Removing ordinary dirt such as dust, fingerprints, and oil from windows seem simple enough. However, sometimes, you may find stubborn caked-on dirt or debris on your windows that cannot be removed by standard window cleaning techniques such as scrubbing or using a squeegee. The best way to remove caked-on dirt on your windows is to scrape it off. Nonetheless, you have to be extra careful when you are scraping your windows, because they can be easily scratched and damaged. Here are a number of rules that you need to follow when you are scraping windows. Rule No. 1: It is recommended that you use a professional window scraper to remove caked-on dirt and debris from your windows. This type of scraper is specially made for use on glass, and it comes with certain features that can prevent scratching and other kinds of damage. Rule No. 2: It is important to inspect your window scraper before using it. Take a look at the blade of the scraper and make sure that it is not rusted. Also, it must not be bent or chipped off at the corners. If you are not certain whether the blade is in a good enough condition, you should just play it safe by using a new blade. Rule No. 3: When you are working w...

It's a beautiful day and you decide to head out for a ride in your newly washed car. As you are driving down the road, you feel as though every bug in the area has found your clean car and are picking that moment to end their life by flying right into your car. By the time you get back home, your bright, shiny, clean car has taken on a whole new look from all the bugs that are attached to it. Cleaning bugs off a car can be a lot of work. However, there is hope for you and your car yet. The first thing that you can do is to attempt to clean your car with warm water and car cleaner. Do not use dish-washing liquid on your car as it can cause streaks and take the wax and shine off of your car. Buy liquid wash that is specifically designed for cleaning cars. Apply the cleaner using a soft cloth or a car cleaning sponge. Never use an abrasive brush or a sponge that has been used to clean other things as they can scratch the car paint. Apply the soap and warm water in a circular, scrubbing motion. Rinse when you are finished and apply the soap again if necessary. For stubborn bug stains, you can use WD40 and a soft cloth, but it should be rinsed well after you have wiped off the bugs. WD4...

If you have heard about the Plastic Continent -- the floating island of plastic twice the size of Texas in the Pacific Ocean -- then you understand how crucial it is to recycle plastic. Right now, only 5% of plastics worldwide are recycled. Some of this is ignorance: most of the world still simply doesn't understand the danger plastics pose to our environment and our food chain. But plastics themselves are complicated. Even if you want to recycle your plastics, and even if you dutifully separate plastics from the rest of your household waste and put it out on the curb in its blue or green recycle bin, your plastics might still end up in the Plastic Continent. Why is this? Different Types of Plastic Look at the underneath side of a plastic bottle or plastic container. Inside the familiar reduce, reuse, recycle triangle ("chasing arrows") logo is a number between one and seven. This number indicates what kind of plastic that container is made from. Some plastics are easy to recycle, but other plastics are much harder to recycle. As a result, most municipal recycling facilities only recycle the easiest plastics: plastics 1 and 2. What happens to plastics 3 through 7? At some recycling...

Many new boat owners ask about boat cleaning and maintenance tips that can keep their vessel looking clean longer. Maintaining your boat regularly will also make it easier to clean the next time around. Cleaning your hull often will prevent oxidization stains from sticking permanently. Waxing your boat after cleaning will make your boat shine and also make dirt come off easily when you clean it. Practical boat valeting tips can also make the task of cleaning your boat easier and more effective. Follow these simple maintenance tips to make it easier to keep your boat clean. 1. Choose the right equipment to clean your vessel. Instead of using a bucket or garden hose, try to get your hands on a power washer. Power washing boats can cut your cleaning time by half and will require less effort on your part to get hard to reach places. 2. Use marine grade cleaning solutions, compounds and wax. If your boat is extremely dirty or if you take your vessel out into salt water, you should consider using stronger detergent and cleaning solutions meant to remove oxidization stains caused by sea water. Marine wax will also protect your hull from future stains. 3. Always use fresh water f...

The last thing you want on your brand new window are ugly stickers all over the place. But if you don't know how to get rid of stickers, you might leave residue on your windows that might make them less attractive. In this article, I will give you indications on how to get rid of stickers the right way. First of all, you have to make sure that you pick up the right equipment for the job. Sometimes, all you'll need to do the job is a good Scraperite blade and some soapy water. This method works especially well for brand new stickers. All you have to do is spray a little water on the sticker and let the water sink in. Next, all you need to do is scrape it off with your plastic blade. However, if you get a little resistance while trying to remove the sticker, it's better to forget this method and try another one. If you want to get some more removal power, you can always try a vinegar solution instead. Vinegar works better on stickers that have been there for a while. You can use basically the same method as with water but make sure that you use just enough vinegar so you don't get excessive dripping. Use a soft towel or rag to sponge the excess vinegar and let it sink in for a w...