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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.

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How to clean sneakers that have a bad odor

By sabrinacareer

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Unfortunately feet tend to sweat and produce unpleasant odors especially in sneakers... more »

How to Clean Spilled Grease in Your Oven

By *Janet Ford

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We've all done it at one time or the other... spilled grease in the bottom of a hot oven. The smell is horrible and the smoke could very well set off your smoke detectors to cause even more attention to your embarrassment. Here's a quick solution ... more »

How to clean stainless steel pots and pans

By AllentheRD

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Tired of washing your stainless steel pots and pans with regular dish soap only to find that it doesn't completey clean them? Well, look no further! My wife and I have discovered an incredibly easy way to remove that burnt on stuff that dish ... more »

How to clean stuffed animals and soft toys

By april ort

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It is often hard to keep stuffed animals clean without throwing them in the washing machine. This article will tell you how to freshen them up in a few simple steps... more »

How to CLEAN the Exterior WINDOWS of your House

By ElectricalNut

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If you thing of a bucket and a hose when you think of washing the exterior of the windows on your house, we'll.... think again. Try this simple but effective way to buff your windows to a shine... more »

How to clean the mirrors in your home

By jull14

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It is very easy to clean the mirrors in your home without spending lots of money on cleaning products. Let me show you a trick that will leave you happy and make you save a couple of bucks... more »

How to clean the racks in the oven easily

By disconnect0123

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When you clean an oven or even if it is a self cleaning oven sometimes there is still black marks ect.......left on the racks... more »

How to clean the stubborn stains on top of your stove top.

By srawls

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Cleaning the top of your stove can be a chore. Sometimes the stains from burnt on food just will not come up with normal soap and water! I found a way to get this clean without having to use a lot of force... more »

How to Clean Up a Dog's Bathroom Accident Using Nature's Miracle

By miacarter

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Housebreaking a dog can be a frustrating task. It's not uncommon for a puppy or untrained adult dog to pee in the house every now and then. And even a house trained dog may loose bladder control on occasion due to age-related incontinence. This ... more »

How to Clean Up a Raw Egg

By leanan

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It's happened to all of us, reaching in for the eggs to make our favorite breakfast and BAM, one falls to the floor! Here's an easy way to clean up that mess... more »

How to Clean up after a Lobster Feast

By Virginia Allain

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Lobster and steamed clams with corn-on-the-cob makes a summer feast. Unfortunately the clean up afterwards can be quite a job. Here's how to take care of it... more »

How to clean up carpet spills fast

By Tah-mirr-ah

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If you just made a spill on a carpet don't worry this article will show you a quick way too clean up your spills without messing up your carpet... more »

How to Clean Velcro

By superman2000

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Sticking to more than it should.Velcro, or hook-and-loop, is a handy, quick fastener that has grown into near ubiquitous use. The hook side engages the loops for a secure grip, but it can also pick up all sorts of lint, hair, and fuzz. How do you ... more »

How to Clean Walls

By Christine Sostarich

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The walls in your home may be dirtier than you think. Take a close look and you will see things you've never noticed. Here's what to do about it!.. more »

How to Clean White Fibrglass

By BlakeXRain

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Here is a guide that will tell you how to clean white fiberglass... more »

How to Clean Windows

By TiffanyPoe

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Cleaning windows well , takes time but it is well worth it... more »

How to Clean with Baking Soda. Green, Natural, and Cheap.

By Limowreck

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Baking soda is a fantastic cleaner and deodorizer. It's also natural, non-toxic and cheap... more »

How to Clean With Essential Oils

By CatsEyeEditing

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It is common to disinfect toilets, sinks and counters with bleach or other harsh chemicals that only leave behind a strong, unpleasant odor. Sometimes an odor so suffocating that it causes you to leave the sparkling room before you even get a ... more »

How to clean with Roomba

By peterlewis

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I have been using Roomba for 3 years and gone through 2 models of Roombas. They keep my house clean. The Roomba is a robotic cleaner made by iRobot, which zips around hardwood floors, carpets, vacuuming up dirt. It is 13 inches in diameter and ... more »

How to Clean Your Apartment

By AnneV

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Dust, dirt and general disarray can really detract from the charm of your apartment. Don’t go weeks or even months with a filthy apartment, particularly if you expect guests, parents, friends or dates to grace your space... more »

How to Clean Your Barbecue Grill

By Hapworth

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Time to clean the barbecue grill? Don't waste money on special cleaners. Just look to household products... more »

How to Clean your bathroom

By TiffanyPoe

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If your bathroom is anything like mine, it seems to get dirty over night. especially if you have men or children in the house . so here's how I keep my restroom at home sparkling... more »

How to Clean your bathroom in just 3 minutes or less

By esmendelsohn

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Cleaning the bathroom is as easy as washing your hands. With some pre-moistened wipes things easier than ever... more »

How to Clean Your Bathtub With All Natural Products

By Rose McDougle

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Cleaning green has never been so easy. Rather than using chemicals that are terrible for the environment and extremely bad for your health; chuck the bleach and the Comet. Instead pick up baking soda and vinegar. Your bathtub will shine, you will ... more »

How to clean your bras

By onederland

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The best way to preserve any bra is to handwash it, but sometimes this doesn't do a thorough job of cleaning, and most of the time you don't have the time to do it anyway! Here are some tips to get your bras fresh again!.. more »