Home Matters
More than 90 percent of household dust comes from people and fabric: tiny flakes of skin, barely visible fibers that float on the slightest air currents and settle on every surface in your house. In a spot sheltered from air movement, the particles stay put. In other areas, they constantly rise and settle as doors…
From ballpoint pen marks to shoe polish stains, check out our A-Z of stain removal Need cleaning tips? Battling with a red wine stain that just won’t go away? Fear not, our essential guide has everything you need to know – from cleaning products to expert spring cleaning advice. Plus, if you’re planning a good…
1. Dust your way to clean walls. In most rooms, the easiest way to get rid of the dust, dirt, and cobwebs that shorten the life of your paint is to run a microfiber dust cloth (such as Swiffer) on a long-handled sweeper over your walls every couple of months. You don’t need to take…
Here’s how to greet yourself with a sweet scent each time you open the door. There’s just something about a special scent — you’re not always totally aware it’s there, but when you walk into a room that has a certain smell, you’re immediately hit with a memory of a time or place. (Remember how…
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