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Are you ready to tackle the cleaning jobs in your house? Whether it's your floor or your washing machine, we are here to help you with step-by-step instructions of exactly how and what you'll need to do to get started. Check out our DIY video tutorials, discussion boards, slideshows, and top cleaning projects. Welcome to Hometalk. Happy cleaning!

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Top Projects for Cleaning

Check out our top DIY cleaning projects. Your house will be sparkling in no time.

Avoid Bacteria Growth With These Easy Steps for Cleaning a Humidifier

Avoid Bacteria Growth With These Easy Steps for Cleaning a Humidifier

Humidifiers are commonly used in winter months to add moisture to the air. They can be a great way...

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How to Clean Silver and Bring Back the Shine

How to Clean Silver and Bring Back the Shine

From family heirlooms to the perfect yard sale silver serving piece, the brilliant shine of silver...

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9 Unusual DIY Cleaning Tricks That Really Work

9 Unusual DIY Cleaning Tricks That Really Work

Using ingredients you've already got in your pantry, tackle those tough mess areas in your home that...

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How to Clean Your Dishwasher

How to Clean Your Dishwasher

My dishwasher is one of the hardest working things in my house (I basically run it everyday!), but...

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Non-Toxic Reusable DIY Cleaning Wipes, Made From Old Tees & Towels

Non-Toxic Reusable DIY Cleaning Wipes, Made From Old Tees & Towels

Ever thought about how “clean” disinfectant wipes really are? Some—if not most—have harmful...

Elena K, Hometalk TeamElena K, Hometalk Team
How to Clean an Oven Window

How to Clean an Oven Window

Here is a simple way to clean your oven window on the inside with no harsh chemicals. You can see...

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3 Ingredient Green DIY Soap Scum Remover for Your Glass Shower Doors

3 Ingredient Green DIY Soap Scum Remover for Your Glass Shower Doors

I LOVE our shower doors. So sleek and modern, they make our small bathroom look like a spa!
Until
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Elena K, Hometalk TeamElena K, Hometalk Team
KILL ANTS INSTANTLY !!! Natural DIY Spray!

KILL ANTS INSTANTLY !!! Natural DIY Spray!

I AM NOT AN EXTERMINATER!!! Please don't ask questions if it kills other insects or if it's...

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Get Your Carpet Smelling Fresh With This Eco Carpet Freshener

Get Your Carpet Smelling Fresh With This Eco Carpet Freshener

I’m all about green cleaning ideas and homemade cleaning products. So when I found this recipe for a...

Shawna BaileyShawna Bailey
Learn How to Clean Wood Floors With DIY Wood Floor Cleaners

Learn How to Clean Wood Floors With DIY Wood Floor Cleaners

This post will show you easy and cost-effective ways to clean your wood floors. Many people are...

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Popular Slideshows for Cleaning

Slideshows of cleaning projects for everything from your dishwasher to your gutter.

The Best Ways to Clean Your Entire Home With Vinegar

The Best Ways to Clean Your Entire Home With Vinegar

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15 Genius Uses for Vinegar Most People Don't Know

15 Genius Uses for Vinegar Most People Don't Know

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11 Cleaners From Baking Soda To Make Your Home Sparkling Clean

11 Cleaners From Baking Soda To Make Your Home Sparkling Clean

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14 Cleaning Tips From 2015 That Really Work (Well!)

14 Cleaning Tips From 2015 That Really Work (Well!)

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Your Quick Cleaning Plan to Get a Sparkling Home by the Weekend

Your Quick Cleaning Plan to Get a Sparkling Home by the Weekend

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The Top 10 Quick Home Repair Tricks Every Homeowner Should Know

The Top 10 Quick Home Repair Tricks Every Homeowner Should Know

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17 Ways You Never Thought of Using Baking Soda in Your Home

17 Ways You Never Thought of Using Baking Soda in Your Home

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12 Green Cleaning Tricks That Will Actually Save You Time & Money

12 Green Cleaning Tricks That Will Actually Save You Time & Money

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10 Things To Do Before You Start Spring Cleaning (To Make It A Breeze)

10 Things To Do Before You Start Spring Cleaning (To Make It A Breeze)

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10 Tiny Changes That Will Cut Your Cleaning Routine in Half

10 Tiny Changes That Will Cut Your Cleaning Routine in Half

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Cleaning Videos

Watch our step-by-step DIY video tutorials on how to clean your house.

