Interior Cleaning Tips

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Speedy Spring Cleaning Checklist

You don't need a long list for success.

wine carpet stain
How to Clean the Top 5 Carpet Stains

Different materials respond to different approaches.

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How Often Should You Clean Your Carpet?

It depends on factors like pets, kids, and allergies.

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How to Get Paint Out of Carpet

Fresh spills and dried crusts require different approaches.

How to Remove Sweat and Body Oil from Pillowcases

Get rid of and prevent sweat and oil stains on pillowcases.

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How To Polish Plastic: 5 DIY Methods

Restore that out-of-the-box shine.

gloved hands cleaning carpet with spray and sponge
How to Clean Carpet Using Bleach

You can do it, but be careful with the mixture.

A box of cleaning products.
Minimalist Cleaning Kit: What 5 Things Do You Actually Need?

Tired of plastic spray bottles taking up space in your cabinets? You only really need 5 products.

A robotic vacuum cleaner in a living room
Troubleshooting Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Problems

A robotic vacuum cleaner can be a great help around the house.

Industrial apartment space
How to Use a Floor Squeegee

It's not just for windows and showers.

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2 Effective Ways To Clean Stone Countertops

Stone countertops are durable and easy to care for.

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Acrylic Bathtub: Ways to Keep It Clean

It's important you don't use any harsh or abrasive options.

Red Craftsman wet-dry vac
8 Best Uses for a Wet-Dry Vacuum Cleaner

Shop vacs are the ultimate clean up tool to have on hand.

Woman steam mopping a living room floor
8 Tips for Maintaining Your Steam Mop

Don't underestimate the power of hot water to clean.

Pillows arranged neatly on a bed.
How can I keep pillow cases from sliding off pillows?

There are several things that you can do to prevent this.

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How to Remove Glue from Hair: 4 Easy Home Remedies

Stick to these safe methods on your next bad hair day.

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How to Maintain Safety While Cleaning

While trying to clean our homes so that they sparkle we also place ourselves at risk.

A homeowner wearing gloves and using a cloth to clean their blinds.
How to Clean Your Blinds

Blinds are something everyone has but not everyone cleans.

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Caring for Marble Questions

Q. Is there any way to remove discolorations on cultured marble?

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Cleaning Carpet Stains the Green Way

Clean your carpet stains the green way.

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Candle Wax Removal Methods

Methods for candle wax removal differ depending on the type of material.

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How to Clean Bathroom Sink Faucets Inside and Out

Bathroom sink faucets will tend to get gunked up over years of usage, especially in hard water areas.

Louvered blue doors on outside of a building
Cleaning Tips for Louvered Doors

Louvered angles offer privacy, and dust collection.

A steam mop.
How to Clean a Steam Mop

Get your floor clean without the aid of harsh chemicals.

aggregate flooring
Cleaning Aggregate Flooring: Tips and Mistakes to Avoid

Using harsh chemicals can damage your flooring.

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How to Clean a Pillow

A pillow is one of those things a lot of us forget to clean on a regular basis.

A woman cleans a kitchen.
Remove That Bad Smell From Your Kitchen

Kitchens pick up smells. Luckily they're easy to get rid of.

A collection of cleaning supplies including a metal bucks, duster, and dust pan.
A Clean-as-You-Go Guide for the Whole House

Follow these simple tips every day.

A plant in a yellow pot in front of a window with a curtain.
7 Ultimate Window Cleaning Tips

Erase the dirty barrier to the outdoors.

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How to Clean, Remove Stains, Sanitize, and Store Your Cutting Board

When a cutting board gets used, it collects bacteria.

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5 Advantages of Using a Wet-Dry Vacuum Cleaner

Having a wet-dry vacuum in your house is very helpful.

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The Best Glass Cleaning Cloth

Many cloths leave behind streaks, cleaner, or scratches.

Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
10 Advantages of Using a Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

A robotic vacuum cleaner is a handy tool.

Curtains in a living room.
7 Curtain Cleaning Techniques

Vacuuming and steam cleaning are two popular methods.

A wet-dry vacuum cleaner
How to Use a Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner

Wet dry vacuum cleaners are very handy around the home.

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How to Clean a Plastic Bathtub With Household Ingredients

While a plastic bathtub can be cleaned with commercial cleaners, you can save money by using homemade cleaners, instead.

A chrome shower nozzle.
Clean Plastic Chrome to a Buff

Plastic chrome is among the most challenging of surfaces to clean.

air freshener
Get Rid of Troublesome Household Odors

Don’t follow your nose. Follow these tips for tackling common household odors.

A roll of brown paper towels, some tape, a piece of wood, work gloves, and a tube of silicone caulking.
How to Get Silicone Caulk Off Your Skin

Even with practice, caulking can be messy. Make sure to move fast when cleaning it off of your skin.

A dirty window runner.
How to Clean Window Frames and Runners in 4 Steps

Get your windows opening smoothly with these cleaning tips.

A bottle of vinegar and a jar of baking soda.
Creative Uses for Vinegar and Baking Soda

Vinegar and baking soda have a lot more uses than just making volcanoes.

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How to Remove Window Decals

You don’t have to stick to any one method to remove a window decal or sticker.

Spreading grout between tiles by hand, leaving some behind.
How to Clean Grout Haze From Tile Grout

Grout haze can make a new tiling job look poor.