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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Cleaning the toilet stinks. Luckily, there are ways to do it that won't make the job dirty business.

By Ellen Stockstill

We don't have to tell you that toilets are dirty and no fun to clean. But we can tell how to prevent them from staying stinky all the time.

By Terri Briseno

Let's face it: Bathrooms are going to smell. But there's good news, too. There are a number of things you can do to keep your bathroom smelling fresh and clean.

By Sara Elliott

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So you've got spring cleaning fever and you're dying to leap right in, but where do you start? We'll help you avoid analysis paralysis as you tackle this seasonal task, step-by-step and room by room.

By Shanna Freeman

There are certain cleaning chores that are just too time-consuming, annoying or downright dangerous to attempt on your own. Here's our list of 10 household tasks that you have our permission to skip.

By Alison Cooper

How do those large TV families and groups of friends keep their houses so tidy even though no one does a lick of housework? Let's look at 10 of the unlikeliest.

By Kim Williamson

Nobody wants a greasy kitchen. But nobody wants to clean a greasy kitchen either. These five tips will at least make a bad job a little bit easier.

By Caitlin Uttley

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You want to disinfect your home, but don't want to use harsh chemicals. The good news is you don't need them to keep your house clean and germ-free.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Composition dolls have been around for a very long time, and many of them probably show their age. We'll tell you how to clean them up and restore their beauty.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Pet hair can take over your whole house in a matter of days, so it's imperative to stay on top of it. We've got five tips to help you clean the hair and avoid the mess.

By Sara Elliott

Now that you've gotten rid of those pesky vermin, it's time to clean up their mess. But you'll have to go beneath the surface to get the job done.

By Sara Elliott

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With as much bacteria and grime that accumulates in a kitchen, washing your counters with soap and water just isn't enough. You've got to get down and dirty with a disinfectant.

By Sara Elliott

Marble has a cool and simple-clean smoothness that's naturally beautiful -- unless it is marred by stains. We'll tell you how to get rid of five common ones.

By Terri Briseno

You might say that there's nothing that could make the chore of floor-scrubbing any less awful. But at least one of these tips could help you dread it just a little bit less.

By Alison Cooper

Let's face it: Most of us don't like to clean. In fact, we hate it so much, we put it off as long as possible. But if you're in the right mood, it may not seem like such a chore.

By Sara Elliott

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Everyone's looking for a deal these days, and it's no different in materials for your home. Enter Formica: a countertop making a comeback thanks to its lower price tag.

By Emilie Sennebogen

We use words like "sanitize" and "disinfect" as if they're the same, but there's actually a big difference between these terms. So, in the sanitize vs disinfect debate, which is better? Read on to find out!

By Sarah Winkler

Stucco can be attractive and eco-friendly, but it also stains easily. We'll tell you several ways to remove those stubborn stains and breathe new life into this popular building material.

By Terri Briseno

We store many important things in our kitchen and bathroom cabinets, like dishes and utensils. So why do we let these storage areas become so grimy?

By Alia Hoyt

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With as much soap and water that goes through your washing machine, it may seem strange to think about sanitizing it, but it's definitely a good idea.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Water just loves to stick around and leave stains behind. Most people have seen mold, but what do you do if your stain is pink?

By Austin Henderson

We rely on our washing machine to wash our dirty laundry, but what if it's the cause of dirty clothes? Is there any recourse when our washing machine leaves stains on our clothes?

By Marie Willsey

Even in this Age of Machines, there's times when you have to pull out a washtub and take care of a couple garments by hand. But is this necessary and what is the best way to do it?

By Kim Williamson

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As far as stains go, the ones made by lipstick are a double whammy: They're oil-based and brightly colored, so they're tough to clean and almost impossible to hide. It might take a few tries, but you should be able to banish that stain!

By Alison Cooper & Austin Henderson

Did your wool sweater get stretched out? If so, how do you shrink it back to its normal size?

By Alia Hoyt & Denise Harrison