How do I take care of sterling silver jewelry? [more inside]
posted by peanut_mcgillicuty on Nov 17, 2009 - 16 answers

My housemate doesn't clean up, like ever. How can I do to make things work, or at least more bearable? [more inside]
posted by dunkadunc on Nov 16, 2009 - 39 answers

Is there any way to restore the glossy coating on a Macbook Pro screen? [more inside]
posted by bashos_frog on Nov 15, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I find simple, yet professional and elegant web template/ Wordpress theme for cleaning business? [more inside]
posted by zeikka on Nov 8, 2009 - 3 answers

While I was driving him home from the vet yesterday, the cat took a dump in his carrier, which was made of cloth. (He was in the front passenger seat.) [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Nov 3, 2009 - 18 answers

Stainless steel everywhere. What's the best way to clean it to be free of fingerprints and smudges? [more inside]
posted by yellowcandy on Oct 20, 2009 - 19 answers

Does anyone in the Denver Metro area (or even better: Aurora) have a recommendation for a house cleaner for bi-weekly cleanings? [more inside]
posted by Kimberly on Oct 19, 2009 - 2 answers

My landlord just bought a brand new sofa (this beige model) for my apartment, and I seem to have ruined it already by letting my friend sleep on it for a few days using dark-colored sheets. The area under the head/pillow is now slightly darker than the rest of the sofa; it looks as if it's always slightly wet. The cover can be dry-cleaned but will be expensive; what are the chances of it working? Are there any easier/less expensive alternatives?
posted by helios on Oct 11, 2009 - 5 answers

What is the best way to clean my window with a hose? [more inside]
posted by Frasermoo on Oct 8, 2009 - 8 answers

Dust, dust, everywhere! I recently moved to a new apartment on the 12th floor of a high rise building in Philadelphia and find that dust accumulates all over everything like crazy. Is there something I can do to slow it down? [more inside]
posted by Aanidaani on Oct 3, 2009 - 7 answers

I know how to--and rather enjoy--housecleaning. But I suck at tidying. my brain just doesn't work that way. As a consequence, I'm clean but quite messy. How do I look at a room & figure out the most efficient way to make it look neat? Share with me all your approaches and strategies.
posted by mjao on Oct 3, 2009 - 21 answers

What do I do with several Apple IIs (and a Commodore, and maybe a few other "vintage" comptuers) that I have? [more inside]
posted by niles on Oct 1, 2009 - 19 answers

What are some tips on preventing electric range messes? [more inside]
posted by magnoliasouth on Sep 29, 2009 - 16 answers

Mopping - is there a better way? Am I just doing it wrong? [more inside]
posted by bookdragoness on Sep 24, 2009 - 38 answers

My former landlord returned substantially less money from the cleaning deposit than expected. Should I bother with small claims court? [more inside]
posted by monkeystronghold on Sep 16, 2009 - 15 answers

Should I dump my old toys, or give them to my toddler to play with? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 14, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm currently renting a flat unit in New Zealand which I will be moving out next month. My current rental agreement states that I do not need to have the carpet professionally cleaned before I move out. I have two cats in the house and the question was raised with the property agent before I moved in. They have agreed to let me have the pets in the house and on the rental agreement, it also states that they are okay with it. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 12, 2009 - 28 answers

How should I clean an interior brick wall? [more inside]
posted by bfranklin on Sep 9, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I a) get rid of this mold in my shower and b) prevent it from coming back? [more inside]
posted by bluloo on Sep 2, 2009 - 16 answers

Mass sterilisation of keyboards, what are my best options? [more inside]
posted by Iteki on Sep 1, 2009 - 24 answers

What's the best way to clean the tarry, semi-melted center console of my 2001 Honda Accord? [more inside]
posted by 6and12 on Aug 30, 2009 - 9 answers

I need advice for cleaning a water stain on a leather purse. [more inside]
posted by demiurge on Aug 25, 2009 - 3 answers

How do I clean this gunky stuff off my floor? Please save my sanity and help! [more inside]
posted by sporaticgenius on Aug 16, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I clean my besmirched kindle? [more inside]
posted by fantine on Aug 14, 2009 - 10 answers

