Cleaning How-to Guides & Instructions

Cleaning How-Tos

See how-to guides for cleaning every corner of your home (and everything inside it), with step-by-step instructions and expert advice for a tidier home.

white distilled vinegar added to washing machine for second cycle of washing cloth diapers
Yes, You Can Clean Your Washing Machine Using Just Vinegar—Here's How
bath toys
7 Simple Ways to Clean Bath Toys and Keep Mold at Bay
Man wiping down glass cleaner on mirror
How to Clean a Mirror Without Windex Using an Eco-Friendly DIY Solution Instead
cleaning jewelry with a toothbrush
How to Clean All of Your Jewelry the Right Way, From Silver to Gold
how to clean fireplace glass
How to Clean Fireplace Glass for Even the Toughest Soot Stains
How to clean insoles of shoes
How to Clean the Insoles of Your Shoes, 3 Ways
Canvas shoes inside protective laundry bag
How to Clean Smelly Shoes: 3 Easy Methods That Actually Work
Child playing with glittery purple slime
How to Get Slime Out of a Couch, Carpet, and More, the Easy Way
water stain on a ceiling
Have Water Stains on Your Ceiling? Here Are 4 Causes and How to Fix Them
Stain on oil-based painted wall cleaned with melamine sponge
How to Get Pen Off Walls Using Household Staples You Already Own
How to get rid of dog smells in your house
How to Get Rid of Dog Smell in Your House Fast: 8 Quick and Effective Tips
How to get rid of mystery smells in your house
How to Get Rid of a Mysterious Bad Smell in Your House
Microfiber duster cleaning wooden blinds
Blinds Cleaning Hack: How to Clean Your Blinds Without Taking Them Down
grey siding home with pavement driveway
How to Properly Pressure Wash Your Driveway for a Clean Finish
Filtered water pitcher with two glasses filled with water.
How to Clean a Brita Pitcher and Keep It Spotless, According to an Expert
Folded heated electric blanket with controller on bed
How to Wash a Heated Blanket
cigarette ash tray
Get Rid of Cigarette Smells in Your Apartment for Good in 10 Easy Steps
Organized home garage with door open
The Easiest Way to Clean Concrete Garage Floors, Backed by Experts
Dehumidifier
How to Clean a Dehumidifier So It Stays as Efficient as Possible
A ginger cat sitting on the floor of a bright living room.
How to Get the Cat Smell Out of Your House For Good
A clean hot tub
How to Clean a Hot Tub in 7 Easy Steps
how to get smell out of couch
How to Get Smells Out of Your Couch: 5 Methods That Really Work
A hand using a sponge and soapy water to clean the inside of an oven door.
You Can Easily Clean an Oven Without Oven Cleaner—Here's How
How to clean checkered Vans
How to Clean Checkered Vans the Easiest Way
How to clean air force 1's
How to Clean Air Force Ones to Look Like New
How to Clean Hokas
How to Clean Hoka Sneakers So They Look Good as New
Cooking Ingredients And Stainless Steel Pot In Kitchen
How to Get Rid of Cooking Smells in a Small Apartment: 10 Easy Ways
Super glue
How to Remove Super Glue From Metal Quickly and Easily
black permanent marker
How to Remove Permanent Marker From Any and Every Surface
Dishwashing liquid and white sponge quickly cleaning stainless steel sink
How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel in Your Home
Screened in porch
How to Clean Porch Screens in 4 Steps
Cleaning Car Window
How to Clean Car Windows and Get Them Shining
How to clean copper mugs
How to Clean Copper Mugs, 2 Effective Ways
How to clean and wash Squishmallows
How to Clean Squishmallows and Keep Them Fluffy
How to clean leather boots - no reuse
How to Clean Leather Boots and Keep Them Looking New
Mixing a highlighter removal paste
How to Get Highlighter Out of Clothes: 3 Easy Methods
How to clean a cowhide rug - no reuse
How to Clean a Cowhide Rug in 5 Easy Steps
Cleaning concrete wall
How to Get Spray Paint Off Concrete Easily
Composite deck with railing against house.
How to Clean Composite Decking in 5 Easy Steps
Bedding removed from mattress before steam cleaning
How Often You Should Flip or Rotate Your Mattress? Pros Weigh In
gorgeous airy kitchen with farm sink and two windows
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Windows for a Streak-Free Finish
cleaning materials
47 Household Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Home Looking Its Best
How to clean a suitcase
How to Clean a Suitcase and Other Luggage Before Your Next Trip
Removing tarnish from aluminum
How to Clean Aluminum All Around Your Home
Gas grill grates cleaned with brush after cooking
How to Clean Grill Grates Properly Before Your Next BBQ
Scrubbing the carpet with a dog poop removal solution
How to Clean Dog Poop Off Carpet After Accidents Happen
How to clean a cricut mat
How to Clean a Cricut Mat and Make It Sticky Again
How to clean bronze hero image
How to Clean Bronze: 3 Ways
How to clean hey dudes
How to Wash Your Hey Dudes So They Stay Clean All Year Long
How to clean a refrigerator water dispenser
How to Clean a Fridge Water Dispenser in 5 Simple Steps
How to Clean Silver Jewelry
How to Clean Silver Jewelry for a Beautiful Shine
How to get labels off jars
How to Get Labels Off Glass Jars With 3 Easy Methods
How to clean patent leather
How to Clean Patent Leather in 3 Simple Steps
How to clean a Nespresso machine hero image
How to Clean a Nespresso Machine in 4 Easy Steps
Dog sniffing clean rug
How to Get Rid of Dog Smell From Your House, 2 Ways
Seasoning the grill with oil
How to Clean a Flat Top Grill in 6 Easy Steps
Neutral colored clothes hanging in wooden closet
How to Get Rid of Musty Smell From Closet
How to clean brick in and outside the house
How to Clean Brick Inside and Outside the House
How to clean an outdoor AC Unit
How to Clean an Outdoor AC Unit
cleaning a memory foam mattress
How to Clean a Memory Foam Mattress Thoroughly