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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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    Secret Cleaning Tips From the Pros

    These cleaning professional secrets will make your house sparkle from top to bottom.


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    This Tip Will Change the Way You Load Your Dishwasher

    Put small items in a mesh laundry bag before running your dishwasher. You'll thank us time and time again!


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    10 Things in Your Home That May Be Making You Sick

    Here are 10 common household things that could be harboring nasty germs.


    How to Clean a Gas Fireplace

    Important annual gas fireplace maintenance.


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    How to Get Dog and Cat Urine Out of Your Mattress

    Pet accidents happen — sometimes on your bed — but that doesn't mean you have to live with the unpleasant...


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    21 Things Every Homeowner Needs to Know

    While rewarding, being a homeowner can be costly and frustrating if you're not in the know. Here are 21 essential...


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    6 Best Pet Urine Remover Products for the Carpet

    Wondering how to get pee out of carpet? Erase all evidence of accidents with a first rate carpet cleaner for...


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    Cleaning With a Lemon Actually Works for These 15 Things

    From tough stains to clogged drains, lemons are the cleaners you didn’t know you had. Take advantage of the surprising...

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    9 Ways to Get Dog Smell Out of a Couch

    If you're wondering how to get dog smell out of your couch, there are a number of things you can...


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    How to Get Pet Stains Out of Carpet

    Home remedies and products to clean your pet-stained carpet.


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    How to Remove Pet Hair From Your Couch

    If pet hair has taken over your furniture, there's a way to get it off quickly and easily.


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    7 Best Products for Removing Pet Stains on Furniture

    If your pets are allowed on the furniture, the occasional stain is inevitable — just be sure to have a...


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    7 Best Car Stain Removers of 2024

    The best car stain remover banishes grease, spilled coffee, pet accidents and just about any other upholstery mess in between.


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    Top 10 Car Interior Cleaning Tips

    If you drive a lot for work or have kids and pets, you know how hard it can be to...


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    Top 10 Car Window Cleaners

    The best car window cleaners boost visibility and protect the glass. Read on for our top 10.


    Can You Wash ‘Dry Clean Only’ Clothes at Home?

    It's late, your suit is dirty but you need it for tomorrow's meeting. Here's how to dry clean clothes at...


    Can Microfiber Cloths Go In the Dryer?

    Can microfiber cloths go in the dryer. Learn if they're dryer-safe and how to maintain their lint-free quality effectively.

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    How Often Should You Wash Your Towels?

    Get yours in the laundry STAT!


    How to Build a DIY Dog Wash Station

    Make bath time more comfortable and convenient for you both — and keep the mess out of your house.


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    How to Get Rid of Smoke Smell in Your Car

    Smoke is a difficult smell to get out of your car. You may end up needing a professional detail but,...


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    Cleaning an Oven With Baking Soda and Vinegar

    This magic formula will leave your oven sparkling clean, with minimal scrubbing required.


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    Try These Easy Handy Hints to Fix Common Home Issues

    We all have those annoying problems around the house we'd like to fix, but we keep putting off for one...


    7 Things You Should Never Clean with Vinegar

    In most cases, vinegar is a great all-purpose cleaner, but there are some things that you shouldn't clean with it.

    20 Other Uses for Dryer Sheets At Home

    Who knew dryer sheets had so many uses beyond making laundry smell fresh and feel soft? Here are 22 other...


    5 Household Items UV Rays Disinfect

    Sunlight is a natural disinfectant—the UV rays can kill off mold, mildew and even bacteria. So take advantage of the...


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    How to Remove Water From a Flooded Room

    Even minor floods can create major problems if they aren't cleaned up quickly.


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    How to Clean Car Carpet

    Learn how to clean car carpet and eliminate old stains and smells for good.


    How to Clean Vinyl Siding

    Vinyl siding is so easy to clean; it's practically maintenance-free. Here's how, according to siding pros.


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    How to Clean a Washing Machine

    Time to get this on your cleaning rotation!