Cleaning Tips & Tools

Get Rid of Cigarette Smell in Your Home by Chris H.
Whether you just quit smoking or are still a smoker, you must admit to yourself that your home probably reeks of cigarette smell. You may be used to it but other people who enter your home are probably gagging each time they visit.

Air Fragrances Are a Pleasant Tradition For Your Home by Vince Platania
There are many types and scents of home fragrances available to allow you to change the scent according to your mood. They will usually come in sprays, but you can also choose candles, incense or liquids to freshen the air in your home.

The Secret to Living Clean is Keeping Things Simple - See How in Our Simple Steps to Living Clean by Melissa Aytche
I have never been a great housekeeper, but over time and a developed plan I have taught myself how to live clean. I share those tips with you so you too can benefit and live clean.

Central Vacuum System - The Answer to Cleaning a Large House by Jeff Glasser
Vacuuming a large house can be a real challenge especially if it is spread over two or more stories. Carrying the vacuum alone can cause strain and damage your back permanently. So, what can you do about it - well a central vacuum system can be the answer for your needs. Let us have a look together and see its advantages and benefits...

Dust Mites - Protecting Your Bed by Ben Anton
Dust mites are silent but serious critters that exacerbate allergy and asthma symptoms when allowed to thrive. This article describes how dustmites can create problems for home owners and how best to control them.

Clothes Drying Racks Are the Perfect Answer For Small Living Spaces by Jean Forsyth
You will come to wonder what you did before you had one. Of course when that happens you will realise you can have a complete natural energy free drying system. No fossil fuels burning just zero energy costs. Zero carbon footprint.

How To - Clean-Up & Repair Water Damage by Parker Jendrycki
Don't let water damage and mold take over your home! Repair your own water damage without the "help" of an overpriced company!

Outdoor Grill Pads by David T Smith
It never fails, even when you are trying to be so careful, when you are grilling it is so easy to splatter sauce on the ground, spill the marinade or even have the grease cup overflow a little. None of which would matter if your grill were in a dedicated spot where stains and spills don't really make a difference.

The Power You Need - HEPA Upright Vacuum Cleaners by Randy Letter
No one can live without a vacuum cleaner in the home; it's an essential component of keeping a clean, allergy-free home, especially if you have carpeting. Even if your home sports linoleum or hardwood floors, vacuum cleaners can still be useful in keeping your floors dirt and dust free.

How to Protect Wrought Iron From Rust by Markus Skupeika
Wrought iron is used for various purposes. A lot of antiques, showpieces and household materials are made of wrought iron. The article discusses how to protect wrought iron from rust and how to remove rust from wrought iron.

How to Effectively Remove Dog Urine Odor by Sylvia Dickens
Dog urine odor problems? You'll be pleased to know you don't have to put up with obnoxious dog urine odors around your house. There are several steps you can take to quickly, easily and effectively remove dog urine odor from your carpets, floors and yard. Here's how.

The Best Way to Clean Your Draperies by Dave L. Roth
Sooner or later, those lovely draperies that you have in your home will have to be cleaned. How they get cleaned and how good they look when they're done can really vary, depending on what they are made of and whether you pay close attention to cleaning them correctly. Some of them have to be dry-cleaned. Some of them can be washed and dried, but there might be specific requirements as to how this should be done - and how often. One of the things you can do between cleanings, though, to help keep them looking nice, is to vacuum them.

Carpet Cleaners Are the Solution to Fixing Your Damaged Carpets by Mike Selvon
There is a good chance that when you installed new carpets in your home to give it the welcoming warmth and attractiveness that you wanted, you probably spent a good sum of money on that home improvement. But, no matter the amount of money you have spent on the rugs and carpets in your abode, they will inevitably get dirty and will most likely accumulate various stains. Professional carpet cleaners are adept at getting your floor coverings clean, at removing stains, and at helping your carpeting to look and feel wonderful again.

Keeping Your Hands Clean When You're Dealing With Dirty Jobs by David Harland
For general jobs around the house I have recently started using latex gloves to prevent chemicals, dirt and grime from getting onto my hands; to prevent my hands drying out or taking in the ingrained dirt that stays in the skin for days. I know that some people have an issue with some latex gloves, as their skin reacts to them. This can be overcome by using nitrile gloves instead as they are a different form of rubber and can prevent your skin from reacting.

Toxic Household Chemicals - You May Be Poisoning Your Family by Sherri Wahlgren
Everyday household cleaners contain chemicals which can seriously jeopardize your family's health. Learn how to spot the bad guys and identify safe alternatives.

Top 5 Laundry Room Questions Answered by TC Thorn
Answers to common problems in the laundry room. Learn how to increase organization and save money by being more efficient when washing clothes.

Steam Cleaners - A Must For Any Homeowner by Bob Schmitt
People who own their own homes cannot depend on landlords to take care of the periodic maintenance of their carpets and flooring for them. Buying steam cleaners for your home is a wise decision if you plan on staying there for many years. Choose the carpet cleaners from the options available that suit you best.

You Can Make Your Home Comfortable With Rug Cleaning by Mike Selvon
For most people, there is nothing that compares to relaxing in comfort in their own home. When you're in your castle, everything you need is within easy reach and at your disposal. In order to help make sure that your home is always at its best so that you can relax and enjoy it, it is necessary to do regular rug cleaning, since having clean floor coverings can make a big difference is how you feel when you walk through your door.

