Yes, you should always wash new clothes before you put them on. Depending on the person, new clothing sometimes has contents on them that cause rashes and irritation of the skin, so washing them washes those things away that way you won't have discomfort.

Hi Michael! My suggestion would be to look up the manufacturers website, there might be a page for replacement parts and/or diagrams. If not, there should be a contact number for the manufacturer.

Fabreze works wonders ! Or try burning a scented candle for a few hours to sweeten the smell in your house. But, Fabreze works the best! They even have candles too.

There are a few methods you can try to remove limescale from tricky areas of a toilet bowl, but the most common is through the use of commercial cleaning products.  A few examples of limescale removal products are Viakal, Lime Away and Harpic.

• Some people have some success in removing … Read more

Our schools need to be thoroughly cleaned because unfortunately schools are a breeding ground for germs, and it is important to stop the spread of germs as quickly as possible.

Cleaning must happen on a daily basis, and I have listed some of the most important cleaning activities needed in order to maintain a … Read more

Cleanliness is the concept of being clean.

This can be applied to all aspects of life, including:

• Personal hygiene
  

In essence, the state of being bodily 'clean'. This means taking daily showers, making sure that your hair is washed frequently, brushing your teeth, using appropriate washing products to ensure maximum sanitation and keeping … Read more

DVR-MS (Digital Video Recording- MicroSoft) is a legacy file type used by Windows in older versions of Windows Media Centre. The same file types are now called .wtv files (Windows Recorded TV). Any PC using Windows Vista and beyond will use .wtv, but essentially it is the same file type.

In terms of converting the file … Read more

Here's a list of the most common metals and how best to clean them:

• Cast Iron - If you want to clean cast iron, I strongly advise you against soap and water, as it will rust very easily. 
  
  One method you could use is to rub the object with salt and then a light layer … Read more

If you've lost the manual for your Kenmore 158 sewing machine, don't panic, as there are plenty of people online ready to help. 

Try homeappliance.manualsonline.com; even if they don't have your particular model's manual, they can still help you out.

Removing ink stains can be tricky as unfortunately lino does tend to stain easily. However, I do have some suggestions which will, hopefully, work.

• The first thing to try is hairspray. I know it sounds crazy, but it does work.
• Pure alcohol is another good one too - try to use vodka as there is no … Read more

Bed sheets should be changed once a week ideally, though there are people who leave them for a month between changing. There is no rule, but you run less risk of getting ill if you keep sheets clean and hygienic.

Yes Diurex water pills may help to get the marijuana out of your system but it depends on how long ago you smoked as it can remain in your system for some time.

Marijuana takes between 3 and 30 days to leave your system, depending on how often you smoke. If you smoke excessively it … Read more

I will admit that a stain from a berry such as a mulberry is not the easiest to remove, but it can be done!

Luckily the stain is on a piece of clothing made from cotton.This is a good thing because the fabric is quite durable, so there are quite a few tricks you can try … Read more

There are a few things you can try to get lithium grease off clothing, but none of them are completely guaranteed to work.  Nevertheless, here are your best bets, in my opinion:

1. You could try a product called Spot Shot.  It's a carpet stain remover, but has been used by many as a way to remove … Read more

To remove highlighter pen from your carpet (or fabric) there are several steps you will need to take. 

For the purpose of simplicity, I will direct you as if you are cleaning your carpet, but the same principle can be applied to fabric (although I suggest putting a clean cloth underneath the … Read more

In answer to your question about how to get ballpoint pen ink out of your polyester shirt, you will be delighted to know there are several methods to do so.

1.          - Lay your shirt down on a flat surface

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I always have cleaned it with fresh lemon juice, as after cleaning it, it shows bright-colored.

Rub off stains immediately either with a damp cloth and gentle soap or brush off . Some stains can be removed using a bristle brush, especially when they're new. The sooner the item is attended to, the better.

One of the best methods is to "freeze it out"

Put your clothes in a bag and afterwards in a freezer. Let it stay for a week after you'll be able to scrape it out with knife.