Do you have a pair of white leather shoes just sitting in the closet? You can’t wear them because they look dingy but you’re too scared to clean the shoes because you don’t want them ruined? Cleaning leather can be a difficult task in itself. However, white leather may seem nearly impossible. Rest assured, it’s…

A car headlight should be on the list of top safety features for your vehicle, so much so that daytime running lights became mandatory on all newly manufactured vehicles in 1997. However, with all that Mother Nature throws at us, plus the gunk from the roads, it’s hard to maintain a clean headlight. That’s partly…

Any major appliance needs a little TLC from time to time, especially if we expect it to last long enough to get our full investment out of it. A window air conditioner is no different. Let’s face it, that window ac wasn’t an easy install, and it’s a little overwhelming to think about cleaning it….

There is nothing worse than properly cleaning your kitchen only for there to be a lingering unpleasant odor. Often, the foul odor you can smell coming from an otherwise clean kitchen is coming from the dishwasher. Ironically, an appliance we rely on to cut down on clutter and clean our dishes is often one of…

If you are a coffee lover, there is a good chance your countertop coffee maker is the most heavily used appliance in your kitchen. Given how much people rely on their coffee maker to get their mornings started, it is surprising how few people take proper care of them. Even if you only use your…

Keeping your kitchen and the essentials therein clean is more about remaining healthy than it is about vanity or being a “neat-freak.” Your deep fryer has the potential to contaminate the food you cook in it if it isn’t thoroughly cleaned. Learning how to clean a deep fryer is just as essential a skill as…

Fish are low-maintenance pets. They are cheap, easy to feed, and generally don’t require the same level of care that other animals do. Not to mention the fact that they are quiet. You also don’t have to worry about them launching into destructive behavior when separation anxiety kicks in every time you have to leave…

Bathroom sink drains can get pretty gross, to say the least. The buildup of hair, soap, toothpaste, and phlegm form the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Not to mention the horrendous smell that comes from a clogged pipe. Now that’s downright nauseating. Once you start to notice that bathroom sink water isn’t draining as fast as…

Let’s face it. The oven glass door can get pretty gross. You would be surprised by the amount of grim, grease, and debris that can build up. But, because you can’t very well clean a hot oven, by the time you’re through with your meal, cleaning it becomes nothing more than a distant thought by that…

Countless times these exact words have been Googled: “how to clean stainless steel coffee pot”. I myself have found myself searching those exact words on many different occasions. My stainless steel pot was constantly getting dirty, and I found that many of the so-called “pro tips” that I was finding online weren’t working for me….

If you have invested your time and money into a beautiful space at home, you probably treasure your home appliances. Making sure they last a long time not only involves keeping them functional, but also keeping them clean. The kitchen is one of the rooms in your house that is most prone to dirt and…

Cleaning around the house is a tedious but important task, and kitchen cleaning is especially important. A clean and functional kitchen will not only help you when cooking but ensures that your surfaces and food are clean and hygienic. One of the toughest surfaces to clean is the oven, inside and outside. But it is…

Allergies, respiratory infections, structural damage and an all-around awful smell – these are just some of the atrocities that mold and mildew can mete out on you and your family. Once you start picking up that distinctive smell and unsightly scourge that mold creates, it is time to figure out how to get rid of…

Stainless steel kitchenware and home appliances such as knives, pans, and refrigerators give your home a very good look. However, the term “stainless steel” isn’t exactly the most succinct of descriptions for these appliances. Stainless steel is predominantly steel, and steel does rust if not properly taken care of in the long run. Have you…

An appliance that cleans is often the last appliance that we remember to clean, and this is evident with the dishwasher. Unfortunately, the dishwasher that cleans our dishes does not simultaneously clean itself, leaving most of the dirt, debris, and bacteria building up in the dishwasher filter and causing our dishes to come out dull,…

Your oven will need to be cleaned periodically, both on the inside as well as the surface, to make sure that it functions at its best. Neglecting to clean your oven can also be a safety hazard, as built-up grease and food particles can burn during cooking. You want to clean your oven with a…

The site of your most unpleasant gastric moments, the den of hidden disgusting germs, is the bathroom. Having a super clean bathroom not only pleases your guests, but it preserves your health. It is essential to keep your bathroom as clean as possible. The amount of water used in your bathroom, however, makes it more…

