Guy Peters

How to

Remove Permanent Marker from Plastics

Removing permanent marker from plastic is easy, but you also have to be careful. Some of the more effective cleansers, such as acetone, can also ruin plastic surfaces, especially if they are left on the plastic for too l...

How to

Remove Permanent Marker

Permanent marker is, by nature, a really tough stain to treat, probably because it's ''supposed'' to be permanent. If you have permanent marker on household surfaces, skin or fabric, there are some things you can do to r...

How to

Remove Oil from Wood

Because wood is porous, it absorbs oil very quickly, often leaving a nasty stain. Whether you’re dealing with cooking oil spills on floors and benches, or hand oil from repeated use of furniture and doors, removing oil...

3 Simple Ways to Remove Stickers from Your Laptop

A step-by-step guide to safely take off stickers from your laptop without damaging itRemoving stickers from your laptop can be a stubborn task, whether you're removing a manufacturer's sticker or one you used to persona...

How to

Sweep a Floor

Sweeping floors keeps them free of unsightly and unhygienic dust and debris, and is often the first step in more extensive cleaning projects. While sweeping may seem like a common sense task to most people, there is a ri...

19 Tips to Quickly Get Rid of the Burnt Food Smell in Your House

Chase away the smoky smell of burnt food with these household itemsOh no! You left something in the oven just a tad too long and now you have a house that reeks of charred and burnt food. No need to panic! Fortunately, t...

How to

Unclog a Vacuum Hose

When your vacuum loses suction, there may be a something stuck in the hose that’s preventing it from working. When you suspect a clog, you can remove and clean out the main hose attached to your machine. If the clog is...

How to

Polish Marble

Marble is a popular option for countertops, tabletops, flooring, and fireplace mantles. While it brings natural beauty to your home, it requires special care to prevent damage and stains, which occur easily due to marble...

How to

Remove Oil from Floor Tiles

Oil on floor tiles is majorly frustrating. Maybe you dropped a slippery bottle and you want to rescue your floor tiles right away. Oil might’ve also built up over time on your tiles, leaving behind stains that are tou...

3 Best Methods for Getting the Smell of Dog or Cat Pee out of Your Couch

The best remedies to clean urine from your couch cushionsThe smell of pet urine tends to linger, especially on furniture and upholstery. Fortunately, there are many quick and easy methods you can use to remove dog or cat...

How to

Repair Wicker Furniture

Wicker furniture can be a lovely addition to your home if you are able to maintain it properly. It's easy to do basic repair, or you can use simple replacement reeds to do larger repairs! Your wicker furniture will stay ...

How to

Remove Odors from a Couch

Many couches start to smell over time as dirt, grease, hair, and food crumbs accumulate. Couches can also get a quick blast of stink if a pet or child pees on them, or if you let your friend with stinky feet sleep on you...

How to Get Permanent Marker Off Tables, Couches, and More

Scrub away Sharpie stains with these DIY cleaning methodsNo matter how careful we try to be, accidents happen, and sometimes they happen on our new sofa, all over the white carpet, or right on the oak coffee table. No ma...

2 Ways to Clean a Round Oscillating Fan

Keep your fan dust-free with or without taking it apartIf your round oscillating fan isn’t blowing as hard and you see buildup in the grills, then it’s time to clean it out. While you can quickly clean it with a vacu...

How to Get Nail Polish off Leather: Scraping, Cleaning Products & More

Bust rogue drops of nail polish whether they’re wet or dryYou put on your favorite leather jacket before heading out the door, but when you take one last glance in the mirror, you spot a drip of nail polish on it! Tha...

How to

Clean a Vinyl Fence

Straightforward steps on getting your vinyl fence back in tiptop shapeVinyl fencing is a convenient solution to traditional wooden fencing. Not only does it not rot, but it usually doesn’t need to be painted. However, ...

How to

Clean Underneath a Low Bed

The space underneath your bed can easily be forgotten when you’re doing your regular bedroom cleaning, but it’s an area that collects a lot of dust (as well as spare socks and other lost items). Use a vacuum attachme...

How to Remove Nail Polish from Clothes, Sheets, Blankets & More

Get nail polish out of your favorite jeans, stuffed animal, or couchPainting your nails can be a relaxing form of self-care—until you accidentally knock over a nail polish bottle! Whether you've got bright red or purp...

How to

Clean Blood from Walls

Any number of accidents can cause blood stains on your walls. The stains can be alarming, and making them disappear presents a special challenge. With a solid plan and a few common cleaning materials, though, you will be...

How to

Clean a Greasy Floor

Grease and oil can make quite a slippery mess. Cleaning the oil up is pretty straightforward, but you need to know what products you can and can’t use on your particular floors to keep them in good shape. You may alrea...