Of all the pretty details about our new house, one of the best features is the wood flooring. I’ve lived in homes with hardwood before, but never hardwood this pretty. Suffice to say, I’ve been extra ...

Q: What’s the best way to clean my kitchen floor — broom, vacuum, mop? A: A quick sweep every day — or even twice a day if you have messy cooks or eaters and pets running through — can do wonders to ...

I am always trying to find smarter ways to clean my house, preferably without chemicals. That’s why I love my steam cleaner. From floors to upholstery there is barely anything that it can’t tackle, ...

Use washable runners or rugs in areas that see a lot of foot traffic to help protect your floor. "They trap dirt before it spreads, and are easier to wash than mopping every day," Sokolowski says. I ...

Life Hack: Looking to clean the grimiest of kitchen floors? Mix Dawn dish soap and any vinegar of your choice for a grease-fighting homemade cleaner. How it works: I recently purchased my first home ...

Q. What’s the best way to clean my kitchen floor — broom, vacuum, mop? A. A quick sweep every day — or even twice a day if you have messy cooks or eaters and pets running through — can do wonders to ...

Abbi Perets has been writing about technology and family and consumer issues for over ten years. Her work has been featured in print and on the Web, and she has taught courses on consumer and business ...

You may think your kitchen is pretty clean. But there's a good chance the room where you prepare you food is a lot grimier than you think. The dirtiest things in your kitchen are—no surprise—the spots ...