Cleaning

From everyday chores to major spring cleaning, we have the answers to keeping your home tidy with our step-by-step cleaning guides and easy-to-follow tips.
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how to clean wax warmer
4 Easy Steps to Clean a Wax Warmer
Keep your wax warmer in tip-top shape.
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The Easiest Way to Clean a Shower Drain
Clean it now and prevent problems later.
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This Is the Easiest Way to Clean a Toilet
You'll be done before you know it.
A covered patio decorated with outdoor furniture and a jute rug
How to Clean an Indoor/Outdoor Carpet in No Time at All
The process cleaning experts swear by.
dishwasher filter cleaning
How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter for Cleaner Dishes
With supplies you already have on hand.
how to clean wooden cutting board
How to Clean a Wood Cutting Board in 4 Easy Steps
Bring life back to your wooden cutting board.
A black air fryer on a kitchen counter
How to Properly Clean Your Air Fryer, According to Experts
Keep your go-to gadget in tip-top shape.
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How to Get Pen Marks Out of Leather
Use some household items to keep leather ink-free.
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How to Clean Gold Jewelry and Décor and Keep It Shining
Get your gold looking good-as-new.
A room with leather sofa and leather chairs
4 Steps to Make Your Leather Couch Scratch-Free
Buff your way back to scratch-free leather.
how to clean an upholstered bed
How to Clean an Upholstered Bed in 6 Easy Steps
Get rid of dirt and stains on elegant headboards.
White, clean, modern living room with black geometric coffee table
The Best Tips to Banish Dust From Your Home, According to the Pros
Bite the dust.
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How to Clean a Computer Screen in 5 Easy Steps
Say goodbye to your dirty computer screen.
how to clean window screens
How to Clean Window Screens, According to Pros
Get ready for clear views and fresh air.
makeup brushes
This Is How Professionals Clean Makeup Brushes
Take this as your sign to clean off the grime.
A modern home with deck
This Is How Professionals Clean a Deck
It's not as time-consuming as you think.
Wicker furniture
Cleaning Indoor Wicker Furniture Is Easy—Here's How
According to professional cleaners.
Carpeted living room
How to Remove Wax from Carpet in 6 Easy Steps
No fancy supplies needed.
Pretty white kitchen sink with soaps and sponge.
Are You Cleaning Your Sponges? Here's How
Keep your sponge clean and germ-free.
Bedroom with white bedding
How to Remove Stains From a Mattress Once and For All
Stone oil diffuser on nightstand.
How to Clean Your Essential Oil Diffuser in a Few Simple Steps
Stress be gone.
A white living room with a gas fireplace
Yes, Gas Fireplaces Need to Be Cleaned—Here's How
Find out how the pros do it.
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This Is How Often You Should Vacuum Your Home, Experts Say
Bad news: it's probably more often that you think.
A small bathroom with a striking sage green accent wall, a clawfoot tub, and a red rug
Yes, You Can (And Should) Wash Bathroom Rugs—Here's How
Squeaky clean.
A large bedroom with accent wall
This Is How a Professional Cleaner Cleans Baseboards
A few tips to make an annoying chore less of one.
A small primary bathroom, which has been lined with the same striking floor tile from wall to wall
How to Clean Your Shower and Keep It Absolutely Gleaming
Expert-approved ways to keep your shower clean.
A rustic living room with a lampshade
How to Clean a Lampshade in 5 Easy Steps
According to the pros.
window
7 Easy Ways to Get Stickers Off Glass
Get rid of the gunk with these easy tips.
An ivory bed with several throw pillows
The Bedroom Essential You Definitely Shouldn't Forget to Wash
No, cleaning your pillowcases isn't enough.
how to get rid of moths
9 Ways to Get Rid of Moths in Your Home
Here's how to get rid of this household pest.
Living room with large velvet couch and bird of paradise plant
How to Clean Velvet in 5 Easy Steps
It's surprisingly easy.
How to get coffee stains out of furniture
5 Easy Methods to Remove Coffee Stains From Your Furniture
Keep your furniture brew-tiful.
Fireplace
13 Clever Things You Can Do With Fireplace Ashes
Don't toss those ashes just yet.
shower curtain
How to Clean a Plastic Shower Curtain or Liner
Save money and revive your existing liner.
bathroom tile
This Is How Experts Clean Bathroom Tile
The secret is in the elbow grease.
A collection of cacti, planted in blue ceramic pots and classic terracotta pots
How to Clean Terracotta Pots in 6 Incredibly Easy Steps
Keep your plants thriving and pots looking great.
A bedroom with colorful curtains
This Is How Professionals Clean Curtains and Drapes
It doesn't have to be strenuous.
A bright, neat and clean dining room and kitchen
How to Get Rid of Pesky Gnats Around the House
Using ingredients you already have.
Green kitchen
How to Clean a Garbage Disposal
Don't forget about this kitchen workhorse.
White bed with quilt on top.
The Proper Way to Clean and Care for a Quilt
We have you covered.
A bedroom with olive green and washed-out lavender pillows
How to Wash Your Comforter in 5 Ridiculously Easy Steps
Give your bed a much-needed refresh.
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Finally, How to Clean Mildew in Your Home
Make unsettling mildew a thing of the past.
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How to Clean Suede in 4 Simple Steps
Go ahead and buy that suede sofa.
how to clean fireplace
How to Clean Your Fireplace in 7 Easy Steps
Get ready for a fireplace that's clean as-can-be.
how to clean windows, white room with windows
How to Clean Windows, Inside and Out
Let the sunshine in.
marble floors
It's Official: This is How You Clean Marble Floors
Turns out, it's not as difficult as it looks.
Copper pots hanging on racks
How to Clean Copper Pots So They Shine Like New
Keep your copper shining.
A neat white bathroom with bathtub
How to Clean a Bathtub in 8 Easy Steps
Nobody wants to soak in a dirty tub.
how to make your bathroom smell good
10 Tips to Make Your Bathroom Smell Good All the Time
It starts with keeping your bathroom clean.
Bright living room with large windows and gray sofa.
How to Clean Glass Throughout Your Home, From Windows to Doors
The results are easy to see.
Coffee maker and coffee bar on white kitchen counter.
Get the Perfect Brew: How to Clean a Keurig in a Few Simple Steps
Secure the perfect brew.
closet cleanup
The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Out Your Closet
Time to tidy up.
how to clean wallpaper fabric
How to Clean Wallpaper Like a Pro
Tedious work, top-notch results.
Wrought iron outdoor furniture set.
How to Clean Wrought Iron in 5 Easy Steps
Anyone can restore wrought iron.
Cozy bedroom with canopy bed and neutral bedding.
How to Wash a Down Comforter, According to Experts
You'll have it down in no time.
how to clean brass candlesticks on table
How to Clean Brass Candlesticks
Keep your brass beauties shining bright.
A kitchen with an ivory backsplash and a gas stove
How to Clean Your Stovetop for a Quick and Easy Refresh
What, like it's hard?
Modern kitchen with wood panelling, blue tiles, and marble counters
How to Clean and Care for Your Marble Countertops
They'll be sparkling and shining in no time.
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10 Simple Ways to Make Cleaning Day *Actually* Fun
Yes, it's possible.
humidifier
You're 5 Steps Away From a Super-Clean Humidifier
Give the hardest-working appliance in your home some TLC.