eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Make housekeeping easier with tips on cleaning and organizing virtually anything in your home. Candle wax on the carpet? Soap scum in your tub? eHow’s experts are here to help, with cleaning advice alongside tips on everything from ridding your home of cockroaches to getting the kids to help with chores. Learn to care for furniture, clean appliances and remove any sort of stain. eHow can even help you organize a junk closet, clean the stove or, if all else fails, hire a housekeeper or cleaning service.

Sort by:
Best Match
Most Popular
Newest

Showing 1-50 of 386 results

  • How to Make Hand Cleaner

    Proper hygiene is necessary to get rid of germs and bacteria and to maintain a healthy and clean appearance. On a typical day, your hands will come into contact with a variety of objects,...

  • How to Clean Rock Tile Showers

    Rock tile showers add a touch of elegance to the shower experience. These tiles display soothing, neutral colors with a rustic outdoor feel and are becoming popular in many modern homes. Caring...

  • How to Shake Up Liquid Dishwasher Detergent

    Dishwashers not only save time; they also eliminate bacteria by sterilizing glasses and dishware better than hand washing can. The most essential element of any dishwasher is the detergent that is...

  • How to Clean Mildew on Rebonded Bathtubs

    A rebonded bathtub is a bathtub that has been re-adhered to the wall using industrial-strength adhesive. Therefore it is important to find a cleaning product that will effectively clean and remove...

  • How to Make Your Own Window Washing Fluid

    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...

  • How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies at Home

    Here is a cheap, easy way to get rid of nasty fruit flies in your home. These pesky little fruit flies can really multiply quickly so it is important to get rid of them at the first sign. Nothing...

  • How to Clean Fiberglass Doors

    Fiberglass doors are stylish and highly durable. Making a perfect addition to any home decor, the doors can create a modern elegance for a fair price. Cleaning the fiberglass doors is an easy...

  • How to Clean the Total Gym

    The Total Gym is a piece of exercise equipment designed to give the body a full workout with more than 80 different exercises on this single exercise unit. Breaking a sweat typically results from...

  • How to Delete Germs With Shower Cleaner

    Showers allow individuals to clean by rinsing the dirt and germs off the body. The germs make their home your shower if you don't take the proper steps to clean and disinfect the area on a regular...

  • How to Clean Laminate Kitchen Cabinets or Paneling

    Laminate is a perfect alternative to hardwood, because it gives the same wood appearance at a fraction of hardwood cost. Laminate kitchen cabinets and paneling are easy to clean, for they are...

  • How to Use Rubbing Alcohol to Clean Lenses

    Lenses are found in numerous products including eyeglasses, sunglasses and goggles. The purpose of a lens is to transmit and refract light. Lenses can also be used to protect one's eyes from...

  • How to Clean Glass With Rubbing Alcohol

    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...

  • Simple Homemade Humane Mouse Traps

    Mice often invade homes seeking both food and shelter, and create problems by startling people, eating through household items made from light materials (such as fabric, paper and wiring), and...

  • How to Make Natural All Purpose Household Cleaner

    Are you tired of using harsh chemicals to clean your home? Do you have children or pets? Children and pets are the ones mostly affected by the use of harsh chemical household cleaners. It’s time...

  • How to Make Natural Home Cleaning Solutions

    Many people look to homemade, natural cleaning solutions for a variety of reasons. Some would prefer to use retail cleaning products, but cannot afford the high price tag. Others are aware of the...

  • How to Clean Your Kitchen and Bath With a Natural Cleaner

    You can use a natural cleaner and go green when you clean your house. Keep reading to find out how.

  • How to Clean Ameda Breast Pump

    Ameda has been one of the most trusted brands when it comes to breast pumps for over 60 years. They have a variety of breast pump styles that are sure to fit anybody who needs to use one. In order...

  • How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Your House

    What’s more annoying than flies buzzing around in your home? Not only are they an annoyance, it can be quite embarrassing when one lands on a guest’s food during dinner. So how do you get rid of...

  • How to Make Your Own Oxygen Bleach

    Oxygen bleach is also known as sodium percarbonate, which when dissolved in water forms a chemical reaction that releases hydrogen peroxide and sodium carbonate. Oxygen bleach has many uses...

  • How to Wash Wine Bottles

    Whether you are reusing an old wine bottle or preparing one for wine making, you will want to thoroughly clean it beforehand. Wine bottles make great vases, storage containers for beans or rice...

  • How to Make Your Own Wrinkle Spray for Laundry

    If you’ve ever tried Downey’s Wrinkle Release Spray, you would know how easy it is to get hooked on the stuff. It works wonders and gets rid of wrinkles in your clothes much easier than lugging...

  • How to Make Household Disinfectant

    Cleaning your house's surfaces alone is not enough. To kill germs, you must use a disinfectant. A disinfectant not only kills bacteria, it finds and kills bacteria your regular household cleaner...

  • How to Make a Cleaning Solution for Mold on a Canvas

    When you find mold and mildew on canvas items in your home, the problem may seem insurmountable. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, "Molds can be found almost...

  • How to Dispose of an Ultra Dawn Dish Detergent Bottle

    Almost everyone uses some type of dish detergent in their homes. Dawn is a very popular brand. If your bottle is empty or nearly empty, you'll need to dispose of it, either by recycling it or...

