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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 Build a DIY Dog Wash Station

    Make bath time more comfortable and convenient for you both — and keep the mess out of your house.


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    How to Get Rid of Smoke Smell in Your Car

    Smoke is a difficult smell to get out of your car. You may end up needing a professional detail but,...


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    Cleaning an Oven With Baking Soda and Vinegar

    This magic formula will leave your oven sparkling clean, with minimal scrubbing required.


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    Try These Easy Handy Hints to Fix Common Home Issues

    We all have those annoying problems around the house we'd like to fix, but we keep putting off for one...


    7 Things You Should Never Clean with Vinegar

    In most cases, vinegar is a great all-purpose cleaner, but there are some things that you shouldn't clean with it.


    22 Other Uses for Dryer Sheets At Home

    Who knew dryer sheets had so many uses beyond making laundry smell fresh and feel soft? Here are 22 other...


    5 Household Items UV Rays Disinfect

    Sunlight is a natural disinfectant—the UV rays can kill off mold, mildew and even bacteria. So take advantage of the...


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    How to Remove Water From a Flooded Room

    Even minor floods can create major problems if they aren't cleaned up quickly.

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    How to Clean Car Carpet

    Learn how to clean car carpet and eliminate old stains and smells for good.


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    How to Clean Vinyl Siding

    Techniques for cleaning tough-to-remove stains on vinyl siding, trim and gutters.


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    How to Clean a Washing Machine

    Time to get this on your cleaning rotation!


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    12 Best Cleaning Products for Your Bathroom

    These hardworking cleaners make it a whole lot easier to clean and sanitize your bathroom.


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    5 Best Mops for Laminate Floors

    Find the best mop for your laminate floors among these pro-selected standouts.


    5 Best Steam Cleaners of 2024

    The best steam cleaners remove everything from ground-in dirt in your bathroom to the most stubborn wrinkles in your clothes....


    How to Get Rid of Gasoline Smell

    To get rid of that smell, you'll need to do much more than mask it with a sweetly-scented spray.


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    How to Remove Mold and Mildew From Clothes

    Get rid of mold stains on all kinds of clothes, from durable to delicate.


    The 5 Best Stick Vacuums for Both Quick and Deep Cleanings

    Ditch the bulky sweepers in favor of the best stick vacuums, made for tidy touch-ups and thorough cleanings.

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    What to Know About Steam Cleaners

    Have you heard about the magic of steam cleaning but not sure how to get started? Here's everything you need...


    How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell

    Skunk spray is pungent and oily. It's hard to remove and the longer you wait, the harder it is to...


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    Nitrile vs. Latex Gloves: What’s the Difference?

    Nitrile and latex are two of the most common types of general-use disposable gloves. Choose the best material for protecting...


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    CDC Approved: Cleaning Products That Actually Disinfect

    Ever wonder what you can use to not just clean, but actually disinfect your home's surfaces? We have the answers.


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    4 Household Products That Kill Coronavirus, According to Consumer Reports

    Is your store out of cleaning products? Don't worry, you might already have everything you need at home.


    96 Household Vinegar Uses You Never Knew About

    With so many different uses around the house, this trusted item—in its white vinegar as well as its apple cider...

    Here’s Why Clorox Is So Good at Killing Germs

    Hint: It has to do with the smell, too.


    What to Know About Hand Sanitizer

    Keep your family clean and healthy on the go and learn more about using hand sanitizers — what types to...


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    Two Ways to Clean Shoelaces

    Are your shoelaces looking a little worse for wear? If so, learn how to clean shoelaces to get them looking...


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    Does Vinegar Kill Mold? What to Know

    Learn why white vinegar removes mold better than bleach.


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    How to Clean a Humidifier

    Here's our expert guide for how to clean your humidifier, the common household cleaning supplies to do so and why...


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    5 Ways to Clean Your Gas Grill

    Good news: Grilling season is almost upon us. Before firing up your gas grill, take some time to learn how...