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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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    Swedish Death Cleaning: What to Know About This Decluttering Strategy

    Yes, the name Swedish Death Cleaning is off-putting but it's kind of meant to jar you into action to decrease...


    14 Cleaning Myths You’ve Believed for Way Too Long

    Turns out, you’re doing it all wrong! Or maybe you know better than to believe these common home cleaning myths.


    12 Hidden Signs Your House Could Have Toxic Mold

    When mold takes up residence in your house, your eyes, lungs, and skin will pay the rent. Here’s what your...


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    How to Clean Inside Car Windows

    Follow these steps to clean glass on the inside and get rid of fingerprints, smudges and the dust generated by...


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    Tips for Log Home Cleaning and Maintenance

    Log cabins can last beautifully for centuries with the right care. Keep your log cabin exterior in great shape and...


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    10 Home Cleaning Tips from Professional Cleaners

    Got some time to clean your home? Here are some pro tips for getting your house back into peak condition.


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    A One-Week Plan For Cleaning Your Entire House

    Over the course of a week these cleaning ideas will make the whole house shine. Spend one day on each...


    How to Remove Salt Stains from Your Car’s Carpet During Winter

    Get rid of wintery residue with these methods for cleaning salt stains.

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    6 Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix

    Cleaning days are hard enough. Make sure you avoid these mixtures to prevent accidents or other harm.


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    11 Carpet Cleaning Hacks All Homeowners Should Know

    Why spend money for a professional carpet cleaner when you have these handy carpet cleaning hacks?


    50 Cleaning Secrets to Make Your Home Shine

    Use these tried-and-true tricks for getting all areas of your home squeaky clean.


    Do I Really Need to Sort My Laundry By Color?

    Do you really need to separate laundry by color and type? For prolonging the life of your washables, the short...


    12 Bad Home Decorating Habits You Should Stop Immediately

    Are you guilty of these bad home decorating habits? Your design should make sense and not confuse your guests.


    10 Bad DIY Habits You Need to Stop Doing Immediately

    These bad DIY habits might be costing you more than just time and money.


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    How to Snuff Out Bad Smells in Your House

    Every now and then you'll walk into a room in your home and think to yourself, "What stinks?" Maybe it's...


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    How to Remove Just About Anything From Carpet

    From simple to extreme, these solutions will help you get rid of almost every carpet stain you may encounter at...


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    100 Essential Cleaning Hacks for Your Home

    Speed up home cleaning by putting into practice some of these 100 essential cleaning hacks for your home. You won't...

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    12 Safe, Smart Ways to Use Essential Oils Around Your Home

    Using fewer chemicals around the home and replacing them with more natural options, like essential oils, is a trend worth...


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    How To Fix a Pitted Concrete Floor in Your Garage

    Special concrete resurfacers will make a concrete floor look like new


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    Should You Pressure Wash Your Roof?

    Pressure washing a dirty surface can be satisfying to watch, but that doesn't mean it's good for your roof.


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    Check Out This Viral Wooden Spoon Cleaning Hack

    Albeit gross, this viral wooden spoon hack will have you running into the kitchen to try it yourself.


    6 Ways to Remove Water Stains From Wood

    Someone forgot to use a coaster? Grab any of these household products and you'll be able to buff out those...


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    How to Deep-Clean Vinyl and Linoleum Floors

    Your easy-to-clean vinyl flooring needs a deep cleaning once in a while. Follow these steps to deep-clean vinyl floors and...

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    10 Clever Hacks to Remove Permanent Marker from Any Surface

    Using permanent marker can be risky—one small slip up and something gets ruined. Wrong! Here, you'll find 10 effective ways...


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    10 Bad Housekeeping Habits You Should Drop Today

    Are you guilty of these housekeeping mistakes?


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    13 Things You Should Never Pressure Wash

    A pressure wash can serve a valuable role in home maintenance, but don’t get carried away! Pressure washing can do...


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    What to Know About Magic Erasers

    Find out what's behind the magic in Magic Erasers.


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    Types of Air Fresheners and the Odors They Best Treat

    Sprays, solids, candles — not all air fresheners are created equal. Find out how different types work to combat common...


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    How to Whiten Yellow-Stained Pillows

    When you see how disgusting those pillows look, you might be tempted to ditch them and buy new ones. But...