There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of a sparkling clean home — especially if you have guests on the way. You’ve vacuumed and mopped and dusted, and at first glance everything looks great. But ...

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Does the prospect of cleaning your house leave you with more questions than answers? Where do I start? What products and tools should I use? We talked to a cleaning expert, Becky Rapinchuk to gather ...

Baking soda is your friend. Sprinkle it over the carpet, let it sit, then vacuum to freshen up and lift odors. Combine warm water with a color-tested carpet shampoo, apply to the carpet, scrub gently, ...