Cleaning

Getting tape and glue off glass sometimes seems impossible. The adhesive bonds so tightly to the surface, it takes a ton of work to scrape off a little spot. Fortunately, there are some unusual tricks to make it easier.

By Laurie L. Dove

He runs a mysterious universe where clothes soak in chemical baths and hundreds of hanging plastic bags march in formation at the push of a button. We take you inside your dry cleaner's world and explain why it costs $7 to clean your silk shirt.

By Gallagher Flinn

Don't despair when laundry day comes. With these 5 easy tips, you'll have the power to get your clean laundry looking, feeling and smelling the best it can.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Rachael Schultz

Don't let dust and streaks distract from your enjoyment of that late-morning sunlight. Help your windows and mirrors look clear, bright and spotless with our 5 simple tricks.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Rachael Schultz

Hardwood floors that won't let go of dust? That "wet dog" smell stuck in your carpet? Rescue your floor surfaces from stains, odors and messes with these 5 old-school cleaning tips.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Rachael Schultz

Want your bathroom fixtures both attractive and sanitary, but don't want to bring all those toxic chemical cleaners to the fight? Try our list of 5 bathroom cleaning tips for easy and gentle solutions.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Rachael Schultz

Lemon juice is especially helpful when removing stains and grime from one of the filthiest rooms in any home -- the dreaded bathroom. Get a bottle of lemon juice out of the fridge and try these five ways to clean the bathroom with lemon juice.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Samantha Stallard

The acid in lemon juice really is a cleaning miracle. It can break through just about any rust, dust, or mineral stain and smells great too. Try these five ways to clean fine metals with lemon juice.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Samantha Stallard

Our grandparents' generation didn't have a different product to scrub every kitchen surface. They used simple and natural products for a variety of tasks around the kitchen. Discover 10 ways to clean the kitchen with lemon juice.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Samantha Stallard

In our list of five uses for lemon juice in laundry and clothing care, you'll find simple solutions for treating rust and mildew stains and even an at-home shoe shining kit.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd., Emilie Sennebogen & Samantha Stallard

Paying bills may not be fun, but for most people it's an inevitable part of adult life. How can you organize your bills to make sure you pay them on time and avoid late fees?

By Alexander Page

Being on a budget doesn't have to mean going without your favorite items. You can potentially save money on every shopping trip just by becoming an organized coupon user. What's the right way to get started?

By Sarah Rutland

If you have boxes of printed photos and a computer full of digital ones, it's time to get organized. What are the best ways to organize photographs?

By Rebecca Regan

If your recipe box is a mess and you can never find the recipes you need, it's time to get organized. What are some simple ways to organize your recipes?

By Gina Fisher

If you're an impulse shopper, or if you often forget to purchase items you need from the grocery store, you may benefit from an organized shopping list. What are some simple ways to organize your list?

By Sarah Rutland

If you have a pile of bank statements, birth certificates and social security cards that you're not sure what to do with, it's time to get organized. How should you file and store these important documents?

By Kalynn Bardolph

It's usually easy to see when your desk gets cluttered, but the files on your computer can build up before you realize it and slow down your work.

By Kalynn Bardolph

When you have so many tasks to complete each day, it can be hard to decide what to tackle first. What strategic plans and organizing tools can help you sort out your daily to-do list?

By Kalynn Bardolph

Children's playrooms are often cluttered places with toys strewn across the floor, but organizing your kids' toys can be a simple task they'll appreciate. What is the best way to organize toys?

By Sarah Rutland

If your attic looks more like a disaster area than a storage space, it may be time to sort through your stuff and get organized. What's the best way to organize an attic?

By Sarah Rutland

If your closet is overflowing, you might need to organize your clothing by season. How do you get started, and what's the best way to store out-of-season clothes?

By Eileen Duncan

When the days start getting shorter and your thoughts turn to sitting around the fireplace instead of standing around the outdoor grill, it's time to invest a weekend on fall cleaning. You'll be glad you did when you hunker down for the cold weather.

By Sara Elliott

If you've got the time and the will for a huge cleaning spree every few months, then go for it. What tidying up should be done between seasons?

By Debra Ronca

When you think of your kitchen cleaning, you probably dwell on details such as the countertops and appliances. But the tool you use to clean could spread more bacteria than what's already there.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Dry cleaning is a way to clean clothes without using water, but do your clothes really stay dry after you hand them to the dry cleaner?

By Patrick J. Kiger