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Kitten outside of litter box on wood floors.

Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

Dirty jeans hanging out of a washing machine.

Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

Shampooing a sofa.

Removing Urine Odors from a Couch

Basement brick wall and window edge.

Getting Rid of a Musty Smell in the Basement

Red on a shirt transferred to the white.

Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

cigarette odors in a car

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

Woman Cleaning Bathtub

Cleaning a Fiberglass Tub

A blue above ground swimming pool.

Cleaning an Above Ground Pool

Cleaning a leather purse with ink on it.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

Mold on Floor

Can Mold Grow Under Laminate Flooring on a Concrete Foundation?

Burner with clean drip pans.

Cleaning Your Burner's Drip Pans

Cigarette Smoke Odors

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors From a...

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White Heat Stain on Wood Table

Removing White Heat Stains from a Wood Table

Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes

Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes

Skunk in the Grass

Removing Skunk Smell from House

Odors from cooking food.

Removing Cooking Odors From Your Home

Cleaning Stain From Countertop

Removing Stains on Countertops

Blue flame on gas stove burner

Cleaning the Burners on a Gas Stove

Person wearing pink rubber gloves cleaning a toilet with a sponge and a brush.

Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

Musty Mattress

Removing Musty Smell from a Bed

A rug sitting on a vinyl floor.

Removing Rubber Backed Rugs Stains...

A used cookie sheet in need of cleaning.

Cleaning Cookie Sheets and Bakeware

A dog laying on a hardwood floor.

Removing Pet Urine Stains from Hardwood Floors

Dentures in a glass of water.

Cleaning Dentures

Removing Tree Sap Stains

Removing Tree Sap

A porcelain sink in a bathroom.

Removing Stains from a Porcelain Sink

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

Cleaning Melted Crayon from Dried Clothes

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Hard Water Spots on Windows

Removing Hard Water Spots on Windows

Cigarette Burning in Ash Tray

Cleaning Nicotine (Cigarette Smoke) Off...

White toilet against blue tile floor and wall

Repairing a Toilet Scratched by a Plumber's Snake

cleaning grease off kitchen cabinets

Cleaning Grease from Kitchen Cabinets

Cleaning Toilet With Ammonia

Cleaning With Ammonia

Rodent Trap

Rodent Odor in Walls and Vents

Mold from Growing on House Siding

Keeping Mold from Growing on House Siding

Red plastic egg for Silly Putty. Removing Silly Putty stains from clothing and fabric.

Removing Silly Putty Stains from Clothing and Fabric

Pine-Sol

Uses for Pine-Sol

Using a pressure sprayer to clean paint off a driveway.

How to Clean Spray Paint Off a Driveway

Mothballs

Removing Mothball Smell From Your House

Tree sap coming out of a cut tree.

Cleaning Tree Sap from Clothing

roll of tape

Removing Tape Residue From Clothing and Fabric

Mold on Walls

How to Clean Mold on Painted Walls and Ceiling

Cleaning Moss and Algae on Concrete

Getting Rid of Moss and Algae on Concrete

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Picture of a man holding up stinky shoes.

Remedies for Stinky Shoes

Woman Cleaning Her Floor

Tips for Cleaning Floors

Grey Cat Sitting on Blue Chair

Removing Pet Urine Smell from Furniture

A textured popcorn ceiling

Cleaning a Textured (Popcorn) Ceiling

Furniture polish being sprayed on wood furniture.

Removing Furniture Polish Build Up from Wood...

Guy holding his nose because of bad odors.

Getting Rid of Mildew Odors in a House

White t-shirts hanging on a clothesline.

Getting Your Whites Really White

young man using hairspray in front of mirror

Cleaning Hairspray Off Bathroom Surfaces

A woman holding her nose.

Locating the Source of a Foul Smell in House

Blue gloved hand cleaning mold on shower walls with a toothbrush.

Homemade Mold and Mildew Surface...

