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My previous regime has been two buckets and three cloths. Do most of the grunt work with the first cloth and bucket (which gets dirty quicky) then an ...

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If your window winders are stiff to operate, try opening your window winders to full and spraying the chain mechanism with WD-40 Specialist High Per ...

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If you have a water stain on your ceiling, the first thing to do is ascertain whether there is an active leak in the structure of your roof. If you ...

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Rust on a roof can be effectively controlled with mechanical removal and the use of specialised primers. Start by ensuring all the rust including a ...

Anti-rust liquid (rust converter) works best on a molecular level after you use a wire brush or sandpaper to clean the rusty area and loose paint of ...

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I would recommend turning off the unit and then cleaning it down with some sugar soap. You can then prep the surfaces with Flood ESP Surface Prep ...

To remove a water mark from a timber tabletop, you can try several different techniques. First try placing a tea towel over the affected area. Set ...

You can paint metal chair legs but need to deal with the rust first. Before you begin, please be aware that you'll be generating a lot of sanding d ...

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I suggest trying Scotch-Brite 155 x 100mm Heavy Duty Scourer Pad with dishwashing soap and water. If the blemishes still refuse to come off, I reco ...

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For painting over nicotine-stained walls, I suggest using Dulux 4L PRECISION Stain, Smoke & Odour Blocker to seal all the smells in the walls before ...

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I’ve used magic erasers before and have found them to be very effective. Next, try sugar soap. Depending on how well the walls come up after us ...

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For mould and mildew, scrub down the area with a minimum amount of hot soapy water to remove any excess build-up. These eraser pads can help get the ...

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