Household 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 a Stainless Steel Sink Stainless steel is incredibly durable and resilient. It’s pretty much resistant to scratches, stains and other daily-use problems that can plague other sinks – so it’s good to know how to clean a stainless steel sink. A film of chromium makes it resistance to rusting and tarnishing, but…
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How to Remove Candle Wax from any Surface Everyone enjoys a good old fashioned candle. What’s not to love? After all, candles come in all varieties, shapes, colors and scents – which is a definite plus in my book! They make great presents and are the perfect solution to winding down a stressful day. Being…
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Stuffed Toys: How to Keep Them Clean and Safe If you have kids, you probably have a pile of stuffed toys. What you might not know is that stuffed toys can collect dust, dust mites, and germs, which can contribute to allergies and asthma. The most loved ones are dragged around the house, drooled on,…
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How to Remove the Smell of Smoke from Your Car If someone smokes in your car, you’ve probably noticed the lingering odor – and it’s really not pleasant. Cigarette smoke is one of the toughest smells to remove because it seeps into upholstery, carpets, and even the ventilation system so it’s a good idea to…
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How to Clean a Chalkboard Who doesn’t remember wiping down a chalkboard as a kid or banging erasers outside to remove chalk dust? These nostalgic cleaning methods were simple but often left behind a faint grey residue or stubborn dust. Cleaning a chalkboard (or blackboard) can be a fun activity to involve your kids in,…
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How to Clean and Remove Candle Wax Stains I don’t know about you, but every Christmas I end up cleaning candle wax stains from my holiday tablecloth. I know it’s going to happen, and yet, I am somehow powerless to stop it. Our family eats, laughs, drinks and before I know it, it’s December 26 and…
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How to Clean, Season and Restore Cast Iron Caring for cast iron. Growing up, I remember my grandmother pulling out her big, black cast iron pan for nearly every meal. As a child, I couldn’t help but wonder why she didn’t just replace it with something newer and shinier. To me, the pan looked old,…
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How to Clean Brass Without Harmful Chemicals Growing up, my mother always had decorative brass figurines around the house. I didn’t appreciate them much at the time, mainly because they always looked old and tarnished. Brass is a beautiful metal that looks stunning when it’s clean and polished. It complements any home décor—until it starts…
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Best Way to Clean Silver Cleaning tarnish, corrosion and polishing silver is important for many reasons. When your silver jewelry, utensils, and other house ware items start to tarnish, you naturally want to clean them, or at least I do. And when the time does come to clean them, did you know you don’t have…
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Keeping the Whole House Clean Keeping your home clean doesn’t have to be a constant struggle. Instead of letting chores pile up, follow a simple and stress-free way to keep your house clean with a daily routine that prevents messes from becoming overwhelming. Small, consistent efforts make big cleaning tasks easier and less time-consuming. Give…
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