50 Things to Deep Clean in Your House
Make your home feel instantly lighter and brighter by deep cleaning these top 50 spots that make the house feel dirtier than it is.

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Couch
This chore won't take you more than 10 minutes. Just check out our guide for cleaning every kind of couch fabric before starting.
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Glass Stovetop
Using natural ingredients, you can scrub away grime to make your stovetop look brand new. Learn how on HGTV.com.
Scorched Pots and Pans
Quickly remove burnt-on food with our natural cleaning solutions. You might actually cook more when your pans are clean!
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Hardwood Floors
Make hardwoods shine with an all-natural cleaner that won't harm kids or pets.
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Dishwasher
Yep, even the dishwasher needs a good cleaning. Try our super simple hack for removing build-up in the dishwasher.
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Car Seats
Bet you didn't think about this one! Make leather car seats look good as new with our natural cleaning methods.
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Walls
Ok, so this one is time-consuming but easy. Make this the only chore you do today and enjoy freshly cleaned walls.
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Rusty Tools
Get outdoor tools ready for spring gardening by giving them a quick scrub down.
Leather Shoes and Boots
Treat your trusty leather shoes with care to ensure that they last a lifetime.
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Laminate Floors
If you don't have hardwood floors, give your laminate floors some attention with our best tips for protecting and cleaning them. Learn how.
Wood Cabinets
Wipe off splatters and stains from frequently-used kitchen cabinets with a soft cloth or sponge and a natural vinegar solution.
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Leather Jacket
Don't fret if spilled wine or coffee on your favorite leather jacket. We have four natural ways to clean it without tossing it in the washing machine.
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Tile Floors
If you want to get into the nitty-gritty, scrubbing tile floor grout will make a huge impact on a room's appearance.
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Wood Furniture
While wood furniture is super sturdy and patinas well, it still needs maintenance. A little polishing goes a long way in improving the look of these classic pieces. Learn how on HGTV.com.
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Leather Purse
It goes with you everywhere, coming in contact with bathroom floors, car floors and gym locker rooms. Use our natural cleaning methods to refurbish a well-loved leather purse.
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Granite Countertops
This extremely durable material doesn't require much maintenance, but if there's a tough stain on your beautiful granite countertops, follow our steps to remove it naturally.
Shower Doors
Stubborn soap scum sticks to shower doors like glue. Follow our directions for removing it without hassle.
Brass Hardware & Accessories
Brass is super trendy right now but also delicate to maintain. Give brass or brass-plated hardware, accessories and other decorative items a good wipe-down.
Bathroom
Your bathroom works hard, but, when it comes to cleaning, you don't have to. Follow our quick-and-dirty guide to cleaning this well-used room in an easy, efficient manner.
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White Leather
Beautiful, supple and elegant - white leather is a classic choice for furniture and accessories, but it intimidates those who think it's too precious. Worry no more because we have plenty of homemade remedies for fixing scuffs and stains.
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Grout
Make it a point to include grout cleaning as part of your ordinary shower routine and abate mold buildup on the grout easily before it becomes a big chore. Learn how to clean grout.
Vinyl Floors
Our natural vinyl floor cleaner quickly takes care of scuffs and stains on high-traffic areas.
Copper Accessories
Treat green-tinted and tarnished copper with our DIY cleaning solutions. Everything you need to make copper shine again is in your pantry! Learn how.
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Concrete Floors
This material is certainly tough but will need scrubbing every now and then. Consult our guide for cleaning indoor and outdoor concrete floors.
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Leather Furniture
Leather is super durable, but it's still prone to scratches, scuffs and stains. Read our tips for protecting and treating this lovely material.
Rugs
Keep these beautiful statement-makers from looking tired and worn with our three-step cleaning routine.
Leather Upholstery
From shoes and bags to ottomans and couches, leather is a popular material for both its looks and sturdiness. Here's how to clean any upholstered leather surface.
Walls & Wallpaper
Fingerprints, scuff marks and other mysterious marks make walls (and your home as a whole) look dingy. Cleaning walls and wallpaper is no small feat, but the work will be well worth it.
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Pet Stains
Carpet and pets don't always play nice together. See our tips for cleaning common pet messes out of your carpet.
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Cement Patio
If winter did a number on your cement patio, follow our instructions for getting it in shape for warm-weather enjoyment.
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Air Conditioning Unit
Bet you forgot that these important home components need cleaning too! Take half a day to service your air conditioning unit and enjoy higher efficiency cooling in the summer months.
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Brick Surfaces
Whether you have a beautiful, exposed brick wall inside or a charming walkway outside, our tips for cleaning this hardy material will make it look good as new.
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Aluminum Surfaces
Remove residue, discoloration and grime from heavily-used aluminum surfaces, like stools, cooking utensils and outdoor furniture.
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Washing Machine
No, washing your clothes doesn't count as cleaning the machine. Follow our easy guide to clearing gunk and build-up out of your washing machine.
Popcorn Ceiling
What makes popcorn ceilings look worse? Cobwebs. Help this outdated ceiling style look as good as possible by keeping it clean.
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Marble Countertops
While marble is undoubtedly gorgeous, it's notoriously difficult to clean. Use our no-fail guide to safely clean this beautiful stone.
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Coffee Maker
If your morning cup of joe tastes a little... off, your dingy coffee maker could be to blame. Follow our guide to cleaning it.
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Wicker Furniture
Give tired, dirty wicker furniture a fresh new look with paint or a deep clean. Follow our instructions to do it right.
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Grill
Get your grill ready for spring with this seven-step deep clean process.
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Laminate Countertops
Laminate is nearly indestructible, so it's understandable if you forget to clean it. Luckily, cleaning laminate is super easy with our guide to removing stains and wiping up spills.
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Stone Fireplace
Turns out, this beautiful statement piece needs attention every now and then. It's not the easiest task, but our guide walks you through every step.
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Basboards
You knew this one was coming. It's pretty amazing how a quick sweep of dusty baseboards makes a room immediately feel cleaner.
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Common Household Fabrics
Whether your elegant, antique linen is stained or a luxurious piece of silk clothing needs laundering, follow our handy guide for treating (almost) every type of fabric.
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Vacuum Filter
This might be one of the most important tasks you do since old, dirty vacuum filters severely inhibit the performance of your most-valued cleaning machine.
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Humidifier
Left untouched, these moisture machines breed mold and bacteria. Make sure you aren't sending germs back into the air by giving your humidifier a deep clean.
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Brick Fireplace
Painted or not, brick fireplaces will definitely need a good cleaning after frequent use in the winter. Watch our tutorial to do it yourself.
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Concrete & Brick Hardscapes
Pressure washers quickly remove tough grime from exterior brick and concrete surfaces. Just follow our expert tips to get the job done right.
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Tile, Vinyl or Hardwood Floor
Various floor surfaces require different treatments; it's not one-size-fits-all when it comes to cleaning floors. Follow our guide to cleaning them the right way.
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Screen Windows & Doors
Plan to spend at least half a day sweeping cobwebs and scrubbing grime off of screens. We promise the result will be worth the work!
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Paint Brushes
From crafting to touch-ups, cleaning your brushes properly will help them last much longer. Use our guide to make the process go smoothly.
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