However, you could greatly reduce the level of bacterial contamination. Deep cleaning should be done at least twice per year, seasonally is better. It may be worth your time to head to a laundromat that has larger washers. The Spruce / Nelly Cuanalo Choose the hottest water recommended for the carpet on the care label. Add Detergent and Laundry Sanitizer A heavy-duty laundry detergent contains enough enzymes to cut through grime....

Desiree Burns Interiors Congratulations, you finally found the perfectnew couch. Use platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or another online selling group. Most of the time, selling it online means you won’t need to transport your bulky sofa. Desiree Burns Interiors Instead, your buyer will need to pick it up. It may be tough to sell a high-end sofa, depending on where you live. Arbor + Co Donate Your Couch Do you think yourold couchstill has some life left in it?...

Or perhaps your microwave stopped working, and you couldn’t successfullyrepair it. There are other ways to toss a microwave. Keep reading to learn how to dispose of a microwave safely, whether it still works or not. Valentyna Yeltsova / Getty Images If you’re getting rid of your microwave, you don’t need to send it to the landfill. If the repair is simple, it may even be worth the repair or fix it yourself....

Air conditioners make it possible to live comfortably indoors during hot spring and summer months. One of the downsides of owning anair conditioner, though, is disposing of it. But is it really that harmful and why? The Spruce / Adrienne Legault If so, how do you dispose of these bulky appliances the correct way? If your A/C has a paper filter, that just might be the only biodegradable material on the unit....

But carpet disposal is easy and can be accomplished in a number of ways. Small amounts can go in your trash can, while larger amounts of old carpetcan be recycledor even reused. Here’s how to dispose of carpet the right way. The Spruce / Kevin Norris Tip Do not leave large amounts of carpet spilling out of or next to your trash can. To get rid of large amounts of carpet, use one of the other suggested methods....

Image Source / Getty Images Thoughlight bulbslast longer and perform better than ever, they eventually doburn outor break. All light bulbs have different disposal requirements. LEDs mainly come inbulb and reflector (cone) shapes. Image Source / Getty Images LED bulbs are cool when emitting light and usually can be identified by their plastic tops and bottoms. The socket will be metal. To dispose of LED bulbs in your regular trash service, simply drop the bulbs in the trash....

As iris rhizomes spread, they can become crowded. Don’t try dividing while a bearded iris is in bloom. Divide plants frequently to prevent invasion. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald The old center section, which is usually quite woody without any remaining roots, should be discarded. If you wish, divide the clumps into sections with a knife or sharp pruners. It is possible to propagate dozens of individual plants from a single clump of iris....

Meet the Expert What Is a Living Wall? Want more gardening tips? Find an area that gets good natural light or is capable of holding grow lights. Alyssa Vela Once the shape is set, paint your wooden boards if you feel like it. Add Your Irrigation Next, you’ll need a watering system for your living wall. This is where things can get tricky, and you may need to call an expert....

The good thing is,screening a porchisn’t difficult at all. Four linear feet ofscreen porch costsabout $50. Create as many panels as you want to fill the space. Jon Lovette / Getty Images Codes and Regulations Screening a porchgenerally does not require a permit. Some municipalities may require homeowners toobtain a permitbefore screening a porch, especially in historically designated zones. The fall-to-winter period is an ideal time to get started on screening a porch....

It’s a mid-century modern look often found at high-end hotels or designer homes. Installing wood slats on a wall can be a bit time-consuming, but it isn’t complicated at all. Plus, you have a couple of time-saving options. The Spruce / Kelsey Hansen One method, using dimensional lumber slats, is easier and faster but it’s much more expensive. Use this guide to learn how to DIY a wood slat wall for an eight foot stretch of wall....

The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska Carpets take lots of abuse from shoes, spills, and pets. Whether it is wall-to-wall carpeting or an area rug, it will eventuallyneed to be cleaned. There are dozens ofcarpet cleaning productson the market and hundreds of professional carpet cleaning services. The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska Next, vacuum the entire carpet to pick up dirt and loose debris. Give the area two or so passes in different directions to ensure you are being thorough....

Andrea Kessler / Getty Images Installing atile backsplashis an easy way to add style to kitchen walls. It’s also highly practical: tile protects the wall from damage and simplifies cleaning. you’re free to install a tile backsplash by yourself. Andrea Kessler / Getty Images Learn how to tile a backsplash, plus tips for making the job easier. They fit within the confined space of a kitchen wall better than larger tiles....

Each method is relatively easy to apply with just a few essential tools. Below, we’ve explained how to apply knockdown texture using the splatter technique with a spray gun. Tip Knockdown texture isn’t a replacement for basic drywall joint finishing. The Spruce / Kevin Norris Prep the Drywall As stated above, knockdown texture isn’t a substitute for basic drywall finishing. Once the compound is dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions, sand it smooth with drywall sandpaper....