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Keep your home sparkling clean inside and out with these projects and tips for a faster and better job.

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    How to Dry Your Wet Carpet

    Get your wet carpet dry and fluffy again with these tips and tricks, whether you're facing mildly damp or fully...


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    How to Clean Carpets Without a Machine

    Want to clean your carpet but hate those bulky machines? Follow these DIY cleaning tips and methods to learn how...


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    11 Clever Ways to Fix a Stinky Garbage Can

    Having trouble with a stinky garbage can? Read on for fixes to deodorize trash bins in your home sweet, sweet-smelling...


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    8 Signs You Need Professional Carpet Cleaning

    If you're seeing these signs of a dirty carpet, it's time for a professional carpet cleaning to remove grime and...


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    The 10 Best Laminate Floor Cleaners for a Restorative Shine

    With so many of the best laminate floor cleaners on the market, we found the ones worth buying. These top...


    10 Best Patio and Deck Cleaners

    Get your deck or patio ready for summer with these high-performing cleaners. Using the right patio or deck cleaner makes...


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    10 Best Floor Cleaners

    For any floor in any situation — from laminate to linoleum — here are the best floor cleaners to keep...


    The 10 Best Vacuum Cleaners for Every Kind of Floor and Mess

    Whether you're making a brand-new purchase or upgrading an old model, the best vacuum cleaner keeps your entire home tidy.

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    16 Hydrogen Peroxide Uses You Never Knew About

    Keep a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in every room of your house to whiten teeth, clean mirrors, prevent stains and...


    Best Household Cleaning Supplies and Products

    Use these products and make household cleaning chores less of a chore.


    How to Paint Concrete Floors

    Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.



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    50 Things You Never Knew You Could Do With Toothpaste

    Toothpaste will keep your smile in great shape but it's also pretty handy in cleaning up around the house. See...


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    12 Brilliant Ways to Reuse Cardboard Boxes

    When you have a stack of cardboard boxes in the corner, recycling is one option, but before breaking down those...


    34 Important Things to do When Planning to Sell Your Home

    Prepare your house and your family by knowing the things to do when selling a house. It'll help sell your...


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    14 Incredible Steel Wool Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

    Steel wool pads can be used for a lot of things around the home. Check out some of our favorite...


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    Swedish Death Cleaning: What to Know About This Decluttering Strategy

    Yes, the name Swedish Death Cleaning is off-putting but it's kind of meant to jar you into action to decrease...

    14 Cleaning Myths You’ve Believed for Way Too Long

    Turns out, you’re doing it all wrong! Or maybe you know better than to believe these common home cleaning myths.


    12 Hidden Signs Your House Could Have Toxic Mold

    When mold takes up residence in your house, your eyes, lungs, and skin will pay the rent. Here’s what your...


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    How to Clean Inside Car Windows

    Follow these steps to clean glass on the inside and get rid of fingerprints, smudges and the dust generated by...


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    Tips for Log Home Cleaning and Maintenance

    Log cabins can last beautifully for centuries with the right care. Keep your log cabin exterior in great shape and...


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    10 Home Cleaning Tips from Professional Cleaners

    Got some time to clean your home? Here are some pro tips for getting your house back into peak condition.


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    A One-Week Plan For Cleaning Your Entire House

    Over the course of a week these cleaning ideas will make the whole house shine. Spend one day on each...

    How to Remove Salt Stains from Your Car’s Carpet During Winter

    Get rid of wintery residue with these methods for cleaning salt stains.


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    6 Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix

    Cleaning days are hard enough. Make sure you avoid these mixtures to prevent accidents or other harm.


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    11 Carpet Cleaning Hacks All Homeowners Should Know

    Why spend money for a professional carpet cleaner when you have these handy carpet cleaning hacks?


    50 Cleaning Secrets to Make Your Home Shine

    Use these tried-and-true tricks for getting all areas of your home squeaky clean.


    Do I Really Need to Sort My Laundry By Color?

    Do you really need to separate laundry by color and type? For prolonging the life of your washables, the short...


    12 Bad Home Decorating Habits You Should Stop Immediately

    Are you guilty of these bad home decorating habits? Your design should make sense and not confuse your guests.