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  2. What is a permanent solution for black mold?

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    23. Removing the cause of the problem rather than the problem itself is the only real solution to permanently remove mould . For mould the usual culprit is moisture. In most cases the moisture will come from one of two places: If the moisture is coming from the air (e.g. a steamy bathroom or a cold hallway) the problem is managed (perhaps not ...

  3. Removing mold from walls without use of harmful chemicals

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    5. The big problem with vinegar is that it leaves behind nutrients for future mold. This may be no problem if you managed to radically change the conditions which made the mold grow in the first place (e.g., by removing that thermal bridge), but otherwise, mold will likely grow again. Add a comment.

  4. How to get cat urine smell out of wooden floors?

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    It's actually really good at getting rid of carpet smells. Basically the vinegar smell replaces the smell of ammonia from the urine, and then you can easily dissipate the vinegar smell with an open window and a few minutes. Just makes sure to use a shop-vac or something to get all the moisture out of the carpet so it doesn't mold underneath.

  5. My back brush as accumulated a layer of black grime at the base of the bristles. Googling suggests using various concoctions, e.g., vinegar, bleach, clorox, baking soda, hot water, etc. I want to use vinegar. But I want to get serious, and not dilute it 4:1. And I want it soak it overnight.

  6. How to make washed fruit last longer in the refrigerator?

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    Put grapes on a paper towel. Grapes have a tendency to mold due to moisture build-up. Remove grapes from the bag or container the fruit came, wash, and gently pat dry. Place on a paper towel in an open container and pop in the fridge. For berries: Remove berries from containers. Berries are delicate things, and don't like moisture.

  7. How do I get rid of stale water smell in my new dishwasher

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    CLR (Calcium, lime, rust removal) Does wonders for a lot of things. Vinegar and salt - The vinegar is acidic in nature and kills lots of things. The salt is also violently brutal to other things that are unbothered by acid. I did say it was a short list. As an aside, most laundromats will keep the doors to the machines open.

  8. packaging - How to straight out wrinkled printed receipt -...

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    1. Most receipts these days are printed on thermal printers (they selectively heat the page). So yes, heat turns the receipt black. – Hobbes. Feb 25, 2019 at 9:02. Folding (crumpling, wrinkling, etc.) a sheet of paper breaks the fibres which cannot be un-broken. You can minimize the appearance of the damage; but, it's permanently altered.

  9. There are re-usable lint rollers on the market that have a permanently sticky rubber surface that can be rinsed off. They work reasonably well (but are less "strong" than the ones with tape), but are not suitable for large surfaces. Similar to the sticky rollers are rubber gloves. Not the thin chirurgical ones, but simple household gloves.

  10. stain - Cleaning black grime from bolts and screws after heavy...

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    What are good ways to clean up black stuff & staining from powder coated mild steel items & bolts/ screws, after DIY mods at a Lathe heavy metal workshop? Anything anyone touches without washing their hands has black stains all over. This is the only industrial workshop I have access to via a connection. I got some drilling & threading done.

  11. Newest Questions - Page 10 - Lifehacks Stack Exchange

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    I tend to print, at most, 5 pages per month: usually 2-3 black and white pages, and 1-2 color pages. In the past 3 years, I've gone through 4 inkjet printers because they all clog so fast. I've ...