Housecleaning Tips & Tricks: Video Series

To remove soap scum from shower doors, spray on an all-purpose cleaner, use an abrasive sponge and scrub the stains off of the glass using a bit of elbow grease. Squeegee the shower door after each shower to prevent soap scum buildup with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Cleaning a wooden cutting board involves going over it with hot water and a sponge after every use, scrubbing stubborn stains with a bit of salt and a lemon wedge, and using anti-bacterial soap for deeper stains. Maintain a wooden cutting board, which can be sanded down for a fresh start, with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Preventing cloudy glassware in the dishwasher can be done by sprinkling baking soda on the dishwasher door and soaking the glassware in an equal vinegar and water mixture can eliminate existing cloudiness. Get crystal clear glassware out of the dishwasher every time with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Removing a broken light bulb can be done by cutting a potato in half, pressing the potato into the broken shards of the bulb and turning the potato to unscrew the bulb from the socket. Remove a broken bulb carefully, disposing of it properly, with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Cleaning a house with pets involves beginning in the wet rooms, such as the kitchen and the bathrooms, and then working from the top of the rooms to the floors, knocking pet hair onto the ground to be vacuumed up later. Clean the floors last when cleaning pet hair with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Making your bed requires taking care of one layer at a time, starting with the fitted sheet, working up to the top sheet and pillows and finishing with the comforter and decorative pillows. Arrange the bedding however you like with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

To clean a fish tank, place the fish in a separate container, remove all of the props and rocks, clean them separately, wipe out the fish tank and refill it with the proper chemicals and decorations. Keep a fish tank maintained to keep the fish healthy with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Removing candle wax can be done by letting it dry on a non-porous surface before scratching it off, or placing a brown paper bag over the wax on a soft surface, running a warm iron over it and lifting the melting wax out of the fabric. Remove spilled candle wax from a variety of surfaces with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

To clean hairspray off of a curling iron, unplug the appliance and allow it to cool, douse a paper towel or napkin with rubbing alcohol, and wipe down the surface until the hairspray is removed. Clean a curling iron regularly to avoid caked-on buildup with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Making your clothes smell great is easy by soaking them in water and vinegar before washing them to eliminate preexisting odors, using a great-smelling clothes detergent and using fragrant dryer sheets. Make your laundry smell wonderful with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Removing hairspray residue from bathroom surface can be done by wiping rubbing alcohol over the stained surfaces, followed by spraying on a nice-smelling all-purpose cleaner. Remove sticky hairspray buildup with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Making your home smell good can by done by keeping it clean, leaving out a bowl of vinegar to absorb nasty odors and simmering a mixture of apple cider, sliced lemon and cinnamon sticks over the stove. Keep a home smelling lovely with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

To polish a brass chandelier, get up on a step stool, dust down the surface, and buff on a high-quality metal polish that leaves the surface shiny and new. Polish a brass chandelier for a sparkling home with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Polishing an aluminum mirror involves wiping it down with an all-purpose cleaner to remove dirt and grime, spraying a good metal polish on a microfiber cloth and buffing the surface until it is shiny and streak-free. Make an aluminum mirror look like new with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Cleaning up mold can by done by using an all-purpose cleaner and an abrasive sponge, by using a grittier, more aggressive cleaner or by removing the caulking to clean severe mold. Keep the home mold-free for the family's overall health with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Getting rid of dog odor in a car involves first cleaning the car out, vacuuming the carpets and seats and setting out a bowl of vinegar in the car overnight to absorb the odors. Keep a car smelling clean with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

To fold a cloth diaper, fold it end to end, then fold it one third of the way to the right and one third of the way to the left. Keep a stack of pre-folded cloth diapers for an easy diaper change with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

To make clothes shrink, let them soak in boiling water until the water cools, wash the garments on the hottest setting in the washing machine and use the hottest dryer setting as well. Encourage shrinkage in clothes with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Hanging sweaters should only be done with very lightweight sweaters, as bulky sweaters should be folded to prevent misshaping them. Use a plastic hanger for lighter sweaters with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Checking for mold in a home can be done by looking for visible mold along cracks and crevices or getting a home inspection to locate hidden mold in the walls and floors. Eliminate mold from a house to maintain better health with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Making a bed begins by smoothing out each layer, starting with the fitted sheet, pulling up the top sheet and arranging the pillows decoratively. Make a bed efficiently, eliminating the top sheet to make it easier for children, with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Operating a washing machine depends on the make and model of the machine, but generally, the clothes and detergent are loaded, the settings are chosen and the start button is pressed to begin the process. Learn to operate a washing machine with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

To remove body odor from clothing, load the clothes into the washing machine, let the tub fill with water, add a cup of vinegar, let the clothes soak for 10 minutes, and continue the washing machine as usual. Eliminate odors from clothing with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

Making white clothes white again can be done by soaking the garments in 2 cups of lemon juice and 1 cup of salt, ringing them gently and hanging them in the sun to dry. Whiten and brighten clothing with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.

To clean silver with baking soda, line a baking pan with tin foil, place the silver on top of the foil, sprinkle baking soda over the silver pieces, and pour boiling water in the pan. Let the silver soak for a while before rinsing off the baking soda with advice from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housekeeping.