Bona Refresher is a safe way to make hardwood floors shine. It's similar to using a hardwood floor polish, but quicker & easier. My review of Bona Refresher Continue reading My Secret Weapon for Shiny Hardwood Floors (for Under $30) at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide
Earlier, I wrote about the life expectancy of home components -- things like appliances, doors, flooring, faucets and fixtures. Now, here's how long household products last -- including cleaners, electronics, furniture, bedding, carpet & rugs. Continue reading The Surprising Shelf Life of Everyday Household Items at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide
Want to know how to clean a sponge & remove 99.9% of bacteria? Facts about cleaning sponges in the microwave, dishwasher, with vinegar and with bleach. Continue reading How to Clean a Sponge: 4 Methods to Kill Germs at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide
Ever wonder what those black lines are along the edges of your carpet -- at the baseboards and under doorways? The black stuff that looks like soot is called 'filtration soil'. Filtration Soiling comes from dirty air ducts -- among other things. Here's what to do about it. Continue reading How to Finally Get Rid of Black Lines Along Your Baseboards at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide
Of all the different sponges I've used, the melamine foam sponge is the one I use most often in our house with 3 dogs. But I still get questions from curious readers about the safety of melamine foam -- on skin, with kids, around pets, etc. Here's what you need to know about melamine sponges and how they work. Continue reading Is Melamine Sponge Toxic? Facts & How It Cleans at DIY Household Tips Guide.| DIY Household Tips Guide