House Cleaning and Stain Removal 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.
Tips to Help you Get Organized Are you a little overwhelmed and shaking your head because there are magazines scattered all over coffee table, the kitchen counters are so full you can’t use them, and the front hall is packed to the rafters with shoes, boots, coats, backpacks and lunch boxes? Studies have shown that…
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How to Remove Chewing Gum Stains Finding a sticky wad of gum on your carpet, clothing, upholstery – or even in someone’s hair – is never fun. But the good news is that removing chewing gum doesn’t have to be difficult. With the right techniques and a bit of patience, gum can be safely removed…
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Can We Clean Without Chemicals? Many of the commercial cleaners that I’ve used over my lifetime have been toxic, petroleum based and just plain hazardous. I shudder to think about it, really. Granted, I haven’t grown a third eye yet, but exposure to so many toxins and hazardous materials can damage our health, our children’s,…
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Tips for Getting Carpets Clean When you walk on the carpet in your home day in and day out, over time it can lose that fresh look. It’s a fact of life, carpets get dirty. Accidents happen, spills and stains happen, but, with proper care, you can keep your carpets from looking old and lack…
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Removing Mold from Walls and Carpeting So you’ve made your way into a seldom used room for some routine cleaning or de-cluttering of your son’s G.I. Joe’s that he doesn’t play with anymore but wants to keep for whatever reason. To your dismay, you find black mold spots. Don’t worry, it happens to everyone. Attics,…
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Best Method for Cleaning Berber Carpets Berber carpets are beautiful, timeless and durable and hides dirt better than most other carpets, but it’s probably one of the hardest to maintain and clean. Berber carpet pulls dirt towards the bottom of the fibers and keeps it there because the loops, twists and lumps in the weave…
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How to Make Cleaning Products The older I get, the more concerned I am about being exposed to toxins. I know the cleaning supplies I’ve used almost every day come with warnings. I’ve had rashes and skin sensitivities, red eyes and throat irritation. Believe it or not, I haven’t always been “Mrs. Clean”, and I’ve…
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How to Clean and Remove Blood, Vomit and Urine Stains From a Mattress Have have ever watched one of those TV shows where they inform you of all the germs, allergens and contaminants that are on a mattress? Ignorance was bliss…but now, after being totally sickened, you will most likely want to know how to…
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How to Wash Picture Windows I don’t blame you if you don’t like cleaning your windows, but window washing really should be done at least twice during the year. Having clean windows will transform your living space; you’ll be amazed at how much bigger a room can look with fresh light coming through the glass.…
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How to Make Homemade Laundry Soap If you are the do-it-yourself type, making laundry soap is probably something you have often considered doing. It’s not that difficult, and there are several recipes for homemade laundry detergent (or laundry soap) that can work very well for you. The major ingredients in most laundry soap recipes consist…
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