If you like the ease of cleaning with a disinfectant wipe, but you don't like the waste the comes with these disposable products, this is the tutorial you need. You can make your own disinfectant solution to use with actual cloths or

Save money and avoid spraying mystery ingredients around your home by making your own furniture polish. These recipes work really well and only contain a few ingredients, all of which you're probably already familiar with.

While vinegar isn't as effective as commercial disinfectants, simple white vinegar does disinfect. It's great for surfaces that don't need or can't hold up to a harsher commercial cleanser. I especially like it for cleaning the cages of small birds and other pets who might react badly to ingredients in commercial cleaners.

Sponges are great for cleaning, but they do need to be cleaned themselves from time to time because they absorb germs. With these simple tips, you can avoid letting your sponges become as dirty as what you're trying to clean with them.

I've recently had a great opportunity to re-test all these tips on a patch of carpeting that had been used as a pet toilet. The stains came out with a professional cleaning, but the smell kept coming back. I vacuumed it with the powder and foam solutions listed in this article. It took several times, but the smell finally went away.

Pantry disorganization leads to dirt, wasted food and buying food you didn't realize you already had. Keeping it organized and giving it a periodic cleaning isn't that hard, once you've got a system in place. It makes a lot of other household tasks much easier and less frustrating.

Cast iron cookware isn't as hard to care for as you might think. In some ways, I think it's easier to clean than other types of cookware. You just need a few simple tips to keep it in great shape.

Garbage disposals get smelly from time to time. It's usually really easy to fix yourself.

Dirty grills mean dirty food. Doing a quick, easy cleaning every time you grill reduces how often you'll need to do a deep cleaning.

If you use a flat iron on your hair, it will collect gunk from hair products over time. This can make it work less effectively or even break. Some simple cleaning tips will keep it in great shape longer.

Leather, including fake leather, needs special cleaning. But you can do it yourself instead of going to professionals.

Hair dryers can get so clogged with dirt and hair that they stop working - or worse, shoot flames out the back end. Here's how to clean your hair dryer so it stays at its best for years to come! It's so easy!

Used dryer sheets have a surprising amount of uses, many of them for cleaning. From dusting to cleaning soap scum off of shower walls, there are a lot of things you can use these for before throwing them away.

Do you ever wish you could just throw everything in the dishwasher? You might be surprised to learn there are quite a few household items you can toss in, sometimes even along with a load of dishes.

One way to make cleaning easier for you is to help your kids get good at cleaning their rooms. Plus, this is a basic life skill they're all going to need later.

Decluttering isn't just about minimalism or having things look nice. It makes cleaning easier because it's much easier to get to surfaces.

If you like burning candles in holders, you know they leave wax and soot behind. This tip makes it really easy to clean them in about a minute or less.