What Is The Difference Between Sanitizing Vs. Disinfecting?
Sanitizing and disinfecting are words that are used interchangeably, but differ in terms of utility and effectiveness. Learn what each word means here.
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How To Use This Cult Cleaning Product To Clean Inside Your Oven
Getting your oven really clean can be easier with a nontoxic cleaner called The Pink Stuff. (If you see what's trending on TikTok, you know. ) This guide will show you how to use this cult cleaning product to clean your oven.
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Use A Sponge Mop To Clean Outside Windows
Cleaning your outside windows can be frustrating, but it doesn't have to be. You can use a sponge mop to clean your outside windows in minutes and leave them streak-free.
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5 Ways To Use Dishwashing Tabs To Clean Your Home
Dishwashing tablets were designed to lift grease, battle hard water, and remove stains from dishes, pots, pans, and silverware, so why not use them to clean more things? Check out these five genius ways to use dishwasher pods to clean your home.
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Easily Clean Baseboards Using This Kitchen Tool And DIY Cleaner
Baseboards are one of the most forgotten things in your home when it comes to cleaning. The great news is, you can easily clean baseboards using a kitchen tool and this DIY homemade cleaning solution.
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DIY Spin Mop Cleaning Solution That Cleans Floors Like Crazy
If you want to get your floors super clean, remove dirt and debris, and leave your home smelling like freshly cleaned laundry, then you will love this floor cleaning recipe. The trick is to use a spin mop and this DIY cleaning solution. It cleans floors like crazy!
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DIY Cleaning Solution To Spin Mop Your Walls
Need to wash your walls? Break out the spin mop and cut your time in half with this DIY cleaning solution: it helps you spin mop your walls and get them super clean with ease.
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Literally Everything You Need To Clean After The Holiday Season
We love the holiday season. However, once the holidays are over, you can be left with quite an overwhelming mess. Here is what, how, and where you will need to clean after the holiday season.
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Got Sunscreen Onto Your Furniture? Here's How To Clean
If some sunscreen gets on your furniture or other home items, no need to freak out. Cleaning it from carpet, couches, or chairs is easier than you may think. Here's what to do.
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Not Cleaning Your Dryer Lint Screen Is A HUGE Hazard, So Here's What To Do
Did you know that failure to clean the dryer is one of the leading causes of home fires? Therefore, it's important to take great care in making sure that your dryer lint screen is as clean as possible after each load. Here's what you should know.
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Need To Clean A Fabric Pendant Light Or Lampshade? Follow These Steps
When cleaning your home, it is easy to forget about cleaning your fabric lampshade or pendant lights. Since lampshades and their liners are typically pretty delicate, it's important to clean them gently. Here's how.
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How To Clean A Hot Tub
Just like anything else in our homes, if you have a hot tub, it needs to be properly cleaned to ensure that it works well and remains bacteria-free. Hot tubs should be drained and cleaned at least once every three months to keep them working well.
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Your Hamper Is Probably Gross, So Here's How To Clean
Be honest: how often do you actually clean your clothes hamper? It can actually get quite gross (especially if it is made of cloth).The good news is that it's pretty easy to clean — and keep clean. Here's how.
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Your Trash Can Is Probably Gross, So Here's How To Clean
We can all agree that trash cans are pretty gross in general, but just how gross is your trash can really? The answer is more than you might imagine. That's why cleaning your trash can should include more than just a wipe down, and it should also be sanitized regularly.
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Cleaning Your Windows Really Should Include This
Use this easy-to-make cleaner with our step-by-step process on how to clean window tracks and casing. It's a simple solution you should try twice a year.
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Our Greatest Kitchen Sink Cleaning Habit To Do
Need some tips on how to clean your kitchen sink? Learn how to make a nightly sink scrub, as well as tips on how to clean.
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Easiest Way To Clean Window Screens
Stop putting off cleaning your window screens, it's time to rid them of dirt, debris, and dust. Our cleaning solution will let the sun shine in once again.
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How To Cut Costs On Your Cleaning Supplies (5 Easy Ways)
Cleaning products can be expensive, and typically they're more concentrated than necessary. These five easy tricks will help make your cleaning supplies last a little longer and also save you money.
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Kitchen Cabinets Will Be BEYOND Clean If You Use This Solution
Got dirty kitchen cabinets? The good news is that you can make a quick three-ingredient cleaner that will get easily rid of grime. And best of all? You can use it on every kind of kitchen cabinet.
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This Popular Cleaning Item Is Actually Dangerous
There is a common cleaning item you're either using right now or you've used in the past (and will use again). You might want to think twice about this one: it could be dangerous.
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The Secret To Cleaning A Fine-Mesh Sieve Or Strainer
Getting a fine-mesh sieve or strainer really clean can be a challenge. Luckily, Hunker has the secret that'll make cleaning this popular kitchen tool so easy and efficient.
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How To (Really) Clean Grease Stains From Your Stove Backsplash
Here's how to make a grease-busting spray so that you can clean your stove backsplash and finally remove those unsightly grease stains.
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2-Ingredient Miracle Cleaner Truly Cleans (Almost) Everything
The great news is that you only need two household ingredients to make this new homemade miracle cleaner — and it is a real game changer!
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Effective Solutions To Get Cooking Smells Out Of Your Home
There are a few easy DIY solutions for how to get rid of bad odors (otherwise known as leftover cooking smells), in your home. No potpourri or scented candles needed. Here's how to deodorize unpleasant cooking odors.
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How To Clean Bed Pillows
Cleaning your bed pillows is simple to do and should be done at least every three months to ensure that they are rid of skin cells, oil and dust mites.
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7 Home Items You're Definitely NOT Replacing Enough
While you probably replace things in your home on a regular basis, there are some things that you're definitely not replacing enough. And it's gross. Here are seven things we don't want you to forget about.
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How Gross Is It Actually To Keep Shoes On At Home?
You may have wondered how gross it is to keep your shoes on at home. There are a few things you might want to know...
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