House Cleaning

Black mold also goes by the names Stachybotrys chartarum, S. atra and "toxic mold." It gets a lot of press for its toxin-producing spores, but according to the CDC, black mold "should be...

According to some estimates, as many as one in fifty Americans can be classified as a "Hoarder". A hoarder is broadly classified as someone who continues to accumulate possessions until...

Cleaning the oven can be a tiresome chore, but even worse is the aftermath of the oven cleaner. Spilling oven cleaner on the vinyl floor beneath the oven door makes for a terrible staining that is...

Now and again regular, law-abiding citizens, in the process of law-abiding, find themselves needing to quickly, safely and hygenically dispose of the corpse of a medium or large-sized animal, with...

Nuclear waste is radioactive material that should not be cleaned by just anyone. Nuclear waste originates in nuclear power plants, many of which are going out of commission. There are low-level...

The fall and winter months are a time when mice become indoor dwellers in order to find food and stay warm. The best solution is to prevent the problem but there are also ways to eliminate mice...

Every Spring I clean out and then again in the fall. During these times I really start thinking of those Home Organizers and then I think of the charge involved and become proactive again. It's...

Let's say that you are peacefully reading your book in your isolated space -preferably your room- and you hear this annoying buzzing sound. The quick little thing is difficult to spot and not many...

Bird mites are parasites that live on domestic and wild birds. They usually stay on the birds or in their nests their entire lives, but if a bird dies or the nest is abandoned, the mites will seek...

Bedbugs are a growing problem in the United States. Disgusting little creatures, they hide in the cracks and crevices of your bed frame and your room. Then at night they sneak out to feed on you....

If you have recently stopped smoking, intend to put your house on the market or are tired of being told that your house smells like an ashtray, there are ways to get rid of cigarette smoke odor in...

Unlike real wood floors, Pergo laminate floors should never be waxed. However, accidents happen. If you accidentally waxed your Pergo floors and need to get rid of the resulting dull build-up,...

In our lifetime we may never encounter the infringement of the common house or apartment roach. In the event that we are unfortunate enough to encounter them, there are ways to eradicate these...

Hand-knotted wool rugs are the most difficult type of carpet to clean. The hand-knotted fibers are prone to fraying. Fortunately, wool is naturally stain resistant. The oils in the wool fibers...

Rats are bad enough as it is when they enter your basement. Rummaging through trash and dark corners can upset any home owner. However, when Roof rats leave their tree homes for life in an...

This is just a basic walk through of what needs to be done around the house.

Those pesty little creatures called roaches can become a problem. No matter how clean you keep your home they find a way to get in and make themselves at home. I had a problem back doing the...

I know you think you are the ONLY one in the household that can correctly do laundry, dishes, make beds, vacuum, straighten up, cook, clean the bathroom, take out the trash, get the cat fed and so...

Do you have old medication in your medicine cabinet. If so, you need to be aware that there are some ways you should not dispose of your old medications.

I am a slob—or at least I was a slob until I wrote this article. If you need to de-clutter, denounce the dirt, rid yourself of your mess, and altogether just stop being such a mess, then here are...

Learn the best ways to get rid of those pesky critters. Ants are possibly some of the most frustrating pests to control.

Ionic air cleaners help to clean the pollutants from the air, making the air more healthy to breathe. This is especially a concern for people who suffer from respiratory ailments like asthma.

Paper towels have multiple uses and serve as convenient towels that are used to clean up spills, dust, wipe away messes and dry your hands. Paper towels are made from wood products, recycled...

A fur pelt adds exotic beauty to your home and a properly cleaned and stored fur pelt can last a long time. But when you need to clean it, you can't just throw it in the washing machine or run a...

Floods come in all degrees, from water in the basement after a record rain storm to the major disaster of a river at record flood stage or a hurricane flood surge. There are disasters you can't...

Cleaning wood furniture can be tricky, especially when it's unfinished wood. If your unfinished wood furniture has collected dirt and grime, it must be cleaned before you decide to paint or stain...

Who knows what lurks high above your head in the attic. These often creepy and always dusty places can be stocked with cobwebs, bats and even ghosts if you don’t give the attic a regular...

A stinkhorn fungus is a fruiting body resembling a finger. When it is mature you will find it covered in slimy, stinky spores sticking out of your lawn. The odor from the stinkhorn attracts flies...

When a canvas painting is kept in storage there is a likelihood that it will grow mold. The chances are higher if you keep it uncovered in a damp area, such as an attic, basement, shed or garage....

Spring is the perfect time to give your house a complete cleaning. After a long winter of being closed up and packed full of holiday cheer--including presents and people, most houses are in dire...

A flood is one of the most devastating acts of nature in the world. The waters do not discriminate between rich and poor. They are equal opportunity destroyers of possessions and takers of lives....

Indian Meal Moths are the most common household food pest in the U.S. They infest cereal, flour, cornmeal, powdered milk, chocolate, candy, dried fruit, and pet food. The larvae spin sticky webs...

Indian meal moths are a major household pest in the U.S. The adult moths lay their eggs in grains, cereals and flour in your pantry. The larvae then contaminate the food. Homeowners often spy the...

Those who have purchased carpet know that it's not cheap or easy to keep clean. In fact, carpet has got to be the most difficult things to keep clean because it is on the ground. Follow these...

Here are some tips on how to make your bathroom sparkling clean.

Whether it is in the kitchen or the dining hall, from lighted candles or cooking flames, stains will invariably be present on your ceiling after a sustained activity. Restaurants and hotel...