While I generally keep my apartment at an above-average level of cleanliness (no dirty dishes in the sink; bed made every morning), having company over means I go into scrubbing overdrive. No counter ...

In an age when high-tech cleaning sprays and microfiber cloths dominate the market, an old Victorian-era trick has resurfaced, using a cup of old tea. According to historical sources, a well-aged cup ...

It's no secret that sparkling windows are often the downfall of an otherwise spotless home, with many lamenting the need for ...

Washing windows typically ranks among people’s least favorite and most dreaded chores. The task can be frustrating, but the payoff of squeaky-clean windows greatly improves the appearance of your home ...

Window washing is a dirty job, but somebody has to do it. The question is, do you hire a professional window washer? Or do you save money and tackle the task yourself, even if that means climbing up ...

Credit: Products: Sarah Crowley; Window: Getty Images/Justin Paget; Design: Kitchn Credit: Products: Sarah Crowley; Window: Getty Images/Justin Paget; Design: Kitchn I’ve heard it said that kitchen ...

When spring flowers pop up, so do the honey-do lists, and right at the top is always the dreaded chore of window washing. A clear view of spring’s beauty requires a bit of elbow grease. Here’s how.

There are window washers and then there are window cleaners. Darren Mabe from Squeegee Squad is a window cleaner. “I don’t like to use an extension pole to clean windows,” he said. “I know some window ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Dirty windows are a common — and major — curb-appeal killer. The process of cleaning them is often unappealing because it involves wrestling ...

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