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    LG laundry washing machine 'shaking'

    I don't know why but I have seen a lot of washing machines performing without shaking for first few years and then they start abnormal behaviors.
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    how can i speed up my computer?

    The best way to speed up is to add some additional RAM. You will find a massive change in the speed.
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    Cleaning Antique Tiles

    Mix together an equal amount of bleach and a neutral household detergent and apply the mixture to the tile in order to eliminate mold, mildew or other organic materials growing on the tile. Do not leave the bleach on the tile for more than a few minutes, to avoid efflorescence damage.
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    How To Clean Ceramic Tile

    Test all cleaning products on an inconspicuous surface of the tile before applying it to the rest of the tile.
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    Stained bathtub

    For cleaning bathroom quickly, use baby wipes! These handy sheets aren't only great for wiping baby's bottom. They can also be used for efficiently wiping surfaes such as countertops and behind the toilet. If you liked that speedy bathroom cleaning tip, try this one: use a damp dryer sheet...
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    What are the best ways to clean leather?

    Cleaning leather yourself is thought to be risky. Traditional leather cleaners are very testy and are prone to causing more damage than good. It is often advised to test the cleaner on a small non-noticeable spot before cleaning the affected area of leather. This is because the chemical...
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    Paint Preparation (Chipped up Paint on Walls)

    Tape around moldings, doors and windows with removable painter's tape. Masking tape sometimes gets a bit sticky and hard to remove, so I recommend the painter's tape to save time.Cover the floor and the furniture with plastic drop cloths. They have plastic drop cloths cheap at the discount...
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    I got ants at the office.

    Wipe down your countertops, cupboards and any other places where you've spotted ants with a 50-50 mixture of white vinegar and water. Repeat throughout the day to maintain the efficacy.
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    Glass cleaning

    Use cool or hand-warm water only. Never wash (or rinse) glass objects in hot water. Although in many cases it may well be safe to do so, one day you will come across a piece with an internal weakness or microscopic bubble, and suddenly you will find the piece you were holding has now become...
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    Cleaning Antique Tiles

    vinegar would be perfect for the job. Good, cheap, plain white vinegar. What I find works really well is to soak an old towel or some rags with the vinegar and lay them over the area that needs cleaning. Leave the rags there for as long as you can stand to wait. If you can leave them there...
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