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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 Reuse Your Vacuum Cleaner Bags (Yes, It’s Possible!)

    In a pinch, a vacuum cleaner bag is actually reusable. The bottom end of the bag is usually folded over...


    Always Do This One Trick With Your Dishcloths

    Make certain your dishcloths are sterilized by boiling them.


    31 Unique Uses for Toothbrushes and Floss at Home

    While toothbrushes and floss are essential for dental hygiene, these brilliant uses for them have nothing to do with your...


    10 Things You Should Never Do to Your Wood Floor

    Wood flooring is on-trend and quite durable, but there are some things that can damage it and result in expensive...


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    How to Clean a Dishwasher With Vinegar

    Use vinegar in your dishwasher to give your glassware an extra sparkle and prevent filmy residue from hard water.


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    43 Fall Maintenance Must-Dos and One Thing You Shouldn’t Do

    With cooler temps on the horizon, it's time to make sure your home is buttoned up and ready to go....


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    10 Things You Should Never Wash in Your Dishwasher

    Don't ruin your favorite dishes and utensils! Find out which items simply won't hold up if you wash them in...


    The Best Way to Get Sand Out of Your Car

    Summer calls for long, lazy days spent on the beach. But that might mean a car full of sand later...

    10 Ways You’re Loading Your Dishwasher All Wrong

    Do you place glasses upside down on the tines of your dishwasher's top rack? If so, you're doing it wrong....


    9 Things to Know Before You Self-Clean Your Oven

    Spills, gunk and general mess accumulates inside the average homeowner's oven, but what's the best way to clean it? Many...


    18 Strange Things You Never Knew You Could Recycle

    Don't throw out that clutter quite yet! Make sure to check if those items can be reused with this list...


    7 Ways You’re Probably Cleaning Your Bathroom Wrong

    The places you forget to clean, plus tips and tricks to clean your bathroom more quickly and effectively.


    Clean the Spaces Between Your Deck Easier

    This DIY tool will make cleaning easier!


    How to Clean Under Your Fridge

    Clean the dust, hair, lint, cat toys and trinkets out from under your refrigerator.


    Use Car Wax in Your Kitchen

    If you own stainless steel kitchen appliances, you may want to consider using car wax to clean them. Apply a...


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    Cleaning a Couch With Baking Soda

    Use this handy hint if there’s a funky smell lurking in your couch: Sprinkle baking soda on the fabric and...


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    Floor Swiffer for Walls

    The Swiffer Sweeper floor mop is a go-to cleaning tool for homeowners with hard floors, but did you know that...

    How to Remove Rust from Concrete

    This cheap and easy method for removing rust stains on concrete comes directly from an editor's hands-on, DIY experience.


    How to Effectively Clean Mini Blinds

    If you let your mini blinds build up too much dust and dirt, they can be impossible to clean. The...


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    How to Clean Your Oven Without Harsh Chemicals

    When was the last time you cleaned your oven? Does preheating give you a burnt reminder of last week's dinner?...


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    How to Clean Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet and Everything Else

    Most homes contain a variety of flooring types. Knowing how to best clean each surface can be a lot to...


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    Things You’ve Probably Never Cleaned (But Really Should)

    Nobody likes cleaning, so there's often a focus on stuff you can see (or see through) – windows, floors, counters,...


    Carpet Care Tips to Make Your Carpet Last

    Get years more life from your investment: if you treat your carpet right, it'll last much longer, saving you money...

    7 Best Car Carpet Cleaners of 2024

    Find the best car carpet cleaner to tackle any stain, substance and smell