Or they can find themselves left neglected outside, withrust building up, making them impossible to move. Just confirm you keep this task relegated to the adults. If your scissors are often used for kids craft projects, they may get stickier faster. The Spruce / Adelyn Duchala If you use them for food, you should clean them each and every time you use them. But if theyre only used for paper, they can go longer between cleaning....

Older gas stoves may have uncoated cast iron grates that require different cleaning steps. Here’s how toclean coated or non-coated grateswith just a few supplies. Warning Never soak uncoated cast iron grates in water. The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo They will rust, which can permanently ruin them. Likewise, the underlying cast iron will rust if the porcelain coating gets chipped. Do not soak chipped grates. The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo...

Wash away dirt, mildew, and other debris to renew the appearance of stucco. Stuccois an eco-friendly building material that typically consists of limestone, concrete, and sand. The spray may not penetrate as deeply into the stucco, but this method won’t damage the surface. KathyDewar / Getty Images Small cracks and chips can be repaired withexterior acrylic caulkingthat seals the porous interior against water. However, large cracks, crevices, and other damage should be repaired by a professional....

The Spruce / Ana Cadena Cleaning well-loved stuffed animals and toys properly and regularly is essential. If there is atag with care instructionsattached to the toy, follow the directions to prevent any damage. Keep reading to learn how to properly and easily clean washable and non-washable toys. The Spruce / Ana Cadena How Often to Clean Stuffed Animals Remove dust and surface dirt at least once a month. Nap time or night hours are good cleaning times....

The Spruce / Brie Goldman White shoes are a wardrobe staple. So, how do you clean white shoes so they sparkle like new? Suedes and leathers cant handle the water, so they must be tackled with a different method. The Spruce / Brie Goldman Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Tip Do not put white shoes in the drier. The heat can cause cracking and discoloration. The Spruce / Brie Goldman...

Tarnishing happens when the metal reacts with oxygen or other compounds. While some metals, like silver, tarnish easily, others do not discolor as quickly. However, frequent wearing and handling can leave any jot down of metal jewelry looking dull. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Is the piecesilver,pewter,stainless steel, copper,tungsten,gold, orgold-plated? Are the gemstones real or glass? Are the pearls plastic or real? The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Are the embellishments glued on or held in place with metal?...

The wood is gorgeous and adds a lot of visual appeal to patio and other areas of the home. Some people do nothing or aren’t sure what they need to do to care for this fine wood. However, if left uncleaned, mildew or discoloration can occur. The Spruce / Sydney Brown Others prefer to continually seal and protect their teak furniture to maintain the original honey color. The decision you make will impact how you care for the furniture....

The pots’porous materialallows air and water to move through the walls preventingroot rotand soil disease. The pots are durable and can be used for many years if cared for properly. Before you begin, be sure the pot is emptied out outdoors as not to make a mess inside. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Choose one method, but do not mix thedisinfectants. Wear protective eyewear and gloves to prevent accidental harm....

Here’s how to clean gas burners and get back to cooking in a snap. Turning the burner control knob opens the intake valve, allowing gas to flow. A metal or ceramic cap atop the burner head diffuses or directs the flames emerging from the burner head. The Spruce / Hilary Allison A burner head gets dirty or clogged when food residue or grease spills or splatters onto it while cooking....

The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Shoes can develop strong odors after lots of wear. But this smell doesn’t always actually come fromthe shoe itselfinstead, it can come from the insoles. Cleaning your insoles can helpcurb those smelly shoes, and it’s not difficult. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Learn how to clean the insoles of your shoes using one of these three simple methods. Some shoes come with removable insoles, making taking them out to be cleaned a simple task....

Here are tips onhow to clean a toiletunder the rim to help you avoid these problems. This circular motion makes for a more effective flushing action. Or, you may notice that the normal diagonal flow of water from the jets has become vertical. The Spruce / Taylor Nebrija And a toilet that gets used rarely is more likely to find its jets clogged with bacterial growth. Place the mirror under the rim and look at the jet holes....

This stone has been used in a variety of building applications for thousands of years. For this reason, it has particular inherent vulnerabilities that need to be considered when cleaning dirty travertine floors. Sweeping the floor removes small particles that can cause minor abrasive scarring to the tile’s surface. The Spruce / Heidi Kolsky you’re able to also clean travertine floors weekly with asteam mop. Steam mops use very little water, which eliminates the possibility of staining....

Ruth Peterkin / Getty Images We love ourdecks for grilling, entertaining, and adding outdoor living space. But have you ever thought about what’s happening under a wooden deck? Unless yourdeck sits directly on the ground, theundersideand the space beneath the deck should be cleaned regularly. Ruth Peterkin / Getty Images Learn how to clean under a wooden garden deck. Meet the Expert Chip Wadeis a home improvement expert with 30 Seconds Outdoor Cleaners....