Step 1: Rinse the sink with faucet water. Photo: Tom Fenenga for Bob Vila Rinse the sink basin to remove any food particles. Be sure to wet the faucet and the surrounding countertop too. If stubborn, stuck-on food persists, squirt a little dish soap on it and rinse with hot water....
I start with the hottest water I can get from my faucet. Then I put in the honey and salt, then sprinkle over the surface of this water my yeast. Next, I mill the grains and beans for my bread. The milling heats up the flour for a faster rise. I add flour and other goodies to...
If your faucet is severely affected by scale, you may have a hard time getting the handle off when you're disassembling the faucet to clean the valve. There's a tool for that, called a handle puller, and it works best on two-handled faucets. This corkscrew-like device anchors itself on...
You can even refinish your old bathtub with hardware store products that are similar to nail polish. Meticulous preparation of these surfaces is critical, but these treatments are an economical way to improve the look of your bath, fast. Whatever you choose, be sure your expectations are in ...
Polish the shower head with a soft, lint-free cloth for a finished look. Buff and dry it to remove water spots and help the shower head look like new. If the shower head is removable, make cleaning even simpler by submerging the shower head in a bucket of distilled white vinegar. Follo...
using a plastic scrubby to remove the lacquer as best as possible in hopes the dulling, darker tone of the brass would begin to appear. In order to remove the residue left by the acetone, I did rub Nevr-Dull polish on the brass to clean the brass. It has been 3 weeks and although...
1. After each use, clear the spray valve on the paint can by holding the can upside down and spraying off until only clear gas comes out.2. If that doesn’t work, remove the valve and run very hot water over it to remove any paint.You can also soak it in nail polish remover for...
If the vinegar doesn't work by itself, add a tablespoon (15 g) of cornstarch to the solution and repeat the process. 4 Polish the surface with a clean dry cloth. For brushed nickel, you don't need a special polish. Any soft cloth will do. Move in gentle circles over the entire ...
You can even refinish your old bathtub with hardware store products that are similar to nail polish. Meticulous preparation of these surfaces is critical, but these treatments are an economical way to improve the look of your bath, fast. Whatever you choose, be sure your expectations are in ...