Cleaning
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Best Washing Machine Cleaners (2024 Review)
The best washing machine cleaners in 2024 are the Lemi Shine Washing Machine Cleaner, Active Washing Machine Cleaner, and Plink Washer Cleaner
The Right Way To Clean a Flat-Screen TV Without Damaging it
If you see more smudges than show, your TV probably needs a good wipe-down. We explain a better way to clean your screen without damaging it.
How To Get Smoke Smell Out of Your House and Off of Furniture
Whether it’s from a fire in the home or a wildfire nearby, put that scary memory behind you with this guide on how to get rid of smoke odors.
The 5 Best Upholstery Cleaners (2024 Review)
Cleaning furniture upholstery can be tricky, as it requires a specific cleaner that eliminates stains without damaging the material. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best upholstery cleaners on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
The 4 Best Laminate Floor Cleaners (2023 Review)
Keeping laminate floors clean and shiny can be a challenge without the right product. This review examines the best laminate floor cleaners.
Best Methods for Cleaning a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Bathroom exhaust fans are essential to a healthy home, as they extract humidity, odors, cleaning-agent fumes, and airborne contaminants from the confines of your bathroom. So, how do you keep your exhaust fan clean? Follow our step-by-step guide on cleaning a bathroom exhaust fan to keep yours operating at its best.
How to Shampoo Your Carpet
Whether you want to do it yourself or hire a professional cleaning service, giving your carpet a deep clean with shampoo helps keep it in the best possible condition.
How to Clean a Washing Machine
Banish errant soils, product residue, odors, and bacteria from the washer to ensure that laundry comes out as fresh and clean as possible.
The 5 Best Steam Cleaners (2023 Review)
Steam cleaners are an effective way to clean your home using only water. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best steam cleaners on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
The 5 Best Mops (2023 Review)
There are a wide variety of mops on the market with numerous features to assist you with cleaning. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best mops on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at local home centers, large retailers, and online retailers like Amazon.
How To Declutter Your Entire Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
We share some tips and strategies for decluttering your entire home to help you achieve a more organized and stress-free environment.
How To Clean a Shower Head
Here's how to clean your shower head to keep it performing optimally and bacteria-free.
The 4 Best Robot Mops (2023 Review)
Cleaning your floors is no longer an annoying chore once you invest in a robot mop to tackle this task on your behalf. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the four best robot mops on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
The 5 Best Laundry Detergents (2023 Review)
Laundry detergent works with your washing machine to thoroughly remove odors and stains from your clothes. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best laundry detergents on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
A Guide to Making DIY Natural Cleaning Product for Your Home
Save money and the environment with easy DIY cleaning products you can make with household ingredients. Check out these easy recipes and tips.
10 Overlooked Places to Clean Around Your Home
Add these often missed spaces and appliances to your normal cleaning routine to ensure your home is squeaky clean.
How To Clean Dried Paintbrushes
If paint has dried on your paintbrush, you don't need to run to the hardware store to buy a new one. Learn how to clean it here.
Best Handheld Vacuums (2024 Review)
The best handheld vacuums in 2024 are the BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Cordless, BLACK and DECKER DustBuster, and the BLACK and DECKER FurBuster.
Best Electric Pressure Washers (2024 Guide)
In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, our team evaluates some of the best electric pressure washers on the market today.
The 5 Drain Cleaners (2024 Review)
Drain cleaners clear drain clogs without the hassle of calling a plumber. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best drain cleaners on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
How To Dispose of Grease and Cooking Oil
In this guide, we discuss how to avoid the inconvenience of a clogged drain by properly disposing of your cooking and frying oils.
How to Steam Clean an Oven
Using steam power is a popular household cleaning method, and it works well for your oven, too. This guide shows you how to do it.
Servpro Carpet Cleaning Review 2020
Servpro offers different levels of carpet cleaning services in 50 states, but the company lacks an online quote tool and does not offer estimates over the phone.
How to Add Dust Collection to a Mobile Workbench
In part four of this series, House One Editor and DIY Expert Jenn Largesse shows how to build a dust collector to her Ultimate Mobile Workbench.
Best Spin Mops of 2024 (Tested and Ranked)
In this round-up and review, our team tested some of today's best spin mops. See how each model stacked up against a bevy of tests.
How to Remove Scratches from Stainless Steel
Learn how to remove scratches from stainless steel surfaces and discover effective products to make the restoration process quick and easy.
How to Clean Concrete
From driveways to patios, and all the areas in between, here are the best ways to clean concrete floors.
How to Remove Sticker Residue
Got some nasty, fuzzy residue stubbornly sticking around from an old label, price tag, or sticker? Removing it can be a hassle, especially if you don’t want to damage the surface it’s adhered to. For the quickest and most effective ways to remove sticker residue, check out these tips.
How to Clean Shower Doors
Soap scum, hard water stains, and pesky streaks can all take away from the neat appearance of a glass shower door. We’ll walk you through how to clean shower doors and prevent stains and grime from building up.
How To Clean Kitchen Cabinets: A Comprehensive Guide
Banish greasy messes from the cupboards and drawers that hold everything in your cook space with this guide to cleaning kitchen cabinets.
Merry Maids House Cleaning Service Review
Merry Maids is a household name and offers extensive house cleaning services, including specialty services, in 48 states.
How to Clean Painted Walls
Scuffs, marks, and stains on your walls can make even the cleanest room look shabby. The good news is that you don’t have to go out and buy a special cleaner or any tools for this job. Here’s how to clean painted walls easily.