Cleaning

Have you got dust bunnies the size of elephants? It's probably time to clean up. Get some easy tips and techniques to get you started.

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You'd like to clean the air vents in your house so that you and your family are breathing clean air while at home. But how do you do it successfully?

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Dry erase markers are super convenient and even fun for kids. But what happens when they get them on their clothes? Does it come out?

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You have a new pair of leather boots and would like to learn how to clean them. Learn how to clean leather boots in this article.

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You can clean your Uggs with water and mild detergent. Learn how to clean your Uggs in this article.

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Your micro suede couch has some stains on it, and you don't know how to clean it. Learn about how to clean a micro suede couch in this article.

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You want to make detergent at home, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make detergent at home in this article.

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It is possible to get burnt food off of pots. Learn about how to get burnt food off pots in this article.

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If the garment you bought at a close-out sale turns out to be too large, or if you've lost weight, it's better to shrink clothes than to buy new ones. So how do you do it?

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You can shrink your jeans if they're too loose or if you just want a snugger fit. Read this article to learn how to shrink jeans.

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Getting oil out of clothes doesn't have to be a harrowing -- or expensive -- experience. This article shows you how to get oil out of clothes.

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You can clean Pergo floors by damp mopping and drying them. Learn about how to clean Pergo floors in this article.

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Sterling silver is beautiful, especially when it's clean and shiny. Learn about how to clean sterling silver in this article.

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Cleaning your suede will keep it looking fresh and nice. Learn about how to clean suede in this article.

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You came home from your vacation and found your pantry infested with moths and now you must get rid of them. You've come to the right spot to learn how to get rid of pantry moths.

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You might not know how to clean a dishwasher but you should. Because when you clean yours, it will function better so your dishes will be cleaner, too.

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You were told to be careful when you clean a flat screen TV. Read this article and learn how to clean a flat screen TV.

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You need to remove rust from cast iron cookware, but you’re not sure how to do it. Learn about how to remove rust from cast iron cookware in this article.

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You got nail polish on your carpet. Does that mean it's ruined? Not necessarily. We'll tell you how you can salvage it.

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You'd like to clean a DVD, but you're not sure how. Learn how to clean a DVD in this article.

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For a lot of people, there just isn't time to clean the whole house, top to bottom, every week. That's where the convenience of a maid service comes in. What risks are you taking by hiring someone else to do the dirty work?

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If you've ever cleaned a stall shower, you know that most commercial cleaners are not particularly pleasant to inhale. But what if your child wants to help clean the house? Are there all-purpose cleaners safe enough for kids to handle?

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It's so easy to shut the door to your bathroom and tell yourself you'll clean it tomorrow. But tomorrow comes and goes, and the bathroom is still dirty. Do a little a day and you won't need to shut that door anymore.

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No matter how clean you keep your home, there will always be jobs that are so gross you want to walk away and forget about them. Unfortunately, you can't do that. But there are things you can do to take a little bit of the nasty out.

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Your DVD player provides you with countless hours of entertainment, so all we ask is that you devote a few minutes to cleaning it every now and then. If that seems like a pretty even trade, read on to learn the best care for your DVD player.

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If you're a movie buff that can't bear to part with an old-school videotape collection, then you've probably got a VCR somewhere in your house. But to keep those tapes in good condition, you'll need to clean your player -- the right way.

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