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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 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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    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...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    Vacuum Cleaner Repair: Clean Out Clogs

    Three simple ways to unclog your vacuum.


    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...


    How to Get Rid of Dust

    Keep your family safe from allergens—and from an unsightly gray film covering everything


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    How to Clean Roof Stains

    Wash your shingles where the sun doesn't shine


    How to Get Red Wine, Coffee & Tomato Sauce Stains Out of Carpet

    Here's how to get stains out of carpet right away, before they set.


    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.


    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 Make Homemade Cleaner With Simple Ingredients

    Not only will natural cleaners make your life better, they will virtually eliminate that bad smell in the house and...


    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...

    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.


    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...


    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...


    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!


    How to Clean a Brick House’s Exterior

    Keep water stains from ruining your house's appearance