Guy Peters

Removing Permanent Marker from Plastic, Metal, Fabrics, & More

Tips, tricks, and home remedies to erase permanent marker Permanent marker is, by nature, a really tough stain to treat, probably because it's ''supposed'' to be permanent. However, with a bit of persistence and elbow gr...

How to Get Sharpie Off Plastic & Other Surfaces

Easy steps to cleaning permanent marker off plastic surfaces If you accidentally got Sharpie or another permanent marker on plastic, don’t worry; permanent marker isn’t always as “permanent” as you’d think. In ...

3 Simple Ways to Remove Stickers from Your Laptop

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

3 Best Methods for Getting the Smell of Pet 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 Remove Adhesive Residue from Carpet: Solutions for Tape & Glue

Effective ways to get rid of sticky residue with household cleaners Whether you have small children, enjoy doing craft projects, or secure your rugs in place with tape, chances are your carpet may become stained with adh...

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 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...

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 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 Remove Nail Polish from Clothes, Sheets, Blankets & More

Get nail polish out of your favorite jeans, stuffed animal, or couch Painting 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 Get Nail Polish off Leather: Scraping, Cleaning Products & More

Bust rogue drops of nail polish whether they’re wet or dry You 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

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...

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

Clean Mops

Your mop cleans your floors, but what happens when you need to clean your mop? Keeping your mop clean is actually really easy. In most cases, a wet mop just needs a rinse in between uses, while a dust mop just needs to b...

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...