All jazzed to use those fun, thrifty and eco-friendly DIY concoctions for spring cleaning? Go for it—but make sure you take precautions to stay safe and protect your household surfaces, appliances and ...

The vinegar helps cut through dirt and grime on mirrors and glass. The cornstarch acts as a very soft scrubbing agent that ...

There's no need to waste a ton of money on a professional plumber or chemical-packed products to unclog your drain. Use these easy steps and DIY cleaning solution from Michael Dimopoulos, a Thumbtack ...

An outdoor deck sees lots of traffic. Muddy shoes, spilled food, and wet dogs can leave it dirty, stained, and smelly. Even if the deck isn't a party platform, it's up against the elements—pollen, ...

To clean bathroom floors, Cohoon recommends filling a bucket with warm water, a 1/2 cup of baking soda, and a few drops of ...

Dear Readers: With grocery and gas prices going up, we all need to try to save wherever we can. A great place to start? Making your own safe and cheap cleaning solutions. Add 1 tablespoon of household ...

We recently were blessed with a beautiful holiday card from one of our dearest old friends “The Queen of Clean,” Eugenia Chapman, a housekeeper for more than 35 years. Her card included, as always, ...

This homemade mixture is an effective stovetop cleaner because it has disinfectant properties and it's a solvent that breaks ...

Plus the hard-working ingredient that will keep your house sparkling. So you ran out of your favorite store-bought cleaning spray? Instead of popping out to the store, you might find all the ...

Dear Heloise: What do you recommend for a homemade cleaning solution for windows and mirrors? I had a recipe for a mixture at one time, but I can't find it. Your help would be greatly appreciated. — ...