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• Oven Cleaning Made Easier

  An easy and economical way to clean your oven is to put it off until tomorrow.

• Clean Window Screens

  Don't put dirty screens back onto freshly cleaned windows.

• Clean and Clear: Window Works

  “I can see clearly now.” And you will, when your windows are sparkling, thanks to a little elbow grease and your proficiency with a squeegee.

• Before Guests Arrive: A Checklist

  Here is a short checklist to help make sure you are prepared for company.

• Save Your Shins and Other Needed Body Parts

  Develop safety habits that get your home clean without doing you in.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Bottle

  Don't get fingers or hands stuck during this task.

• Restore Glass Cleaner

  It's a glass cleaner that tackles much more than glass. Is it worth its price?

• OurHouse Shiny Surface Cleaner

  A non-toxic glass cleaner and so much more.
• Green Cleaning

  Wonder Tablitz Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner

  Environmentally, this product makes a lot of sense.

• Windex®

  Ho-hum? Not really. Though this product is almost as old as dirt, it's proof that you don't really need a lot of cleaning supplies - just a few good all-purpose ones.

• Restore Spray & Clean

  It cleans, it shines ... it's tough on grease?

• Weiman Perfect Planet Natural All-Purpose Cleaner

  All-purpose cleaner that fights grease and other soils without the use of fragrances, ammonia, alcohols, phosphates, or petrochemicals.

• Concrobium Mold Control

  Eliminates, cleans, and prevents mold growth without the use of toxic chemicals.

• Solay Simple Multi-Purpose Cleaner

  A natural salt-based, multi-purpose cleaner.

• Weiman Perfect Planet Squeeze & Shine

  Durable, streak-free floor finish that doesn't contain heavy metals, ammonia, or formaldehyde.

• Kaboom Shower, Tub & Tile Cleaner

  Removes soap scum, dirt, hard water buildup and rust without using harsh acids, ammonia or phosphates.

• Decorating Style

  How to make a house a home - in affordable style.

• Spring Cleaning

  This book tackles the tough jobs: washing windows, walls and ceilings; sealing, waxing and stripping floors; cleaning carpets; and lots more — like a pro.

• Home Improvement All-in-One For Dummies

  Bringing together the best advice from many experts, this home improvement manual will aid you in countless home projects.

• House About It

  Choose materials wisely when remodeling your home or building a new one.

• Chix Can Fix

  From the book cover: 100 Home-Improvement Projects and True Tales from the Diva of Do-It-Yourself.

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