House Cleaning

Sun rooms come in many different styles and designs, presenting a challenge to the home window cleaner. Bright and sunny, any dirt or spot on the glass in a sun room is more obvious than on normal...

Fixed single-hung windows are not the most common residential type of window as these windows cannot be opened. This fixed feature means that, although the windows provide light to a room, they...

Cleaning windows seem very easy and in fact it is, but windows or glass with streaks is not pretty. Just going to the store to buy glass cleaner will not eliminate the streaks.

Modern and antique glass can vary greatly, and its composition has changed over time. For this reason, many commercially available cleaners can actually harm windows, mirrors or other glass...

Exterior doors are often one of the first things people notice about your home. A clean door can provide a positive impression, while a poorly-maintained door can have the opposite effect on your...

Cleaning windows can be tricky enough when your feet are on the ground and the window is within arms reach. It’s even trickier when the windows are twenty feet in the air. The question is: how can...

Glass is one of the more frustrating items for homeowners to clean because it clearly displays dirt, fingerprints, grease and other liquids, and cleaning the glass often leaves unattractive...

Fire door glass is a type of glass commonly found on the doors of fireplaces and stoves. Designed to withstand high levels of heat, this type of glass can provide a transparent barrier on a...

Cleaning the glass on a coal stove is a simple process, requiring just a few basic ingredients that are most likely already in the kitchen pantry. There are a variety of retail options available...

Removing a stuck glass stopper from a bottle can be tricky. If too much pressure is applied, the bottle could break, resulting in injury and even the loss of a treasured antique. You need to be...

Your stained exterior door is the first thing people see when they come to your house. Because it's an exterior door, the manufacturer designed it to withstand common weather occurrences such as...

Getting your wine glasses perfectly clean can seem like an impossible task. Often, even cleaning wine glasses by hand can leave them covered with spots and streaks that can make drinking out of...

Beer experts will all agree that there is a big difference between a "clean" glass and a "beer clean" glass. The smallest amount of oil or soap residue can dramatically effect the quality of a...

House cleaning is something that we all have to do. Anything that makes it easier is worth trying at least once. If it will save us money, it is even more important. Mirrors and windows are some...

The first Tiffany lamp, created in 1895, started a trend in design that lives on today. Tiffany-style lamps are a mainstay for sophisticated, elegant interior decor. They depict the art nouveau...

Drinking glasses may sometimes appear with grayish, white spots on their surface. This is usually the result of hard water residue, but sometimes it can be soap scum. These spots usually form on...

Tired of unsightly water stains on your glass shower doors? Many bathrooms today have large glass shower walls that look great when they are clean but after they get wet it's a different story. So...

You are in panic mode because unexpected guests have just announced that they will be on your doorstep in a couple of hours. The house is a wreck and there isn’t much time to remedy that. ...

Learn how to make your own glass cleaner and save money. Most people never consider making their own home made glass cleaner. For streak free, clean, shiny windows homemade glass cleaner works...

Windows with vinyl frames are becoming more popular. The vinyl frames come in many colors, including green, and care must be taken to clean them without damaging or discoloring them. There are...

In most homes, the stove is subject to daily wear and tear during meal preparation. Stove surfaces are usually covered with oil splatters, liquid spillovers and tiny bits of baked-on food that...

Wax is a tricky substance to get off of glass because its malleable nature makes it difficult to remove and you do not want to damage your glassware in the process. Perhaps you lit a candle and...

Wood-burning fireplaces are traditionally used to warm a room and create comfort during cold weather. Over time, the glass doors of a fireplace become tainted with wood combustion, creosote, soot,...

Glass shower doors are probably one of the most difficult parts of the house to keep clean. The shower doors always seem to have a buildup of soap scum, hard water stains and mineral deposits....

If you stack glasses, cups, bowls, etc. together while they are still slightly wet, they may become stuck. No matter how many times you try to pull them apart they just do not budge. If you or...

Wax is one of the most challenging clean-up problems, particularly if it's melted onto tablecloths or carpets. However, wax that drips down the sides of glass candle holders or melts into a big...

Cleaning a lampshade is an often ignored chore, but regular cleanings will allow your lampshade to continue filtering light while still allowing any patterns on the shade to shine through...

Not all windows are easily accessible, and the harder they are to reach, the harder it is to get that streak-free shine. Ladders can be useful, but they're not always practical. Porch roofs, rocks...

It's not pleasant taking a shower within the confines of glass doors that are caked with layers of opaque soap scum. Many different cleaning techniques exist---and depending on your type of water...

If you don't like to squeegee your glass shower doors after your shower, and you want to avoid heavy duty scrubbing, then take a few seconds after your shower to spray it down with this green...

Did you ever wonder what happens to your trash once you have thrown it away? Nothing, unless you recycle it. It is estimated that the average person in the US will generate 4.4 pounds of trash...

Sodium carbonate is formed from the mixture of salt and carbonic acid. It is sometimes known as soda ash or washing soda. It has many uses, the number one being an ingredient in the manufacture of...

Water stains on glass are often the result of hard water, which contains minerals and sediments that leave a hard, chalky stain on glass. This will be most noticeable on glass shower doors, on...

There are home remedies for everything under the sun, but there are a few proven remedies for cleaning glass that work very well. In this article you will see all you need to know to leave your...

For your wedding or even for your own collection, you probably have expensive glassware you like to use. The holidays and other special occasions are great to use your expensive glassware to serve...

Cleaning Tiffany lamp bases is a simple procedure, but you do need to be sure that you are using the right equipment and cleaning products. Tiffany lamps are made from a variety of delicate...

Cleaning shower doors are just one of the numerous things that have to be cleaned often in a house. If your shower doors are glass, then cleaning them can be even harder and more time consuming....

Stains on the glass around your home are unsightly. Worse yet, they can etch the glass and cause permanent damage to it. The most common glass stains are caused by hard water deposits. The...

Sometimes we find that the metal surrounding a piece of glass begins to corrode. It is quite easy to remedy the problem. Some folks in the chemical industry refer to this white powder as...

Cleaning a dirty glass mirror is actually quite simple once you get the hang of it. You'll also be surprised with how clear the reflection on the glass is once the mirror is cleaned. Follow these...

I decided to find out how to make a good glass cleaner and came upon this recipe from Consumer Reports. It's an excellent recipe and Consumer Reports rated it to work better and much cheaper then...

Cleaning windows is a task not many people enjoy. However, beyond providing an unsoiled view, clean windows also prevent glass degradation. Glass is porous. Over time, airborne contaminants such...

The best ways to clean glass shower doors when they develop a hazy dull appearance may be easier than you think. The first thing you need to establish is the cause of the problem. Shower doors...

Mouthwash has more uses than just freshening your breath. Recycle that nasty mouthwash that you will never use again to clean and sanitize.

Kitchen sponges are versatile little marvels. They scrub dishes, they wipe counters and they absorb spills. Unfortunately, they also collect bacteria and often become stinky long before they are...

It's one thing to use the best glass cleaner, but it's another to clean your glass without leaving streaks or lint from your paper towel. This is a simple way to prevent those stubborn streaks.

You will learn how to remove glue residues, left from masking tape, from most surfaces such as glass and previously painted surfaces.

The less we use chemicals in our household cleaning the more we'll be helping our environment and our health. The tip I have for cleaning your windows, glass and mirrors without chemical products...

Here's a great tip on cleaning glass and mirrors without leaving streaks. It's simple and solution using one key household item that even works in the sun.

Glass is an excellent conductor of heat which makes it a perfect material to use for cookware. Glass provides even heating which makes the food cook evenly and more thoroughly. Glass cookware...