Housecleaning Tips: Video Series

There are many different types of coat hangers, but plastic hangers are useful for hanging a variety of garments, including shirts with straps. Save space in a closet by putting a pair of pants with a shirt on the same hanger with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on coat hangers and home organization.

In order to clean bronze, make a homemade paste out of lemon juice and baking soda to polish the material. Let a cleaning mixture sit on bronze before wiping it off with a rag or paper towel by following the instructions of a professional house cleaner in this free video on bronze cleaning tips.

An oven can get burnt plastic inside, and it can be helpful to use a windshield scraper or knife to get the bulk of the plastic off. Use dish-washing detergent and a sponge to clean plastic from an oven with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on plastic cleaning tips.

The best way to clean carpet is with a spray bottle of water and vinegar, in addition to hard work and elbow grease. Find out how to use rubbing alcohol to clean carpets with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on carpet cleaning tips.

When silk flowers get dusty, place them in a plastic bag with kosher salt, and shake the bag to knock off dust particles. Discover how to use a wet rag to wipe dust off of silk flowers with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on dusting and cleaning tips.

The best way to clean linoleum floors is with a mixture of vinegar and water, because they are not toxic, and they don't use involve the use of wax. Use warm water so that vinegar will evaporate more quickly on linoleum floors with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on linoleum floor cleaning tips.

If a carpet has mold in it, the first thing to do is to get all of the excess moisture up. Discover why black mold can be so dangerous to a family with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on mold and cleaning tips.

When cleaning the group between floor tiles, use a mixture of vinegar and baking soda to make an abrasive paste. Spray grout with bleach water to prevent stains between floor tiles with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on tiled floors and cleaning tips.

Black mold is dangerous to breathe, so if black mold is seen anywhere besides a bathtub, it's advisable to call professionals to clean it. Find out how to clean black mold with a toothbrush, baking soda and vinegar with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on black mold and cleaning tips.

A mixture of vinegar and water is a gentle way of cleaning non-washable walls in a house, and bleach should never be used for this purpose. Avoid taking paint off of non-washable painted walls with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on non-washable painted walls and cleaning tips.

There are many green cleaning products available, but the easiest method for cleaning floors in a green way is to use vinegar and water. Discover why wax products shouldn't be used for green floor cleaning with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on green cleaning tips and supplies.

In order to get rid of permanent market stains, or any other black ink stains, use rubbing alcohol or hairspray with a sponge or cloth. Clean an ink stain as soon as possible with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on permanent marker stains and cleaning tips.

The best way to clean decorative pillows is by removing the cases and placing them in the washing machine. Use a spot remover to clean decorative pillows that have non-removable cases with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on decorative pillows and cleaning tips.

Air vents often contain a great deal of dust, so cleaning an air vent is as simple as removing the cover and vacuuming out the excess dust. Find out how to use extension poles when cleaning air vents with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on air vents and cleaning tips.

Stainless steel sinks often get rust spots or buildup, and in these cases, an abrasive product like baking soda or salt can be used to clean them. Discover why steel wool shouldn't be used to clean stainless steel sinks with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on stainless steel cleaning tips.

When cleaning sofa cushions, make sure to vacuum them regularly, and use a laundry stain remover to get rid of spot stains. Find out how often a sofa cushion should be vacuumed with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on sofa cushion cleaning tips.

The best method for washing windows is by using a mixture of vinegar and water with a soft sponge. Learn about flipping a wash cloth to wipe a window with the dry side with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on window washing and cleaning tips.

Cleaning a house can be toxic or irritating, so going green is important in avoiding indoor pollution and keeping a family safe from toxic fumes. Use vinegar and water as natural cleaning products with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on green cleaning tips and products.

A down comforter can be washed in a washing machine, but it may need to be shifted around to keep it from getting burn spots. Give a down comforter plenty of time to dry after removing it from a washing machine with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on down comforter cleaning tips.

In order to wash window screens, remove them from the frame, and use soap and water to make a cleaning solution. Use a soft-bristled scrub brush to wash window screens with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on window screen cleaning tips.

When removing chocolate stains, use a toothbrush and baby powder or corn starch to work into the stain. Try using rubbing alcohol to remove chocolate stains with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on stains and cleaning tips.

If there's a paint stain on the carpet, try to blot it up before it dries, or use paint thinner to break it up if it's already dry. Find out how to use water on a paint stain after the paint's been broken up with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on paint and carpet cleaning tips.

When cleaning furniture, use a vacuum to get rid of loose materials, and try a laundry detergent mixture as a spot stain remover. Avoid discoloring a couch when cleaning it with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on furniture cleaning tips.

Mattresses can collect dust mites, mold and mildew, and cleaning it involves sprinkling it with baking soda and letting it sit for a couple of hours. Spot clean a mattress with a laundry cleaner with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on mattress cleaning tips.

In order to clean cat hairs off of hardwood floors, use a vacuum or a Swiffer so that the hair can be disposed of afterwords. Avoid using a broom to clean cat hair with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on hardwood floor cleaning tips.