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Hardwood Floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

Up close photo of a pillow top mattress.

Cleaning Urine Stains from a Mattresses

Cigarette Smoke Odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors From a...

big cat in a car

Removing Cat Urine Smell From Car Interior

Rodent Trap

Rodent Odor in Walls and Vents

A dog laying on a hardwood floor.

Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

Musty Smell in the Basement

Getting Rid of a Musty Smell in the Basement

cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

Couch with urine odors.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

Toilet bowl

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Work Clothing

Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

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Rust stains around tub faucet.

Removing Rust Stains from a Bathtub

Closeup of pink marble slab.

Removing Stains from Marble

Picture of a red striped shirt in a washer.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

Dog laying on beige carpet next to a vacuum

Cleaning Urine Odors from Carpet

Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes

Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes

A firefighter in the smoke from a house fire.

Removing Smoke Odor After a House Fire

Cleaning a Fabric Softener Dispenser

Cleaning a Fabric Softener Dispenser

A woman holding her nose.

Locating the Source of a Foul Smell in House

Cleaning Toilet With Ammonia

Cleaning With Ammonia

Mold on Walls

How to Clean Mold on Painted Walls and Ceiling

Guy holding his nose because of bad odors.

Getting Rid of Mildew Odors in a House

Blue flame on gas stove burner

Cleaning the Burners on a Gas Stove

Musty Smelling Carpet

Cleaning Musty Smelling Carpets

Someone mopping hardwood floors

Cleaning Hardwood Floors

Removing Mothball Odor from Clothing

Removing Mothball Odor from Clothing

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White Heat Stain on Wood Table

Removing White Heat Stains from a Wood Table

Removing Sharpie from Skin, Closeup of Sharpie Pen

Removing Sharpie from Skin

Photo of a woman cleaning a toilet.

Cleaning and Preventing Toilet Rings

Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

Cleaning Ink Out of a Dryer

Cleaning Ink Out of a Dryer

sink drain

Cleaning Smelly Drains

Spaghetti Sauce Jar with Torn Label

Removing Labels from Glass Jars

Hand holding a smoking cigarette.

Cleaning Nicotine from Wood Furniture

cleaning grease off kitchen cabinets

Cleaning Grease from Kitchen Cabinets

laundry basket of clean clothing

Preventing Lint on Clothing

Removing Wax Buildup on Floors

Removing Wax Buildup on Floors

A textured popcorn ceiling

Cleaning a Textured (Popcorn) Ceiling

A bathtub.

Cleaning a Plastic Bathtub

Shining Laminate Floor

Making Laminate Floors Shine

Pollen Stains on Carpet

Removing Pollen Stains From Carpet

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Christmas tree on top of an SUV.

Removing Tree Sap from a Car

Burner with clean drip pans.

Cleaning Your Burner's Drip Pans

Removing rust stains from a sink.

Removing Rust Stains from a Sink

Washing a Car Windshield

Cleaning a Car Windshield

Mop and bucket on linoleum floor

Cleaning Discolored Linoleum

Mothballs

Removing Mothball Smell From Your House

A colorful wooden dresser.

Removing Permanent Marker from Wood...

Homemade Wrinkle Releaser Recipes

Homemade Wrinkle Releaser Recipes

Blue Kerosene Bottle

Cleaning Kerosene Spilled in a Car

Washing Machine

Musty Smell in a Front Loading Washer

Scuffed Vinyl Flooring

Removing Scuffs from Vinyl Floors

White t-shirts hanging on a clothesline.

Getting Your Whites Really White

Old Leather Work Boots

Removing Mold and Mildew from Leather

cleaning walls

Removing Soot from Walls and Ceiling

Suede Boots

Cleaning Suede Boots

Cigarette Left Burning in Ashtray

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odor from Leather

A car seat in a car.

Cleaning Sour Milk Smell in a Car

An antique porcelain tub

Cleaning Porcelain Bathtubs

Candle wax dripping down side of container and wood stand

Cleaning Candle Wax from Wood Furniture

A cat sitting on a couch.

Removing Cat Urine Odor from a Couch

Cleaning a Dooney and Bourke

Cleaning a Dooney and Bourke Purse

Stinky Laundry In Washing Machine with Man Holding Nose

Removing Odors from Clothing

Bathroom with vinyl flooring.

Removing Stains on Vinyl and Linoleum Flooring

A dryer full of clothing.

