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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 baseboards with microfiber cloth
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BHG Clean House Awards 2023
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steam cleaning a faucet
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wiping dust off a surface
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Cleaning supplies on rug
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Modern living room
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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
One of the best degreasers, Method Heavy Duty Degreaser, on a green patterned background.
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living room
How to Clean Ceilings and Moldings
mudroom hardwood floors
How to Clean Wood Floors and Remove Stains 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
cleaning 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
Three brass containers on counter
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 Your Driveway
using string mop on tile floor
How to Clean Tile Floors, No Matter What Type (and Grout, Too!)
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 Window Cleaners Can Be Made in Your Kitchen
Commerce Photo Composite
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A carpet cleaner featured in a home setting
The 8 Best Carpet Cleaners for Tackling Pet Messes in 2023
iRobot Braava Jet Robot Mop on a tile floor with paw prints
The 8 Best Robot Mops for Cleaning Up Spills, Dirt, and Pet Messes With Ease
fiddle leaf fig tree houseplants in modern farmhouse bedroom
10 Places You're Forgetting to Dust in Your Home
Four of the best vacuums for removing pet hair in a living room with a dog
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white blue kitchen cork floor
3 Antimicrobial Surfaces That Repel Germs for a Cleaner Home
woman cleaning laptop with a cloth
How to Clean Desks and Other Office Items That Are Pretty Germy
e-cloth microfiber mop cleaning under sofa
This Mop Removes Dirt and Bacteria Using Only Water—And My Floors Have Never Been Cleaner
dual faucet large sink
Fight Germs with Antibacterial Surfaces and Touchless Home Essentials
cut grapefruit on a cutting board
This DIY Grapefruit-Sugar Cleaner Is Your Weapon Against Soap Scum
close up of pink rubber glove wiping down a window
How to Make Disinfectant Wipes if Your Store Is Out of Stock
woman cleaning doorknob
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Cleaning supplies stored under shelf
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Living room with graphic chairs and blue sofa
How to Remove Common (and Tough) Carpet Stains
person removing gum from back pocket of jeans
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small bright kitchen with shiplap
How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets, Including Tough Grease Stains
Sitting area with tv and framed artwork on wall
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
3 Simple Ways to Wax Hardwood Floors and 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
How to Clean 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
white and gray kitchen
How to Clean Marble
cleaning grout with homemade cleaner made from pantry staples
How to Clean Grout Using Pantry Staples You Probably Already Have
kitchen with large island and wood floors
How to Clean Laminate Floors to Protect Their Shiny Finish
person using a squeegee in shower to prevent mold and mildew
How to Kill Mold and Mildew (and Prevent It From Coming Back)
shelf of cleaning supplies
Homemade Cleaners You Can Make with Ingredients from Your Pantry
person cleaning microfiber couch
How to Clean a Microfiber Couch So It Looks Good for Years to Come
Door open on closet for cleaning products
8 Cleaning Mistakes That Are Making Your Home Dirtier
bedroom with blue wall and gray bedding
How to Clean Curtains and Drapes for Spotless Window Treatments
large white kitchen with island and wood flooring
How to Clean Kitchen Countertops—Our Best Tricks for Any Material
Living room with couch, coffee table, painting
How to Clean Upholstered Furniture to Keep It Looking Spotless
girl reading shared bedroom blue graphic wallpaper mint pink accents
How to Clean Ceiling Fans Without Making a Mess
white brick fireplace
Use Our 30-Day Cleaning Checklist for a Sparkling Home
Kitchen with island and wooden floor
How to Remove Stains from Wood Floors So They Look Good as New
modern kitchen with black and stainless steel
How to Remove Stains from Stainless Steel—Even Dark Water Stains
preparing yams side of ginger
How to Remove Turmeric Stains from Household Items