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Tile — whether on your floors or bathroom walls — can look beautiful in any home, but you will have to keep it clean so that it looks its best. Your tile’s manufacturer may have suggested a specific commercial cleaning product, but you can also use items that you have around your home if you want to do things more naturally.

A clean pool is an inviting pool. Every swimming pool owner knows that nobody wants to swim in a dirty pool. Pools can often go 10 or more years without draining and refilling as long as you keep the water clean. Keeping your pool clean and fresh is something you can do on your own. By using the right tools, a little bit of elbow grease and patience, you should be able to tackle this task in no time.

According to the guidelines of the Chimney Safety Institute of America, you should clean an open-masonry fireplace when you see 1/8 inch of soot built up on the surface. If you have a factory-built fireplace, clean the fireplace and chimney when you notice any appreciable quantity of soot and debris on them. Not cleaning a fireplace can result in damage or a chimney fire.

As the heart of the home, your kitchen deserves tender loving care when cleaning. Give your kitchen a daily once-over and then a deep clean at least once per week. Plenty of commercial cleaning products are available as well as common household items you can use to keep your kitchen spotless and ready for the next family dinner.