The kitchen is generally the room that accumulates the most filth in the shortest period. Spend a week in any home and you’ll find out why! Cooking sauces, grease, and limescale on appliances can make keeping on top of the kitchen difficult.  On top of that, for some reason, guests ALWAYS seem to gather in…

Of course, the main reason that we all keep our car clean is so that it looks nice. And if one of the neighborhood kids writes “clean me” in the dust and filth that has built up on the back of your car you know it is time for a clean. While looking good is…

Many people get caught up in the convenience of having a bagless vacuum cleaner and how it does its job, that they never ask if or how they should clean it! What brought this on was when I was vacuuming the other day, my vacuum was not its normal self. The kids had been working…

I have lost a few items of clothing over the years thanks to ink. I am talking about putting a pen in the pocket of my hoodie, a work shirt that got covered in ink while working, and as I am a parent felt tip pen stains have been a battle scar on more than…

Ugh, bed bugs!!!! Just the thought of these things gives me the creeps. Have you ever seen a close-up photo of one of these things? It looks like something out of the movie Alien!  Bed bugs are just as resilient as they are gross. When you discover bed bugs the first thought is that you…

You really cannot go wrong with a Shark vacuum. They give you a similar kind of power and functionality to a Dyson, but at a fraction of the price. If your Shark vacuum is lagging in the suction department and you are wondering why I am here to tell you that there could be a…

I would be lost without my Shark Vacuum. People tell you there is no going back once you have used one and with two kids and two dogs who love to make a mess I can wholeheartedly agree with that. The model that I have is the Shark DuoClean Lift-Away and it is fantastic. One…

Having a pet is awesome, but if you are a pet owner, you know firsthand just how much of a mess they can make in your house! From kicking over their water bowl, accidents, tearing stuff up, and of course the absolute worst…. Hair! No matter if you have a cat or a dog (or…

If you are sick and tired of lugging around a vacuum cleaner to each and every room of your house a central vacuum system could be just what you need. While a central vacuum system may sound like something that is only for the super rich or something that will not be as practical as…

Brass was really big back in the day, but it is making a comeback. Not only that, but some of you guys like me may have some old-time brass ornaments or decorations in your home. Well no matter what you have, today I am sharing with you two methods that you can use which are…

No matter if you have a prized centerpiece for your table, a special family heirloom or even something cool like my Mickey Mouse silver bell from the ’70s, anything that is made from silver will eventually tarnish. The good news is that cleaning silver is actually pretty easy and everything that is made from silver…

While mice may look super cute when you see them on TV or in animated form on the Disney Channel, the fact of the matter is none of us want Mickey and Minnie setting up a home in our house! Getting rid of mice can be a real pain, however, it is not as hard…

Nothing wakes you up in the morning like a cup of coffee and nothing makes dealing with the kids screaming at 7 AM or the thought of going to work less brutal than a nice cup of coffee! The problem with coffee is that it can stain really bad if you have a bit of…

All houses have their own smell. You know what I am talking about, you go to visit your parents or grandparents and you are hit by a wave of nostalgia as their “house smell” hits you. We all want our own homes to smell great, but there are many things that can make this hard,…

There is nothing worse than vomit on the carpet! I have two kids and two dogs so my carpets have had more than their fair share of vomit on them over the years. From the kids being poorly to the dogs eating something that they shouldn’t! The smell of vomit is the absolute worst, but…

Using vinegar for household chores is one of the best-kept secrets in housekeeping. In my house, we have a long hardwood floor when you come in the front door. With two kids, two dogs, and a cat, this hardwood floor can get pretty messed up. I have used overpriced products to clean it before. They…

A pool table is one of the most awesome and cool things you can have in your game room, basement, man cave or wherever you have it in your house. It can be the place that you hang out with your friends and if you have kids, it can be something they can enjoy with…

The bathtub can really bring the whole bathroom together. The thing is after a while it can get a little grimy. Along with my other half, we also have two kids so our bath sees a lot of use, but even a person on their own will notice that dreaded ring that appears. Not just…

If you have a prized suit that you love to wear for big meetings or even just for special occasions, you know how hard it is to take care of it. A really good suit will need to be dry cleaned but knowing when it needs to be cleaned and how often are things that…

