Housecleaning: Tips and Tricks for Managing Daily Chores
The phrase, “It’s a dirty job but somebody’s got to do it,” is perfectly suited to housecleaning. But housework doesn’t have to be a (completely) dirty job—and you may not even be the one who has to do it. Use this Housecleaning Web Guide to uncover hints on getting your home clean and keeping it that way. You’ll also get tips on how to find someone to clean your home for you.
Expand All Guide SectionsHousecleaning Tips
Find general housecleaning tips, including information on cleaning specific types of surfaces and messes. Also look for spring-cleaning hints to help ensure that your deep cleaning is thorough and efficient.
Insights for Housecleaning Tips
- Web sites of housecleaning companies can be great sources of housecleaning tips. Some, like Merry Maids, even have an “Ask Our Experts” section for users to submit their questions about housework.
Top Sites for Housecleaning Tips
For general housecleaning tips and techniques …
Better Homes and Gardens
is a great place to find information about housecleaning. Find some cleaning shortcuts, see what to stock in your cleaning caddy and more.
HGTV
has an extensive collection of housecleaning hints. Look for advice about cleaning all areas of your home, from the light fixtures down to high-traffic areas.
The Housekeeping Channel
organizes its cleaning advice by room and by prominent features (carpets, windows, walls and ceilings). If your problem with housecleaning is just getting started, drop by the “Motivation” section first.
For cleaning specific types of surfaces/messes …
Good Housekeeping
provides a handy tool for finding fast advice about cleaning the furnishings and appliances in your home. Choose an item from the drop-down menu and click “Tell Me” to get started.
BellaOnline
elaborates on some of the ways to keep your home clean if you live with pets, and has suggestions for cleaning up pet hair and pet accidents.
For spring-cleaning …
Reader’s Digest
notes eight major places that shouldn’t be missed in spring-cleaning. Also see some useful related articles about the “10 Golden Rules of Cleaning” and “8 Smart Strategies to Make Your Home Dust-Proof.”
The American Academy of Pediatrics
provides a spring-cleaning tip sheet to help keep children safe around the house. Learn what products should be checked for safety during a spring-cleaning session.
To learn about germs …
Oprah.com
presents "Is Your House Making You Sick?" a slideshow that pinpoints the most germ-filled places in a home and explains what to do to make them more sanitary.
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