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How do you remove blue stains from stainless steel?

How do you remove blue stains from stainless steel? If spot or discoloration on your cookware will not come off with normal washing or with stainless steel cleaner, try mixing white vinegar and water in the pot or pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Use one cup of vinegar to four cups of water or some other one-to-four ratio. What causes blue stains on stainless steel? Stainless steel cutlery and cookware can turn blue as a result of detergents in a dishwasher. This results in a blue tarnish on stainless steel items. Using too much rinse aid will...

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What does the damper on a wood stove do?

What does the damper on a wood stove do? The damper retains heat that escapes up the chimney or flue. It allows this heat to dissipate into the area being heated by the woodstove. A damper should always be fully opened when starting a fire or adding wood to the stove, allowing the firebox to draw the most air. What is the flue on a wood stove? Where Is The Flue On A Wood Burning Stove? You'll be able to identify the flue on a wood burning as it's the pipe that protrudes out the top or back of the...

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Why am I not getting gas to my pilot light?

Why am I not getting gas to my pilot light? There are several possible reasons why your gas furnace pilot won't light: an ongoing draft, a faulty thermocouple, an accumulation of dirt, or an inefficient supply. How do you reset the electronic ignition on a furnace? To reset the ignition control module on an electronic-ignition furnace, turn down the thermostat or turn off the power switch. Listen for the sound of the spark or watch for the hot surface ignitor to glow. Next, make sure the furnace's flame sensor is clean. Can you manually light a gas furnace with electronic...

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Are there any Hoseless air conditioners?

Are there any Hoseless air conditioners? What is a Ventless or Hoseless Portable AC? But those cooling appliances that look very much like ACs but without the hoses and/or window kits, are NOT air conditioners at all. They're called evaporative air coolers (or swamp coolers). Do Hoseless air conditioners work? Do Ventless Air Conditioners Work? Yes they do! Completely ventless cooling devices, evaporative coolers (swamp coolers) create airflow to cool you like a cool breeze. An evaporative cooler does not reduce the overall temperature inside a room or dry the air in the same way an air conditioner does. Are...

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What other fuels can you use in a kerosene heater?

What other fuels can you use in a kerosene heater? You can use isopropyl alcohol, diesel fuel additives, kerosene fuel additives, or straight kerosene. Isopropyl alcohol should be 91% pure or higher. Is home heating oil the same as kerosene? Heating oil and kerosene are both petroleum-based. Heating oil and kerosene undergo a similar refinement process after distillation, but kerosene is refined further, which makes it have slightly different properties than heating oil. Can you burn fuel oil in a kerosene furnace? Kerosene is #1 distilate fuel oil, #1 diesel ("winter" diesel). Kerosene has lower BTU's and less lubricity than...

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How do you detangle hair after shampooing?

How do you detangle hair after shampooing? It is best to comb your hair before the shampoo. Then apply the shampoo und the conditioner mostly to the wet hair close to the roots and gently massage the products onto your scalp and into your hair. After thoroughly rinsing out the shampoo, gingerly dab your hair with a towel rather than rubbing it forcefully. How do you Unrat your hair? Use a conditioner that has lots of slip for easier detangling and to provide silkiness and manageability. Consider products that are specifically designed to untangle knotted hair. Gently massage the scalp...

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How long should it take to rinse out shampoo?

How long should it take to rinse out shampoo? Rinsing hair well after shampooing is important. The average time is 60-90 seconds, but two minutes is probably better and thorough rinsing may take longer if hair is very thick or long. Hair should not feel like it is coated. How long is too long washing hair? For the average person, every other day, or every 2 to 3 days, without washing is generally fine. “There is no blanket recommendation. If hair is visibly oily, scalp is itching, or there's flaking due to dirt,” those are signs it's time to shampoo,...

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How did ancient humans cut their hair?

How did ancient humans cut their hair? Scissors go back at least 2,000 years. Before that, hair would have been cut with a razor or other sharpened blade, or perhaps shaved smooth. In other cultures, long hair and beards were singed off using a red hot coal from the fire. How did humans cut hair before scissors? Before that, people would have used knives to cut or shave hair. The oldest known knife is 1.4 million years old, found in a cave in Spain. That is well before the era of any modern humans. But prehuman hominids would have used...

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How can I grow my hair fast for my wedding?

How can I grow my hair fast for my wedding? Don't trim your hair every month. Contrary to what you've always heard, constant trimming isn't great for your hair, but neither is ignoring it completely. Be gentle. Avoid the elements. Go heat-free. Drink lots of water and eat right. Leave it down. Avoid silicone shampoos. Give yourself a hot oil treatment. Does your hair grow in 4 weeks? According to my research, your hair grows about 0.01 inches per week. In a month, your hair will grow about 1/4 inches. However, you can boost hair growth with home treatments like...

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When did hair dryers become common?

When did hair dryers become common? Made of metal and later of plastic, and applying an even, all-over heat, hooded dryers entered widespread use in 1930s. In the decades that followed, they became a defining trait of the salon scene. This was an unsettled time for American women. First they joined the workforce during the war effort, in the 1940s. What type of appliance is a hair dryer? A hair dryer, hairdryer or blow dryer is an electromechanical device that blows ambient or hot air over damp hair to speed the evaporation of water to dry the hair. When was...