You know that ultra-fresh, citrus-kissed scent that greets you when you walk into the lobby of a luxury hotel? Do you ever wish your home could smell like that and start looking into how to make your house smell good? You may fantasize about your home having a signature scent that makes it feel like…

Whether small or large, your bedroom is your haven. It’s where you rest, relax and recharge. So keep your bedroom clean and pleasant by following these ceiling-to-floor cleaning steps and extra cleaning tips. Dust the Ceiling Fan With the fan turned off, gently wipe the edges of the fan blades from center to tip with…

If you have a bathtub with a slip-resistant bottom that still looks dingy, grungy and downright grimy no matter what you use to clean it, I have really good news and at least one surefire solution that will even bring an older tub bottom back to being clean and like new! Since the Americans with…

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When it comes to spring cleaning, the No. 1 enemy of the home is dirty and difficult to remove—and it’s everywhere. That enemy is, of course, dust. And it begs the question: Why do homes get so dusty? “Household dust is a complex matrix of components including dust…

Nothing is quite as liberating as thoroughly getting rid of stuff. Eliminating excess clutter will leave your place feeling more spacious and your mind more at ease. While you likely won’t miss most of the items you throw away (or even remember them!), there are a few things that may leave you with a creeping…

Maybe it seems crazy to clean a washing machine, but the dirt that disappears from your clothes, towels and sheets has to go somewhere, which means grime can build up inside your washing machine over time. Without regular cleaning, the appliance might also harbor leftover detergent, hard-water deposits and mold or mildew around the door…

By Brigitta Shannon Rose From Ask Angi Before long, you’ll have eaten the food, unwrapped the gifts, given thanks, and sent the family and friends on their way home. When the busy season ends, it’s time to look around, take a deep breath, and return the house to its pre-holiday arrangement. Here are six pros…

Commentary Hospital rooms, operating rooms, and medical equipment are so inadequately cleaned that any patient going into a hospital is at risk of getting a deadly superbug. That’s true even if you’re going for the happiest reason of all: to give birth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest data shows alarming increases in…

All-purpose cleaners are designed to clean everything from dust bunnies to toilet rings and grease spills. Having evaluated many commercial products for effectiveness, ease of use, versatility, price and overall value, here are my picks for the seven best all-purpose cleaning products for keeping your house clean. Best Inexpensive Don’t let its low price fool…

This DIY recipe for upholstery cleaner is easy to make, super effective and (you know what’s coming) cheap! You’ll Need: a cheese grater an eggbeater or whisk a medium mixing bowl 6 tablespoons grated Fels Naptha laundry bar soap* 2 tablespoons borax* 2 cups boiling water *available in most supermarkets in the laundry aisle, or…