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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A fire can destroy a home -- and a life -- in seconds. It's imperative to be ready if that day ever comes. Find out what you need to do to prepare for a fire in your home.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Whether real or costume, jewelry deserves care and attention so you can enjoy your pieces for the long haul. We'll show you how to keep them safe while showing them off at the same time.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Cleaning an air filter can save you up to 15% on your utility bill. Learn more about cleaning a furnace filter.

By Josh Peterson, Planet Green

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If you're tired of picking lint off clothing, why not learn how to remove lint the easy way? Read this article to learn how to remove lint.

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You've gotten some glue on your clothing and have no idea how to remove glue from fabric. Read this article to learn how remove glue from fabric.

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If your friends have been smoking inside your house, you know how hard it is to get rid of the lingering smoke smell. Read this article to know how to get rid of smoke smell.

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The problem with the cast iron enameled sink in your kitchen is that you don't know how to clean it properly. Learn how to clean a cast iron sink from this article.

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You have this real fancy oil rubbed bronze faucet, and you have no idea how to care for it. This article will show you how to care for your oil rubbed bronze articles.

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You have no idea how to remove the hard water spots covering your windows. Read this article to learn how to remove hard water spots from windows.

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Your toaster oven has not been cleaned since you got it because you don't know how to clean it. This article will tell you how to clean your toaster oven safely.

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If your Formica countertop is losing the sheen you loved when you first bought it, it's time to learn how to polish it back to its original luster. Read this article to learn how to polish Formica.

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You need to wash cashmere, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to wash cashmere in this article.

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You need to clean a porcelain sink, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to clean a porcelain sink in this article.

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Your beautiful sheepskin rug is filthy and you'd like to learn how to clean it. This article will tell you how to clean sheepskin.

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You stepped on gum, and don't know how to get it off your shoes. Read this article to learn about how to get gum off shoes.

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Your hairbrush is full of hair and dust, and you don't know how to clean it. Simply follow these instructions and learn how to clean a hairbrush.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors & Austin Henderson

If you have a set of stainless utensils or even some gardening tools that are rusty, don't toss them. You can salvage them with just a bit of elbow grease.

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You have to clean off some candle wax from your glass table, but are not sure how to do it. Learn about how to clean candle wax from glass in this article.

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You need to wash towels, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to wash towels in this article.

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All your copper items are turning greenish, and you'd like to learn how to clean them. This article will tell you how to clean copper.

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You've noticed that your deodorant leaves stains on your shirt and you don't know how to take the deodorant out of your clothing. Well have no fear, you're at the right spot to learn how.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors & Yara Simón

Nothing is worse than a stinky and stained toilet bowl. But you can get rid of those rings in a few simple steps. We'll show you how.

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Hard-anodized cookware is strong, but it's not nonstick. Learn whether you can use steel wool to clean hard-anodized cookware in this article.

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Nonstick pans are coated with a protective layer to keep food from sticking to the pan. Learn whether you can clean nonstick pans with steel wool in this article.

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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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