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Remember These Foul (Yet Often Forgotten) Places in Your Seasonal Cleanup
Most of us know the basic things that should be included on our home and garden cleaning checklists (whether we do them or not is another story). Things like: Deep cleaning the house, replacing HVAC filters, installing storm windows, clearing out gutters, and storing outdoor furniture. But there are some areas we overlook that are…
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The Easiest Way to Clean Gunk Out of Your Sliding Door Track
If you’ve got a sliding door in your home, you’re probably familiar with the dirt and grime that has a tendency to gunk up the track. Cleaning that track might not be a regular priority, but when it starts slowing down the door (or causing it to stick altogether), it’s time to tackle the job.…
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These Are the Only ‘Natural’ Cleaning Products That Actually Work
In theory, making your own cleaning products is a great way to save money without sacrificing effectiveness. In practice, a lot of DIY “natural” cleaners work about as well as plain water. If you want to avoid messy, potentially expensive failure, stick to baking soda, vinegar, and borax (otherwise known as sodium tetraborate). They’re cheap…
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Make a DIY Vinegar Cleaning Spray With Orange Peels
Using vinegar is a DIY-er’s best friend when it comes to home cleaning, but the smell can be a pungent one. Granted, part of the benefit of using vinegar as a cleaning solution is that it’s a great deodoriser, too — your room will smell strongly like vinegar for a while, but give it a…