Smart Solutions For 15 Common Home Dilemmas

Get the New Year started right with helpful how-tos that will refresh your space. And all of these cleaning solutions are all natural and cost hardly anything to pull off. Microwave look like it's housed one too many burst burritos? We've got the best way to make it fresh and clean. Stainless steel appliances look like they're a fingerprinting project? It's easier than you think to make shiny again. So what are you waiting for? It's time to get cleaning!

Microwave Cleaner

Microwave Cleaner

You only need one basic ingredient to clean your microwave and get rid of all that baked-on gunk.

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Natural Oven Cleaner

Natural Oven Cleaner

Instead of dealing with smelly fumes from harsh cleaners, try this natural way of cleaning your oven that does an amazing job with ingredients you have in your pantry.

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Clean Your Bathroom Fast

Clean Your Bathroom Fast

Not sure where to start when it comes to cleaning your bathroom? Here's a how-to checklist that helps get you started.

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Sparkling Hubcaps

Sparkling Hubcaps

Keep your car looking like it's brand-new with this easy solution that will clean your hubcaps.

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Stainless Steel Helper

Stainless Steel Helper

Stainless steel appliances look fantastic — when they're clean. Keep them looking brand-new with this easy how-to for keeping stainless steel sparkling.

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Remove Melted Wax

Remove Melted Wax

Candles create a comforting ambience, but melted wax left over in the cute containers is a pain to remove. Here's how to remove melted wax from votives so they can be used over and over again.

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Whiten Pillows

Whiten Pillows

Keep your pillows looking nice and fresh by following these basic steps for keeping pillows clean naturally.

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Get Rid of Bedbugs

Get Rid of Bedbugs

OK, not a topic everyone wants to discuss, but if you're a traveler, you might be exposed to bedbugs. Here's how to get rid of the little pests if you happen to have an infestation.

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Get Rid of Wine Stains

Get Rid of Wine Stains

Fear spills no more with this amazingly helpful how-to for getting rid of wine stains.

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Shining Sink

Shining Sink

Have a stainless steel sink? Here's how to naturally clean your sink without using any harsh abrasives.

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Happy Washer

Happy Washer

Front-loading washers are wonderfully efficient but can collect mold around the front door seal — and acquire a funky smell if the door is kept shut. Here's how to clean your front-loading washing machine so it keeps your clothes seriously clean.

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Sticky Stuff

Sticky Stuff

There are so many fun ways to upcycle glass containers, but removing those sticky labels is a pain. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to remove stickers with this basic how-to.

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Clean Your Feather Bed

Clean Your Feather Bed

Sleeping on a feather bed is like drifting off to dreamland on a cloud. Here's how to easily clean your feather bed so it keeps its fluffiness.

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Deep Clean Your Mattress

Deep Clean Your Mattress

Your mattress is a haven at the end of a long day, so make sure it's wonderfully clean by following this quick how-to in order to deep clean your bed.

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How to Clean Your Living Room

How to Clean Your Living Room

Don't let your living room become a big mess. Follow these tips for keeping your space clean.

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