Hot Housekeeping How-Tos
How To: Remove cooking oil stains from clothes
A friendly woman guides us through ways to remove cooking oil stains from clothes. Equipment needed includes washing liquid, a bowl, a toothbrush and laundry detergent. Quick and easy video will help to get rid of those annoying cooking stains. Remove cooking oil stains from clothes.
How To: Clean suede shoes properly
Peter Shwagger shows how to clean suede shoes properly. Video explains suede as a material and why it reacts the wasy it does to different sprays. Cleaning tips are as easy a brushing the shoes and spraying with a cleaner. Easy-to-understand video. Clean suede shoes properly.
How To: Clean a bathroom sink
Jacqueline Hansen shows how to clean a bathroom sink so it shines. All the sprays and liquid cleaners necessary are listed and used by Jacqueline to produce the cleanest results. Watch video to find out how to remove soap scum and toothpaste residue. Clean a bathroom sink.
How To: Make grouting look as good as new
Jacqueline Hansen shows us quick and easy tips on how to make grouting look as good as new. Video tips and tricks can be applied to grouting within tiling in bathrooms and kitchens. Make grouting look as good as new.
How To: Remove red wine stains from clothes
Friendly woman shows how to remove wine stains from a cotton shirt. Acting as quickly as possible will help to remove the stain. Following these easy steps will provide best results. Remove red wine stains from clothes.
How To: Clean a microwave spotlessly
Jacqueline Hansen shows how clean a microwave spotlessly. Using rubber gloves, a microwave bowl, lemon juice, washing detergent, kitchen spray, a soft cloth and paper towels, Jacqueline provides a wonderful demonstration to remove the microwave stains. Clean a microwave spotlessly.
How To: Make a sofa look as good as new
Sandra Redmond shows a few tricks to make a sofa look as good as new. Sandra takes everything off the couch first, then puts a throw over the couch to hide stains. This is a very simple how to. Make a sofa look as good as new.
How To: Remove chocolate from a carpet
Middle-aged woman guides shoes how to remove chocolate from a carpet. Tips can work for white, milk or dark chocolate stains. Video lists tools and equipment needed and subtitles each step taken. Remove chocolate from a carpet.
How To: Remove chewing gum from clothing
Elderly woman shows how to remove chewing gum from clothing. Using a freezer, ice, freezer bag, knife and an old toothbrush, the woman in the video acts quickly to harden the gum and scrape it off. Watch video for best results. Remove chewing gum from clothing.
How To: Clean cutlery
Sandra Redmond shows a great way to bring a sparkle back to your cutlery. Using tin foil, a bowl and a towel, Sandra adds bicarbonated soda to water and drops the cutlery into it. Watch video for best results. Clean cutlery.
How To: Make washing up spotless
Sandra Redmond shows how to clean a dirty kitchen area. Using rubber gloves, sponges, bicarbonated water, and paper towels, Sandra shares ways to get rid of all the grease and grime on a dish pile-up. Make washing up spotless.
How To: Clean a kitchen sink so it shines
Jacqueline Hansen shows ways to clean the kitchen sink so it shines. Jacqueline cleans the taps, handles in spouts thoroughly in this step-by-step video. It's not any easy task; use gloves to protect your hands. Clean a kitchen sink so it shines.
How To: Clean a shower screen so it is spotless
Jacqueline Hansen shows how to spotlessly clean a shower screen. Jacqueline shows how to clean, rinse and polish the screen door using the minimal amount of equipment listed in this video. Clean a shower screen so it is spotless.
How To: Clean glassware so it sparkles
Jacqueline Hansen shows us how to clean glassware. Using the soap, rubber gloves, sponge and a warm water and vinegar solution presents magnificent results. Clean glassware so it sparkles.
How To: Remove wax from clothes or material
Elderly woman shows how to get rid of wax stains from clothes or material. Using a sharp knife, paper towels, iron, towel, water, oxygen based stain remover, bowl and a spoon, the woman goes through several easy-to-understand tips in the video. Remove wax from clothes or material.
How To: Clean a window with a vinegar solution
Middle-aged woman shows how to clean a window properly. Using a bucket of warm water and a vinegar solution, one can create a very clean and shiny window. Watch video for best results. Clean a window with a vinegar solution.
How To: Spruce up your curtains
Sandra Redmond shows a few ways to make curtains look good. Using a vacuum cleaner and a little time, close the curtains and vacuum the curtains. Great tips in this easy video; protect your home against "shabbiness". Spruce up your curtains.
How To: Clean a glass oven hood
Sandra Redmand shows how to make a glass oven hood look as good as new. Great video with subtitled equipment and steps to make it easy to follow Sandra's actions. Clean a glass oven hood.
How To: Clean unvarnished wood
Jacqueline Hansen shows how to clean unvarnished wood properly. Mixing cleaning solution, scrubbing down the table, and conditioning the wood are covered in this step-by-step video. Clean unvarnished wood.
How To: Clean leather
Sometimes getting a stain on finished leather can mean the end of having a nice garment or piece of furniture, but not always.
