Andrew Outman
Cleaning Expert
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Co-authored Articles (11)
A Guide on What to Do If You Accidentally Vacuum Mouse Droppings
Safe and simple tips to clean mouse droppings Mouse droppings can carry viruses and bacteria, like hantavirus, that infect humans. When you vacuum up mouse droppings, you can potentially release hantavirus particles int...
How to Use Coca-Cola to Remove Toilet Stains
Rinse away mineral deposits and rust with a simple bottle of Coke Coca-Cola isn't just a sweet, refreshing beverage—its signature fizz and mild acidity make it a powerful, non-toxic toilet cleaner. If you’re curious ...
How to Get Rid of a Lingering Curry Smell
The best scents & cleaning hacks to remove a stubborn curry odorCurry is a flavorful Indian-style dish made with strong spices like turmeric and cumin. And while this dish is delicious, it can also leave behind a distinc...
How to
Clean a Plastic Water Tank
Cleaning your water tank can be a daunting task, but it is important to ensure the water inside stays clean and bacteria-free. You should clean your water tank at least once a year. Water tanks will acquire algae, silt...
How to
Remove Hot Glue
Do you have a little bit of craft project cleanup to do? While it seems like hot glue might be a bit of a pain to remove, it’s usually pretty easy. The trick is to figure out which technique and cleaning product you sh...
How to
Construct Moving Boxes
Assemble moving boxes to pack your belongings with this basic guideConstructing your moving boxes properly will help your belongings get to their destination safe and sound. The key is to open up the box and tape down th...
How to
Wash Egg off a House
Egging a house has been a longtime prank. As anyone who has been the victim of egging knows, eggs are difficult to remove from a home's exterior, especially when they dry. However, with some elbow grease, you can totally...
8 Easy Ways to Remove Chalk Marker from Any Surface
Start drawing again with a clean slateWe've got the ultimate guide to help you remove chalk marker from nearly every surface imaginable. Using things you have on hand at home, from soap and water to a Magic Eraser and vi...
How to Get Rid of Onion Smell: In Your House or On Your Hands
Easy steps to rid your home, hands, or apartment of unpleasant smellsEver come home the day after cooking with onions and your house still smells like them? Or can you smell the odor on your hands for hours, even days, d...
How to
Clean Polishing Pads
Keeping your polishing pads clean will extend their life and ensure a good, even polish each time you use them. You can use a bristle brush or spur buffer to tidy-up foam or wool pads mid-way through polishing, but you�...
How to Use a Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution
When you’re trying to keep a tidy and clean house, carpet cleaning can be a bit of a hassle. With your Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution, carpet cleaning gets a whole lot easier. It has no complicated assembly, and with tw...