Home cleaning

As for winter, the worst thing is the lack of heat. Not only is it much more pleasant to walk under the sun in summer, but rain and cold lower our defenses, affect our mood, and make even such mundane tasks as washing difficult. In winter, jeans can turn to ice if you try to hang them outside to dry when...

Linen is a very particular fabric which has many benefits when using as a clothing material. Perhaps the most important is that it is light and breathable. This means it is the ideal material for warmer climates as more heat from the body will be released. Although linen is made from a light material,...

As with any type of construction, bathrooms and bathroom fixtures go through different trends. Some of this is to do with aesthetic, but much of it is to do with materials and techniques. Some materials are no longer widely available, some are too expensive for common use and others have been shown to...

Vinegar comes in various forms, but we often most associate them with cooking. However, since it is an easily produced mild acid, it is also useful in many household and even industrial processes. This includes cleaning. There are many helpful household cleaning tasks which can be made easier and more...

The use of silicone caulk to fix, seal or repair tiles is very common. It is an ideal material for this type of function because of its adhesive properties. Unfortunately adhesive ability means it can attach itself to places you don't want it to. Even though we may used precautions such as gloves and floor...

If manners maketh the man, chairs maketh the room. Not only for sitting, the right chair or chairs will help perfectly offset or combine your interior. The opposite is also true. Think of every beautiful room ruined by a soiled or inappropriate couch. For many, the way to resolve this isn't to buy new...

It's strange how much of a task cleaning a mirror can seem. On many other surfaces, it is much more difficult to see streaks and marks. With a mirror, even the smallest blemish can become an annoyance. We want our mirrored surfaces to be as clean as possible. To do this, we need to get rid of stubborn...

Microfiber suede is made of polyester fibers. The finely divided fibers form a fabric that mimics natural suede, but it is not as delicate. Microfiber suede upholstery (also known as microsuede) resists staining and absorption, making it easier to both clean and keep clean over a long period of time....

Especially if we drink it black, coffee stains can be some of the most obvious household spillages. If we have a light carpet in the room, the stains are even more visible. Although coffee can stain clothes, upholstery and even wood, coffee stains on the carpet are one of the most common. This is mainly...

The broom is one of our basic weapons in our home cleaning arsenal. With it we can collect dust, sweep up dirt and sweep up large areas easily. It works due to the bristles on the broom head which pushes dirt around. However, much of this dirt gets stuck in the brush. Hair and lint, in particular, can wrap...

The oven is one of the most used appliances in the kitchen. It allows you to make a huge variety of sweet and savory recipes, making it essential in most homes. However, since it keeps the food inside, it is prone to food splatter and debris, especially with messy recipes. When heat is added, it means the...

Under estimate the importance of your pillow at your peril. Not only do you need a pillow which is the right size for your head and the right material for your sleep needs, you need a pillow to be clean. Too many of us think it is sufficient to simply clean pillow cases, but leave the actual pillow alone....

Different areas of the home use glass in different ways. This means they become dirty in different ways. The living room, kitchen and bedroom will have different levels of humidity, different uses for the glass and different contaminants. In the bathroom, usually the most humid room in the home, the shower...

Too often we neglect the importance of keeping our mop clean. We may think that simply putting it in the cleaning solution we use to wash the floors will keep the mop sufficiently clean. Unfortunately, since this solution will also contain bacteria picked up from the floor, it will be contaminated. While...

Faux leather, sometimes known as leatherette is a great material for those who can't buy leather, either for budgetary or moral reasons. Faux leather jackets are fantastic for any casual outfit, but they are unfortunately often very sensitive to deterioration. Over time the faux leather cracks and peels...

Whether it’s once a week, once a month or even once a year, lots of us tidy our underwear drawer. However, it’s almost guaranteed that three days later it will be a mess again. We may have tried different ways to sort our undergarments (folding clothes according to Marie Kondo), but they just get messed...

Our shoes help to take care of our feet, protecting them from the elements and from the ground. Keeping them in good condition keeps our feet in good condition. Not only should they have good tread and support our arches, but they should be clean. Bad odors in our shoes come from fungus and bacteria which...

