Exterior Cleaning

DIY cleaning projects, hints and tips for your home's exterior, including siding, windows and much more.

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  • Cleaning Vinyl Siding

  • Clean both easy-to-remove and tough stains from vinyl siding quickly and easily with these simple techniques.

  • How to Clean Soffit Vents

  • Blow out debris from your soffit (eave) vents to maintain good attic ventilation. It’ll save on air conditioning costs in summer and…

  • Using Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

  • Hospitals, where cleanliness is a life or death matter, confirm that microfiber cleaning products do a better job. Here's the rundown on how…

  • Car Cleaning Tips and Tricks

  • Professionally clean and detail your car for a fraction of what the pros charge. With the right products and a little elbow grease, you can make…

  • How to Clean Glass Windows and Doors

  • Clean tough glass stains and built-up mineral deposits from shower doors and other glass surfaces using mild household abrasives and an ordinary…

  • How to Clean a Room Air Conditioner

  • Air conditioners work more efficiently when the evaporator and condenser coils or cooling fins are clean and the fins are straight. Save money…

  • How to Wash Windows

  • Wash your windows the fastest way with crystal clear, streak-free results. Try washing windows with a squeegee and I bet you'll never go back…

  • How to Get Rid of Anything

  • Learn how to get rid of household junk, unneeded building materials and other unwanted stuff with these tips and strategies from TFH staff and…

  • How to Use a Pressure Washer

  • Gas or electric pressure washers will clean almost anything outdoors, and they work so quickly and dramatically that they're actually fun. Learn…

  • Deck Rescue: Renew Your Deck

  • Deck seen too many summers? Give it a new lease on life for less than $300. We'll show you how to clean and renew your deck like a pro in…

  • How To Remove Rust

  • Patio furniture, outdoor tools and lawn machines all eventually get rusty. Learn how to get rid of that rust and how to protect the metal so…

  • How to Remove Flaking Deck Stain

  • Even the best solid-color deck stains eventually flake away. To make an old deck look new again, strip off all the old finish, then clean,…

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