"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s a long list of cleaning chores to keep track of at home. Some, like washing the laundry and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Let's face it, blinds are dusty and gross. Worse still, when the sun shines just so, anyone you welcome into your home will be ...

It's easier than you think to keep your blinds clean. During your house cleaning routine, you've likely tackled cleaning your windows, floors, tables, and more. But, don't stop there—when was the last ...

Plus, tips for deep cleaning dirty, sticky blinds and removing stains. Like windowsills, light switch plates, and ceiling fan blades, it's easy to forget about cleaning your blinds. Then one day, you ...

Window blinds are notoriously tricky to clean, and even more so when you’re dealing with slats or plantation shutters. Thoroughly cleaning both sides of every single slat to rid them of the dreaded ...

With multiple sides and often flimsy construction, blinds can be a hassle to clean — but they don't have to be. We tested out what is certainly one of the easiest cleaning hacks for wiping those ...

Insect screens do an excellent job of letting fresh air in and keeping bugs (and other unwanted creatures) out. It can be difficult to notice but they do get pretty grotty and benefit from a wash ...

If you ask five random people to describe how they clean their vertical and horizontal window blinds, there’s a good chance you’ll come away with five completely different blind-cleaning strategies ...

If you avoid cleaning your windows and fly screens, you're likely putting off a task that's easier than you think. We asked cleaning professionals for their tips on achieving a streak-free finish on ...