Monthly Archives: November 2009

How to Clean a Grill

I gave myself a lesson in cleaning a grill the other night. My grill, that is being babysat by my brother since I can’t have it at my apartment, hadn’t been cleaned in at least three years. And let me tell you, it was ugly. There were at least two inches of charred crap that had built [...]

How to Clean Siding

It doesn’t matter if you’re 25 years old or 95 years old, owning your own home is an accomplishment you should be proud of. In most cases, that house will be your most valuable possession. And in all cases, you’ll need to take care of it. You should be proud of your house, the way [...]

How to Clean Steel

Steel is an extremely important part of our everyday lives. We’re surrounded by the stuff. We’ve got steel pots, steel pans, steel appliances, steel cars, steel grills, steel sculptures, steel this, steel that, and holy crap. It’s everywhere. And it’s dirty. For most situations, cleaning steel is pretty easy. The only problem is that if you don’t [...]

How to Clean Your Colon

While I’m well aware that colon cleaning isn’t among the world’s most savory of conversation topics, as one who suffers from IBS, I know a little something about how to cleanse the colon, and I’d like to tell you about it. The truth is, I’m proud of this knowledge. And do you know why? Of course you don’t. [...]

How to Clean a Shower Head

      
You’re awake, but you allow your alarm to grow more and more alarming. To stay under the covers would be best, but you know that’s not possible. Finally, the promise of a nice warm shower wills you from your bed. Usually you enter and leave the bathroom without being conscious of much, [...]

How to Clean a Bowl

     
If you want to learn how to clean a bowl, you’re either pretty new to smoking pot or you’ve been smoking joints and eating brownies. Bowls, pipes, and bongs are great, efficient ways to enjoy marijuana; however, the marijuana resin that builds up in such pieces can be vexing. It ruins the taste. It [...]

How to Clean a Laptop

As I’m sure you’ve experienced, laptop cleaning is one of the more neglected chores. Sometimes you’re away from home, really need to check something on the internet, and all that’s available to you is your buddy’s dirty ass porn machine. You know damn well you don’t want to touch the thing, but hey, what other choice is [...]

How to Clean a Drain

    
Commercial drain cleaners like Drano are the most dangerous, toxic chemicals commonly found in homes. Awareness of the toxicity of such products has in part spurned the demand for safer, natural cleaning products and strategies. In this article you can learn how to clean a drain – whether it smells or is clogged – [...]

How to Clean Metal

If you want to learn how to clean metal, first you must identify what kind of metal you’ll be cleaning. There are many different types and each has its quirks. Stainless steel can be stained. Cast iron cookware hates soap and sometimes requires seasoning. Brass and copper form a protective tarnish, and removing this may [...]

How to Clean a Garbage Disposal

     
When I was young, my brother and I used to play a fun game. One of us would stand next to the sink with one hand in the garbage disposal. The other would stand against the opposite wall, and at a time of their choosing they would dash for the switch. The trick was [...]