Downward photo of an area rug in a lobby

Cleaning Area Rugs

Toilet

Preventing Mineral Deposits in a Toilet

WetJet Package

Unclogging a Swiffer Wet Jet

Washing Walls and Ceilings

Washing Walls and Ceilings

Antique Wood Furniture with Sticky Film

Cleaning Wood Furniture With a Sticky Film

Rusty muffin pan.

Removing Rust from Baking Pans

Permanent Marker

Removing Permanent Marker From Vinyl

A firefighter in the smoke from a house fire.

Removing Smoke Odor After a House Fire

White Film on Dishes

Removing White Film From Dishes

older mobile home

Identifying and Eliminating Odor in Mobile Home

Cigarette Left Burning in Ashtray

Removing Cigarette Smoke Odor from Leather

Man Removing Wax From Laminate Flooring

Removing Floor Wax From Laminate Flooring

Cleaning a Burnt Microwave

Cleaning a Burnt Microwave

Old Glass Bottles

Cleaning the Inside of Bottles

Super Glue on Eyeglasses

Removing Super Glue from Eyeglasses

Car windshield.

Cleaning Tree Sap on a Windshield

Black smooth top cooking range.

Cleaning Spills on a Smooth Top Stove

Man Pressure washing his Wood Deck

Cleaning a Wood Deck

Cleaning a Smooth Cooktop Range

Cleaning Melted Plastic From a Smooth Cooktop...

Unmade bed with rumpled white sheets

Removing Odors From a Mattress

woman holding her nose

Getting Rid of Urine Odors

Two girls putting on nail polish on a couch.

Removing Nail Polish Stains From a Couch

Cleaning Urine Off Grout

Cleaning Urine Off Grout

Vinyl Couches

Removing Ink on Vinyl

Removing Ink Stains from Clothing

Removing Ink Stains from Clothing

cleaning products on a floor

Cleaning Pet Urine Odors on Floors

Hanging Copper Bottom Pans

Removing Burnt Grease from Copper Bottom Pans

Ceramic Tile

Removing Soap Scum from Ceramic Tile

Large area rug.

Cleaning a Large Area Rug

Old wooden ladder leaning against a concrete wall with painted designs.

Removing Paint from Concrete

Coiled silver bead necklace with large silver ball.

Cleaning Silver Jewelry

Getting Dye Out of Clothing

Getting Dye Out of Clothing

Cleaning Tile Floors, Textured blue floor tile.

Cleaning Textured Flooring

Sink with hair dye stains

Removing Hair Dye from a Bathroom Sink

A colorful wooden dresser.

Removing Permanent Marker from Wood...

musty smelling wood trunk

Removing Musty Odors from Wood Furniture

fresh picked blueberries

Removing Blueberry Stains From Clothing

Refrigerator

Cleaning a Moldy Refrigerator

Old refrigerator with yellow stains.

Removing Yellow Stains on Appliances

House With Vinyl Siding

Removing Wood Stain From Vinyl Siding

Underwear on Clothes Line

Removing Stains on Underwear

Removing Sunscreen Stains from Clothing

Removing Sunscreen Stains from Clothing

Cleaning a Fabric Softener Dispenser

Cleaning a Fabric Softener Dispenser

can of denatured alcohol and terrycloth rag

Cleaning with Denatured Alcohol

Cleaning Resin Furniture

Cleaning Resin Furniture

Rust in Water Pipe

Removing Rust From Inside Water Pipes

mopping a floor

Removing Mop and Glo From Flooring

Man Holding Burger with Mustard Stain on his Tie

Removing Mustard Stains from Clothing

Christening Gown

Cleaning an Old Christening Gown

Splattered brown and white eggs against blue background

Cleaning Egg From Car Paint

Featured

Use a White Board Eraser for Window Streaks

Use a White Board Eraser for Window StreaksAfter washing windows or mirrors take a white board eraser and go over it with that. You'll be thrilled and amazed! We have all had fun trying to rid ourselves of streaking windows and mirrors. Sure newspaper works, but gets ink all over you. And coffee filters are small and it's tricky to keep it gliding smoothly over the surface of things. Just erase those pesky streaks away!

