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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!

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Feb 28, 2008

Sure, sure, you didn't notice spilling red wine on your shirt or tablecloth because the conversation at dinner was so lively. The stain might be dry, but that doesn't mean the party has to end on a so ...

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Feb 28, 2008

The gross-out factor of cleaning a toilet cannot be underestimated—but the gross-out factor of not cleaning a toilet is even worse. Better clean the toilet. ...

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Feb 28, 2008

Blowing out a candle can be a satisfying end to an evening—unless the melted wax ends up splattered across your shirt front. Then it's time to just chill out – literally. ...

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Feb 28, 2008

It's a fact of life: sometimes a masseuse needs a massage, a barber needs a haircut, and a cleaning device—like your household iron—needs a good old-fashioned cleaning. ...

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Feb 28, 2008

Whether you shower in it or use it for long, luxurious baths, there's nothing clean—or relaxing—about a tub full of grime, mold, or mildew. ...

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Feb 27, 2008

Cabernet and carpet don't mix, but if you act quickly you can save the day. ...

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Feb 27, 2008

Sitting in gum is no fun, but trying to get it off your pants—or shirt or sheets—is the real sticky situation. Nothing a little icy determination can't handle. ...

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Feb 27, 2008

Cinderella's plight has given mopping a bad name—but don't let poor PR keep you from a bright, shiny floor.This video will show you how to mop a wood floor. ...

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Feb 27, 2008

You might love your coffee black and hot—but not when it's on your carpet. Don't worry, with a little vim and, yes, vinegar, that nasty stain will be a thing of the past. ...

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Feb 27, 2008

It's the porous surface of ceramic tiles that make them so warm and welcoming to bare feet—it's also what makes them so vulnerable to stains and grime.This video will show you how to clean the floor. ...