The vinegar and baking soda are reacting with each other, not with your dirty surface, which is why this combination is usually no better at cleaning than water. Here's what to use instead.

Game day parties are so fun. If you're planning on hosting a party for the big game, or any game for that matter, here are a ...

To remove hardwood floor stains, it’s important to identify the type of stain you are dealing with and choose the right ...

Carpet is warmer and cosier than wooden flooring, but it can take a bit more effort to keep clean. Dirt, dust, hair and other ...

Tackling stubborn carpet stains can be a daunting ... Simply combine half a gallon of vinegar with an equal amount of hot ...

Don't splash out on expensive carpet cleaners when this homemade solution will leave your carpets looking as good as new in ...

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This machine comes with a 4-inch tough stain tool ... her about half an hour and she opted to use a homemade carpet cleaner comprised of vinegar and water as opposed to Bissell’s cleaning ...

Raving about the bargain buy which you can find at B&M for a mere 79p, one cleaning fanatic said: ''White vinegar ... Mildew Remover, that effectively removes mould and mildew stains almost ...

You can try a homemade solution ... the urine smell will be absorbed. Does vinegar remove urine odor? Yes. Vinegar breaks down the uric acid in urine, so you can eliminate stains on your carpet easier ...

To safely make homemade pickles, or really anything pickled, your vinegar must have an acidity of at least 5%, but no more than 7%. The acidity of vinegar increases the acidity of the pickled food ...