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Hand washing the right way: how to wash clothes by hand

Hand wash
There are various reasons why you occasionally have to wash your clothes by hand. Usually it's because the washing machine has unexpectedly broken down and you have to wait until next month to buy a new machine. in the meantime, you have to wash by hand, but what's the best way to wash clothes by hand?
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How to prevent mosquito larvae from breeding in the garden

Fish pond as nesting site for mosquito larvae
Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance, but they also transmit diseases and can transmit dog heartworms, which can be fatal for dogs. Therefore, it makes sense to reduce the number of mosquitoes as much as possible. Mosquitoes lay eggs in still water, so if possible you should not leave water standing unnecessarily long in warm weather or prevent mosquito larvae from forming.
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Algae in the fountain

Fountain

Even a well-maintained fountain where the water is changed frequently will develop algae over time. A green film forms on the inside, especially in warmer temperatures. Algae in the fountain can easily be kept under control as long as it is removed regularly. When cleaning, the entire fountain, including the water pump, must be cleaned.
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How to clean a painted wall

Wall wash

Walls painted with wall paint give a room life and colour. However, it can be annoying when children's sticky hands or dirty dog snouts leave stains on freshly painted walls. Fresh stains are best removed as quickly as possible to prevent them from sticking to the paint. With a few simple steps, dirt stains or fingerprints can be washed off the wall paint to make the wall look nice and clean again.

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Convert a discarded ashtray into a bird bath or frog bath

Frog in the garden

More and more people are deciding to give up smoking in the face of the new health trend. This makes the good ashtrays in the house useless. But instead of throwing away the old ashtrays, one can think of alternative uses. After all, it is also more environmentally friendly to put existing items to good use and not produce more waste than necessary.

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