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How to Clean a Shop Vacuum
There are pros and cons to the shop vacuum. A pro is that it's a great tool for sucking up just about anything. A con is that...
How to Clean a China Cabinet
A china cabinet is a way to bring attention to your beautiful plates or keepsakes, make them look even more impressive, and...
How to Clean Head Mounts
No longer are head mounts just for the hunting lodge. Taxidermy seems to be an interior decorating element that more and more...
How to Clean a Stroller
Your child's stroller is probably sticky and has a few Cheerios hiding in the cracks of the seat. Although your stroller may...
How to Clean a Laundry Room
The laundry room is a utilitarian space, but that doesn't mean it has to be messy or ugly. Make the chore of doing your...
How to Clean a Sunroom
The sunroom is a place to enjoy the best of both the indoors and outdoors. You get all the natural beauty of the world...
How to Clean Shower Curtains
Most people like a warm shower, almost as much as bacteria and molds like a warm shower curtain. A shower curtain's warm and...
How to Clean a Sleeping Bag
As we've said before, you can expect your camping gear to get good and dirty. That's great because it means you're using it...
How to Clean Towels
You've showered and your body is as clean as can be. Don't ruin your clean with a dirty towel! You also shouldn't trade that...
How to Clean a Playpen
The playpen is a great way to keep your child safe, entertained, and yes, out of the way. If you've been a parent for longer...
How to Clean a Power Outlet
You might be surprised by the amount of dirt that can find its way behind your outlet cover or get trapped in its creases and...
How to Remove Nicotine
Smoking cigarettes inside leaves a yellowish tar-like residue on the belongings and interior of the home. This is not only...
How to Clean Crocheted Doilies
Maids by Trade's home city of Portland loves doilies (see the video below!). They're a way to bring delicacy to any room....
How to Clean Stairs
The staircase is a bridge between two places, not a destination, and so you might forget to give it the attention it deserves...
How to Clean Drains
Drains are the watery trash cans of sinks and showers. They magically whisk away food scraps, soap scum, dirt, and more. But...
How to Clean a Vase
Vases come in an almost infinite variety of shapes and designs. The number of vases doesn't matter when it comes to cleaning...
How to Clean Wicker Furniture
Wicker furniture is at once delicate and a little rustic. Make sure this unique style of furniture stays beautiful for years...
How to Clean a Gym
Whether you have a home gym or a membership somewhere, cleanliness in the space where you work out is important. If the gym...