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A patio chair with cushion surrounded by a vacuum cleaner and materials needed to clean the cushions.

How to Clean Outdoor Cushions How to Clean Outdoor Cushions

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Jennifer Noonan

A residential backyard with a paver patio, outdoor furniture, plants, and more.

5 Things You’re Forgetting to Deep Clean in Your Outdoor Space 5 Things You’re Forgetting to Deep Clean in Your Outdoor Space

By Deirdre Mundorf

Nine bottles and one bar of the best dish soap on a wood table

The Best Dish Soaps for Squeaky-Clean Dishes, Tested The Best Dish Soaps for Squeaky-Clean Dishes, Tested

By Amber Guetebier

A person wearing rain boots pressure washing a concrete driveway.

How to Clean Concrete Floors and Driveways How to Clean Concrete Floors and Driveways

By Joe Provey, Tom Scalisi

Materials needed for making a DIY stainless steel cleaner.

Make Your Appliances Sparkle With This DIY Stainless Steel Cleaner Recipe Make Your Appliances Sparkle With This DIY Stainless Steel Cleaner Recipe

By Manasa Reddigari

A group of the best carpet cleaners before testing.

The Best Carpet Cleaners for Busy Households, Tested The Best Carpet Cleaners for Busy Households, Tested

By Amber Guetebier, Debbie Wolfe, Michelle Larson, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

A woman is carrying boxes with personal belongings in a cluttered living room.

50 Ways to Repurpose Your Clutter 50 Ways to Repurpose Your Clutter

By Deirdre Mundorf

how to get rid of mold on walls

Mold on Walls? The Key to Permanent Removal Is Knowing Where It Hides Mold on Walls? The Key to Permanent Removal Is Knowing Where It Hides

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

A window AC unit sits in an attic-level window on a house with white siding and green shutters.

Mold in the Air Conditioner? Here’s How to Tackle It—and Keep It Away For Good Mold in the Air Conditioner? Here’s How to Tackle It—and Keep It Away For Good

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A person with a cleaning glove squeezing a magic eraser melamine sponge.

Cleaning & Organizing

Consider This Before Restocking Your Magic Erasers Consider This Before Restocking Your Magic Erasers

Red spoon full of diatomaceous earth.

13 Handy Household Uses for Diatomaceous Earth 13 Handy Household Uses for Diatomaceous Earth

By Savannah Sher, Teresa Odle

A messy garage in summer waiting to be cleaned.

How to Clean Up the Garage, the Busiest Space of Summer How to Clean Up the Garage, the Busiest Space of Summer

By Deirdre Mundorf

Dark colored mold grows in the corner of a wall with some cleaning product bottles and yellow gloves seen in the foreground.

Here’s What Really Kills Mold Here’s What Really Kills Mold

By Lauren Wingo

A spot of mold growing in the corner of a ceiling.

How to Test for Mold in Your Home in 6 Steps—(Even If You Can’t See It) How to Test for Mold in Your Home in 6 Steps—(Even If You Can’t See It)

By Deirdre Mundorf, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

A rose-colored T-shirt and materials needed to clean it, including detergent, dish soap, and paper towels.

How to Get Oil Out of Clothes How to Get Oil Out of Clothes

Woman uses a hair dryer to remove a sticker from a wood picture frame.

How to Remove Glue: 3 Tricks That Really Work How to Remove Glue: 3 Tricks That Really Work

By Bob Vila, Steffani Cameron

A person using the DeWalt DWPW2100 Electric Jobsite Pressure Washer to clean a motorcycle during testing.

Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Pressure Washers Under $500 for a Deep Clean, Tested The Best Pressure Washers Under $500 for a Deep Clean, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Jodi Webb

On top of a top-load washing machine, a paint-spattered shirt and the materials needed to remove paint from the shirt.

How to Remove Paint From Clothes How to Remove Paint From Clothes

By Steffani Cameron

All the pieces of the Holikme 30-Foot 11-Piece Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit laid out before testing.

The Best Dryer Vent Cleaning Kits, Tested The Best Dryer Vent Cleaning Kits, Tested

By Paul Rankin, Becky Helzer, Michelle Larson, Kathleen Corlett, Kara Illig, Additional research provided by Stacey L. Nash

Black zip ties on a pink table.

Yes, It’s Possible to Undo a Zip Tie—Here’s How Yes, It’s Possible to Undo a Zip Tie—Here’s How

By Deirdre Mundorf

A group of the best degreasers together before testing.

