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Sun Damage
Sunlight Damage
Some dyes and dye methods help vibrant color to endure long exposure to UV rays.
High Efficiency Washers
High-Efficiency Washers - Tougher On Stains But Gentler On Clothing
Clunky washer got you down? Try a new high-efficiency machine.
Water
Water Testing Helps Ensure Better Water For Homeowners
Homeowners use water for many purposes, including drinking, cooking, washing, heating, humidifying, flushing (the No. 1 use of water in a home) and their pets. Those are just a few reasons homeowners should make sure they understand what’s in their water.
Clutter
Cooling Down Your Clutter Hot Spots
Is clutter taking over your kitchen, desk top, entryway, nightstand, and even your car? Learn how to get those hot spots organized and clutter-free!
Furniture
For Dummies® — Cleaning Outdoor Furniture
Wooden, resin or iron garden furniture — do you know the best way to care for yours?
Toilet Bowl Brush
Pick a Brush Four Out of Five Janitors Recommend
Maintain a pearly white toilet rim.
Carpet Cleaning
What is a Hot Water Extraction ("Steam") Cleaning Method?
"Live steam" is not employed in this cleaning method, only warm or hot water.
Wood Paneling
Clean Wooden Wall Paneling Like a Pro
Sealed wood is easy to clean since you're really cleaning the finish — not the wood itself.
Pets
Pets & People: Protecting Your Carpet
The United States is home to some 68 million dog owners and 73 million cat owners, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. That’s a lot of love — and a lot of carpet stains. Accidents on carpet require quick cleanup to remove bacteria and odor.
Cleaning Products
Soaps Vs. Detergents
What exactly is soap? What is detergent? Many home cleaning products are classified as either soaps or detergents. Interestingly, many people really don’t know what these everyday words mean. However, it’s a good idea to take the time to learn, so you can understand their basic similarities and differences.
Food Safety
Safe Containers and Wraps for Microwave Cooking
Are plastics melting in your meal?
House Cleaning Tips
Tips to Cut Your House Cleaning Time in Half
16 tips to save time.
Tile
How To Clean Bathroom Tiles
Moisture makes a fertile breeding ground for mold and mildew.
Spring Cleaning
Spring Clean Your House in a Weekend
Get it over and done with!
Window Cleaning
Easy Windows
Learn how to use a squeegee and you'll be done with window cleaning in half the time or less.
Carpet Cleaning
What is the Standard Drying Time When Carpet is Cleaned?
Just-cleaned carpet should dry within six to eight hours or less, and should never stay damp more than 24 hours, or microbial growth and odor may occur.
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Care
What’s underfoot requires a little understanding. We’ll show you how to sustain and maintain your carpet for years of long life.
Carpet
How to Preserve Carpet Nap or Pile
Perhaps the traffic areas begin to look crushed or flattened, or you've recently moved your furniture around and there are indentations in the carpet. Are those “dents” permanent? What can be done to preserve carpet’s nap or pile?
Dishwasher
Dishwasher Trouble?
If your dishwasher is leaving spots on the glasses or detergent clumped in the dispenser, the Soap and Detergent Association offers a list of common problems — along with their solutions.
Cleaning Strategy
Before Guests Arrive: A Checklist
Here is a short checklist to help make sure you are prepared for company.