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How Do I Spring Clean?
To get started spring cleaning, start by decluttering, then create a list of tasks, divided by room. Inventory your supplies, then tackle your spring cleaning checklist all at once or break it up into smaller chunks. The average household breaks up spring cleaning chores across six days.Prep for Spring Cleaning Day(s)Inventory your supplies and add what’s missing to your grocery…
Treat and wash stains promptly!
Holiday entertaining is fraught with potential disasters. But a cool head and the right products will keep a mini-crisis from becoming a major problem. Here are some quick and easy remedies from the American Cleaning Institute:
Stains
Turkey, gravy, butter, and salad dressing (oil-based stains): Pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Launder in the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric.
Cranberry sauce, apple cider, and…
Cleaning can lead to a lot of questions and we’re here to help. Here are answers to some of the questions we’ve gotten. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Check out our stain guide, surface cleaning guide and other home cleaning resources. In addition, get the latest tips and advice from our Cleaning Is Caring blog! If you have an idea for a question you think…
Cleaning on your own for the first time can be both exciting and challenging. You have the freedom to decide how and when to clean your space, but you also have to take care of everything yourself. Or, you may be living with roommates and negotiating sharing cleaning tasks. Whether you are moving out of your parents' house, starting college, or living on your own for the first time, you need some basic skills and knowledge to keep your place clean and…
How To Clean to Get Your House Ready for Sale!Tips for Getting It Buyer-ReadyWhen a house is for sale, the goal is to make it as attractive as possible to potential buyers. The most cost-efficient way to spruce up the home is to clean it thoroughly. Here's how to clean your house from top to bottom fast.Getting Rid of ClutterMany potential buyers may not see past dirt and clutter. If the house is crowded with the owner's "stuff," they will assume that the…