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Surface Cleaning

From countertops to floors, upholstery, and walls, your home is comprised of many different surfaces, with many different properties. With these different surfaces come different cleaning techniques. Learn how to keep these surfaces clean with our tips and tricks.
Cleaning faucet head
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A person adjusts the DocaPole Microfiber Duster with Extension Pole
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bottle of olive oil
6 Surprising Things You Can Clean with Olive Oil
bathroom with gray tile and wood vanity
How to Clean a Mirror for Streak-Free Shine
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bathroom with tiled walk-in shower and wood vanity
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Your Shower
hands scrubbing kitchen sink
7 Unexpected Things You Can Clean with Cornstarch
hands wearing gloves cleaning carpet
How to Get Paint Out of Carpet Like a Pro
person spraying and cleaning with bleach
Here's What You Can (and Should Never) Clean with Bleach
hand with rubber gloves and sponge cleaning wall
What Is TSP Cleaner? Plus How to Use It
hand with cloth cleaning hardwood floors
How to Get Paint Off of Hardwood Floors
green cleaning supplies
Is Cleaning Vinegar the Same as White Vinegar? When to Use Each One
cleaning products on counter
Why You Should Never Try the “Product Overload” TikTok Cleaning Trend
plate of lemons on kitchen counter for cleaning
5 Things to Avoid Cleaning with Lemon
telescoping duster used to dust window blinds
How to Dust: 5 Tips for a Dust-Free Home
Cleaning kitchen cabinet
How to Degrease Kitchen Cabinets
Vinegar cleaning items
10 Things You Should Never Clean with Vinegar
how to clean baseboards with cleaning supplies
How to Clean Baseboards: 9 Easy Ways to Remove Dust and Dirt
2023 Clean House Awards winners displayed with bubbles front of a red backdrop
Here's Every Winner from Our 2023 Clean House Awards
steam cleaning a faucet
How to Use a Steam Cleaner—Plus What to Use One For
wiping dust off a surface
Why Is My House So Dusty? 4 Common Causes of Dust
Cleaning supplies on rug
How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings Without Creating More of a Mess
oven door partially open
Should You Scrub Your Oven with Aluminum Foil? Cleaning Experts Say Yes
cleaning vinyl floors with mop
How to Clean Vinyl Floors
scrubbing bathroom floor with brush and baking soda cleaning solution
21 Things You Can Clean with Hydrogen Peroxide
open layout kitchen and living room with concrete floors
How to Clean Concrete Floors
Cleaning floors using a steam mop
How to Clean Floors Using a Steam Mop
white farmhouse kitchen with shiplap walls and black granite countertops
How to Seal Granite Countertops and Other Stone Surfaces
Modern living room
Here's What to Know Before Steam Cleaning Anything
person mopping tile floors
How to Mop Floors, Including Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, and More
wicker furniture around stone fire pit
Your Guide to Cleaning Wicker (and Preserving It for Years to Come)
child coloring
How to Clean Crayon Off Walls Without Damaging the Paint
living room
How to Clean Ceilings and Moldings
flat mop cleaning hardwood floors
How to Clean Hardwood Floors for a Polished Look
black white modern bathroom with plants
How to Clean Glass Shower Doors for a Bathroom That Sparkles
water glass creating water stain on wooden table
How to Remove Water Stains from Wood Without a Special Cleaner
How to clean sterling silver jewelry
How to Clean Silver Jewelry in a Matter of Minutes
assorted cleaning solutions plus peanut butter with striped towel
How to Remove Sticker Residue from Every Kind of Surface
Brass cleaning supplies
How to Clean Brass and Restore Shine with Household Products
bathroom black frame shower
How to Clean a Shower So It Sparkles from Top to Bottom
white kitchen stove oven range with hanging pots
How to Clean a Stove Top, Including Tough Stains and Grease
scrubbing wall with orange sponge
How to Clean Walls to Remove Scuffs and Stains
Close up of someone scrubbing a driveway wearing a glove
How to Remove Oil Stains from a Driveway
white living room with traditional chartreuse armchairs
How to Clean an Area Rug to Make It Look Like New Again
wiping down a window using a microfiber cloth
The Best Homemade Window Cleaner Can Be Created in Your Kitchen
Best Laminate Floor Cleaners
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Robot Mops
The 5 Best Robot Mops of 2024, According to Testing
fiddle leaf fig tree houseplants in modern farmhouse bedroom
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Four of the best vacuums for removing pet hair displayed in a living room with a dog
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woman cleaning laptop with a cloth
How to Clean Desks and Other Office Items That Are Pretty Germy
close up of pink rubber glove wiping down a window
How to Make Disinfectant Wipes if Your Store Is Out of Stock
Living room with graphic chairs and blue sofa
How to Get Stains Out of Carpet, No Matter What Type
person removing gum from back pocket of jeans
11 Genius Guaranteed Methods for How to Get Gum Out of Clothes
small bright kitchen with shiplap
How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets, Including Tough Grease Stains
How to clean a TV screen
How to Clean a TV Screen So It's Free of Smudges and Streaks
blue painted bathroom vanity sink with toothbrush holder
11 Disgusting Home Objects You’re Forgetting to Clean
small kitchen with small table alongside wall
22 Genius House Cleaning Hacks for a Tidier Space in No Time
Kitchen wall with white tile and wooden shelving
How to Remove Stains from Tile Without Damaging the Surface
dining room with table and black chairs
How to Wax Wood Floors to Restore Shine
living room with yellow chairs blue couch
12 Natural Carpet Stain Removers for Chemical-Free Cleaning
overhead shot of a vacuum cleaner cleaning a red handwoven carpet with carpet cleaning powder
How to Clean Carpet for Floors That Look Like New
kitchen with stainless steel fridge and white cabinets
Tips for Thoroughly Cleaning a Refrigerator Both Inside and Out
pink-and-blue themed open-concept living room and kitchen
Spring Cleaning Checklist: The Ultimate Guide to a Tidier Home