I love my two dogs and these days we are accident-free for a couple of years now, but it was not always that way. Loki, we got as a pup and we had a hard time teaching him that the back room was not his personal bathroom! Cleaning up after pets can be challenging; the…

There is nothing worse than having a nice hot shower, you are all relaxed and then all of a sudden, you look at your shower curtain and see the nastiest looking stain right in front of your face. Is it mold, mildew or some kind of alien parasitic life form? No matter what it is,…

No matter how careful you are when you are painting the walls, the roof or even worse, the skirting board, it seems like getting paint on the carpet or your prized hardwood floors is something that always happens. My youngest son once stood on the top of a paint can while we were painting his…

No doubt you have that one relative that will tell you how you can pretty much rebuild your house after it falls down with some duct tape, soap, and a little bit of elbow grease. Well, one old-time remedy that is actually true is that you can use baking soda as a carpet cleaner. What’s…

Candles look awesome, right? Well if you are like me and have a few “fancy” candles and burners around the house, you know the pain of candle wax dripping on things all too well, especially if you have candle wax on your carpet… something I have had happen a few times now. Well, I have…

While the first reason you want to get the mold out of your carpet is no doubt because of how awful it looks, the fact of the matter is mold can smell really bad, spread like crazy and it can actually cause health problems, especially in people who suffer from asthma. Well, today we are…

Slime is all the rage these days! You cannot go into a toy store, grocery store, or whatever without there being some cheap slime or some kind of silly putty for sale! This is nothing new as a kid, I remember having Ghostbusters Slime…. That got all over the sofa and carpet. So as a…

Unfinished wood floors can add a rustic appeal to your home that looks completely natural. However, it is important to know how to properly clean unfinished wood floors so that they do not become damaged. A lot of cleaners will contain harmful chemicals that will endanger the integrity of the floor and cause permanent damage….

Cleaning bathroom tile grout can feel like an overwhelming task. It is most definitely not the most exciting way to spend time, but someone has to do it. Because of the position and light coloring of grout, it is very prone to staining. Thankfully, grout is not something that needs to be scrubbed on a…

Cast iron skillets are great items to own because they can last the test of time. However, if you want your cast iron skillet to last you will need to provide it with the special care that it needs. Cast iron skillets can provide health benefits such as improved iron levels. There are tons of…

Dust mites are some of the most insidious irritants to have in the home. Unlike obvious parasites, their effects are initially subtle for many people. Their effects can snowball over time, causing lung infections and more. In this brief guide, I will go over the best way to both locate and remove dust mites. What…

Keeping a clean house can be a real chore for some, while for others, they like to clean as it brings them a sense of peace knowing that everything has its place. They feel more at ease in a spotless home. If you fall into the latter category, you may have thought of starting your…

When we think of air pollution, we usually consider the outdoor smog, haze, and ozone hanging in the air. Nevertheless, the truth is, the air we breathe inside our homes is more harmful than the air outside. Studies from the Environmental Protection Agency claims that human exposure to air pollutants levels reveal that indoor air…

Before we cover the pros and cons of each vacuum cleaner and the various types of flooring textile, it is important to outline the difference between carpets and rugs.Many people believe that carpets and rugs are essentially one and the same thing, which is not entirely true. Although the differences between both are fairly small,…

Taking the time to properly clean your pots and pans is well worth the effort. When you spend money on a set of cookware, you want it to stand the test of time. Most people clean the inside and forget about the outside, but have you ever thought about how to clean the outside of…

Curtains play a major role in determining the aesthetic appeal of our living space. Additionally, they also protect us as well as the furniture from harmful UV rays. Nowadays, you can choose from a wide range of curtains, featuring a huge array of colors, designs, fabric types, and patterns. No matter which ones you choose,…

With summer in full swing, it is time to bring your air conditioner out of hibernation once again.If you have been using the same window AC unit year after year, it is only a matter of time before you start to notice a decline in performance. No matter how high you set the power level,…

Why exactly does battery corrosion happen in toys? First, batteries contain an acidic or an alkaline solution which is corrosive in nature and can be quite destructive to the metallic terminals of toys and other electronic devices, such as television remotes. Second, the solutions contained in these batteries, which make them transmit current in the…

Cleaning your car upholstery is a simple and easy way to help maintain the value of your car. Your car upholstery is the first thing that is seen when you and your passengers enter your car, so keeping your upholstery clean will make each car ride more pleasant. Liquid Spills and Stains Try to clean…

