How To is dedicated to detailed and helpful how to articles, that can further aid in maximizing the use of your top cleaning products.
With the recently popular steam mop becoming a common cleaning tool in many houses, it is interesting to see how many things we can clean with it. Tile and linoleum flooring are the easiest, carpeting is a little more difficult with but it can be done, and non-porous surfaces like shower doors or patio furniture …
The carpeting in a house can be a beautiful addition and is very comfortable to walk on, but also displays dirt and stains much more easily than hardwood or laminate flooring. When a deep cleaning is necessary, hiring a professional carpet cleaning company or renting a steam cleaner is the best option, but what about …
Marble is a naturally porous, soft stone used in home flooring and countertops all across the globe. Unfortunately, it is also delicate and easy to stain. General cleaning is based around mild chemical solutions that are designed not to etch the surface, but can you use a steam mop on marble floors? Yes, you can …
It is fairly easy to clean floor tiles themselves, since the surfaces are generally smooth and don’t offer crevices for dirt to stick to and hide in. The grout in between the tiles, on the other hand, are normally made out of porous materials that can collect dirt and grime. To avoid having to spend …
When we clean something like a floor, the dirt and germs that we are removing end up in the towel or mop that we used. A towel is easy to throw into the washing machine after we are done, but what happens with a mop? With the added issue of a long handle, we might …
Something that doesn’t really cross people’s minds is the amount of time we spend in bed. Some of us would like that number to be higher, of course, but the inescapable fact is that the mattress is an important part of our lives. Learning how to steam clean a mattress yourself instead of hiring a …
Spin mops have become very popular in the last few years, and with good reason. The difficult action of wringing out a mop has been replaced with an automated spinning action that takes some of the annoyance out of mopping large floors. Even with the advanced spinning action, these mop heads can have dirt and …
Nowadays, having a disinfected kitchen has never been more important. Also, disinfecting your kitchen is a lot different than making it clean. A clean kitchen might not be free of germs and bacteria. In order to maintain a safe environment, you need to go beyond cleaning and make sure you properly disinfect your kitchen. How …
Read moreHow to Disinfect Your Kitchen Countertops and Appliances
Busy families are generally well versed in doing household chores, but don’t always have a great plan. In other words, chores just tend to get done when they need to. But that’s stressful and tough to manage! We’ve compiled a thorough chore list for every day, week, and month for you to use. Household Chore …
Read moreHow to Create a Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Household Chore List
Stains in your carpet are frustrating, but when they are old stains they offer a new level of dread. The cause of the stain can be unknown depending on the age which presents the problem of not knowing what carpet cleaner will be effective in removing it. Not to worry, because the frustration ends here. …
If you are thinking about adding hardwood flooring to your home, you probably already know that it is a wonderful addition that will improve the overall aspect of the house. Just like any other type of flooring, it needs special maintenance, unless you want it to lose its charm and look bad over time. Stains …
Spring time often brings with it thoughts of a spring clean up for your house. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the weather is sweet. If you live in an area where there are actual seasons, spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year. It is also around the …