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How can I remove stains from my carpet?
The key to spot removal is getting to the spot as soon as possible. If the carpet is new or has a sufficient protector on it, all you need is some water to take the spot right out. If that doesn’t work here are some suggestions to use for carpet cleaners.Are chemical drain cleaners safe for household pipes?
Most household drain cleaners are safe for your pipes, but Rosie doesn’t use the ones that contain corrosive chemicals. If your pipes are old, harsh chemicals like lye, hydrochloric acid and trichloroethane can do more harm than good. They also can kill the beneficial bacteria that your septic system needs to operate properly. Here are some alternatives to drain cleaners.How do I clean hard-to-reach areas?
Look up and look underneath, and you’ll find plenty of dirt, dust and grime. Make this the year you clean hard-to-reach areas on a regular basis so filth doesn’t built up. Take a look at these neglected areas of the home:How can I remove limescale from my faucets?
If your kitchen and bathroom faucets have collected a scaly white residue around the rims, Arizona’s hard water has formed limescale in your plumbing system. It’s an ugly, hardened mess, but it’s pretty easy to clean off. All you’ll need is some white vinegar.Why do I need to clean my dryer vent?
An uncleaned dryer vent can catch your house on fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that lint-filled dryer vents cause 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and at least 10 injuries every year. When it the last time you checked your dryer vent?How can I remove nail polish that spilled on my wood floor?
If you’ve spilled nail polish on your finished wood floor, you’re probably going to remove part of that finish when you remove the nail polish.See full lists of FAQs
Catch Rosie and Romey Saturday mornings on their call-in home improvement radio show on all things related to your house, home, castle or cabin. Below are a few clips from shows that covered house cleaning.
Ken (1:40 into segment) My dryer vent seems to be clogged because the clothes are not drying. Should I be cleaning my dryer vent? May 16th, 2009 Archive Page
Joe (3:10 into segment) What is the odor-eliminating drain treatment product Rosie recommends? November 15th, 2008 Archive Page
Hattie (1:21 into segment) How do I clean, patch and restore my 10-year-old grout? May 31st, 2008 Archive Page
Rosie - Commentary (0:53 into segment) The basics of cleaning hard to reach places. May 31st, 2008 Archive Page
Radio show archives and show times.
Dealing with ten messes on your property
Your house guests will never do the white-glove test behind your refrigerator or in your dryer vent—and so you probably rarely clean those places. This year, include those often-ignored spots in your spring cleaning ritual. You’ll have a healthier home if you do.Read article on ten projects for spring cleaning.