When it comes to cleaning around the house, sometimes it's better to go back to basics. These tried-and-true cleaning methods ...

1."Shaving cream can work as a defogger on your mirrors — any cheap kind will do! Put it all over the area you want defogged, let it sit for 15 minutes or so, then wipe or squeegee it off. It's like ...

Cleaning used to be an all-or-nothing proposition for me. I would tackle the whole house at once, for hours at a time until it was done. Everything looked glorious—well, at least for a few days, ...

I am a huge proponent of ”tilting” your homekeeping routine according to the seasons and lifestyle changes. This applies not only to choices like relaxing standards of tidiness depending on ...

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Cleaning pros share their top tips for eliminating odors from pets in your home, along with ways to prevent pet odors.