Tiling a floor, especially if it’s a bathroom requires more than just creativity. In fact, there’s hardly any room for mistakes, as these errors can be extremely costly and time-consuming. Nevertheless, we can give you pointers for a start: Step 1. Tile when the bathroom is still empty. The best time to tile the bathroom…

They say that a person who has never loved a dog has part of their soul still asleep, but they don’t tell you that a person who has loved a dog and still owns one, has a car full of dog hair to remove. Yes, they are our best friends but removing dog hair from…

Whether you’re in the market for a new home or looking to renovate, you have the unique opportunity to choose the type of flooring you’d like in your kitchen. In most cases, tile is ideal for kitchens, because there are multiple ways it makes cleaning easier. Tile holds up against the occasional spill, keeping liquids…

If you are one of the countless people suffering from allergies, then you know that it’s the kind of life where the fight is on all year round. Allergens come in many shapes and sizes, and unfortunately, our homes seem to be ripe breeding grounds for them. As a matter of fact, some of the…

Stairs are the kind of thing you can’t really afford to slack on when it comes to maintenance. If they give way you may not only be looking at a very dangerous fall, but also thousands of dollars in repair bills. Giving the stairs in your home a regular touch-up will save you a lot…

Carpets are without a doubt one of the greatest inventions in human history. While at first they were synonymous with the social elite, carpets quickly found their way into the homes of regular folk, and today they are an indispensable part of a cozy, comfy and stylish home. After modern carpeting techniques were developed we…

While the life of allergy sufferers may appear normal on the surface, the truth is that it comes with plenty of embarrassing problems and limitations that take a tremendous effort to manage effectively. While we may have already made our way to the moon and back, unfortunately, we still haven’t figured out a way of…

For the majority of us, a home renovation project means pushing our bank account to the very limit, and that’s speaking of the best-case scenario. Many of us simply can’t afford the financial sacrifices necessary to turn a house into the dream home we’ve longed for. Thankfully though, there are always cheaper alternatives available for…

Every year, a lot of people deal with one form of allergy or another in every season. Whether it’s from spring pollen, or autumn falling leaves, summer smog, or hundreds of other irritants. These pollutants often bring a wide range of allergy symptoms including continuous postnasal drip, itchy, and watery eyes, constant sneezing, and much…

Pet ownership comes with a lot of obvious perks that you wouldn’t trade for anything else in the world; few things can compare to the warmth and happiness our furry friends can make us feel. However, as you well know, there is another side to that coin and we are often left to clean up…

Some people hate it, others love it, but the fact remains that virtually everyone prefers to live in a clean house rather than a dirty one. It takes some time, patience, and effort to clean up any home, but most people have enough of those to make it work; the real puzzle is figuring out…

Air purifiers are great electronic devices that aid in getting rid of air pollutants in the air. They are sometimes referred to as air filters. Clean air results in good health and longer life. Unfortunately, the air that we breathe contains microscopic particles which are released from cars, factories, power plants, and many more sources which…

If you have recently renovated your home’s floor or moved into a new house with hardwood floors, you may be thinking about home floor cleaning. As compared to carpeting which is easy to clean, hardwood flooring needs extra care. Since grim and dirt can’t hide on hardwood cleaning your floor regularly is very important. Once…

If you live in a multi-story home and your stairs are carpeted, or you have a staircase with carpet runner, then you will know that it doesn’t take long before the carpet starts to look tired and dirty. In this article, I will list the steps involved so that you know how to clean carpeted…

Hardwood floors are generally good-looking. Naturally, they add a lot of long-lasting home beautification to your apartment. Sanding the floors occasionally will get them restored to their original shine as it helps to remove any imperfections that might have occurred in the wood or remove any old finish. This page will guide you as you find…

If you suspect that your cat may have fleas, there will be a few questions you will want to ask. During the course of this article, I will try to answer these questions, and by the time you have finished reading, you will be fully equipped and have the upper hand in your (seemingly endless)…

If you have a carpet beetle infestation, don’t panic. These little pests are destructive and annoying, but they are relatively easy to get rid of. If you take the advice on this page and follow all of the steps, you will soon be on your way to answering that all-important question: how to get rid…