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Housekeeping

Join our Housekeeping World to learn news ways to make your home spick and span. If you're in dire need of some housecleaning tips, check out our how-tos for ideas on packing your junk in boxes, degunking gunked up frying pans, and getting stains out on laundry day, among many, many other things. Got your own cleaning tips? Share!
"How to Remove stains from upholstered furniture" cover image
May 6, 2009

Make your upholstered furniture look like new again by getting out spots and stains. Learn how to remove stains from upholstered furniture with this how to video. You Will Need * Clean, white clot ...

"How to Get out perspiration stains" cover image
Apr 29, 2009

It's easy to make those telltale sweat spots disappear if you know what to use on them. Don't throw away those white shirts, learn how to get rid of sweat stains instead. You Will Need * Liquid lau ...

"How to Get out grass stains" cover image
Apr 29, 2009

After rolling down the hill or sliding into second base, it's time to tackle those grass stains. With summer coming up, this Howcast guide is helpful for moms wanting to get rid of those pesky grass s ...

"How to Get rid of ants" cover image
Apr 29, 2009

Ant problem? If the ants have come marching two by two—or, God forbid, 10 by 10—it's time to put an end to the parade. Here's how. How to get rid of ants, a guide by Howcast: You Will Need * A ket ...

"How to Clean green" cover image
Apr 19, 2009

Learn how to clean green. Forget the industrial cleaners and acids: a few household basics are all you need to breathe fresh air into your home. You Will Need * Windows that open * Natural fibe ...

"How to Polish shoes" cover image
Apr 19, 2009

Learn how to polish shoes. You don't have to know how to get them Army-regulation shiny, but you should have some basic training. You Will Need * Newspaper * A shoe brush * Clean rags * S ...

"How to Use a coffee filter for more than making coffee" cover image
Apr 19, 2009

Learn how to use a coffee filter for more than making coffee. Discover the versatility of coffee filters by learning all the things they can do besides straining your java. You Will Need * Coffee ...

"How to Remove stains from wood furniture" cover image
Apr 19, 2009

Learn how to remove stains from wood furniture. Make your wood furniture look like new again by getting out rings and spots. You Will Need * Clean, white cloths * Baking soda * Plain white t ...

"How to Get out lipstick stains" cover image
Apr 19, 2009

Learn how to get out lipstick stains. It's not just lipstick on your collar; your favorite shade can turn up anywhere! That's why you need a battle plan. You Will Need * A clean, white towel * ...

"How to Remove ink stains from carpet" cover image
Apr 19, 2009

Learn how to remove ink stains from carpet. Don't cry over spilled ink. Get the stains out of your carpeting with this method. You Will Need * A spray lubricant like WD-40 * Soapy water * A ...