Best Cleaning Hacks That Actually Work

Best Cleaning Hacks That Actually Work

Check out these 15 cleaning hacks! - 5 Ways to Clean Your Tub & Tile- An Insanely Easy Eco Oven...

Abbie MAbbie M
5 Ways to Clean With Baking Soda

5 Ways to Clean With Baking Soda

Baking soda is a staple in every DIY'ers home. So, I'm giving you 5 awesome ways to use it in your...

Kara S.Kara S.
Scented Vinegar

Scented Vinegar

In the last few years since I quit my 9-5 job and started working from home, I’ve tried to find ways...

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DIY Laundry Cleaners

DIY Laundry Cleaners

I have been doing some laundry cleaning research lately and I wanted to share a homemade laundry DIY...

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Hometalkers' Favorite Cleaning Projects

We've gathered he best cleaning projects on Hometalk. Take a look!

Eco Wood Polish (Just 2 Ingredients!)

Eco Wood Polish (Just 2 Ingredients!)

I'm always looking for great eco cleaning products that are cheap, easy to use, and non toxic, and...

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A Healthy, Non-Toxic DIY Mosquito Repellent

A Healthy, Non-Toxic DIY Mosquito Repellent

When it comes to mosquitoes, I've won the dubious honor of being the "Most Popular Girl in the...

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How To Make Bath Bombs

How To Make Bath Bombs

My family loves bath bombs! I have finally found a recipe that works (yes, there were several...

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DIY Yarn + Essential Oil Dryer Balls

DIY Yarn + Essential Oil Dryer Balls

If you are trying to rid your life of unwanted chemicals then this is a great way to start. I mean...

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Vinegar Hacks

Vinegar Hacks

I don't like to use harmful chemicals in my home. Vinegar can be a great biodegradable and green...

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Dusting Hacks That Are Crazy Easy

Dusting Hacks That Are Crazy Easy

Here are a few dusting tips that are so easy you'll say, "Why didn't I think of that?"

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Popular Cleaning Discussions

Visit our popular discussions on how to clean your whole house.

How do I use vinegar?

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How can I clean the soap from the shower doors and walls?

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How can I make a DIY odour neutralizer spay?

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How can I fill a bucket from a shallow sink?

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Got a Cleaning Question?

Do you have a question about how to clean your house yourself? Ask us here.

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New Cleaning Projects

New cleaning projects from Hometalk. Get that home sparkling!

Homemade Fabric Softener

Homemade Fabric Softener

Homemade Fabric Softener? Why not! I started making my own DIY Laundry Soap, click here for...

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DIY Holiday Spray to Make Your Faux Christmas Tree Smell Like Real

DIY Holiday Spray to Make Your Faux Christmas Tree Smell Like Real

Don’t get me wrong: I love our (fake) Christmas tree! It makes such a great display to showcase my...

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How to Make Your Home (and Everything in It) Smell Good

How to Make Your Home (and Everything in It) Smell Good

Funky smells coming from your home? Here are Domestic CEO's 9 easy recipes for natural, homemade...

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Fresh Lemon Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

Fresh Lemon Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

Looking for an easy, all-natural recipe for homemade dishwasher detergent? Fresh Lemon Homemade...

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How to Use Lemons to Clean Your Home

How to Use Lemons to Clean Your Home

Looking for a great smelling, non-toxic cleaner for your home? Look no further than your fridge!...

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DIY Air Freshener

DIY Air Freshener

I read a lot about the artificial air freshener and how harmful to us they can be, so I decided to...

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Browse Cleaning Projects

Felted Dryer Balls

Felted Dryer Balls

Natural felted dryer balls are a great alternative to chemical based dryer sheets. They reduce...

Heather (New House New Home)Heather (New House New Home)
Preserving Garlic

Preserving Garlic

I had bulbs that were about to go old and I wanted to find a way to keep them so I could use them in...

Tracy BoyleTracy Boyle
Homemade Essential Oil Air Freshener

Homemade Essential Oil Air Freshener

If you are looking for homemade air fresheners you should try these one it smells amazing and it...

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Homemade Laundry Detergent

Homemade Laundry Detergent

Saving our ground water one load at a time!

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Natural Healing Burn Salve

Natural Healing Burn Salve

A natural salve that helps burns heal quickly. This stuff really works.

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8 Simple Steps to an Eco-Friendly Home

8 Simple Steps to an Eco-Friendly Home

Diving into the “eco-friendly” world can be pretty overwhelming. In fact, sometimes it feels like we...

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