Bruna Coutinho

Cleaning Expert

Bruna Coutinho is a Cleaning Expert and owner of Bruna’s Cleaning Services based in Wilmington, Delaware. With over 10 years of experience and over 200 recurring customers, Bruna's Cleaning Services provides a variety of cleaning solutions to the DE, NJ, and PA areas. While boasting eco-friendly cleaning practices, some of Bruna’s specialties include Deep Cleaning, Commercial Cleaning, Post Construction Cleaning, and Airbnb Cleaning. In 2023, Bruna's Cleaning Services was voted a Neighborhood Fave on Nextdoor.

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How do I get slime out of hair and clothing?

Vinegar is an effective home remedy for cleaning up slime. Mix white vinegar and water in a bowl, and apply it to the slime to break it apart.

Vinegar works great for removing slime from hair, but it also is effective for cleaning slime off of carpet, clothes, and upholstery.

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How do I remove copper stains from porcelain?

You can use some bar keepers friend, a sponge or cloth, and some water. Start by sprinkling a small amount of bar keepers friend directly onto the porcelain and gently scrub the area with a damp cloth or sponge. Then, rinse and wipe the area to remove any residue and prevent water spots.

How do I clean the surface before applying olive oil?

You can use a mixture of dish soap and warm water. This mixture thoroughly cleans the surface of your furniture and removes dirt buildup, grime, and stains, ensuring an even polish when you apply olive oil to your furniture or wood surfaces.

How do I clean beneath the drum of the washing machine?

Start by removing the drum spinner using a screwdriver. Once removed, clean the exposed drum with a mixture of bleach, vinegar, water, or baking soda. Rinse with warm water and repeat if there's still stains or buildup.

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Remove Prints from Clothes

There are a few reasons you might want to remove printed designs or lettering from an item of clothing. Maybe you love the piece of clothing, but don’t like the printing. Perhaps the printing is getting old and doesn�...

The Best Ways to Clean Your Glass Bowl & Weed Pipe

Remove residue safely from your pipe with our ultimate guideWhen your glass weed pipe is starting to look caked with burnt residue, it’s time to give it a thorough cleaning. A clean smoking piece makes hits smoother an...

How to

Dismantle a Recliner Sofa

There’s no need to worry if you need to move your bulky recliner sofa through a tight space. Most reclining sofas can be easily disassembled for stress-free transport. Many models have detachable seat backs, which are ...

How to Fold & Put Away an Ironing Board

Learn to fold a free-standing, compact, or built-in ironing boardWhether it's a freestanding, compact or built-in ironing board, folding the board can be a frustrating experience if you don’t know how. Learning to use ...

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Clean a Nebulizer

A nebulizer is a special type of machine used to give drugs in the form of an airborne mist so that they can be inhaled. Nebulizers are often recommended for young children, people suffering from asthma, or people who ha...

The Best Way to Clean and Disinfect Your Harmonica

Cleaning expert Bruna Coutinho & wikiHow staff go over simple cleaning steps to keep your harmonica in tip-top playing condition Cleaning your harmonica keeps it sounding great and in good shape for years to come. Thankf...

How to Remove Mothball Odors from Clothes, Furniture, & More

Cleaning expert Bruna Coutinho & wikiHow staff share simple solutions for getting rid of the smell of mothballsMothballs usually contain chemicals like naphthalene which, while an effective pesticide, is also a harmful c...

How to

Remove the Scent of Detergent or Fabric Softener from Clothing

Popular laundry detergents and fabric softeners often contain a perfume or scent that remains in the clothing after laundry. Some people are either allergic to the scents or just don't care for them, and scents often per...

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Remove Correction Fluid from Clothes

Correction fluid is wonderful for fixing mistakes on paper, but it can make a mess on your clothes. Clean correction fluid from clothing by removing any excess wet or dry fluid, applying a pre-wash laundry cleaner, and w...

How to Clean a Metal, Plastic, or Acrylic Weed Grinder

The best ways to refresh and maintain your grinder Just like every other piece in your smoke kit, your grinder needs some TLC every now and then to keep it up to snuff. Otherwise, leftover organic matter inside it might ...

How to Remove Fiberglass from Clothing

''Getting fiberglass out of your clothes without damaging them'' Fiberglass is a versatile man-made fiber used in many home renovation projects, like roofing, insulation, and bathtubs. So, it’s only a matter of time be...

How to

Finish Pine Floors

Pine can serve as a beautiful softwood flooring in any home, whether you’ve just installed it yourself or had it professionally done. Unlike hardwood flooring, though, softwood does not come pre-finished. You’ll need...

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Get Wood Stain Out of Clothes

Wood stain can be very difficult to remove from clothing items. The trick is to catch the stain early and act quickly! Try washing the garment in warm water with color-safe bleach. You might also try rubbing the stain wi...

How to Clean and Deodorize a Whirlpool Washer

Make your dishwasher and laundry machine smell clean and fresh Cleaning a Whirlpool machine is easy, especially since they’re very up-front about the cleaning process. Use an Affresh cleaning tablet or chlorine bleach ...

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Wash Socks in the Sink

Whether you're traveling or your washing machine is on the fritz, being able to wash your socks in the sink is a very useful skill to have. Unlike most clothes, socks are able to withstand a lot, so don't worry about not...

Easy Steps for Cleaning a Faucet Aerator

If you’ve noticed that the water pressure at your sink faucet has gotten worse, then a dirty aerator may be the culprit. The aerator is the screen at the end of the faucet that helps make a consistent stream of water, ...

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Remove Salt Build up on a Zipper

Whether it’s from roads and sidewalks in the winter, or from the air and water near the ocean, salt can be a problem for manmade materials. Salt buildup often occurs on the zippers of scuba gear, boots, tents, and cert...

How to Scotchgard a Couch

Did you know that applying Scotchgard to your own furniture at home isn’t nearly as messy as you might think? Scotchgard is a simple spray treatment that prevents spills from soaking into your couch (or chairs and othe...

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Install a Brita Filter on a Faucet

If you go through a lot of filtered water in your house, it might be worthwhile to install a faucet filtration system instead of using pitchers and similar filtration devices. Installing a Brita filter on your faucet is ...

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Get Glue Off Glass

Glue and other sticky substances can leave unsightly residues on glass surfaces, and sometimes it takes more than soap and water and a little scrubbing to clean. By using different cleaning solvents or scraping carefully...

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