Cleaning

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

Have your wood-burning fireplace chimney cleaned by a professional chimney sweep after about 50 fires. Check it for excess creosote build-up…

Don't assume that you need heating and cooling ducts cleaned unless you actually have excessive dust and debris or mold in them. Unless you…

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

Clean a dirty computer screen and keyboard without harming the computer by using a lint-free cloth, compressed air and a cotton swab dipped in…

No one likes cleaning the house, but we can make thechore take a lot less time. We asked cleaning pros for theirfavorite cleaning tips and…

Eliminate pet stains and odors quickly after the accident by using this simple vacuum technique plus special bio-enzyme cleaners. Solve the…

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

Simplify and speed up dusting, vacuuming, stain and scum removal and other house cleaning chores with these 11 easy tips. You'll have a cleaner…

We'll show you an easy way to clean your clogged showerhead and get it operating like new again. Mineral build up can plug up the spray…

There's no one-size-fits-all rule for how often to clean your chimney flue. But in this article, we'll explain how to check your chimney to know…

Turn a stinky fridge into a clean fridge by disinfecting the interior and then adding newspapers and charcoal for the final treatment. Odors…

Reduce dust in your house with these eight easy steps to keep the dust bunnies from multiplying. We'll talk about better furnace filters and…

If your vacuum loses suction, clear the clogged hose quickly and easily with a bent wire, a broom handle or another vacuum.

Use a blast of canned air to quickly clean dust from the wall and ceiling grilles of vent fans and heating/air conditioning systems.

Company coming? Sick to death of housework? Here are some speedy ways to simplify your house cleaning and get rid of stubborn stains both…

House cleaning isn't exactly fun, but it doesn't have to be drudgery either. Here is a great collection of clever tips and hints that…

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

Clean the stubborn grease from your range hood grease filter quickly and easily with a mixture of auto degreaser and water.

Remove those garage floor oil and grease stains and make your concrete look good and improve garage safety.

Few routine chores will pay off more handsomely, both in comfort and in dollars saved, than a simple air-conditioner cleaning. The payoff:…

Annual central air conditioner maintenance saves you money by increasing its efficiency and preventing breakdowns. You can complete the chore in…

Properly cleaned and maintained carpet will last twice as long. Learn the effective strategies for keeping your carpet looking new and fresh for…

Shower door soap scum, greasy dirt on lamps and kitchen cabinets…some things around the house just don't come clean. We talked to…

If your vinyl floor has tough stains or scuffs that don't come up with ordinary cleaning, it's time to break out the chemicals.…

Remove rust stains from toilets, sinks and bathtubs quickly and easily with the resin bed cleaner used for water softeners.

Since they don't use vacuum bags, bagless vacuums need more frequent filter changes and cleanings. Find them all (there may be several) and…

We'll show you how to get tough on plastic laminate stains. Using the right cleaner and having some patience will make even the most…

Eliminate irritating clothes washer stains by cleaning away crud around the top and agitator. Then run a special cleaner through a wash cycle.

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…

The right product and technique can cut cleaning time by 30 percent. We'll show you how to remove tough stains in toilets, sinks and…

Stains occasionally bleed up through vinyl floors, and may have several causes, including chemicals in the adhesive. Here's how you can tell if…

You don’t have to shell out the big bucks for a central dust collection system. We’ll show you how to use a shop vacuum coupled…

If the vacuum motor is running but the carpet cleaning head isn't spinning, replace the belt. It takes less than 30 minutes, plus an inexpensive…

If it's taking more work to vacuum your house, it's probably time to replace the vacuum agitator belt. The good news is you can do it…

A wet glass on fine furniture can create a white ring that no amount of cleaning erases. Before you resort to paint stripper, try rubbing it…

Candle wax accidentally dripped on a plush carpet may look like a hopeless mess, but with a cool head, a hot iron, and a few tricks of the…

Stop bad dishwasher odors by cleaning food scraps from the tub and running a dishwasher cleaner through a cycle.

Build this handy boot scraper yourself in less than two hours. Now you can clean your muddy boots hands-free and help keep your entryway clean.…

Avoid paint strippers by removing paint from old hardware using a hot water bath.

Clean oil stains off painted walls quickly while fresh with mild dish detergent. Otherwise you'll have to seal and repaint.

A wet carpet in a flooded basement may be salvageable, depending on the water source, but you have to work fast before mold starts growing.…

Don't replace a whole carpet because of one small stain. With a cookie cutter carpet patch you can cut out and replace the bad spot with an…

We'll show you how to get out three of the toughest stains—oil, paint and rust. The secret is to draw the stain out of the concrete.…

Apply a haze remover to clean off the film left from grouting porous stone tile. Prevent the haze problem with grout release, applied before…

The home remodeling process often means construction dust and debris finding its way into every little nook and cranny of your home. But you…