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Say farewell to dirt, dust and grime with creative and effective cleaning tips to keep your home sparkling!
The kitchen may be the only room in the house where it can sometimes feel like you can spend as much time cleaning as cooking. Yet keeping a clean kitchen is as much about the kitchen design as it is the efforts of the chef. Kitchen design trends tend to run on a twenty-year cycle, …
If you’re struggling with increased coughing, wheezing, or runny noses, increases in time spent indoors may be the cause. Get tips to breath easier from one of the nation’s leading air quality experts.
Clean your wood deck with a mixture of powdered laundry detergent and hot water. To remove mildew stains from your wood deck, use a 10 % bleach solution, and you will have a shiny clean wood deck that is ready for summer fun.
For the health, safety and cleanliness of your family, it’s important to actually wash your washing machine, and clean your dryer! Here’s how.
Learn the recipes for several natural cleaning products including copper polish, glass cleaner, sink and toilet bowl cleaner, disinfectant, oven cleaner, furniture polish, and mildew and brass cleaner.
My wood siding was damaged the last time it was power washed, so I am hesitant to do this again. It will probably need some …
Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner handles a wide range of cleaning and degreasing without harsh chemicals. The non-toxic and …
If you’re looking for a powerful, effective well-built tool to blast away dirt, debris, moss, mildew or algae, the new …
Its gross and grimy and can make your bath look like it hasn’t been cleaned in months, even though you clean every week! The …
Finding mold in your home can be pretty scary. But while many molds are generally harmless, some can contain mycotoxins …
Your pet is an integral part of your family. You want them to be involved in every part of your life and welcome in every room. …
Has this ever happened to you? After working hard to clean your house before your guests arrive, you pause and look around with …
Keeping your house looking spiffy all year round is no small chore. Yet, nothing feels better than coming home to a tidy clean …
They say a house is not a home without a pet, and how true it is! We love our furry family members just as much as our human …
There’s nothing like opening your front door to a clean home. The look, the smell — everything just puts you at peace. …
There are two types of people in the world. The ones that love cleaning and find it therapeutic… and the ones that …
Using white vinegar for common household tasks can save you around $100 per year. How? Well, white vinegar can replace many of …
You already know how to clean a refrigerator, don’t you? After all, you’ve probably had lots of practice. It’s …
Is your home plagued by hard water? If so, you’re in very good company. In fact, about 80% of the homes in America …
Clean outdoor furniture the easy way by following these steps.
It's important to keep driveway cleaning and maintenance in your regular rotation of outdoor chores. Find out how to remove oil …
There are few things more disgusting than having to clean up a house or apartment that been saturated to the core with cigarette …
Find out how to mix your own glass and carpet cleaner, brass cleaner, toilet cleaner and more. Here are some quick and easy …
Get tips on selecting the best flooring for pets, including the pros and cons of various flooring choices.
Is your tile floor looking dirty or dingy? The durability of ceramic tile makes it a popular choice for high-traffic areas like …
We recently had water leaking from the ceiling of the first floor in our house. It turned out the water was coming from a shower …
As another school year begins, kids around the country are hitting the halls in their brand new duds. Unfortunately, it can …
Top tips to choose green cleaning products and know if a cleaning product is really a green cleaning product, and which …
Find out how to remove stains left behind by your family's favorite picnic foods. Stain removal tips are provided for summer …