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.

Use a Powder Puff to Clean Your Cell Phone Screen - wiping screen with puff

Use a Powder Puff to Clean Your Cell Phone ScreenI have found a use for the extra powder-puff I have been keeping. It is the type that goes in powder compacts that you would keep in a purse. They work really well at gently moving dust off of a phone screen ;)

Clearing a Clogged Sink Drain

Clearing a Clogged Sink DrainMy bathroom sink had been draining slowing for a while and it was finally time to figure it out. I found a recipe on ThriftyFun for homemade Drano, using salt, baking soda, vinegar and water. It didn't go quite as planned but we were successful in the end.

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.

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.

Videos

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sanitize With Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide

Sanitize With Vinegar and Hydrogen PeroxideThis green cleaning method is a great way to sanitize those yucky places in your home. Check out this video and learn how easy it is to clean green.

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!

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Two decorative pillows propped up on a headboard.

Keeping Pillows Looking Nice on a BedI have two pillows on my bed that I don't use at night. They are simply there for decoration. I used two Command picture hanging strips (one for each pillow) to hold those pillows up and keep them always looking perky!

cleaning embroidered pillow cases

Cleaning Embroidered Pillowcases That Have YellowedIf you have a linen closet that contains beautiful vintage embroidered pillowcases that have yellowed with age, bleach is not recommended as it will affect colored embroidery. Try gentler remedies such as borax, baking soda, lemon juice and sunlight to help restore them to white.

Lemon to Remove Sticky StainsInstead of your hand hurting from scrubbing your table to get, let's say, syrup off your table, get a lemon. Squeeze it on the spot that's sticky and wipe it. Lemon is like vinegar. Lemons have antiseptic and antibacterial qualities, so it cleans as well as bleaches. Try it and tell me how it works.

A magnetic scree door that has been adapted to fit a door opening.

Magnetic Screen DoorScreen doors are easily $100 & up - not including labor/or any other pieces that may be needed. This magnetic screen would be a cheaper alternative for an average of $20. I purchased mine awhile ago on Amazon. I improvised this magnetic screen door made for a sliding door for a regular door by folding both edges accordion style to fit my door. Then, I secured the all edges (except bottom) with spaced out nails that were included.

A mink jacket on a white background.

Removing Cigarette Smell From FurCigarette smoke causes odors in all manner of fabrics and fur is no exception. A professional would be the first choice for removing the smell but that can be expensive. Gentle deodorizing with coffee grounds, baking soda or other odor absorbing items are among home remedies but care must be taken to avoid damage.

Rubbing Alcohol Removes Hairspray Buildup - hairspray spots on shower door and frame

Rubbing Alcohol Removes Hairspray BuildupPut rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and wipe the area. All the residue will be removed.

Questions

Cleaning Outdoor CushionsHow do I clean outdoor cushions that have been through winter and summer elements?

Using a Water Based Air FreshenerDoes alcohol in a water based air freshener make its fragrance last longer?

Removing Pumpkin Soup Stain on Wool SweaterCould you please advise me on how to remove a pumpkin soup stain on my new woolen jumper. I have washed it in warm water with Woolwash then in laundry powder, but no good.

Removing Yellow Discoloration from White Pants - large yellowish stains on pants

Removing Yellow Discoloration from White PantsI have two pair of white pants that are older. They both have severe yellow discoloration on top of the pants as well as down parts of the legs. What can be done to make them white again? I have tried the tip about using a mix of baking soda/white vinegar. That did not help.

Cleaning Walls Covered with Aromatic Candle SootMy neighbour burns nice aromatic candles in a very small space of his studio apt. The walls are coated with this black haze. I have tried everything I can find with not much results. Any new ideas?

Using Borax in a Front Load WasherWhen, where, and how do I use borax in a front load washing machine?

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