Home cleaning · Step by step
How to clean anything in your home
Clear guides for the jobs everyone searches for: the oven, the grout, the mattress, the stain on the carpet. What you need, every step in order, the mistakes that ruin things, and how professional cleaners do it.
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Kitchen and appliances
Ovens, dishwashers, coffee makers, pans, sinks and counters.
- How to clean a blender
- How to clean a Breville espresso machine
- How to clean a carbon steel pan without losing the seasoning
- How to clean a cast iron skillet without ruining the seasoning
- How to clean a coffee grinder
- How to clean a coffee maker with vinegar
- How to clean a cutting board
- How to clean a dishwasher filter in 10 minutes
- How to clean a dishwasher
- How to clean a Dutch oven
- How to clean a garbage disposal and get rid of the smell
- How to clean a glass stovetop without scratching it
- How to clean a griddle
- How to clean a Keurig
- How to clean a microwave with steam, lemon or vinegar
- How to clean a Nespresso machine
- How to clean a pizza stone without soap or cracking it
- How to clean a porcelain sink
- How to clean a refrigerator properly, shelf by shelf
- How to clean a slow cooker
- How to clean a stainless steel sink so it shines without scratches
- How to clean a stove top
- How to clean a toaster oven
- How to clean a toaster
- How to clean a waffle maker without ruining the nonstick
- How to clean a water bottle, lid and straw
- How to clean an air fryer
- How to clean an electric kettle
- How to clean an electric stove top with coil burners
- How to clean an espresso machine
- How to clean an ice maker
- How to clean an oven
- How to clean ceramic pans and bring back the nonstick
- How to clean copper pans and bring back the shine
- How to clean enameled cast iron
- How to clean gas stove burners, caps and grates
- How to clean granite countertops without damaging the seal
- How to clean kitchen cabinets and cut the sticky grease
- How to clean oven racks
- How to clean quartz countertops and remove stains safely
- How to clean quartzite countertops and keep them sealed
- How to clean refrigerator coils safely
- How to clean silverware tarnish
- How to clean stainless steel appliances without streaks
- How to clean stainless steel pans
- How to get rid of fridge smells, from mild to after a power outage
- How to remove rust from cast iron and re-season the pan
Bathroom
Grout, shower glass, drains, mold and hard water.
- How to clean a bathroom fast, in the order professionals use
- How to clean a faucet head and aerator
- How to clean a shower curtain and liner in the washing machine
- How to clean a shower drain
- How to clean a shower head with vinegar
- How to clean a sink drain
- How to clean a stone bath mat and make it absorb again
- How to clean a toilet bowl, including under the rim and stains
- How to clean grout
- How to clean mold off a bathroom ceiling and stop it coming back
- How to clean the shower frame and sliding door tracks
- How to clean shower glass and keep glass shower doors clear
- How to clean shower mold and keep it from coming back
- How to clean shower tiles
- How to clean travertine tiles without etching them
- How to remove caulk from a shower without scratching the tub
- How to remove hair dye from a sink, fresh or set in
- How to remove hard water stains from a toilet
- How to remove hard water stains from faucets, tile, toilets and glass
Laundry and stains
Washers, dryers and how to lift every common stain.
- How to clean a dryer lint trap
- How to clean a dryer vent
- How to clean a dryer
- How to clean a front load washer
- How to clean a suit jacket at home between dry cleanings
- How to clean a top load washer
- How to clean a washing machine
- How to get Aquaphor out of clothes, sheets and pillowcases
- How to get cat pee out of clothes, smell and all
- How to get dye out of clothes
- How to get fiberglass out of clothes without spreading it
- How to get nail glue and super glue out of clothes
- How to get highlighter out of clothes
- How to get mascara, concealer and other makeup out of clothes
- How to get mildew smell out of clothes for good
- How to get mildew smell out of towels
- How to get mold out of fabric and clothes, and when to throw them out
- How to get mud out of clothes
- How to get paint out of clothes
- How to get Sharpie out of fabric, jeans and clothes
- How to get smell out of clothes
- How to get soy sauce out of clothes, fresh or dried
- How to get sweat smell out of clothes
- How to get toothpaste out of a shirt
- How to get tree sap out of clothes with rubbing alcohol
- How to remove blood stains from clothes and sheets, fresh or dried
- How to remove chocolate stains from clothes, carpet and couches
- How to remove coffee stains from clothes, fresh or old
- How to remove dry erase marker from clothes with rubbing alcohol
- How to remove grass stains from jeans, uniforms and white pants
- How to remove grease stains from clothes
- How to remove ink stains
- How to remove laundry detergent and fabric softener stains
- How to remove lipstick from clothes without spreading it
- How to remove mustard stains before the yellow sets
- How to remove nail polish from clothes
- How to remove oil stains from clothes
- How to remove rust stains from clothes
- How to remove stains from white clothes and white shirts
- How to remove sweat stains and deodorant marks from clothes
- How to remove tea stains from clothes, mugs and carpet
- How to remove tomato stains
- How to remove turmeric stains from clothes, counters and hands
- How to remove wax from clothing with an iron and paper
- How to remove wine stains from clothes, linens and carpet
- How to remove yellow stains from white clothes
- How to wash a leather jacket without ruining it
- How to wash a puffer jacket
- How to wash baby clothes
- How to wash bed sheets
- How to wash clothes by hand in a sink, bucket or bathtub
- How to wash linen clothes without shrinking, yellowing or deep creases
- How to wash merino wool sweaters, base layers and socks
- How to wash polyester so it stays smooth and smells fresh
Floors and carpet
Hardwood, vinyl, concrete and carpet, plus carpet stains.