Even when we are being careful, it is so easy to get paint spills on floors when painting ceilings and walls. It is a common headache and removing the paint can be tricky, especially if it has had time to dry. The best thing to do is to remove the paint quickly and effectively, but there is no single method...

Caring for our clothes by washing them properly is essential to keeping them in good conditions. However, the time will come when you will get an unwanted stain that you don't know how to remove effectively. A good example is getting gum out of your clothes. Chewing gum is super sticky and can be difficult...

When we use towels, we may find ourselves drying our face on a section of it and come to the realization it's maybe not the best thing we should be rubbing on our body. If we reuse the same towel after every bath or show, it will collect dirt and mildew. This mildew loves wetness, so if we don't dry the...

We can do a lot to try to keep our white shoes white, but keeping the soles clean is especially difficult. Unless we only walk on surfaces without any dust or dirt, keeping them grime-free is practically impossible. For this reason, we need to find different ways to keep white sneakers clean. If you are careful,...

It happens to the best of us, you've gotten distracted when cooking and accidentally burnt your pan. Thankfully, there are many ways to clean your stainless steel pan. In this oneHOWTO article we're going to show you 6 effective methods for cleaning a burnt stainless steel pan. You can also try this...

Some cleaning jobs in the home can often be ignored for too long. We may keep the home generally tidy, but if we don't clean certain areas regularly, dirt and grime will build up. This is particularly the case with bathtubs. Even though the majority are white, we might not notice mildew and grime slowly building...

Who has not ever been having a drink with friends and seen a glass of wine spill on their tablecloth, blouse, pants or furniture? This situation horrifies us because wine stains are known to be difficult to remove. Thankfully, it is possible to remove wine stains. In this oneHOWTO article, we're going to...

Polyurethane spray foam is a fast selling DIY household product. It is used to fill, seal or insulate various parts of the home. These include seams, cracks, joints or frames in various parts of the home. It is commonly known simply as spray foam and is sold under brands such as Great Stuff, Red Devil...

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we are trying to keep away from any serious bacterias or viruses that may be lingering around. This is why the World Health Organization is encouraging us to wash our hands regularly, wear masks when close to people and to stay at home. Their goal with these safety...

Memory foam mattresses made of polyurethane foam are all the rage these days, probably due to the comfort level they offer. They provide a pressure-free sleep surface and can prove to be extremely supportive in times of need. But everyday usage exposes them to a lot of wear and tear. Whether you use them in your...

Tweed jackets are a fashion staple for many men and women. Tweed is perhaps the most popular fabrics used for making jackets. Not only are tweed jackets stylish, but they are super comfy as well. The level of warmth they provide is far better than most other types of jackets. But like any other fabric, you...

Plastic food containers are available in all different shapes, sizes and colors, and they are indispensable parts of any kitchen and household. Another benefit to using plastic containers is that they are much cheaper and safer than glass containers, because they don't break as easily. But when they get...

Towels are perhaps the most used fabrics in daily lives. If a towel is not cleaned properly it can become damp and therefore vulnerable to bacteria growth. This bacteria growth can lead to your towel smelling sour and musty. Towels are used to dry oneself off after showering or bathing. The idea of...

A suede couch is a luxury item. It looks plush and provides a luxurious place to hang out and chill. But suede is a little tricky to maintain and keep clean. If your suede couch has fallen victim of grease, you may think that everything’s finished and it will never look the same again. But that’s not...

Coffee is both delicious and energetic, but can create a real mess in case of spills. Have you just spilt coffee on your shoes and are wondering how to get rid of a coffee stain? Shoes are expensive and it’s normal that you don’t just want to throw them away because of a stubborn stain. But, don’t worry,...

When it's time for washing clothes, there are stains that take more or less time to remove. The different types of substances that can be in the stain, along with the combination of the type of fabric, often make us go crazy when trying to get rid of these marks. Sometimes we even think it has no solution...

When we do a wound, we suffer a minor accident and we injure ourselves or bleed through the nose, it is very probable that some of our clothes end up stained by some blood. And before such a situation, the ideal would be to act as soon as possible so that eliminating that stain does not become a complex...

