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How to Clean Wood Walls
Wood walls can be a challenge to clean, as wood does not do well if it gets wet. You may have wood walls in your home that are dusty or dirty and wonder how you can clean them without damaging them. To clean wood walls, you can try dry dusting them. You c...
How to Clean a Stainless Steel Cooktop
Cleaning a stainless steel cooktop is an important part of kitchen maintenance. Usually, cleaning is as simple as wetting a sponge with soapy water and wiping the cooktop down. For more serious cleaning, however, you might have to resort to a baking sod...
How to Clean Grease Off Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is a tremendous tool. Many commercial settings use stainless steel products, but the resistance to moisture and bacteria means you can get a lot of value out of these products at home, too. Stainless steel appliances are easy to clean, ben...
How to Clean Your Tongue Without Gagging
While you can improve your oral health and reduce bad breath by properly and regularly cleaning your tongue, doing so can be an unpleasant challenge if you have a strong gag reflex. If you need to reduce gagging while cleaning your tongue with a brush or...
How to Clean Mineral Deposits
Water with a lot of calcium, magnesium and other minerals can accumulate on surfaces in your kitchen, bathroom and appliances. The calcium and magnesium in your tap water will wear down your faucet filter and lead to poor water flow. Your tub, showerhead...
How to Increase Urination
Having a weak, slow flow or having trouble urinating can be uncomfortable and concerning. You probably want to increase urination if you’re not urinating often, can only urinate a little bit at a time, or are having trouble urinating at all. Most people u...
How to Start a Sewing Machine
Sewing machines do vary a bit from model to model, so if you happen to have your manual handy, you may want to check that out -- it will likely have more specific instructions tailored to your particular machine. If you don't have your manual, though, it'...
See Messages from Non‐Friends on Facebook Messenger: Mac/PC
Did you know that Facebook Messenger filters your messages so you only see the ones sent by friends? If a non-friend messages you, they go to "Message Requests" instead of your inbox. This helps reduce spam that you see and reduces the chances that people...
How to Groom a Senior Cat
As cats get older, they groom themselves less, leading to hair mats, skin irritation, and odor. Senior cats often need assistance with grooming to stay healthy. Maintaining a regular grooming schedule for your senior cat will also it leads a long and hap...
How to Log Out on Facebook Messenger on a PC or Mac
This wikiHow teaches you how to sign out from Facebook Messenger (accessible via Messenger.com) on your computer.
How to Clean Up Gasoline
There are few types of spills more dreaded than gasoline. Not only is the liquid both toxic and highly flammable, it also creates a slippery mess and can leave behind a persistent odor that if not addressed can linger almost indefinitely. When dealing wit...
How to Start a Boiler
Home boilers heat fluid, in most cases water, to provide warmth during the cold months. During warm months, boilers are turned off to save fuel and electricity. Prep your boiler for startup when cold weather comes by checking for leaks and filling the wat...
How to Stop Your Cat from Attacking Your Dog
Cats and dogs both make great pets and can become the best of friends when they share a home; however, sometimes tension can develop between the two. If your cat keeps attacking your dog, it can cause stress for the whole family. There are several reasons...
2 Simple Ways to Format Text Into Code on Discord
Do you want to share a code snippet in a Discord chat? There's an easy way to format any type of text to make it look like code rather than plain text. You'll just need to encase your text with back-ticks (`) to use Discord's chat formatting. This wikiHow...
How to Feed a Diabetic Cat
Cats with diabetes can remain healthy with the right diet and lifestyle. Managing your cat’s diet will ensure your cat’s diabetes does not get worse or become a more serious health condition. To feed a diabetic cat, start by selecting food that is appropr...
How to Clean a Cast Iron Tub
Cast iron bathtubs are a stylish and vintage addition to anyone's bathroom. Cast iron tubs are typically covered in a coat of porcelain enamel, which is fused to the cast iron itself. While cast iron is incredibly durable, the enamel coating it is typical...