cleaning

For really tough jobs, add either lemon juice or a couple of lemon wedges to the ice and salt.

Bar Keepers Friend is inexpensive and can be used on most surfaces.

Consider using a cleaning tool that doesn’t require you to bend over while cleaning the baseboards.

Clean the surfaces that matter most—then dim the lights for that classy restaurant vibe.

Wood is porous so you need to be careful of how you clean it.

Some cleaning jobs are best left to the professionals.

A little effort every day makes keeping your home clean an easy task.

Store-bought cleaners like bleach, ammonia, drain cleaners, toilet cleaners, and more are the cause of thousands of household emergencies each year.

Researchers detected 530 volatile organic compounds in all of the products tested, including eco-friendly “green” products with and without fragrances.