Why are formal clothes more likely to be dry-clean-only than casual clothes? [more inside]
posted by madcaptenor on Aug 14, 2009 - 22 answers

How do I clean my Fujitsu scansnap ? [more inside]
posted by Kevin S on Aug 13, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me get the vomit smell out of a cotton canvas messenger bag. [more inside]
posted by chalbe on Jul 29, 2009 - 24 answers

Is it possible to be a domestic goddess AND have a full-time job? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by cloudsandstars on Jul 22, 2009 - 27 answers

How/when did floral, citrus, pine, and mint become associated with cleanliness?
posted by asockpuppet on Jun 30, 2009 - 13 answers

Corningware broke inside hot oven. Oil/grease caked on everywhere. No self-cleaning mechanism. No oven hood. No idea what to do. Help! [more inside]
posted by AceRock on Jun 27, 2009 - 10 answers

What is the best way to clean this mailing list of bad email addresses? Difficulty: No address cleaners, but I do have a snapshot - the results of sending a newsletter to the list, and the resultant bounce reports. I have this information in several forms.. [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Jun 24, 2009 - 4 answers

How to unstickify a camera 'on/off' switch? [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul on Jun 22, 2009 - 2 answers

Do you have your household HVAC ducts for a forced air furnace cleaned? [more inside]
posted by saradarlin on Jun 17, 2009 - 10 answers

When cleaning, what nooks & crannies might the maid accidentally miss? [more inside]
posted by curiositykilledthelemur on Jun 15, 2009 - 15 answers

Best way to clean a panini press with non-removable sides? I had a grilled cheese party last night (thanks AskMefi!) and now have to clean a few panini presses. The sides are not removable and I'm not sure how to tackle this. I've tried heating them up and then scrubbing, but there is still plenty of grease inside the grooves. Any tips? Best cleaning fluid? A secret old wives tale with rubber bands and a toothpick that I'm missing?
posted by melodykramer on Jun 7, 2009 - 9 answers

Most recommended roomba, hopefully sub-$200 [more inside]
posted by lrodman on Jun 3, 2009 - 17 answers

How do I safely clean a very stinky glass dish with plastic Tupperware-style lid that sat out on the counter for days after holding smoked mackerel? [more inside]
posted by cadge on May 26, 2009 - 11 answers

What's the best way to remove thoroughly sticky residue from furniture that appears to be vinyl? [more inside]
posted by kidbritish on May 25, 2009 - 11 answers

A couple of my mirrors at home have stubborn, sticky stains from drips of a resin-y oil. How can I shift them? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos on May 21, 2009 - 18 answers

No Insurance-Filter: I suspect I need some minor dental work done, where can I get it done cheaply and quickly in NYC? Caveat: No Insurance, but some savings. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on May 20, 2009 - 8 answers

Can anyone recommend a good one-time maid/cleaning service in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on May 17, 2009 - 1 answer

How do I safely clean under the cook top of my gas range? [more inside]
posted by jennyb on May 16, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I remove dirt stains on pants? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on May 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Can I salvage these wet and dirty coffee beans? [more inside]
posted by mqk on May 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Carpet Filter: My company in Washington, DC is looking for an eco-friendly company to come and clean our carpets. [more inside]
posted by alexherder on May 12, 2009 - 1 answer

What is this sticky residue on my tea kettle? [more inside]
posted by emd3737 on May 9, 2009 - 13 answers

Boyfriend has really sweaty hands. Any computer mouse he gets his hands on very quickly becomes really gunked up. [more inside]
posted by sailoreagle on May 7, 2009 - 19 answers

How do you remove plastic that has melted onto a heating element? [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on May 3, 2009 - 5 answers

i bought a vintage bike. it's beautiful, but some parts of the chrome are blotchy. [more inside]
posted by sucre on May 2, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I keep my 1st floor patio clean/dry while being able to spray clean an overhead balcony? [more inside]
posted by wongcorgi on Apr 20, 2009 - 6 answers