What About Mold? by Jon Isaacson
Unless you yourself are a mold spore, you don't have the luxury in today's real estate & construction markets to ignore the issues related to mold in the indoor environment. Irregardless of personal or professional speculation on the impact of this contaminant, mold affects the way we deal with habitable spaces in today's market. So, what do you do if you have (or have been told you have) mold?

Clothes Airers - Hang the Expense by Jean Forsyth
Today with energy costs soaring as much as 40% the cost of using a tumble dryer is very expensive indeed. Its time to say hang the expense. By that I don't mean we shouldn't care. What I do mean is fit an airer and hang your laundry on it...

Clutter Free Equals Stress Free by Theresa Schultz
I've found that the stress in my day is in direct proportion to the clutter in my house. I'm no neat freak, but I can relax and accomplish much more when my house is clutter-free.

Get Ready For the Spring Thaw - Regain Your Refrigerator by Colette Robicheau
Here's a different sort of spring thaw and one you can do yourself. Get prepared to clean out your fridge and freezer. This process is a hot idea with refrigerator rules that will save you money and time.

Healthy Solution To Cleaning The Air In Your Home by Beverly Boisen
Our homes is where we should feel comfortable, but with so many fumes from our gas stoves, dog fur, cat dander, smoke from cigarettes that linger on our furniture, clothing, carpets its no wonder we all have so allergies. We are stuffed up, sneezing, coughing, etc. But there is a safe way to combat these allergens.

How to Clean an Outdoor Gas Grill by David T Smith
If you use your grill often, you know how important it is to keep it clean and in good condition. Using the proper tools and cleaning solutions are the best way to keep your grill from succumbing to the elements and help keep it working year after year.

Common Cleaning Products Are a Ticking Time Bomb by Ronald Hudkins
Overviews problems associated with common cleaning and personal care products in your home or office and the tragedies that result upon exposure (ingestion, inhalation and absorption) to these products. Explains the benefits of using environmentally safe cleaning products and how these products provide a powerful alternative to poor health and safety risks.

What Should You Do to Clean Up Spills on Your Carpet? by Christopher W Smith
Don't you just hate it when something stains your carpet? It looks so unsightly and you know that everyone is noticing it. Most people are always looking for tips they can use to clean their carpets and remove stains to keep their home looking clean, especially families with children. Children are hard on carpets. There's no way to get around the fact that children and spills seem to go hand-in-hand. Stains appear like magic, and when you try to find out what happened, the old "not me" creature will appear to take the rap. To counteract the stains that you're going to find if you have children, you may have to try some different ways of removing them.

Kitchen Tables - Erasing Scratches From Them is Easy by Jennifer Akre
Scratches happen. Scratches on your kitchen tables are going to happen. Your kitchen table is probably the busiest place in your home, where everything lands, where you drop your keys, where you eat your meals and the kids do their homework.

Having My Basement Barber Carpet Professionally Cleaned by Kristen Easton
Well it's finally done. My basement carpet was cleaned professionally today and it looks much better. So much better than I dearly wish I'd done this right away when the damage happened. The delay resulted in some imperfections that may never be completely fixed, and if we'd attended to the water problem right away it could have been cleaned back to original condition. Unfortunately I still have some left over mildew stains in the deep ruts where the heavy furniture sat.

Dry the Mold Monster Away! by Mark Decherd
What's always lurking, just out of sight, waiting to spring up at a moment's notice and rear its ugly head? No, it's not the boogeyman. It's something even scarier: the mold monster. We all know that the boogeyman likes to hide under our beds and is really just a figment of our imaginations. But the mold monster, well, he's REAL!

Boise Carpet Cleaner Carpet Marshal Explains Steps to Prepare For Your Carpet Cleaning Visit by Bart Griffin
Boise carpet cleaning company, Carpet Marshal, explains some simple steps you can take to help make your carpet cleaning experince a success. Follow these instructions and your carpet cleaning appointment will be smooth and postive.

Dryer Vents Need Attention Too by Tyler Collister
Cleaning dryer vents may not register on the minds of most homeowners, causing a potential fire safety hazard. Over time, enough lint can clog a dryer vent duct and the heating of the dryer may cause the lint to catch fire. Usually this problem will show up with longer drying times.

5 Ways to Save Money With a Wall Mounted Washing Line by Kelly Nickless
If you're not impressed with the idea of getting a washing line perhaps it's because you associate it with old fashioned lines and props, and you're just not aware of some of the modern space saving versions available today - take a look at wall mounted washing lines. In these days when we're all feeling the pinch and looking for ways to cut down unnecessary household expenditure, drying your laundry naturally is an easy adjustment to make to your lifestyle. Wall mounted washing lines come in a variety of shapes, types and sizes and many can be situated in or outdoors.

Top 4 Tips For Choosing Rotary Washing Lines by Kelly Nickless
Rotary washing lines are an excellent choice if you're looking for a practical, efficient way to dry your laundry. They can provide a large amount of line space in relation to the space they take up in your garden, they're easy to use, and because they rotate in the wind, all your washing get its share of the sun.

Toxic Household Cleaners Can Jeopardize Your Child's Health by Sherri Wahlgren
More children under the age of 4 die every year of accidental poisoning in their homes than die of gun-related accidents. You wouldn't keep a loaded gun under your sink. Why, then would you keep toxic chemicals, found in household cleaning products, in easy reach of children?

Buying Vacuum Cleaners by Bob Schmitt
It is not as easy to keep the indoors of a home clean as it might appear. You will probably not be happy with a new vacuum cleaner unless you invest some time in getting to know the different types that are available. Then you can buy the vacuum cleaners that will do the job.