Regular maintenance tasks, like using covers and brushing debris off, helps keep patio furniture clean. Outdoor cushion covers can usually be stain-treated and machine-washed. Stick to mild dish soap ...

With summer fun also comes a bit more mess and dirt. Damian Lugowski/Getty Images Summer is typically the season of leisure. We get to enjoy longer days, spend more time in the sun, and finally take ...

Merry Maids has kept the St. Augustine and Palm Coast area sparkling clean for over 40 years! Local Merry Maid cleaning pros Sylvia Clayton and Grace Eastman share their pro tips to help you get ...

Home maintenance is the last thing you want to worry about in the summertime. To prevent heat, humidity, dust, grime and pests from taking a toll on your home, employ these summer cleaning tips ...

Whether you're sad to see it go or already pulling out your sweaters, the summer season is coming to a close. But before you break out the pumpkin spice candles, don’t forget one critical step to make ...

Summer means more time spent on your sofa. Unfortunately, this also means more opportunities for spills and stains to find their way onto your furniture, from melted ice cream and sticky drinks to ...

“Clean House” host Niecy Nash and our resident relationship adviser stopped by the ESSENCE offices, and we picked her brain for the best ways to clear out the clutter in the home–and the heart–for a ...

Some chores require a little extra attention in the summer. Here are a few tips for cleaning your home this season. Dust fans and vents – With the windows closed because of the smoke and high ...