You're likely familiar with cleaning with bleach, but you might not know there is actually a gentler, less pungent form of bleach. Oxygen bleach is a laundry and household cleaning product made famous ...

Oxygen bleach is a powerful, eco-friendly cleaning agent that can tackle tough stains, odors, and grime around the house. Unlike chlorine bleach, it’s gentler on fabrics and surfaces while still being ...

Q: I purchased a used teak outdoor table from Craigslist. How do I clean and preserve it? A: Teak is a great wood for outdoor use. To clean it, don’t use a pressure washer, which can damage the wood.

Q. Every year, I have wood or composite decking to clean outside. This year, I need to clean and reseal a ramp that leads up into my outdoor shed. I also see conflicting information on the internet ...

Q: My house must be a magnet for algae. I have green algae on the shaded parts of my deck; it’s also on my patio and my vinyl siding. I also think that black mildew is on my siding. Then there’s the ...

DEAR TIM: My house must be a magnet for algae. I have green algae on the shaded parts of my deck; it’s also on my patio and my vinyl siding. Furthermore, I believe there’s black mildew on my siding.

Q. I’ve tried cleaning the tile grout on the floors of my home with little success. The grout just doesn’t come clean. The tiles themselves don’t look like they used to, even though I’m using those ...