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Editor's NotesAs I am writing this week's edition of the newsletter, I cannot help but think about our country's veterans. In large part because this past week we celebrated Veteran's Day in the United States and also because of the horrible tragedy that took place at Fort Hood, Texas. You may not realize this, but I used to be in the Army, and I served my first tour of duty at Fort Hood. Without a doubt my heart goes out to all of the men and women, all the heroes and heroines that were involved in any way, shape, or form in the events of that horrific day. To all the rest of the men, women, and family of service members in the United States military, I have only two words: Thank you. —Lee TipsIf you have an idea for a tip, send it our way. Any tips contributed will be credited in the issue in which they appear. You can learn more about the tips in this week's issue by clicking the links provided below. Removing Bamboo Stains from CarpetBamboo furniture can look beautiful when stained, but if the stain ends up on your carpet it might be hard to remove. Try these tips to get the stain out. (Thanks to John Duffy, and Beverly Moskowitz for contributing to this tip.) Easy Upholstery CleaningCleaning your upholstery can seem like an overwhelming job, but it doesn't have to be. There are ways to easily keep your furniture looking clean and beautiful. Make Your Bedroom an OasisBedrooms are supposed to be an oasis from the cares and concerns of the world around us. Often this is frustrated by busy schedules, improper storage, and simple fatigue. Top Ten Tips for Cleaning and Organizing Your Bedroom has the answers you need to make your dream oasis a reality as quickly as possible. Available now! Getting Rid of Mold and MildewEeeeew, mold! Not only is it gross, but it can be dangerous. Since no one really ever wants to have mold and mildew growing in their home, it only makes sense that people will want to learn what to do when getting rid of mold and mildew. Luckily, its not that hard to do. Removing Hard Water Stains from PorcelainHard water stains can develop over time and are quite annoying to remove. Usually these stains cannot simply be removed by scrubbing with normal cleaner or soapy water. Instead, try a commercial cleaner or a natural solution. Help WantedThis section is for those facing a particularly difficult cleaning task. If you need help, feel free to submit your own Help Wanted question. If you have a solution for the problems below, send us your answer. (All responses become the sole property of Sharon Parq Associates, Inc., and can be used in any way deemed appropriate.) If your response is used in a future issue, you will be credited for your contribution to the answer. Removing Shower StainsWe get our water from a well. We have a water treatment system attached to it, but when I want to water the garden I turn off the treatment system, as it uses up the salt and chemicals quickly. Sometimes when we use the water in the house when the system is off it comes out a nasty brown color., In fact, the shower has been hit particularly hard. How do I get that off? Cleaning Stained HearthsI have a beautiful flagstone hearth in front of my fire place. I simply love this thing, over the years though it has gotten just a tad stained. How can I clean it, without damaging it? I would really appreciate some help with this. Thanks. |
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