Miscellaneous Cleaning Tips

Simplify House Cleaning with Smart, Practical Tips

Keeping your home neat and tidy doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you're looking for clever house cleaning tips, clothing and laundry know-how, stain-fighting removal methods, or organizing ideas, our DIY house cleaning tips are here to make the job easier.

From floor care for wood, tile, and carpet to creating your own natural cleaners, you'll find step-by-step tips that work. We offer cleaning tips, stain removal tips, odor removal tips and pet friendly cleaning tips for everyday messes and deep-cleaning challenges alike - plus tips to reduce harsh chemicals and embrace eco-friendly habits for all areas of the house: kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, bedroom cleaning and organizing tips, furniture cleaning, glass and window cleaning tips, clutter cleaning, and homemade cleaning products.

Got a stubborn stain? Need a faster cleaning routine? We’ve got you covered. Explore our helpful guides, printable checklists, and even kid-friendly chore ideas to help your entire household stay on track and stress-free.

How to Clean Dirt and Grime from Mini-Blinds

How To Clean Dirty, Grimy Mini-Blinds So, you’ve finally had enough of your nasty, grimy and dusty mini-blinds? Well, good for you! Cleaning mini-blinds is not hard to do, as long as you know the proper method. You may have tried to clean each individual slat by hand with some sort of cleaning solution and…

How to Dust Your House

Professional Dusting Tips: Ceiling to Floor It’s a beautiful day and the sun is finally shining in the Pacific Northwest. The birds are chirping and, as I look across my room out the window I notice not only the birds at the feeder but – my dirty windows and all the cobwebs in my home.…

Wallpaper Cleaning Tips

How to Clean Wallpaper I love my wallpaper. The design is gorgeous and adds personality to the room. People often assume wallpaper is difficult to care for, but honestly, it holds up better than painted walls, especially in homes with kids. One spaghetti dinner with a toddler can put painted walls to shame! Most modern…

Professional Dusting and Cleaning Tips

Dust Your Home Like a Professional House Cleaner I might be in the minority, but I enjoy dusting. I crank up the tunes to help me get going and get in my “dusting zone.” With the right mindset and a few professional dusting and cleaning tips, dusting doesn’t take very long, and everything feels cleaner…

Dusting and Cleaning Wood Paneling

How to Dust and Clean Wood Paneling Wood paneling adds warmth and charm to any room, but to keep it looking its best, dusting and cleaning wood paneling regularly is essential. One of its biggest perks is low maintenance, just a soft cloth or vacuum brush attachment is all you need to gently remove dust…

Cleaning Painted Walls

How to Clean Painted Walls Cleaning painted walls is something most of us need to tackle more often than we’d like. While some lucky people have walls that rarely show dirt, the rest of us deal with everyday messes, thanks to kids, pets, cooking, poor air quality, or just life in general. Over time, dust,…

Cleaning Mini Blinds

How to Clean Mini Blinds Mini blinds are an inexpensive and attractive addition to any home. Horizontal mini-blinds can collect a lot of dirt and grime if left hanging neglected in your windows too long so it’s a good idea to know how to clean mini blinds. The good news is that you don’t need…

How to Clean Curtains

How to Clean Curtains in the House Curtains are an elegant addition to homes but are often neglected. They look so lovely when you first put them up but you really don’t realize how much dust and dirt they collect until, years later, you whisk them open to let the sun in and a cloud…

Cleaning a Crystal Chandelier

How to Clean a Crystal Chandelier I often get compliments on my chandelier, and people ask what my secret is. Truth is, there’s no secret, it just comes down to cleaning a crystal chandelier regularly. When the crystals are clean, they reflect light beautifully. Even my cats love it, no dust means more rainbows for…

How to Clean Ceiling Fans

Cleaning Ceiling Fans Since the layer of dust is on the top of a ceiling fan and seldom seen by anyone, you probably put cleaning it low on your list of house cleaning priorities. OK, now is the time to get up there and take a peek, see how bad it looks and see how…