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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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    Steel Wool Comes in 8 Different Grades—Here’s How to Use Each One

    From wiping windows to scrubbing cast iron, there's no task steel wool can't handle.


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    How to Clean Up Blood Spills

    Let's hope you never need this information. But if you do, these tools, materials and procedures can help you safely...


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    How To Clean a Flat Top Grill

    Flat top grills are selling like hotcakes (wink!). If you get or have one, be sure you know how to...


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    6 Ways Clean Furniture and Fight Odors Without Chemical Cleaners

    The best all-natural solutions for how to clean furniture and how to deodorize a couch without chemicals and store-bought cleaners.


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    How To Clean White Walls

    Are your white walls looking dull and dirty? Learn how to clean them and bring back their luster with our...


    The 6 Best Toilet Cleaners, According to Editor Testing

    Here are the six best toilet bowl cleaners our editors love.


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    This Hack Will Revolutionize How You Clean Your Dishwashing Gloves

    Never plunge your hand into a wet, sweaty glove again!


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    The EyeVac Home Vacuum Is Our Editor’s Pick for Eliminating Pet Hair and Dirt From Floors

    The touchless EyeVac vacuum sucks up any debris you send its way, making dust pans and lingering pet hair a...

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    5 Tips on How to Lower the pH In an Aquarium

    If your tank is testing higher than you would like, check out these expert-approved methods for safely fixing the pH.


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    Should You Clean Your Cleaning Tools?

    Don't toss your cleaning tools when they're dirty. Here's how to clean them — all of them — and extend...


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    How To Clean Pavers

    Got some dirty pavers in your garden, patio or walkway? With proper cleaning, they can look as good as new.


    7 Most Reliable Washing Machine Brands for Every Home Type

    Need a little help picking the best washing machine? Family Handyman has you (and your toughest stains) covered.


    The 6 Best Grill Cleaners to Tackle Caked-On Grease

    From foams and sprays to even automatic brushes, we've got you—and your grill—covered with the best grill cleaners.


    Finish Dishes in Minutes with an Easy-to-Install Motorized Glass Rinser

    Sick of spending hours slumped over the sink? No need to stuff your hands into narrow glasses—this bar glass rinser...



    Here’s How You Can Save Money With This Easy DIY Dishwasher Detergent Hack

    Discover how you can create your own dishwasher pods in a matter of hours.


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    How To Clean Bronze Properly

    If you have something made of bronze that's dull and discolored, don't get rid of it. Cleaning bronze is fast...


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    8 Ways to Stop Pets From Tracking Mud Into Your House

    From cleaning stations to tried and true products, try these solutions to keep your home debris free.


    5 Best Vacuums for Laminate Floors

    Keep calm and vacuum on—especially with these vacuums designed for your laminate floors.


    Keep Outdoor Furniture Protected with the 10 Best Water-Repellent Sprays

    Preserve the quality and prolong the lifespan of your fabric with the best water-repellent sprays around.


    The Blueland Cleaning Kit Review: Made My House Sparkle and Reduces Plastic Waste

    You mean we can reduce our plastic consumption while still having a clean house? We're so in.


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    Why The Laundress Just Recalled Its Fabric Conditioners

    Read this before you start your next load of laundry.

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    How To Get Rid of Pet Hair in Your Home

    If you have furry pets, you have pet hair. It's on your clothes and furniture and in your dryer vent....


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    How To Make Cleaning Fun

    Cleaning day coming up? Don't think of cleaning as doing chores. Make it a good time with these expert tips.


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    What To Know About Basement Cleaning

    A dirty basement means a dirty house. Clean your basement regularly to keep your home free from grunge, grime and...


    Leave Dirt in the Dust with the 5 Best Vacuums for Apartments

    Keep your small space clean and tidy with the best vacuums for apartment living.


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    How To Organize Cleaning Supplies

    Use these tips and tricks to organize your cleaning supplies and make your cleaning projects that much easier.


    6 Best Carpet Rakes for Eliminating Hair and Debris

    Want to prolong the life of carpet and area rugs and keep them looking great? Get busy on dirt, debris...