Once upon a time, when I was about 16, my stepmom paid me $20 to clean and wash her car. Because she actually hated doing it herself that much. Me? I kind of like cleaning cars, although you’d never be able to tell by looking at my Saturn. But that’s what makes it so satisfying: once every year or two, I thoroughly clean something that thoroughly needed cleaning. And that just feels good. What doesn’t feel good is learning that cleaning and washing a car is, almost by definition, an environmentalist’s nightmare. All that water; all those chemicals; all those poor aquatic creatures living near where the storm drains empty into the river. So this year, when it came time to give the car a bath, I did some research and learned how to clean a car using only nontoxic everyday household products. And to save water, I resisted getting entranced by the ripples in the water flowing over the hood. Turns out, cleaning a car the environmentally friendly way can also mean cleaning it the inexpensive, efficient way.
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Without question, the worst thing about cleaning the bathroom is removing soap scum. And unfortunately, it needs to be done. The stuff is not only disgustingly ugly, it’s also an embarrassing testament to your lack of cleanliness. It really shouldn’t be embarrassing, but it is. Most people actually have good excuses for not cleaning soap scum. Sometimes it was already there when they moved in. sometimes they have six kids and the stuff builds up before before you have the chance to combat it. And sometimes people just don’t have the time to clean soap scum from shower doors, showers, and tubs. Soap scum, if it’s been left for long enough, is unbelievably hard and has a stubborn streak to match. Through years of having the misfortune of moving into apartments where the prior tenants were slobs, I have successfully learned the fine art of cleaning soap scum. I’ve also learned how to do it without the use chlorine products or TSP. If you want to learn how to remove soap scum safely and effectively, check out this article.
Nasal congestion can hamper your quality of life in many ways. First of all, not being able to breathe clearly can lead to poor moods and grumpiness. Grumpy or not, congestion also interferes with work, both mental and physical. What’s more, without a clean nose, you’ll undoubtedly be forced to mouth breathe. And mouth breathers are (unfortunately) widely considered to be subhuman in our society. Also, you’ll probably never have sex with someone once they have seen your nose goblins. Ok…you’re horrified enough already. You want to know how to clean your nose. Well, there are many ways to dispatch snot and defeat boogers without the use of your index finger. There are saline nasal irrigation products, neti pots, OTC drugs, and natural treatments like eucalyptus oil . Learn about these and more in my latest article.
First of all, cymbal cleaning is completely a matter of preference. Many great drummers are content to let their cymbals develop a deep, dark tarnish. This happens to cymbals when they are exposed to air or moisture. Tarnish actually protects metal. Some percussionists get rid of the tarnish for cosmetic reasons. They want to shine on stage; it’s part of the presentation. Others believe that shiny, clean cymbals emit a sharper, more resonant sound suited for heavier music. Whatever your reasons are, you can learn how to clean cymbals by reading my latest article. I cover commercial cymbal cleaners, common metal polishes, as well as natural, homemade metal cleaners. You’ll also find tips for cymbal care, maintenence, and storage. Follow any link to see how it’s done.
Nothing can bring me back to my childhood quicker than the phrase “clean your room.” As children, cleaning our rooms is just about the worst thing our parents can ask us to do, save brushing our teeth or taking a bath. Why do children hate to do these things? Is it simply because these tasks are not fun? Maybe, or perhaps it truly is a rare and pure form of torture that only children are aware of, the pain of which is numbed with time. I still hate cleaning. But now, I also enjoy the benefits of walking barefoot around my house without getting little bits of shit stuck to them. And I have cats. When I vacuum, I enter into a Zen-like trance and I transcend my conscious reality. Especially when I chase the cats around with the vacuum cleaner. My point is that cleaning your room will most likely never be all that fun. Like an irritating family member, cleaning must be entertained frequently enough to keep up appearances. That doesn’t mean we have to enjoy it. But we should try. If you choose to continue reading this article, I think you will find the advice helpful and perhaps a little humorous. Especially the part about your mom.
Microfiber is perhaps the best fabric to hit the market since…cotton? Okay, okay, I don’t mean to get carried away here. But really, microfiber is pretty fantastic stuff. We have microfiber couches, microfiber sofas, microfiber towels and all sorts of other microfiber products. The only problem with it, is that you have to be very careful when it comes to cleaning microfiber. If you don’t wash microfiber properly, be it your rags or your couch, you can very easily ruin it or at the very least make it ugly. And since the stuff isn’t exactly cheap, this is a bad thing. So, with all the new and different microfiber products hitting stores of late, I decided it was high time to write an article on how to wash microfiber. And here it is. If you need to learn a little something about washing microfiber (be it microfiber furniture or microfiber cloths) then please, check out my article How to Clean Microfiber.
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 up in the bottom of the thing and enough grease coating the walls to lubricate a whole army of Tin Men. Luckily, remembering how to clean a grill is like…well…that whole bike thing. It’s simple. It doesn’t take terribly long either. Which is fantastic since I got to my brother’s house about 30 minutes before sunset. That gave me just barely enough time for grill cleaning. You will see by the procession of pictures in this article that I was rapidly running out of light. Needless to say, I was a little rushed and could have done a better job had I gotten there about a half an hour earlier. But my real reason for being there that day was to teach you the best way to clean a grill. The steps for cleaning a grill that are found in this article are laid out clearly and will tell you exactly what you need to know for grill cleaning.
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 it looks, and work to keep it looking that way. Cleaning siding is one of the most important things you can do to keep your pad looking nice on the outside. If you’re looking for how to clean vinyl siding, how to clean aluminum siding, how to clean steel siding, how to clean wood siding, or how to clean siding of any other type, check out this article. You’ll be surprised to see that there is one particular method for washing siding that will work to wash siding of practically any kind. Aside from the aforementioned method (you’ll have to click here to see what it is), you will also find in this article some advise on pressure washing siding and power washing siding. If you’re ready to clean house siding, check out my article, How to Clean Siding.
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 know how to clean steel properly you can cause damage to, or even destroy whatever steel you sought to clean. This is especially true of carbon steel items like many blades and cast iron. You even need to be careful when cleaning steel of other alloyic compositions such as stainless steel. In most cases, cleaning steel of the stainless variety is pretty easy, however, if you’re not careful, you can easily scratch or mar it. So, if you’re looking to know how to clean steel (not to be confused with how to clean steal) properly, please, take a little time to read this article.
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. So I’ll tell you. I’m proud because my ass is cleaner than yours. That’s right. Over the last several years I’ve been on a quest of sorts. I’ve been questing after the most efficient and best way to clean colon goo from your body. There’s no doubt about it, once you know how to cleanse your colon, and put that knowledge into practice, you will feel healthier as well as better about yourself. So, if you want to learn about cleansing the colon and colon detoxification so you too can have a cleaner ass than those around you, then please, read my article. It is very cleverly titled How to Clean Your Colon and will teach you about colon cleansers, natural colon cleaning, and colonic irrigation methods such as high colonics, enemas, and colon hydrotherapy.