The Best Degreasers for Tackling Stubborn Messes, Tested and Reviewed The Best Degreasers for Tackling Stubborn Messes, Tested and Reviewed

By Katie Barton

Man with face mask cleans moldy carpeting.

How to Get Mold Out of Carpet How to Get Mold Out of Carpet

By Steffani Cameron, Donna Boyle Schwartz

A view through the doorway of a very old, musty basement with peeling walls.

Solved! What’s Up With the Musty Smell in My Basement? Solved! What’s Up With the Musty Smell in My Basement?

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

A woman holds her nose while looking at green mold growing on a wall.

What Does Mold Actually Smell Like? What Does Mold Actually Smell Like?

By Dan Casarella, Evelyn Auer

How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles

How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles and Carpet Beetle Larvae How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles and Carpet Beetle Larvae

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila Staff

A gas grill with the top open, surrounded by materials and tools for cleaning it (including a plastic bin, garden hose, dish soap and more).

How to Clean a Gas Grill the Right Way How to Clean a Gas Grill the Right Way

By Teresa Odle, Amy Lynch

An unseen person wipes away shower wall tile grime, leaving behind a clean white streak.

Your Most Common Spring Cleaning Questions, Answered Your Most Common Spring Cleaning Questions, Answered

By Kristen Mosier

A dad and daughter doing laundry at home.

Cleaning & Organizing

Your Laundry Routine Is Probably Outdated—Here’s the Modern Way Your Laundry Routine Is Probably Outdated—Here’s the Modern Way

By Savannah Sher

Tools the Bob Vila Team Swears By for Spring Cleaning

Cleaning & Organizing

9 Tools the Bob Vila Team Swears By for Spring Cleaning 9 Tools the Bob Vila Team Swears By for Spring Cleaning

By Perri Kressel

Large amount of moss and grass growing on the roof of a wooden home.

How to Remove Moss From a Roof How to Remove Moss From a Roof

By Bob Vila, Margaret Foley

17 Clever Ways to Use Toothpaste Around the House

17 Clever Ways to Use Toothpaste Around the House 17 Clever Ways to Use Toothpaste Around the House

By Cody Calamaio, Savannah Sher

17 Clever Household Uses for Rubbing Alcohol

17 Clever Household Uses for Rubbing Alcohol 17 Clever Household Uses for Rubbing Alcohol

By Manasa Reddigari, Savannah Sher

11 Mistakes Most People Make with a Power Washer

11 Mistakes Most People Make with a Power Washer 11 Mistakes Most People Make with a Power Washer

By Jennifer Noonan, Theresa Clement

Pink mold in white tile grout.

Solved! What Is the Pink Mold in My Shower, and How Do I Get Rid of It? Solved! What Is the Pink Mold in My Shower, and How Do I Get Rid of It?

By Margaret Foley, Manasa Reddigari

Woman stands in front of a table with a bucket, vinegar, dish soap and other supplies, cleaning a paint brush.

How to Clean Paint Brushes the Right Way How to Clean Paint Brushes the Right Way

By Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

A close up of a person in yellow cleaning gloves holding cleaning supplies with their hands on their hips.

Here’s How Much Deep Cleaning a House Typically Costs Here’s How Much Deep Cleaning a House Typically Costs

By Meghan Wentland

A homeowner using a hose to rinse window screens.

How to Clean Window Screens How to Clean Window Screens

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

A suited worker points at mold growing on walls.

Mold Remediation and Removal: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay Mold Remediation and Removal: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

Woman scrubbing the inside of a terra-cotta pot, with a bucket of soapy water next to the pot.

Cleaning & Organizing

How To Clean Terra-Cotta Pots How To Clean Terra-Cotta Pots

By Audrey Stallsmith

An inspector uses a phone to photograph mold in a shower.

This Is the Only Pro You Need to Call for Mold Inspection This Is the Only Pro You Need to Call for Mold Inspection

By Melissa Graham

Man cleaning dryer vent in home.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

By Brionna Farney, Evelyn Auer

A group of the best laminate floor cleaners grouped together before testing.

The Best Laminate Floor Cleaners for Dirt, Spills, and Stains, Tested The Best Laminate Floor Cleaners for Dirt, Spills, and Stains, Tested

By Katie Barton, Savannah Sher

A person demonstrating three cleaning hacks for the home.

