* How to remove wax from solid surfaces. If the wax is allowed to cool completely, and if the surface isn't too porous, it will separate easily from a solid surface. Use a flat, prying device to work your way under the wax. Be careful so as not to damage the surface you are trying to clean. Some candle waxes contain oils and pigments that might leave a stain on a surface like wood. In those cases, place a folded paper towel over the stain and apply a steady heat, like that...

If you want your hiking boots not to become wet, saturate them thoroughly. Here is one recipe of impregnation: * 40 weight parts of cod-liver oil; * 10 weight parts of wax; * 3 weight parts of turpentine. Warm up this mixture and add 20 weight parts of glycerine. Apply the impregnation on dry, clean boots. Then allow the boots to dry in the open air (best in the sun) and apply the impregnation for the second time. WARNING: Never smear your...

I spent much time making my cat stop peeing all around my house. Below are a couple of tips that helped me (hope they could help somebody else). * Keep the litter box clean! Cats can be picky creatures. If their regular watering hole isn't as sparkling as they would like it to be, they will find somewhere else to go. * Clean old messes thoroughly. Cats are creatures of habit. They will continue to pee on your carpet until they can smell their own vile urine there. *...

1. Removing rust stains from clothing and fabric. You can choose any way below to remove rust stains from clothing or other fabrics: * Combination of lemon juice and salt. Pile salt over the stain, and then pour some lemon juice onto the salt until it's saturated. Let that sit for 30 minutes before you rinse it. * White vinegar. Soak the stain in vinegar for a few minutes, and then rinse it with water. * Hydrogen peroxide and cream of tartar. Make a...

Even a small ink stain on a white shirt can be a great trouble. Of course, it is better to use the ink carefully but since the stain appeared just keep in mind that fresh ink stains on clothes are well washed in warm milk or thick sour milk. If the ink stain is on wool trousers, then try a ten percent solution of citric acid. Simple household chemicals will help you to save clothes from stains.

The smartphone/adhesive tag system is the next in a growing list of devices dedicated to helping forgetful humans keep track of their stuff. The system will contain a circuit board, replaceable battery, buzzer and LED light. The tags will be stuck to items that are frequently lost, such as car keys or the TV remote, and a custom app will allow the tags to be assigned to specific objects. When the object is lost, accessing the app on the smartphone will display how far away the...

The spray-on coating can be easily applied to any object, rendering it waterproof while also slowing bacteria growth preventing staining. The coating is a silicon-based spray made up of nanoparticles that create a hydrophobic surface when sprayed onto a material. Liquids that come in contact with the coating will roll off, allowing the object to resist corrosion, stains, icing and bacteria growth.