All jazzed to use those fun, thrifty and eco-friendly DIY concoctions for spring cleaning? Go for it—but make sure you take precautions to stay safe and protect your household surfaces, appliances and ...

An outdoor deck sees lots of traffic. Muddy shoes, spilled food, and wet dogs can leave it dirty, stained, and smelly. Even if the deck isn't a party platform, it's up against the elements—pollen, ...

This homemade mixture is an effective stovetop cleaner because it has disinfectant properties and it's a solvent that breaks ...

Dear Readers: With grocery and gas prices going up, we all need to try to save wherever we can. A great place to start? Making your own safe and cheap cleaning solutions. Add 1 tablespoon of household ...

Plus the hard-working ingredient that will keep your house sparkling. Getty Images So you ran out of your favorite store-bought cleaning spray? Instead of popping out to the store, you might find all ...

We recently were blessed with a beautiful holiday card from one of our dearest old friends “The Queen of Clean,” Eugenia Chapman, a housekeeper for more than 35 years. Her card included, as always, ...

A few simple ingredients are all it takes to create an eco-friendly kitchen floor cleaner. Bonus: You likely already have them in your kitchen pantry.

Dear Heloise: What do you recommend for a homemade cleaning solution for windows and mirrors? I had a recipe for a mixture at one time, but I can't find it. Your help would be greatly appreciated. — ...

Perforated leather seats can make for an incredibly comfortable ride, but they can get very dirty. Here's how to clean even ...