Cleaning & Organizing

I Tried 3 Spring Cleaning Tricks—and I’ll Be Using Them From Now On I Tried 3 Spring Cleaning Tricks—and I’ll Be Using Them From Now On

By Jenny Stanley

Woman using baking soda and brush to clean sink, with lemons on the counter next to her.

30 Spring Cleaning Tasks You Can Tackle With Natural Ingredients 30 Spring Cleaning Tasks You Can Tackle With Natural Ingredients

By Caitlin Castelaz

Person putting spray bottle with other cleaning supplies in supply closet.

How to DIY the Ultimate Cleaning Supply Cabinet How to DIY the Ultimate Cleaning Supply Cabinet

By Kristen Mosier

Light carpet being cleaned with a black-and-red standing vacuum cleaner with a bagless dust compartment.

Yes, Your Vacuum Needs to Be Cleaned Regularly—Here’s How to Do It Yes, Your Vacuum Needs to Be Cleaned Regularly—Here’s How to Do It

By Savannah Sher

A-persons-hands-in-yellow-gloves-use-spray-cleaner-and-a-magnetic-sponge-to-clean-refrigerator-shelves.

5 Ways You Can Use Magnets to Clean Your Home 5 Ways You Can Use Magnets to Clean Your Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum on a hard floor surface during testing.

A Review of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum: Ideal for Apartment Living A Review of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum: Ideal for Apartment Living

By Lizzy Briskin

Handsome young man indoors cleaning a black-paned window.

How to Remove Scratches From Glass: DIY Hacks That Work How to Remove Scratches From Glass: DIY Hacks That Work

By Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari, Gretchen Heber

Man using wire tool to clean rust.

How to Remove Rust From Tools How to Remove Rust From Tools

By Margaret Foley, Bob Vila

Woman uses a putty knife to remove some of a sticker from the bottom of a jar.

9 Easy Ways to Remove Sticker Residue From Glass and Other Everyday Surfaces 9 Easy Ways to Remove Sticker Residue From Glass and Other Everyday Surfaces

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Margaret Foley

A soapy yellow dish sponge sits on the edge of a kitchen sink.

How to Clean a Sponge: 3 Ways That Really Work How to Clean a Sponge: 3 Ways That Really Work

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila Staff

Things to Keep In Your Junk Drawer

15 Things Always to Keep In Your Junk Drawer 15 Things Always to Keep In Your Junk Drawer

By Nicole Pyles

Different kinds of corroded batteries stacked on top one another.

How to Clean Battery Corrosion in 4 Steps How to Clean Battery Corrosion in 4 Steps

By Bob Vila, Margaret Foley

Woman wearing a flannel shirt and cleaning gloves reaching into her dishwasher to access the filter.

How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter

By Tony Carrick

Cleaning microwave smells

12 Ways to Remove Odors from a Microwave 12 Ways to Remove Odors from a Microwave

By Sarah Littleton

Woman applies rubbing alcohol to a caulk stain on clothing.

How to Get Caulk Out of Clothes: 3 Effective Methods How to Get Caulk Out of Clothes: 3 Effective Methods

By Stacey L. Nash

Woman mixes DIY toilet cleaner ingredients, including baking soda and essential oil, in glass bowl.

How to Make a DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner How to Make a DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner

By Tony Carrick, Donna Boyle Schwartz, Steffani Cameron

A Bissell Little Green portable carpet cleaner in front of a blue couch.

How to Use a Bissell Little Green How to Use a Bissell Little Green

By Phillip Tinner

A newly clean dryer vent hose with a small pile of dryer lint in front of the hose.

How to Clean a Dryer Vent in 5 Simple Steps How to Clean a Dryer Vent in 5 Simple Steps

By Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

Close up of blue striped shower curtain.

The Right Way to Clean a Shower Curtain, According to Pros From Molly Maid and DeluxeMaid The Right Way to Clean a Shower Curtain, According to Pros From Molly Maid and DeluxeMaid

By Rachel Elmkies, Tony Carrick

A person cleaning house windows from outside using a homemade window cleaner recipe.

How to Make Homemade Window Cleaner How to Make Homemade Window Cleaner

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Deirdre Mundorf

A person using a self-serve car wash to wash a car in winter.

How Often Should You Wash Your Car? How Often Should You Wash Your Car?

By Deirdre Mundorf

Woman wearing protective eyewear cleaning dirty ceiling fan with microfiber cloth.

7 Simple Steps That Make Cleaning Ceiling Fans a Breeze 7 Simple Steps That Make Cleaning Ceiling Fans a Breeze

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Theresa Clement