How To: Clean an oven quickly & easily
Cleaning up the grime and leftover, baked-on food inside your oven can be a real chore that requires a lot of time and elbow grease. This video shows you a fast and simple method for cleaning the baked-on grease, grime, and food from the inside of your oven. For this task, you will need: a pair of rubber gloves, a light, non-abrasive liquid cleaner, oven cleaning spray, sponge and
How To: Remove gum from the carpet
Gum is fun to chew on, but no so fun when it pops out of your mouth and lands on the carpet. This video shows you one of the quickest and easiest methods for removing gum in your carpet.
How To: Iron a shirt and skirt
Ironing can be a bit tricky, with so many different designers and clothing materials to choose from. This video shows you how to iron a blouse and skirt so each looks perfect every time.
How To: Polish wood furniture
Wood furniture can really add warmth to the home. However, over time the finish on these pieces of furniture may start to look dull or show light scratches allowing the finish to lose its luster. This video shows you how to polish up those wood pieces in your home so that the richness and fullness of the finish shines again. For this task, you will need: 2 soft polishing clothes and a bottle of wood furniture polishing spray. You may also choose to make your own polish by combining: 1-cup of ...
How To: Make homemade kitchen cleaners
With these recipes and tips to mix safe, non-toxic, homemade kitchen cleaners, you can stop worrying about how your store-bought supplies are harming your home and the environment. how to make your own kitchen cleaning products using a few, inexpensive ingredients you can get at the grocery and health food stores.
How To: Make homemade bathroom cleaners
Are you worried about how your bathroom cleaning supplies are damaging the environment and your own air? Use these recipes to create non-toxic, homemade bathroom cleaners instead. Never mix homemade cleaners with commercial cleaners, because when mixed, they can produce toxic gases. Use the same safety precautions as you would with store bought cleaners- keep them out of reach of children and pets, and out of your eyes and mouth. Always work in a well-ventilated area. Store your cleaning ingr...
How To: Mend a tear in clothing
There's no need to go to the tailor to mend a tear in clothing. Save some money and do it yourself instead! See how you can mend an "L" tear with iron-on mending tape, and also a tear along a seam.
How To: Iron a button-down shirt and pants
Unfortunately, it doesn't take a lot of effort to wrinkle clean clothes - but ironing them isn't very hard either. See how to iron a button-down shirt and pants.
How To: Freshen a room
The number-one question people ask me is, how can I update a room without breaking the bank or enduring a complete remodel? The answer is-you guessed it-in the details. The changes I'm suggesting fall into four main categories: lighting, furniture, walls
How To: Care for a hardwood floor
Want to to improve the overall appearance of your hardwood floor? This video will teach you tips for hardwood floor care and maintenance, and also how to repair a damaged hardwood floor.
How To: Clean pet stains and remove pet odors
Learn how to remove pet stains and odors quickly and easily so you no longer have to worry about occasional accidents. These are the items you are going to need: some clean old towels, paper towels,
How To: Reduce heating costs
Tim Carter shows us a few tips on how to reduce your heating costs. These quick tips and quick solutions are a definite factor in saving money and fuel.
How To: Properly clean a toilet
A bathroom is only as clean as its toilet. Keep yours disinfected and smelling fresh by following these easy tips. You will need a pair of rubber gloves, cleaning sponge, toilet bowl brush, powder or liquid toilet cleaner and a disinfectant spray. Be sure you have good ventilation when working with household cleaners.
How To: Make your own air fresheners
Why buy chemically made or synthetic air fresheners that only mask smell or can be unhealthy? Watch this video and learn how to make safe and effective air fresheners at home using baking soda, vinegar and whatever scents you choose like cloves, cinnamon or lemon. Make your own air fresheners.
How To: Fold Flat and Fitted Sheets
Do you feel fitted sheets always look messy when folded and wrinkled before they go on the bed. They are so big and awkard to fold. This video shows how to fold sheets so they stay wrinkle free.
How To: Hand wash clothes
In order to hand-wash your clothes, you will need the following: a sink with a stopper, a laundry detergent designed for hand-washing (e.g. Woolite), a stain remover, fabric softener, and a drying rack.
How To: Iron shorts
Joyce Danielson, our professional wardrobe expert tells you how to iron pockets, add pleats as well as iron seams and cuffs. She also explains how to interpret care instructions on the label and how to wash and iron your shorts accordingly. Why look like a slob when you can look like a prep?
How To: Fold bed sheets
Our expert will show you how to fold your bedclothes properly, including flat and fitted sheets, pillowcases, blankets, and quilts. Learn an easy, compact method to store your spare linens, and get tips on how to make a template that will help your sheets fit in your linen closet. Take these techniques and make little improvements to your house cleaning routine. Remember, the key to doing things you dread is to make them as easy as possible. Work smart, not hard!
How To: Iron sheets
In this series of home laundry videos, you will find out the best way to iron your sheets from an ironing expert. Joyce Danielson shares her insider tips on when to leave out the starch and how to tame fitted sheets as well as those heavily creased new sheets fresh out of the package. She also discusses folding tips, how to iron and fold pillowcases, and shares her insights on how to pass the time while ironing.
How To: Make easy Indian food recipes
In this series of cooking videos you'll learn how to make a quick Indian meal from expert Mona Sishodia. She demonstrates how to make vegetable curry, batter-dipped and fried vegetables called Pakora, and a stuffed potato tortilla, which is a variation on a staple of the Indian diet. Mona takes you through the recipe step-by-step, explaining the ingredients and spices you'll be using and some of the health benefits of spices commonly used in Indian cooking. She shows you how to make dough for...