Removing Gum from the Dryer

Mildew Smell in Car

Getting Rid of Mildew Smell in a Car

Open chest freezer

Cleaning a Freezer After a Power Outage

Smooth Top Stove

Cleaning a Smooth Top Stove

Cleaning Moss and Algae on Concrete

Getting Rid of Moss and Algae on Concrete

Furniture polish being sprayed on wood furniture.

Removing Furniture Polish Build Up from Wood...

Upholstered Couch

Removing Mold and Mildew From an Upholstered Couch

Pill Bottles on White Background

Removing Labels from Plastic Containers

Dirty Bathtub and Fixtures

Cleaning a Stained Bathtub

roll of tape

Removing Tape Residue From Clothing and Fabric

Photo of a man painting his house.

Removing Paint Stains from Clothing

A bottle of hydrogen peroxide, great to use to remove blood stains.

Removing Blood Stains from Clothing and Fabric

Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances

Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances

Luxury bathroom with jetted tub.

Cleaning Bath Tub Jets

Young woman dyeing her hair.

Removing Hair Dye from Wood

cat on a tile floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Stains and Odors...

Brown microfiber couch.

Cleaning Microfiber Furniture

Super Glue on Eyeglasses

Removing Super Glue from Eyeglasses

Jug of used motor oil.

Removing Motor Oil Stains From Carpet

Apple shaped and stemmed glass dishes after cleaning.

Removing Cloudy Film on Glass

A green candle that is burning.

Cleaning Wax from Clothing

Old Glass Bottles

Cleaning the Inside of Bottles

Skunk in the Grass

Removing Skunk Smell from House

Removing Melted Crayon from Dried Clothes, Man removing clothes from the dryer.

Cleaning Melted Crayon from Dried Clothes

cleaning products on a floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odors on Floors

Sharpie Marker on Leather Couch

Cleaning Permanent (Sharpie) Marker...

woman holding her nose

Getting Rid of Urine Odors

Cleaning Carpet

Removing Vomit Stains from Carpet

A Sharpie marker with its lid off.

Removing Permanent Ink (Sharpie) from...

A pair of tan suede boots.

How to Remove Salt Stains From Suede Boots

A bathtub.

Cleaning a Textured Bathtub Floor

Cleaning a Smooth Cooktop Range

Cleaning Melted Plastic From a Smooth Cooktop...

Hands polishing a wood table

Cleaning Wood Furniture

young man using hairspray in front of mirror

Cleaning Hairspray Off Bathroom Surfaces

cleaning a tub

Removing Soap Scum from a Plastic Tub

Glass top stove covered in white powder

Cleaning Burnt Sugar on a Smooth Top Stove

Burnt Food

Removing Burnt Food Smell from House

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Add Vinegar to Dish Soap - bowl of suds and bottles of vinegar and dish soap

Add Vinegar to Dish SoapA doctor on a Japanese TV show mentioned adding a tiny splash of white vinegar to dish soap when washing up. It gives glass items an extra spotless sheen, and apparently it will help completely remove any soap residue on the dishes when you think you've got it all rinsed off, aiding in what you digest in the future.

Clean Fridge And Freezer Interior With Peroxide - bottle inside the freezer

Clean Fridge And Freezer Interior With PeroxideFor years I've used baking soda to clean inside my refrigerator and freezer. I've found something I think I like better. Peroxide.

Keeping Your House Clean

Keeping Your House CleanThis is a guide about keeping your house clean. Once you have your house nice and clean there are strategies for keeping it that way.

Make Your Own Gutter Guard Sweeper - homemade gutter guard cleaning brush assembly

Make Your Own Gutter Guard SweeperI have been looking for a curved brush attachment to go on my 12 ft. extension pole to use to sweep the leaves off our gutter guards. I can't find one so I made one myself.

Using Bread to Pick Up Broken Glass - hand pressing a slice of bread onto a tile floor

Using Bread to Pick Up Broken GlassI recently dropped a dainty black light bulb on the kitchen floor. There were tiny bits everywhere! I swept up what I could see, but I was scared there were minuscule shards everywhere. I carefully pressed a slice of bread over the glass. The sponginess and little nooks sucked up all of the debris.

A clean hair dryer.

Cleaning Your Hair DryerDust can clog the motor, and shorten its life. I used a combination of a vacuum cleaner and an old toothbrush to clean mine.

