Eduardo Peralta
House Cleaning Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (17)
How to
Remove Permanent Marker from a Whiteboard
Have you ever put something down on a dry erase board but realized too late you wrote it in permanent marker? Don't worry—it's a common mistake and it’s really easy to clean off. Keep reading for all the items you m...
How to
Clean a House
Cleaning your house seems like a fairly self-explanatory task, but when you sit down to think about it, you might realize that you have a lot of questions. And how do you clean a toilet, anyway? We'll work it down into a...
The Best Ways to Keep Toilets Clean and Stain-Free Without Scrubbing
Get your toilet sparkling clean without a germy toilet brushImagine if you could keep your toilet bowl clean without ever picking up a scrub brush. Sound too good to be true? Fortunately, it’s not! Before you grab the...
How to
Remove the Smell of Bleach from Your Hands
Bleach is one of the most well-known and often used cleaners and sanitizers on the market. It leaves everything looking brighter, but it also leaves everything smelling very heavily of chlorine, including your hands. Tha...
How to
Remove Sticky Tack Stains from Walls
Sticky tack is a handy method of attaching things to walls in apartments, dorms, or other places where the use of a more permanent method is forbidden. Unfortunately, it can leave an oily stain on the wall. Before you ac...
How to
Get Rid of Home Odors Using Vanilla Extract
Whether you want to remove cooking or foul odors from your home, using regular vanilla extract and an oven safe skillet will get the job done simply and quickly. This method is also suitable for simply adding another lay...
How to
Remove Rust from a Bathtub
You can easily remove rust from your bathtub by applying a cleaning solution and then scrubbing it from the surface. For natural cleaning mixtures, try using lemon juice and salt, or make a paste out of baking soda and v...
How to
Get Skunk Smell Out of the House
Skunk smell can get into your house by a variety of sources. For instance, you or your pet might be sprayed, or a skunk could spray something else directly outside of your house. Mild skunk smells can usually be removed ...
How to
Clean Ivory
Because ivory is white, any dirt or impurities on the material show up very visibly. Luckily, there are several treatments you can use to clean ivory and return it to its perfectly white state. Start by simply brushing y...
How to Polish Wood
A simple guide on how to clean and polish wood in your home Polishing a wood floor can enhance the wood’s natural colors while protecting it from wear and tear. Whether you're looking to spruce up a piece of solid wood...
How to
Clean Wood Furniture with Vinegar
Take off any removable, non-wood pieces from your furniture, such as non-structural hardware and cushions. Vacuum your furniture or dust it with a cloth on the surface and in any crevices. You can use white vinegar dilut...
How to
Clean Old Tools
After many years or decades or use, your tools might need a little TLC. To get rid of stuck-on dirt and grime, wash your tools with dish soap and water, then condition them with linseed oil. If your tools are rusting, so...
How to
Restore a Toilet Bowl
Even if you clean your toilet regularly, there might be mineral deposits that make it look dirty no matter how much you scrub. Luckily, a toilet bowl restoring treatment may be just the ticket to helping you get your toi...
How to
Polish Wood Furniture
If your wood furniture has lost its lustrous gleam, it is time for you to polish it. Polishing is a good way to protect and preserve your wood furniture. The good news is that it’s a pretty easy process. There are many...
How to
Clean Cups
Do you have dirty cups that need to be cleaned? This article will help you learn how to remove stains, and how to wash your cups without using the dishwasher. Learning to wash dishes properly is a good skill for both chi...
How to
Clean Crayon out of a Dryer
It’s terrible to open your dryer and find colored stains all over your clothes. If a crayon has melted inside of the dryer, the color will continue to run for some time unless you get it out promptly. Use a credit card...
How to
Dilute Bleach
Bleach is a powerful cleaner that’s useful for disinfecting and sanitizing all kinds of surfaces. The most important thing is to always dilute it with water before you use it. Bleach solutions for general surface clean...
