Housecleaning Tips: Video Series

Silk ties should always be treated with fabric protectors, but silk ties with stains can be treated with laundry stain removers. Find out why it's important to avoid washing silk ties with water with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

In order to clean a dorm bathroom, try using a mixture of vinegar and baking soda, or use all-purpose cleaners on everything but the glass. Try cleaning a dorm bathroom with bleach and water with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

If someone gets black ink on their clothing, they should try spraying hairspray on the stain to break down the ink. Blot a black ink stain that's been treated with hairspray or rubbing alcohol with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

The way to remove rust from a cast iron skillet is to use a mixture of vegetable oil and salt. Use a good dish washing soap on rusty cast iron to get rid of the oil with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

If a countertops develops rust stains, the easiest way to clean it is with a paste that can be made from lemon juice and baking soda. Let a rust-cleaning paste sit for half an hour before bringing the rust up with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

In order to remove rust from iron, use a mixture that consists of equal parts vegetable oil and salt. Wash iron wish dish detergent after removing rust stains with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

Rust is made up of tons of hydrogen ions, and onions contain a chemical called sulphanilic acid that reacts with hydrogen ions to break up rust. Use the juicy part of an onion to remove rust with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

Mildew occurs on vinyl siding because it isn't washed enough, but cleaning mildew off only requires some house wash and a water sprayer. Make a paste of baking soda and dish liquid to get rid of tough mildew stains on vinyl siding with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

In order to remove stains from vinyl siding, use a pressure washer or a mixture of baking soda and dish washing detergent. Try a splash of bleach in a bucket of water to remove stains on vinyl siding with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

When cleaning antique copper, it's important to get any dirt or residue off by washing it with regular dish soap. Discover why it's important to avoid using abrasive cleaners or rough materials on antique copper with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

The best way to remove oil from concrete is to soak up the oil with kitty litter, baking soda or cornstarch. Use dish washing liquid to get rid of the stain that remains after soaking up oil from concrete with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

In order to remove scratches from glass, use a buffer that isn't too abrasive and rub in a circular motion over the scratch with a microfiber cloth. Find out what scratches may result in the need for glass replacement with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

The best way to clean Pergo floors is with a combination of vinegar and water that contains only a splash of vinegar. Learn about the built-in sealants of Pergo with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

When cleaning linoleum floors, remove the dust before cleaning the floor with vinegar and water. Find out how to use a tennis ball to rub off scuff marks on linoleum floors with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

In order to get gasoline out of clothing, put some baking soda in a bag and drop the item of clothing in it to sit overnight. Discover how to get rid of a gasoline smell with vinegar with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

The easiest way to clean wooden blinds in with a vacuum extension, a feather duster and a combination of water and vinegar. Learn about the tedious process of cleaning wooden blinds with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

Vinegar can be used to clean wood floors by combining it with water, but it's important to get rid of dust and pet hair first. Learn about the non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning product that is vinegar with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

In order to clean makeup brushes, use anti-bacterial soap in a good lather to get rid of bacteria. Prolong the life of makeup brushes with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

If vinyl flooring gets stained, make a paste with laundry detergent and water to scrub into the stain. Spray water on a vinyl flooring stain to rinse the area after it's been cleaned with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

When cleaning satin painted walls, use a rag with water and vinegar to wipe away any places that show stains or fingerprints. Discover why bleach shouldn't be used to clean satin painted walls with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

When cleaning mold stains from carpet, it's important to use a shop vac or something with good suction to get up the excess water. Learn about the dangers of black mold with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

When cleaning up dog feces from the carpet, use a plastic bag to remove the bulk of it before spraying the area with vinegar and water. Discover why it may take a few efforts to get rid of a stain from dog feces with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

Carpet stains can come from a number of different sources, but vinegar or vinegar and water can be used to clean up most stains. Discover why it's so important to get to carpet stains early with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

Syrup is a difficult substance to clean out of carpet fabric, but the first step is to blot the area to remove the bulk of the stain. Use a mixture of ammonia and water to clean syrup from carpet with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.

When cleaning leather shoes, soap and water can be used to give them a basic washing, but more serious stains may require the use of rubbing alcohol and a q-tip. Make sure to condition leather shoes after washing them with rubbing alcohol with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on housecleaning and housekeeping tips.