Videos

Mason Jar Air Freshener

Making a Mason Jar Air FreshenerThis short video shows you how to make an air freshener with just a few simple ingredients.

Dishwasher cubes on a white background.

Dishwasher CubesInstead of buying expensive and caustic dishwasher detergent, make your own version with simple ingredients and an ice cube tray. It will save you money and peace of mind. Learn how to make them in this short video.

Removing Burnt Oil From a Frying Pan

Removing Burnt Oil From a Frying PanIf you are having a hard time getting burnt oil off a frying pan, try this simple tip. This method will get your pan looking like new in no time!

Using the Last of the Clorox 2

Using the Last of the Clorox 2Make sure you are getting every lost drop out of each bottle of Clorox 2 by following this simple tip.

A bottle of vinegar and a white cleaning pad over a shirt with a sticker mark.

White Vinegar for Removing Sticker Residue from ClothingStickers are a fun way to decorate a t-shirt or jacket for a short time but they can leave a sticky residue if they are not quickly removed. Try this white vinegar technique to remove sticker marks from clothing by watching this short video.

A hand covered in sticky roof tar from construction.

Removing Roof Tar from Skin with Olive OilRoof tar and other sticky substances can be gently removed from skin by using regular olive oil from the kitchen. Learn how to do it in this short video.

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Removing Tar From FabricUse GoJo, Fast Orange, or similar products which are hand cleaners used to dissolve oils or grease. Moisten BOTH sides of the fabric to loosen, dissolve and disperse stain. Work both sides of fabric simultaneously and gently let the product break up the stain. Do not overrub or break down the fabric. When stain has dissolved, wash immediately as normal.

Granny square afghan.

Cleaning an Antique Crochet BedspreadOld crochet items such as bedspreads require care when cleaning. It is best to wash by hand in the tub, using cold water and Woolite. Then squeeze out the water and dry flat, do not hang. This is a guide about cleaning an antique crochet bedspread.

Slab of vegetable shortening.

Removing Crisco Stains from ClothingOily, greasy stains from shortenings such as Crisco need to be treated with products intended to remove such stains. One common solution is to treat the stain with Dawn dish soap and then wash. Air dry and repeat as needed. This is a guide about removing Crisco stains from clothing.

Adjusting a Dust Pan Clamp - broom and attached pan hanging

Adjusting a Dust Pan ClampI purchased this little dust pan at the grocery store. I have seen them at Walmart as well. It is made to clamp onto the broom handle, I would guess tight enough to stay in place which makes the dust pan very convenient. When you use a broom, you usually need a dust pan.

All Natural Leather Cleaner and Conditioner - high heel boots

All Natural Leather Cleaner and ConditionerThis is a fabulous all-natural 2 ingredient leather cleaner and conditioner. All you need is one part olive or coconut oil and one part white vinegar. You can make a spray or shake it in a bottle, then use a small amount to clean and condition. Use a soft cloth to spread it around in small circles.

Close up of a red timer set to 15 minutes.

Use a Timer When CleaningOne easy way to not get overwhelmed or discouraged when trying to clean is to set a timer for a reasonable amount of time. Do as much as you can and be persistent and consistent with this approach. This is a guide about using a timer when cleaning.

Questions

Removing a Dead Animal Odor from a Mobile Home

Removing a Dead Animal Odor from a Mobile HomeI have a double wide mobile home. The previous owner had over 20 cats. Some died and she just let them decompose in the unit over time. Also there were piles of cat feces on the carpet. I tore the carpet out, washed the floor and walls with everything under the sun that is supposed to work. All the cleaners did some good.

Removing Silicone Spray from Vinyl SidingHow do I remove silicone spray from vinyl siding. What solvent can I use? I sprayed it on and now I need to paint. I know the paint won't adhere with the silicone on it.

Removing a Melted Chapstick Stain on ClothingHow do I remove set in, melted Chapstick stains from clothing? The Chapstick ingredients include beeswax and shea butter.

Removing Grease from Microfiber UpholsteryHow do I remove car grease from the arm of a microfiber chair?

Removing Lipstick on the Exterior of a Car DoorHow do I remove lipstick from the exterior of a car door?

Cleaning the Glass on a Turtle Tank

Cleaning the Glass on a Turtle TankI've used vinegar and dish detergent plus baking soda to get rid of cloudy glass and nothing works. What else can I do?

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