Cleaning, furniture care

Hardwood floors can last for generations if they're cared for properly.

Unlike tile or laminate, you want to clean wood only when you really need to.

For regular maintenance, vacuum floors every day or two or use a floor duster.

When mopping a polyurethaned hardwood floor, you can clean the floors with water or a combination of 1 cup vinegar with 1 gallon warm (not hot) water.

You can also use a wood-cleaning ...

If you've been avoiding spring-cleaning since the start of the season, you're not alone.

For most of us, the thought of steaming our carpets or cleaning out the crisper section of the refrigerator makes us want to crawl under the covers and wish for winter. Almost.

Since we all can use some extra motivation to get our rubber gloves on, we've rounded up the leading expert advice about how often you should clean everything and, more important, ...

If you’re part of generation Y like myself, then you’re probably big into the environmental decorating trend. Whether that be surrounding yourself with succulents, renting a teeny tiny abode to reduce waste and increase savings or by not spending big on new furniture items, instead choosing to bring new life to old family favourites or spending less on used pieces and bringing them back to life. Here’s how to do all that without compromising the look of your old furniture pieces.

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Does your home have a mysterious bad smell? If you've already checked the fridge and your trash bins and can't find the source, it could be that you're in need of a carpet cleaning or carpet deodorizer.

Just like stains, carpet fibers can trap odors, making them linger in your home indefinitely.

If you think your carpet could be the problem, consider the possible sources of the odor.

Moisture or dampness

Sometimes, ...

Over the years, there has been a significant increase in the number of carpet cleaning companies. The companies have diversified their services and most, if not all, offer a variety of cleaning packages to its consumers. Most of the cleaning companies have diversified because they aim at giving the best service to their consumers but some have done it for selfish reasons. Below are some of the signs that you are being ripped off by a carpet cleaning company
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Hardwood floors are a beautiful addition to any room and can really boost home value.

Installing hardwood flooring can also be a big investment, so proper care and maintenance - including cleaning - are important.

Laminate flooring is a bit more durable, but using the wrong cleaning supplies on hardwood can damage the wood and cause it to warp or even crack. So, here are some cleaning tips to help you safely care for your hardwood floor. ...