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20 Best House Cleaning Tips for People with Allergies
Stick to these house cleaning tips and you're sure to lessen the allergens in your home.
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Here’s How Often You Should be Washing Everything in Your House
Ever wonder how often you really need to wash everything in your house? Here's your answer.
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How to Clean Your Duster
Cleaning your duster regularly will not only prevent you from just spreading that old dust around, but it will help...
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How to Clean Your Broom
Think about all the things you sweep up on a regular basis: Food debris, pet fur, hair, dirt, bits of...
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How to Clean Your Dish Scrubber
You use it to clean your dishes, but how often do you actually clean your dish scrubber brush?
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Here’s What You Shouldn’t Do When Washing The Dishes
You REALLY need to stop doing this.
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Are TSP Substitutes as Good as the Real Thing?
Many people do not want to use trisodium phosphate in and around their homes. So, is a TSP substitute as...
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11 Brilliant Ways to Use a Steam Cleaner at Home
You already know to use a steam cleaner to clean your carpets, rugs and some furniture, but did you know...
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10 Laundry Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making
Even if you've been washing your clothes for years and think you know how to do laundry, these common slip-ups...
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22 Cheap Ways to Make Your Stuff Last Longer
Making your stuff last longer is a great way to get more bang for your buck, and there are dozens...
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This Is How Often You Should Clean Your Bathtub
If not, there could be some serious consequences.
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Want Shiny Hardwood Floors? Here’s How to Rejuvenate Them
If your hardwood floors are looking tired and dull, there's an easy way to bring them back to life. A...
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When Was the Last Time You Cleaned Your Toilet Plunger?
You take time to clean your toilet, so make sure to clean the plunger while you're at it, because it...
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Here’s How to Clean Your Toilet Tank
The toilet tank is one of the most overlooked spots in the bathroom. This is how to clean your toilet...
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What You Should Do With Your Old Cell Phone?
Have a junk drawer filled with old cell phones? With phone companies recommending you to get a new cell phone...
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Use Toothpaste to Clean Sneakers
All you need is an old toothbrush and a little toothpaste to get your old sneakers looking like new! Non-gel...
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How to Clean Roof Stains
Is your roof marred by streaks and stains? Here's how to remove that ugly discoloration and keep it from coming...
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How to Remove Sticker Residue
Dab any type of kitchen cooking oil—olive, canola or sunflower—onto a paper towel. Then lay the paper towel over the...
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How To Clean Furniture and Fight Odors Without Chemical Cleaners
All-natural solutions can remove odors from your furniture—here's how to clean furniture!
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How to Clean Hardwood Floors
Learn how to clean hardwood floors naturally with household staples.
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Removing Stains on Leather Furniture With Natural Products
Leave the harsh chemicals in the cupboard when removing stains on a leather couch or any leather in the house...
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How to Remove Permanent Marker on Laminate
Dab some cooking oil onto a paper towel and then lay the paper towel over the stain that refuses to...
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Cleaning Tips to Reduce Household Dust
Studies show that the average six-room home in the United States collects 40 lbs. of dust each year. Sounds impressively...
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The Best Way to Clean a Greasy Kitchen Range Hood Filter
The standard way to clean the filter from a kitchen exhaust fan is to stick it in the dishwasher.
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The 10 Best Ways to Get Gum Out of Things
Oh look, there's gum stuck to the carpet. Or the bottom of your shoe. Or your child's hair. Don't fret—there...
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Simple Bathroom Sink Drain Cleaner
When my bathroom sink gets clogged, I don't reach for chemicals. Instead, I use a long zip tie. I cut...
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13 Quick Cleaning Tips: Clean Your House Fast
If you're looking for ways to simplify cleaning or get rid of stubborn stains, you'll find everything you need in...
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How to Steam Clean Your Oven
Clean your dirty oven, the safe way!
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How to Clean a Brick House’s Exterior
Keep water stains from ruining your house's appearance