- How to clean a shag rug without tangling or pulling the pile
- How to clean a wool rug or wool carpet without damaging it
- How to clean a rug at home
- How to clean carpets with baking soda
- How to clean a carpet
- How to clean concrete floors
- How to clean hardwood floors without damaging the finish
- How to clean terracotta tiles without damaging the sealer
- How to clean vinyl plank flooring
- How to remove blood from carpet, fresh or dried
- How to clean dog poop out of carpet, including diarrhea
- How to get gum out of carpet
- How to get hair dye out of carpet, fresh or dried
- How to get ink out of carpet
- How to get acrylic paint out of carpet, wet or dried
- How to get playdough out of carpet
- How to get red wine out of carpet, fresh or set in
- How to get throw up out of carpet, including the smell
- How to remove a coffee stain from carpet, fresh or dried
- How to remove mold from carpets, and when to throw them out
- How to remove pet hair from carpet that the vacuum leaves behind
- How to remove stains from carpet, by type of stain
Furniture, mattresses and fabric
Couches, mattresses, wood furniture and dust mites.
- How to clean a couch
- How to clean a heated blanket without damaging the wires
- How to clean a leather couch
- How to clean a mattress
- How to clean a microfiber couch with rubbing alcohol
- How to clean a pillow
- How to clean faux leather
- How to clean upholstered furniture, chairs and headboards
- How to clean wood furniture without damaging the finish
- How to get blood out of a couch
- How to get blood out of a mattress, including period blood
- How to get dog smell out of a couch and keep it out
- How to get pee out of a couch and get rid of the urine smell
- How to clean pee out of a mattress, fresh or dried
- How to get rid of dust mites
- How to clean mold off wood furniture, trim and framing
- How to remove stains from a mattress
- How to remove water stains from wood
- How to wash a stuffed animal by machine, by hand or without water
- How to wash a wool blanket without shrinking or felting it
- How to wash couch cushion covers without shrinking them
Around the house
Fans, blinds, windows, walls, filters and the jobs people skip.
- How to clean a Dyson filter
- How to clean a fan
- How to clean a house
- How to clean a humidifier
- How to clean mirrors without streaks or black edges
- How to clean a popcorn ceiling without knocking the texture loose
- How to clean a wax warmer
- How to clean a whiteboard
- How to clean a window AC unit
- How to clean an AC drain line and stop leaks before they start
- How to clean an air conditioner filter
- How to clean baseboard heaters, electric or hot water
- How to clean baseboards fast, and keep the paint intact
- How to clean black mold
- How to clean blinds
- How to clean brass
- How to clean bronze without stripping the patina
- How to clean ceiling fans without dust falling everywhere
- How to clean microfiber cloths so they keep working
- How to clean walls before painting so the new paint sticks
- How to clean window screens, in place or taken out
- How to clean window tracks, corners and weep holes
- How to clean windows without streaks, inside and out
- How to remove adhesive from a wall without peeling the paint
- How to remove duct tape residue from any surface
- How to remove mold from walls safely, and when to call a pro
- How to remove permanent marker from plastic
- How to remove rust from metal
- How to remove scratches from stainless steel
- How to remove sticker residue from glass, plastic, wood and clothes
- How to remove sticker residue from glass
- How to remove sticky residue from plastic without clouding it
Odors and household pests
Smoke, pet and musty smells, fruit flies, gnats and drain flies.
