. Remember to clean the wooden legs of the table with a good wood polish and clean around any areas in which the balls come into contact. Keep your pool balls in good condition and clean from oil and dirt by wiping with a clean cloth whenever they fall to the ground during a playing session. On a regular basis, wash the balls with warm soapy water or clean with a rag and furniture polish.

Removing Spills and Stains

Although drinks should never be placed on or near the cloth itself, occasional spills of liquid can happen. The tight weave of quality pool table cloth will prevent the liquid from seeping into the table, but it is important to blot up the spill as quickly as possible using an absorbent paper towel or clean cloth. Blot up all the liquid possible, taking care not to rub the cloth. Then using a clean cloth, wet the area of the spill with clean water and continue blotting until the cloth comes up damp with no color of the spilled liquid.

Keeping your pool table cloth clean and well maintained will ensure years of playing enjoyment.

Inside your Zippo

To clean the inside of your Zippo, you’ll need nothing more than a cotton swap or pipe cleaner and a bit of lighter fluid. Pull your Zippo from its outer case. Pour a bit of the lighter fluid on the swap or pipe cleaner and carefully clean inside and all around the lighter mechanism. No lighter fluid? Don’t worry, rubbing alcohol or kerosene work wonders too.

Outside your Zippo

Many Zippos have a nickel or brass case. Typically, most clickers use cleaners like Zilvo or Brasso to shine up the outside cases. But in a pinch, you can also use nail polish remover and rub your Zippo case with a clean, cotton sheet. Just make certain the polish remover is acetone free and rinse your case in warm water after the cleaning.

Lighting Problems

Most of the time a Zippo fails to light, the problem can be traced to a dirty flint wheel, the lighter part that moves up and down. This problem is easily remedied. While your Zippo is still apart, grab some canned air, the kind you use to clean your computer keyboard. Stick the air nozzle down by the wheel and spray. This should remove any debris.

The Zippo reputation was cemented on battlefields and in the outback. It quickly became known as the lighter that works, no matter what. On the off chance you’ve followed the tips in How to Clean a Zippo, and your lighter still doesn’t work, just know that Zippo lighters are guaranteed for life. The manufacturer will always accept a return and repair or replace your lighter.

Superglue’s Worst Enemy

Acetone, which is found in nail polish remover, is the most effective way to remove superglue. It can, however, cause damage to some fabrics and laminated or varnished surfaces. The key to removing superglue with acetone is to be patient and work with caution. If you choose to use acetone, start off using a small amount and add more as needed. On hard surfaces, the acetone will soften the glue and you should be able to scrape or sand it off. For clothing, scrub using an old toothbrush.

Removing Superglue from Skin

Acetone can be used on skin, but there are some areas, such as the lips, where it should not be used. If using acetone to get your fingers unstuck, be sure to gently peel the glue away rather than pulling. For areas such as the lips, or if you would prefer not to use acetone, soak the area in warm soapy water to soften the glue. Then, work to gently peel or roll the glue away.

Non-Acetone Friendly Surfaces

If you’ve managed to spill superglue on a surface that would be damaged by acetone, such as plastic or varnished wood, you may be able to scrape the hardened glue off. Use a razor blade to carefully peel up the glue. Once the majority has been removed, try soaking the remaining glue in warm soapy water. When the glue has softened, scrub it off layer by layer. This process may need to be repeated.

Unfortunately, there are times when superglue cannot be removed without severely damaging the surface it is stuck to. In order to effectively remove superglue from delicate furniture pieces, refinishing may be necessary. Delicate fabrics, such as silk, typically cannot be cleaned. In addition, while superglue can safely be removed from skin, it is best to seek medical attention to remove it from delicate areas such as the eye.