Cleaning

It's a vicious circle: You'll be more productive with a clean workspace, but who has time to stop and clean their workspace? If you do a little everyday, you'd be amazed at how simple it really is.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Most people don't wash their windows as often as they should, and some people don't wash them at all. But they need it, and unless you have expendable cash, you have to do them. Here are some tips to take the bite out of the job.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Getting ready for a big cleaning job may have you breaking out the torn jeans, dirty T-shirts and worn sneakers. But cleaning your house doesn't always have to leave you covered in dirt and grime. There are ways to clean and stay clean at the same time.

By Sara Elliott

Cleaning doesn't have to be a chore. Well, it doesn't have to feel like one, anyway. Make it fun for the whole family with games, rewards and some good old-fashioned bonding time thrown in. Try these or develop your own variations.

By Emilie Sennebogen

You've invested in a new digital camera, you need to keep it clean to ensure your pictures look fantastic. What do you need to know to avoid damaging your trusty picture maker?

By Nathan Chandler

With as much time as you spend at your computer, it should come as no surprise that it's covered in germs. So what's the best way to clean your keyboard and keep it sanitary?

By Stephanie Crawford

Winter has set in, and the fireplace logs have come out. But along with those warm, romantic fires in the hearth, you'll also get soot, ash and grime. Not to worry, though. We have tips to keep your fireplace fire-ready.

By Emilie Sennebogen

After months of searching, you've found the perfect piece of antique glass to complement your decor. At least you think it's perfect. It's a little hard to tell due to the years of built-up dust and grime. Our tips can help you get it in tip-top shape.

By Sara Elliott

There's a long-running joke that people use about not cleaning windows. But there's a reason the joke is popular and the chore is feared. It's a hard job. Could newspapers make it easier?

By Emilie Sennebogen

Cleaning the bathroom can be pain, but cleaning the shower door has got to be just about the worst part of it. How can you get rid of those streaks, spots and maybe even that faint green tinge?

By Julia Layton

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

Does your furniture need some love? It might surprise you to learn that some of the best tools for keeping furniture looking its best are items you already have in your house. Check out these 5 household items for great results without the hassle.

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

Household items with metal surfaces, such as candlesticks, faucets and copper-bottomed pots and pans, can sometimes seem impossible to get clean. Fortunately, we've collected 5 great tips that will help you see your reflection again.

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

Here are our top 10 ways to clean floors, furniture and glassware with stuff right in your bathroom. Clean everything from your piano to your wicker chair with products like toothpaste, shaving cream and nail polish.

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

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

Most of us use that extra bedroom in our homes as a hybrid home office/guest room. But it can quickly turn into a catch-all space if you're not careful. Let's streamline this room's organization and decor to help it serve its real purpose!

By Alia Hoyt & Echo Surina

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