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Surface Cleaning

From countertops to floors, upholstery, and walls, your home is comprised of many different surfaces, with many different properties. With these different surfaces come different cleaning techniques. Learn how to keep these surfaces clean with our tips and tricks.
multi-level back deck with outdoor dining, kitchen and lounge areas
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blue couch in a store
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pouring white powder into laundry
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cleaning stainless-steel fridge with microfiber cloth
How to Clean Stainless Steel to Remove Tough Stains
Kosher salt in a bowl
8 Things You Didn't Know You Could Clean with Salt
tennis ball on wood
Is a Tennis Ball the Secret to Removing Ugly Scuff Marks?
Cleaning white shoes and soles from dust and dirt with a melamine sponge
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bar keepers friend and pan
10 Ways to Use Bar Keepers Friend for a Sparkling Home
neutral tones two-sink bathroom
10 Common Bathroom Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid
butcher block countertop
11 Things You Actually Shouldn’t Clean with Soap
kitchen with stainless-steel sink, white countertops, and blue cabinets
How to Clean a Stainless-Steel Sink
Woman cleaning a kitchen worktop with natural cleaning products lemon, bicarbonate of soda and vinegar.
10 Things to Clean with Citric Acid
wine glass with red wine spill on carpet
How to Get Wine Out of Carpet
lint rolling a blue couch
13 Household Items You Can Clean with a Lint Roller
induction range in kitchen with pot rack
How to Clean an Induction Stovetop for a Surface That Sparkles
bathroom with walk-in shower with white tile and blue floor tiles
Pink Mold in Your Shower? What It Is and How to Get Rid of It
Wooden bench with shoe storage
Do You Actually Need to Take Your Shoes Off Inside? Cleaning Experts Say Yes
kitchen sink faucet
7 Things You Can Clean with Waxed Paper
clothes iron on towel on wood table
How to Remove Heat Stains from Wood: 4 Easy Solutions
Cleaning faucet head
Should You Try the Viral Cleaning Hack to Remove Hard Water Stains?
A person adjusts the DocaPole Microfiber Duster with Extension Pole
How Often Should You Dust? 4 Ways to Simplify the Chore
bottle of olive oil
6 Surprising Things You Can Clean with Olive Oil
bathroom with gray tile and wood vanity
How to Clean a Mirror for Streak-Free Shine
How to clean marble - step 3
11 Things You Should Never Clean with Rubbing Alcohol
bathroom with tiled walk-in shower and wood vanity
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Your Shower
hands scrubbing kitchen sink
7 Unexpected Things You Can Clean with Cornstarch
hands wearing gloves cleaning carpet
How to Get Paint Out of Carpet Like a Pro
person spraying and cleaning with bleach
Here's What You Can (and Should Never) Clean with Bleach
hand with rubber gloves and sponge cleaning wall
What Is TSP Cleaner? Plus How to Use It
hand with cloth cleaning hardwood floors
How to Get Paint Off of Hardwood Floors
green cleaning supplies
Cleaning Vinegar vs. White Vinegar—When to Use Each One
cleaning products on counter
Why You Should Never Try the “Product Overload” TikTok Cleaning Trend
plate of lemons on kitchen counter for cleaning
5 Things to Avoid Cleaning with Lemon
telescoping duster used to dust window blinds
How to Dust: 5 Tips for a Dust-Free Home
Cleaning kitchen cabinet
How to Degrease Kitchen Cabinets
Vinegar cleaning items
10 Things You Should Never Clean with Vinegar
how to clean baseboards with cleaning supplies
How to Clean Baseboards: 9 Easy Ways to Remove Dust and Dirt
2023 Clean House Awards winners displayed with bubbles front of a red backdrop
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steam cleaning a faucet
How to Use a Steam Cleaner—Plus What to Use One For
wiping dust off a surface
Why Is My House So Dusty? 4 Common Causes of Dust
Cleaning supplies on rug
How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings Without Creating More of a Mess
person cleaning granite countertops in kitchen
How to Clean Granite Countertops
bed with full wooden frame
10 Spots You’re Probably Forgetting to Dust in Your Home
how to remove scratches from stainless steel
How to Remove Scratches from Stainless Steel
kitchen with door open and white kitchen cabinets
Can You Really Clean Your Oven with a Pumice Stone?
scrubbing wall with orange sponge
How to Clean Walls to Remove Scuffs and Stains
empty kitchen sink after deep cleaning
How to Clean a Porcelain Sink with Pantry Staples
steam cleaning carpet
Is Steam Cleaning as Effective as Scrubbing?
oven door partially open
Should You Scrub Your Oven with Aluminum Foil? Cleaning Experts Say Yes
cleaning vinyl floors with mop
How to Clean Vinyl Floors
scrubbing bathroom floor with brush and baking soda cleaning solution
21 Things You Can Clean with Hydrogen Peroxide
open layout kitchen and living room with concrete floors
How to Clean Concrete Floors
Cleaning floors using a steam mop
How to Clean Floors Using a Steam Mop
white farmhouse kitchen with shiplap walls and black granite countertops
How to Seal Granite Countertops and Other Stone Surfaces
person mopping tile floors
How to Mop Floors, Including Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, and More
wicker furniture around stone fire pit
Your Guide to Cleaning Wicker (and Preserving It for Years to Come)
child coloring
How to Clean Crayon Off Walls Without Damaging the Paint
flat mop cleaning hardwood floors
How to Clean Hardwood Floors for a Polished Look
black white modern bathroom with plants
How to Clean Glass Shower Doors for a Bathroom That Sparkles
water glass creating water stain on wooden table
How to Remove Water Stains from Wood Without a Special Cleaner
How to clean sterling silver jewelry
How to Clean Silver Jewelry in a Matter of Minutes
assorted cleaning solutions plus peanut butter with striped towel
How to Remove Sticker Residue from Every Kind of Surface
Brass cleaning supplies
How to Clean Brass and Restore Shine with Household Products