Cleaning guides: what to do before you call
What to do right now, step by step and animated, when something goes wrong at home. If it is not fixed, we take you to house cleaners in your city.
DIY · 30 minBlack mold in the shower: how to clean itBlack mold in the shower? Clean it off the grout and caulk with one product at a time, keep it from coming back, and know when to call a pro.
DIY · 20 minCarpet stain: how to get it outJust spilled something on the carpet? Blot it, never rub, treat it with cool water and dish soap, and know which stains need a carpet cleaner.
DIY · 30 minHow to clean an oven without harsh fumesOven covered in baked-on grease? Clean it overnight with a baking soda paste, no harsh fumes, and learn when self-clean is fine and when to skip it.
DIY with careCleaning products you should never mixIs it safe to mix these cleaners? Never mix bleach with ammonia, vinegar or alcohol. See the dangerous combos and what to do if you breathed the fumes.
DIY · 30 minHard water stains on the shower glass: how to remove themCloudy hard water stains on the shower glass? Dissolve them with warm white vinegar, scrub without scratching and keep the glass clear for longer.
DIY · 30 minGreasy kitchen cabinets: how to clean themSticky, greasy kitchen cabinets? Cut the grease with warm water and dish soap, lift sticky spots with baking soda and protect the finish while you clean.
DIY · 20 minPet urine smell in the carpet: how to get rid of itCarpet smells like pet urine? Find every spot, blot it and break it down with an enzyme cleaner, so the smell goes away and your pet stops going back.
DIY with care · 60 minCleaning up after a water leak: what to do firstWater all over the floor after a leak? Stop the water, stay clear of electricity, dry everything within 48 hours to stop mold and know when to call a pro.
DIYMove-out cleaning checklist: room by roomMoving out and want your deposit back? Use this move-out cleaning checklist, top to bottom and room by room, and see what landlords check first.
DIY · 45 minHow to clean dirty groutDirty, dark grout between the tiles? Clean it with a baking soda paste and a stiff nylon brush, then seal it so it stays clean longer. Step by step.
DIY · 20 minWashing machine smells: how to clean itWashing machine smells musty? Clean the rubber door seal and the detergent drawer, run a hot cleaning cycle and keep the smell from coming back.
DIY with care · 20 minDryer vent clogged: why it matters (fire risk)Clothes taking forever to dry? A clogged dryer vent is a fire risk. Learn the warning signs, what to check yourself and when to call a vent pro.
DIY · 30 minHow to clean a greasy range hood filterRange hood filter caked with grease? Soak it in very hot water with baking soda and dish soap, scrub, rinse and dry. Step by step, plus how often.
DIY · 10 minHow to clean a microwave in 5 minutesMicrowave covered in dried splatters? Steam it clean in about 5 minutes with water and lemon or vinegar, then wipe it out. No hard scrubbing needed.
DIY with care · 45 minMold on walls or ceiling: how to clean it safelyMold on your walls or ceiling? Clean small patches with water and detergent, dry the spot, stop the moisture and know when it is a job for a pro.
DIY · 20 minDishwasher smells: how to clean itDishwasher smells bad? Clean the filter, wipe the door seal, run a vinegar cycle and a baking soda rinse, and see when the smell means a drain problem.
DIY · 40 minSoap scum on the bathtub: how to get it offSoap scum on your bathtub? Dissolve the dull film with warm vinegar and dish soap, scrub it off without scratching and keep the tub shiny for longer.
DIY · 20 minRing in the toilet bowl: how to remove itRing in your toilet bowl that will not scrub off? Lower the water, soak the ring in vinegar, scrub it with a wet pumice stone and stop it from coming back.
DIY · 30 minBurnt-on stains on a glass stovetop: how to clean itBurnt-on stains on your glass stovetop? Lift them with baking soda and a hot towel, scrape what is left safely and polish the glass without scratching it.
DIY · 30 minHow to clean a mattress: stains and smellsStains or a smell on your mattress? Vacuum it, blot stains without soaking, freshen it with baking soda and dry it fully. For sweat, urine and spills.
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