April 15, 2021 Reviewed by Asya Biddle, Cleaning Services Professional & Owner of The Dust Busters, Williamsport, PAWritten by HomeAdvisor. The bathroom is often one of the trickiest spaces to clean in your home. Whether you struggle with maneuvering the tight spaces, cleaning various surfaces or removing extensive grime and buildup – this chore can…
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Why Is My House So Dusty? 5 Possible Solutions
Reviewed by Asya Biddle, Expert Cleaning Contributor. Even if you clean your house regularly, you may notice that it’s a struggle to keep dust at bay. It might be inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t manage and reduce it. This article is for you if you regularly find yourself asking, “why is my house…
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How to Find and Hire a Maid Service: Questions to Ask, Tips and More
April 5, 2021 Reviewed by Asya Biddle, Cleaning Services Professional & Owner of The Dust Busters, Williamsport, PAWritten by HomeAdvisor. While a housekeeper may not require a license to work, liability insurance and a surety bond are necessary. Whether hiring a self-employed housekeeper or a more extensive cleaning company, they should also have a current…
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How to Regularly Clean Your Upholstery, From Random Spills to Pet Hair
alvarez/E+ via Getty Images Junior just spilled his grape soda on the couch, and now you’re scrambling to clean up the mess. Don’t worry, though! Upholstery cleaning is inexpensive, but it is often a neglected part of general home maintenance. It is something you should be cleaning with regularity—not just when there is a big…
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Inside the Lines: How to Clean Grout
December 15, 2021 Reviewed by Asya Biddle, Expert Cleaning Contributor.Written by HomeAdvisor. Tile itself is relatively easy to clean. Often the surface is so smooth that dirt and grime wipe right off. To clean tile grout is, however, a different story altogether. Clean Tile Grout With Household Items There are many products on the market…
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How to Clean a Microwave
While most homeowners clean their kitchens on a regular basis, the microwave is one appliance that is often forgotten about. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be a time-consuming or difficult task. Food and liquids that are stuck to the interior can be removed faster than you might expect thanks to a few tricks and tips….
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How To Clean an Oven
July 16, 2021 Reviewed by Asya Biddle, Cleaning Services Professional & Owner of The Dust Busters, Williamsport, PAWritten by HomeAdvisor. Most ovens get a lot of use throughout the week. Over time, cooking and baking can create buildup in the oven that is difficult to remove. While it’s easiest to hire a maid service or…
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How to Clean a Bathtub
April 14, 2021 Reviewed by Asya Biddle, Cleaning Services Professional & Owner of The Dust Busters, Williamsport, PAWritten by HomeAdvisor. Over time, your bathtub gets a lot of wear and tear. With each use of the tub, you leave a layer of skin cells, soap scum, hairs and other debris behind, making it dirty and…
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How to Clean Laminate Floors
Reviewed by Asya Biddle, Home Building and Remodeling Expert. Installing laminate wood floors in your home can be a great way to achieve the elegant appearance of genuine wooden floors without the cost and tedious maintenance that generally comes along with real wood. In order to keep your laminate wood floors looking their best as…
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Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances
Stainless steel offers a sleek look to your appliances, but it can show smudges and fingerprints quite easily. Whether you hire a professional cleaner to remove imperfections or choose to tackle the job yourself, make sure to keep these tips in mind. How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances Wipe down all surfaces with a rag…
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