  • How to Regain the Shine on a Marble Sink

    Marble sinks can dress up a plain kitchen or bathroom. Marble comes in a variety of colors and vein. No matter the decorating scheme you have in mind, you can find a marble sink that will fit...

  • How to Remove Mold/Mildew from bathroom grout

    When you are cleaning the bathroom, you may see black spots in the tub, shower, or around the sink grout. There is a very easy way to get rid of it.

  • How to Remove a Stuck Glass Stopper From a Bottle

    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...

  • How to Seal a Marble Sink

    Marble sinks should be sealed with a penetrating sealer in order to prevent liquids and other soils from staining the surface. Sealing the marble will also make it easier to clean. Marble surfaces...

  • How to Seal a Rainforest Marble Counter Top

    Rainforest marble should be sealed with a penetrating sealer in order to prevent liquids and other soils from staining the surface. Sealing the marble will also make it easier to clean. Rainforest...

  • How to Use Baking Soda to Mitigate Mold & Mildew

    Mold can live in any area that is moderately warm and moist, whether it be a basement, a garden or a refrigerator. Not all mold is hazardous, but many can make you sick. It is also difficult to...

  • How to Make Your Own Spray Wrinkle Remover

    Whether you are unable to iron your clothes due to being short on time, being away from home or for whatever reason, a quick and easy way to get wrinkle free clothes is with spray wrinkle...

  • How to Use Lysol on Carpet

    Commercial carpet cleaning solutions may help lift dirt and stains from your carpet, but often the fragrance added to those cleaners causes problems for people with allergies. While Lysol that...

  • How to Remove Rust Stains on Tile

    With its many variations in color and style, ceramic tile is a popular choice for flooring in wet areas of the home. Ceramic tile is durable and easy to maintain, needing only a basic washing to...

  • How to Clean Hard Water Stain From Polished Nickel Faucets

    Nickel bathroom and kitchen fixtures make an attractive addition to the room. Nickel faucets come in several different finishes, including brushed, polished and some specialty finishes that mimic...

  • How to Polish a Marble Countertop

    Marble comes in many colors and veins and makes beautiful kitchen and bathroom countertops. Unfortunately, those two areas of the home expose the marble to substances---such as spills, food,...

  • What Cleaner Do I Use to Clean the Roof?

    You can consider a variety of options when cleaning the roof. Commercial products are available and effective, but sometimes come with a higher price tag than we can afford. The other option...

  • How to Make Natural House Cleaners with Essential Oils

    Many commercial cleaning products have harsh chemicals that can irritate the sinuses and respiratory tract and are bad for the environment. Simple household items, like baking soda and borax, are...

  • How to Mix Simple Green

    Simple Green is a biodegradable de-greaser that comes in a spray bottle or a concentrated solution that needs to be diluted with water. You can use simple green as a multipurpose cleaner in your...

  • How to Remove Grime From a Marble Counter

    Marble is used for many applications in a home such as a surface for a counter. You can have a slab of stone installed, or you can use marble tiles. Depending on the amount of moisture in your...

  • How to Clean Rust Spots on Cement

    Metal items stored in a garage, such as paint cans or summer furniture, can sometimes develop rust that goes unnoticed until the items are pulled out for use. If the stored item develops rust on a...

  • How to Remove Tea Stains From Cotton

    Cotton is one of the oldest materials used to make textiles. Scientists discovered small pieces of cotton cloth in Mexican caves that were 7,000 years old. According to Cotton.org, "The world uses...

  • How to Remove the Glue From Wine Labels

    Most brands of wine come with labels that are applied to the bottle with an adhesive. When these labels are peeled, a sticky residue remains on the glass, which becomes inconvenient when handling...

  • Homemade Toilet Plunger

    When the toilet backs up you would normally reach for your plunger. Sometimes you just don't have a plunger available. You can use several different things as a substitute for your plunger that...

  • How to Clean Kitchen Cabinet Handles

    Dirt and oils can find their way onto kitchen cabinet handles simply from hands that open and close the cabinet on a daily basis. Since the cabinet handles are a visible part of your kitchen, you...

  • How to Clean Water Marked Berber Rugs

    Berber rugs are both comfortable to walk on and aesthetically appealing. Heavy traffic and beverage spills will leave spots on berber fibers. Because of the looped patterns of the fibers, berber...

  • How to Make Air Freshener Spray

    Want to freshen up fabrics, linens, rugs and rooms around the house but don't have any store bought air freshener? Make your own! It's easy, quick and inexpensive. Homemade air fresheners and...

  • How to Polish Laminate Countertops

    Laminate countertops are a popular choice of home builders and homeowners due to the variety of selection, the ease of installation, and a price that's significantly lower than other countertop...

  • How to Clean your windows eco friendly

    In this article, I will tell you a simple and eco friendly way to clean your windows without streaking. It won't take your breath away like most cleaners do today. It's an old recipe that my...

  • How to Make Enzyme Cleaner

    Removing tough stains around the house can require a harsh chemical cleaner and a lot of elbow grease. But there is an easier and safer way to clean in your home. Enzyme cleaners use powerful...

  • How to Get Stains Out From Fabric That Has Been Washed & Dried

    No matter how careful you are with laundry, an item sometimes will make it through the drying cycle before you notice a stain. Stains that have been washed and dried in a commercial dryer are much...

More

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

Demand Media