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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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    When Was the Last Time You Cleaned Your Toilet Plunger?

    You take time to clean your toilet, so make sure to clean the plunger while you're at it, because it...


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    Here’s How to Clean Your Toilet Tank

    The toilet tank is one of the most overlooked spots in the bathroom. This is how to clean your toilet...


    What You Should Do With Your Old Cell Phone?

    Have a junk drawer filled with old cell phones? With phone companies recommending you to get a new cell phone...


    Use Toothpaste to Clean Sneakers

    All you need is an old toothbrush and a little toothpaste to get your old sneakers looking like new! Non-gel...


    How to Clean Roof Stains

    Is your roof marred by streaks and stains? Here's how to remove that ugly discoloration and keep it from coming...


    How to Remove Sticker Residue

    Dab any type of kitchen cooking oil—olive, canola or sunflower—onto a paper towel. Then lay the paper towel over the...


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    How To Clean Furniture and Fight Odors Without Chemical Cleaners

    All-natural solutions can remove odors from your furniture—here's how to clean furniture!


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    How to Clean Hardwood Floors

    Learn how to clean hardwood floors naturally with household staples.

    Removing Stains on Leather Furniture With Natural Products

    Leave the harsh chemicals in the cupboard when removing stains on a leather couch or any leather in the house...


    How to Remove Permanent Marker on Laminate

    Dab some cooking oil onto a paper towel and then lay the paper towel over the stain that refuses to...


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    Cleaning Tips to Reduce Household Dust

    Studies show that the average six-room home in the United States collects 40 lbs. of dust each year. Sounds impressively...


    The Best Way to Clean a Greasy Kitchen Range Hood Filter

    The standard way to clean the filter from a kitchen exhaust fan is to stick it in the dishwasher.


    The 10 Best Ways to Get Gum Out of Things

    Oh look, there's gum stuck to the carpet. Or the bottom of your shoe. Or your child's hair. Don't fret—there...


    13 Quick Cleaning Tips: Clean Your House Fast

    If you're looking for ways to simplify cleaning or get rid of stubborn stains, you'll find everything you need in...


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    How to Steam Clean Your Oven

    Clean your dirty oven, the safe way!


    DIY Home Protection Tips During Remodeling and Construction

    Protect your home and make cleanup easier


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    How to Clean a Bathroom: 12 Tricks for Cleaning a Bathroom Faster and Better

    Heavy duty solutions on how to clean a bathroom for dirt and grime

    8 Unexpected Ways to Clean with Ketchup

    Cleaning with ketchup? Yup. Not your white dress shirts, of course. But ketchup will make easy work out of cleaning...


    Cleaning a Sponge to Avoid That Smell

    A kitchen sponge can quickly become the source of all kinds of unwanted smells in your kitchen. Here's how to...


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    How to Get Rid of a Bad Smell in the House

    Win the battle against stinkiness. If you've got a bad smell in the house, these tips will help you stamp...


    How to Properly Clean Your Electric Stove

    While you can set the burners on your electric stove to high to try and burn off any food debris...


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    20 Common Household Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix

    Ignorance isn't always bliss. These cleaning product combinations can be deadly.


    14 Robots You Need To Clean Your House

    Why spend your days cleaning when you can just get a robot to do it?!

    12 Days of Holiday Prep: Your Stress-Free Cleaning Countdown

    The holiday season can get hectic. There are gifts to buy, parties to attend and if you're hosting this year,...


    This Nifty Trick Will Humidify Your Home—Without a Humidifier

    No humidifier? No problem! Here's an easy fix.


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    39 Cleaning Tips and Tricks to Make Your Home Shine

    Admit it – your house could be cleaner. That's where we come in. Check out these tips and hints to get...


    Should You Be Worried About Mold In Your Crawl Space?

    It's easy to ignore that cramped space, but moisture there can lead to mold. Here's how to prevent mold in...


    10 Surprising Ways You Can Use Olive Oil Around the House

    When it comes to tackling your chores, olive oil really comes in handy.


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    10 Things You Should Never Do with a Magic Eraser

    Magic Erasers can be, well, magic. The versatile cleaning tool helps you remove residue from old stickers, clean marks from...