Your hair dryer is not just for drying your hair. You can successfully use it to dry your clothes without the need of a dryer too. A hair dryer is easy to carry wherever you go, that is why it is important to learn its additional benefits and uses as well. If your clothes are wet and you don’t have access...

Food colors are amazing. Most of them are safe for health, and they give you great opportunities to experiment with your recipes or even dip dye your hair. Whether you want to turn that milk blue, bread pink or custard green, there is a rainbow of food colors to choose from. Although they are nice to...

The saree, the versatile Indian women's wear is the most elegant dress a woman can wear. There are many different types of fabrics used for making various kinds of sarees. One of the most elegant fabrics is silk which is also known as “Pattu” in South India. The best Pattu saree of south India is the...

Party with friends or staying at home with the baby, in both situations you may face the risk of vomit. Vomit in a garden or porch, these may be a bit acceptable. But vomit on your carpet is the worst to clean out. Not only it is hard to clean, rather even after a good wash the nasty smell lingers on...

Oil stains can and do happen on clothes, but getting rid of them does not come easy. You may spoil your clothes with oil easily while eating, cooking or passing through a garage. Oil stains may actually make your shirt look ruined. Surprisingly, you can handle those discolored splotches on your clothing...

If you are a smoker, your hands, your car, your house, and even your clothes smell of smoke. There may be situations when you want to wear a particular shirt, but it smells of the smoke party you had last night. You may not have time to wash it, you forgot to dump it into the laundry, or you are just...

Polycarbonate conservatory roofs are long-lasting and high quality, and at the same time affordable. There is a huge selection of styles and designs to choose from, all of which are sure to impress your guests and clients. Polycarbonate conservatory roofs are extremely durable, and are able to withstand...

Urine smell is awful, and no one can survive it for long. Someone in your house may have a very bad target, or your little son might be used to peeing while taking a bath. Whatever the reason is, you just can’t afford to let your bathroom carpet smell of urine. If your bathroom carpet stinks, you must...

Are you fed up with stains caused by sweat that stick to your shirts and sweaters? It can be incredibly difficult to remove sweat stains from some clothes, especially from white garments. Although there is no magic formula to make them disappear, here at oneHOWTO we'll give you the some top tips on how...

Whether it's the day before laundry day, you generally forget to hang up your clothes or you simply have a shirt you need to wear for a big meeting, we can all be caught out having to wash some item of clothing when it's not quite dry. You simply might not have the time to air dry it or don't want to...

Pets and young kids often do not know where to vomit. Sometimes, controlling a vomit becomes difficult for an adult too, as accidents can and do happen. Cleaning a vomit from a tiled or marbled floor is easy, but the task gets doubled if it happens to land on a carpet. Your carpet is an expensive asset...

Most of our daily use items, such as perfume, sauces, jams and wine, com in glass jars or bottles. Some of these glass bottles are so beautiful that we can't bear to throw them away even when they become empty, and we want to reuse them as containers or even decoration. Sometimes these glass bottles come...

If there are leaves, dust and other debris in your house, backyard or garden, you will probably want to get rid of them as efficiently as possible. Using a vacuum cleaner to suck them up is too much a task for many reasons. For example, vacuum cleaners are not usually big enough to contain the vast amount of...

A bagless vacuum cleaner has filters with which it gathers dust and dirt from your surroundings. If your vacuum cleaner has a bag, you can quickly empty the contents of the bag and get away with it. But if you have a bagless vacuum cleaner, it is important to clean it on a regular basis as well. It is important...

Using a microwave is handy as it allows us to cook food quickly without fuss or even reheat something without having lots of washing up to do afterwards. It is quick and convenient, but because if this we sometimes take them for granted. Although they can heat up food easily, they do not clean themselves...

Brand new shoes are always great, especially for fashion lovers. But often when you get home after wearing a pair of shoes for the first time, do you find that your socks or even your feet have been stained by the shoe dye? Not only is this not great for your feet, but this dye can also end up damaging...