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Machine or hand wash your shower curtain and plastic liner without damaging it, clear pink film and mildew safely, and keep the liner dry so it stays clean longer.
How to clean a mirror without streaks: dust first, wipe with a barely damp microfiber, buff dry, and keep cleaner off the edges. Plus why mirror makers say to skip vinegar and ammonia, and how to handle bathroom, lighted, framed and antique mirrors.
Ten questions to ask before you hire a house cleaner or cleaning company, from insurance and vetting to written scope, pricing, missed tasks and California household-employer rules.
A step-by-step guide to cleaning a bathroom sink and vanity: the weekly wash, the overflow hole and pop-up stopper, water spots, and which cleaners damage china, cultured marble and stone.
How to clean a bathtub safely by material, from acrylic and fiberglass to enameled steel and cast iron, plus soap scum, rust stains, non-slip floors and whirlpool jets.
How to clean a toilet in the right order, from the tank down to the base, plus how to remove rings and pink film, what never to put in the tank, and which cleaners you should never mix.
Why East County homes get dusty so fast (dry months, Santa Ana winds, open doors and windows) and practical ways to keep dust out, catch it in your filter and dust so it stays gone.
How to clean wood, bamboo and plastic cutting boards: everyday washing, sanitizing after raw meat, removing stains and smells, oiling wood, and when to replace a board.
How to clean light switches, doorknobs and painted doors without damaging them: put the cleaner on the cloth, use mild soap, dry right away, and disinfect only when it is actually needed.
Warm water, mild dish soap and a soft cloth are safe for both granite and quartz. Here is how to handle stains, disinfecting, sealing and the products that cause damage.
Clean a stainless steel sink with dish soap, the grain and a dry microfiber cloth, then fix water spots, rust-colored marks and scratches without damaging the finish.
Dust first, wash with warm water, a drop of mild soap and a nearly dry cloth, and match how hard you scrub to your paint's sheen. Here is how to handle scuffs, kitchen grease and bathroom mildew without leaving marks.