- How to clean a cat’s litter box
- How to clean up mouse droppings safely
- How to get a burnt smell out of your house after burnt food
- How to get fish smell out of your house after cooking
- How to get rid of ants naturally
- How to get rid of bed bugs in a mattress
- How to get rid of cat pee smell from carpet, furniture and floors
- How to get rid of dog pee smell indoors and outside
- How to get rid of drain flies
- How to get rid of earwigs in the house
- How to get rid of fleas in your house
- How to get rid of fleas naturally
- How to get rid of flies in the house
- How to get rid of fruit flies
- How to get rid of fungus gnats in houseplants for good
- How to get rid of gnats in the house
- How to get rid of ladybugs in your house
- How to get rid of mice in walls and ceilings
- How to get rid of mice in the house
- How to get rid of musty smell in a house
- How to get rid of roaches in a car without a bug bomb
- How to get rid of roaches in an apartment
- How to get rid of roaches in your house
- How to get rid of skunk smell on your dog, clothes and house
- How to remove smoke smell from a room or a whole house
- How to get rid of spiders in your house, basement and garage
- How to get rid of sugar ants in the house
- How to remove household odors
- How to remove pet odor from your house
Outdoor, garage and car
Grills, patio furniture, gutters, concrete and car interiors.
- How to clean a bike chain and lube it the right way
- How to clean a Blackstone griddle after every cook
- How to clean a grill
- How to clean a hummingbird feeder
- How to clean battery corrosion on car terminals and in devices
- How to clean car interior
- How to clean car seats
- How to clean gutters safely, from the ladder setup to the downspouts
- How to clean headlights and restore cloudy, yellow lenses
- How to clean outdoor cushions, including mildew and covers that zip off
- How to clean outdoor furniture
- How to clean paint brushes
- How to remove rust from tools
- How to clean solar panels safely from the ground
- The best way to clean the inside of a windshield
- How to clean vinyl siding with a hose, a soft brush and mild soap
- How to get gas smell out of a car after a spill
- How to get rid of ants outside
- How to get rid of fleas in the yard
- How to get weed smell out of a car
- How to remove oil stains from concrete driveways and garage floors
- How to remove paint from brick without damaging it
- How to remove stickers from a car without damaging the paint
- How to remove water spots from a car
Electronics and gadgets
Screens, keyboards, earbuds, ports and consoles, without damage.
- How to clean a camera lens
- How to clean a keyboard
- How to clean a laptop fan
- How to clean a laptop screen without streaks or damage
- How to clean a laptop
- How to clean a mouse pad
- How to clean a clear phone case
- How to clean an iPhone charging port
- How to clean your phone
- How to clean a PS4
- How to clean a PS5
- How to clean a TV screen
- How to clean AirPods, AirPods Pro and the charging case
- How to clean an iPhone speaker when the sound is muffled
- How to clean an OLED monitor without hurting its coating
- How to clean an Xbox Series X
- How to clean printer heads
- How to clean thermal paste off a CPU
- How to clean a record
Shoes, jewelry and accessories
Sneakers, suede, silver, makeup brushes and everyday gear.
- How to clean a backpack by hand
- How to clean a hairbrush and get the lint out
- How to clean a hat without losing its shape
- How to clean a leather purse without water stains
- How to clean rings at home
- How to clean a yoga mat without wrecking the grip
- How to clean Air Force 1s
- How to clean Birkenstocks
- How to clean silver coins
- How to clean cowboy boots
- How to clean Crocs
- How to clean earrings, backs and all
- How to clean glasses without scratching the lenses
- How to clean gold jewelry without scratching it
- How to clean gold plated jewelry without wearing off the gold
- The best way to clean golf clubs
- How to clean guitar strings so they last longer
- How to wash Hey Dude shoes
- How to clean HOKA shoes without hurting the foam
- How to clean jewelry at home, by metal and stone
- How to clean leather shoes, condition them and bring back the shine
- How to clean makeup brushes without ruining them
- How to clean makeup sponges and beauty blenders
- How to clean shoelaces
- How to clean silver jewelry
- How to clean sneakers by hand
- How to clean stainless steel jewelry
- How to clean suede shoes and boots without ruining the nap
- How to clean UGGs
- How to clean white shoes
- How to remove ink from leather
- How to wash a sleeping bag
- How to wash tennis shoes in the washing machine